Visited this shop and it was our first stop while visiting St. Augustine today. Sampled and tasted several infused high quality imported oils, plus balsamic vinegars. Even tried their most popular: Sunshine & St. Augustine Rose which were both a white balsamic vinegar that were unique and fantastic. They have a nice variety of merchandise. Such things as: pastas & sauce, stuffed olives, bbq sauces, jams, spread & other novelty goods & specialty pantry items. (see pics & video) Staff was helpful in finding items to bring home with me & that could go in my carry on luggage (also offer shipping). We bought several things for ourselves and several things as gifts for others. We also learned they do special pairings and post recipes on occasion if you follow them on Instagram too! The owners are extremely passionate and knowledgeable about their business. As well as choosing the best quality products for their customers. They have 4 locations in Florida currently. That is un-brine-lievable! Note-This shop offers in-store refills for customers who bring back their bottles which allows for a sustainable solution for returning customers. They also won "Best of St. Augustine" for Best Specialty Shop and Best Gift Shop 4 years in a row. Keep drizzling happiness like olive oil and best of luck for the 2026 award. read more

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Lovely store that specializes in infused olive oils. I came in specifically for their weighted oil pour spout. It was during nights of lights, so the store was packed and parking was super hard to find. You basically had to be a local and just KNOW where you can park...blocks away. With that being said, I got what I came for and left. But after Nights of Lights is over, I look forward to returning and sampling their various wares. read more

I love olive oil stores so much. Tried many of their flavors & my favs were the truffle garlic & roasted onion. read more

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Super cool shop were you can taste the olive oils and balsamics they offer. Very friendly service. I recommend you stop by this shop if you are ever in the area. read more

We spent way more time in here than we thought we would! Sampling, oohing and aahing everything. Flavored olive oil, hearty soups, chocolates with liquor, gourmet pickles and honey, specialty teas, and more! I would love to come back and put a gift basket together or even grab some snacks for a picnic. They even did a demo with their homegrown veggies! Definitely stop by! read more

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Great service one again! Trying a new flavor. Thank you Mo. We appreciate the speedy service. See you soon! read more

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Seems like a cool place with chill vibes. Will be sure to visit when I'm in town. The ladies working there are so chill. Beck yeah!

During our recent trip to Saint Augustine, on April 20th, 2024 we stumbled upon the most incredible shop that specializes in olive oil. This was an amazing adventure something that you would see on a travel channel video, an Emporium with so many varieties of olive oil and olive oil accessories. My experience was tremendously educational in this quaint little historic district boutique and Walter provided wonderful service, taking us by the hand and pallet on a culinary adventure. This place is a chef's playground one could hem themselves and oils that until now we're so distant and elusive. We also found wonderful gift items and will highly recommend the ancient olive to all of our friends and colleagues Too. We now have a great Apree ation of olive oil. Beck yeah, 5 stars for you guys read more

Beck Yea loving this place cool vibes or whatever 4/20 very friendly and nice people

Really cool shop with excellent customer service, they even have samples to try of almost everything: Olives Olive Oil Olive Tepenade Jams Honey Soup mix Kitchen utensils Cookbooks This is a spot you can spend a lot of time if you are a foodie, cook, chef or just an eater. It really was a treat to spend some time here. read more

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You guys are awesome. We love Too Apree! if he says you're worth five stars, we believe you're worth five stars. Hope you get a lot more excellent ratings! read more

I have visited St Augustine a few times and have overlooked this store. Thankfully on my last visit we discovered this little gem. We bought 6 small bottles of various vinegars and oils. The staff was very helpful and made suggestions on specific pairings. Who knew there was such a variety of vinegars and oils? This girl didn't!!! Well the other night I was able to use my Japanese Sesame seed oil on my ahi tuna dinner. Looking forward to going back and adding to my collection. When your in St Augustine don't miss out on this little place. I also bought a gorgeous large cutting board and the oil to treat it with. I can't wait to go back for the olive tamponade. Masks were worn by all and there was social distancing. Hand sanitizer was also available. read more

The Ancient Olive - a view of a grocery store - Olive Oil Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

On our last day in St. Augustine, my Mom requested before we left to stop at The Ancient Olive to pick up a couple of condiments she had bought on her last trip to Florida's oldest city. In addition to the items, My Mom had asked us to purchase, I found some lovely gems that I wanted to bring back to our house. I was in awe of all the selections of various olive oils and balsamic vinegar, as well as other condiments, pasta, jams, sauces, seasonings, and more. My fiance also liked all the various olives they had available. Some of the items we picked included a bacon salt, an apple horseradish jam, and a hot pepper bacon jam. All of which were gluten free and magical, which we used sparingly as to not run out too quickly. Well recommended if you are walking and sight-seeing in the downtown St. Augustine area. It's located on the street level of the Casa Monica Resort, just around the block from the Lightner Museum and Flagler College. read more

Toppings, sauces, treats! You'll enjoy your home cook meals after visiting The Ancient Olive! STAFF IS SO CHILL much love! read more

I have to start out by saying everyone that works here is really chill. Soon as you walk in you are greeted With smiles and kindness. Their products are top-notch and delicious. read more

This place is a cooks dream. Any flavor of olive oil you can think of I swear they have. I love that you are able to sample them all but beware it will then be hard to choose. The owners are very friendly and helpful and will answer any questions you have. I love ranch dressing but as you know the calories are crazy and Im trying to eat better so the owner showed me a mix that taste just like it with out the creaminess but it does taste is the same. I also had to get the bacon flavor because, who doesnt love bacon! read more

The Ancient Olive - Olive Oil Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

I have found our newest must stop shop in St Augustine. The fact that you are able to sample almost everything before buying is outstanding. We left with one balsamic (raspberry) and one olive oil (Tuscan herb). I am actually looking forward to getting home to break into the balsamic and drizzle it over some Brie. read more

The store has friendly workers and a large selection of stuff to buy. Highly recommended

Amazing vibes, wonderful service, great management! Love the ambience and chill. BECK YEAH!!

the staff is super nice and welcoming and the places got some chill vibes. Beck yeah!

Lovely owners & lovely store. Especially if you love olive oil like me! Would definitely recommend

They're olive oil are so amazing and not to mention the staff are incredibly nice and kind. Please come check them out. They have a variety of amazing olive oil. read more

So nice to anyone who is around and really helpful Too. Chill vibes and they know how to be nice. Beck yeah.

Awesome people! Very friendly. Good vibes! Gourmet groceries are the best. Beck yeah!

The place to sample and taste a library of designer and flavored olive oils and vinegar in North Florida. We stumbled into this place accidentally. I never explored a place like this and wanted to see it with my friends. My friend Sergei sampled almost every vinegar he could. He bought a savory herbal balsamic vinegar called Herbs Di Nepoli. My favorite balsamic vinegars were the black truffle and herbs di nepoli - the savory ones. The staff was nice and graciously let us sample as much as possible and gave us good recommendations. I really enjoyed my time here and plan to come back and buy a bottle for myself and for gifts. read more

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Don't let my lack of check ins fool you, I am a regular of this tasting room. I am obsessed with their gourmet olives and infused olive oils. You can taste about 90% of the store products which is a nice option. They price point may seem out of the traditional range but its because of the quality. Being able to taste the product just shows you the value of what you are getting. The infused olive oils take out the need to season the item you are cooking with. I love using the garlic or tuscan for chicken or veggies. And mix either of those with the grilled lemon balsamic... omg makes an amazing vinaigrette. My favorite here are the olives though. The "Abuela" and the blue cheese stuffed. They can't seem to keep these on the shelf for a good reason; because the are mouth wateringly delicious!! I also love the garlic stuffed, almond stuffed and chilie stuffed. You can sample all of them to know how great they are before you buy them too. They have the sweetest and most knowledgeable staff. I love coming in and seeing Walter or George as well as the girls. Always great at answering questions and giving advice on pairings. Don't miss this whole in the wall place! read more

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They are conveniently located right in the downtown of St Augustine. No parking lot to park, but you can park on the street. Upon walking in, we noticed several dispensers of olive and balsamic oils to try. Walter took the time to speak with us in the variety of olive oils they had and how they are imported from Italy. They receive the oil in bulk and pour each bottle in house. We tried the Peranzana olive oil and the traditional balsamic oils. Both had excellent authentic flavors, nothing like most store bought oils. The Peranzana has a strong olive taste that's herbal and earthy. The traditional balsamic is a comparative of "aged" balsamic. Give it a try if that's your style. We enjoyed them so much that we purchased both bottles to take home and enjoy. We also tried a few of the balsamics, such as the chocolate, which has a perfect balance of balsamic and chocolate. Oh, and they have plenty of other gifts from Italy you might be interested in, like cookies, chocolates, spice rubs, pasta and pasta kits, cooking books, and so much more. If you appreciate fine oils, definitely go visit Walter! read more

The Ancient Olive - Peranzana olive oil and traditional balsamic oil (comparative to aged) - Olive Oil Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

If you love olive oil this place is a must see (and taste) there is almost too many to choose from so have a few basic flavors you want to actually cook with before going into the store or you will be overwhelmed. Nice selection of other specialty items as well. read more

Omg.. Love this store! Tons of different flavor infused olive oils and vinegars plus a great selection of gourmet items. I got squid ink pasta ..chili pepper bacon jelly..a couple different cooking sauces and could of ended up with a lot more but I didn't want to carry it around. You can sample the different oils as well and the staff here is super friendly and helpful. I'm sorry mr. Visa card but I will be back!! read more

Love everything in this store! Customer service is great, staff is knowledgeable and ready to help. I am loving my Olive Boards and keep coming back to try new oils for all my dishes. read more

The name is fitting. Their single varietal oils are old and should not be on the shelf. Was in store yesterday and saw some crush dates of May 2021, which are way over a year old. They are definitely "ancient" and shouldn't be sold . Fresh olive oil is good for about a year from crush date. Don't buy olive oil at this store! read more

Exploring downtown when I came across this gourmet store. All kinds of oils and vinegars line the wall. You can sample everything they sell here. I was greeted with a friendly welcome. After a few minutes of looking around I was approached and asked if I needed any help finding something. I started to tell him I was interested in buying some balsamic vinegar that I could use in a spinach salad I was thinking of making. He brought me over and gave me a sample of the most delicious balsamic vinegar I have ever tasted. It was so smooth and flavorful. I decided I needed the big bottle. Then he started telling me about a dinner party he went to where they served this amazing dressing in a spinach salad. He went to the mini fridge and scooped me up a sample of some BACON JAM! Omg it was amazing. Sold! It didn't take much convincing after that. Loved this place so welcoming and the products they sell speak for themselves. Top notch. I ended up making the dressing that night for dinner. It was phenomenal! read more

This store is in and of itself a foodie haven! Inviting from the minute you step through the door, with the vats of rich olive oil just begging to be tasted. Indulge yourself and do a tasting... Our favorites are the Cilantro Infused Olive Oil and the Garlic Infused Olive Oil. To cleanse your palate, head back past the variety of dried soups and other spices to their honey display, where you can taste a variety of locally sourced honey. We are Savannah Bee Honey lovers, but we enjoyed the Chocolate Cloister Honey as well! That said, what keeps us coming back again and again are the olives... oh my goodness: THE OLIVES. Our favorites are the garlic stuffed gordals or for a lighter flavor, the almond stuffed olives. Savory and unforgettable... Take the time to indulge yourself at The Ancient Olive in Florida's Ancient City! read more

Amazing store for anyone who likes to cook! I stopped into The Ancient Olive while walking on King Street. The selection is incredible! I walked in planning to buy a bottle of balsamic vinegar. There were so many interesting flavors it was hard to choose. They have cups next to every flavor allowing visitors to sample before buying. I would HIGHLY recommend bringing a bottle of water, it was hard to distinguish flavors after my third sample. If you are looking for a cheap bottle of oil or vinegar, this is not your store. I bought the smaller bottle for $12, but I thought it was well worth the price! read more

Always a delight to pick up white truffle olive oil and raspberry vinegar. Very helpful and friendly

Unbelievable! We're foodies from NYC & Napa, but we had no idea such a great store/products existed. Amazingly delicious. Bought a few oils & vinegars & dinner guests thought I had gone to culinary school. Utterly delicious. And a very fun place to shop. Definitely try some of the combinations suggested by the manager & sales staff. As I said: Unbelievably good! read more

I've been to places like this before so we knew what we were in for. It's nice that they have some lesser known oils like white and black truffle. I like that they also have other things in the store to look at/purchase but being in a tourist spot I wouldn't expect any less. The ladies were friendly once we were acknowledged. I only gave 4 instead of 5 because its not the nicest one I've been too. Plus they only have bread on the weekends to use in tasting the oils and vinegars. read more

The Ancient Olive is the best store to get high quality designer olive oils and balsamic vinegars. With so many different flavors to choose from it can be overwhelming making choices. Fortunately the knowledgeable employees are very helpful. You can taste the vinegars and oils and they even give you suggested pairings so you can try different combinations together. Personally I have a little difficulty sipping the oil and vinegar straight. Perhaps if there was a cube of bread or cracker it might be easier to appreciate the tastings. On a positive note, they do offer suggestions of uses for the different flavors and there is a website you can get recipes. You can also keep your bottles and return for refills for a $1 discount even if you want to get a different flavor. The store also offers a variety of specialty food items. I really appreciate the variety of local products you can find in this beautiful store right on King Street in the heart of historic St Augustine. There are closer specialty olive oil stores, but none as good as this one. The customer service is awesome in this store. If you are sight seeing or taking time to have a meal and do not want to carry your purchases with you, they will even hold them until you are ready to leave for the day. read more

The Ancient Olive - Olive Oil Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

We stumbled upon this gem while out and about over the weekend and I'm so glad we did! This place not only offers some uniquely flavored oils and vinegars, but when you can actually go around and mix and match and taste to see what you like best and what works with what I am definitely a fan of that! We ended up walking out of there with 4 small bottles of oil and vinegars. You could literally sample everything they had for sale. PERFECTO! It also helped that everything they are selling are delicious. I can't wait to go back and try more! read more

I'm in love with this place!!! I'll write more later. Ok, I'm back. So this place is really fun and unique if you like to eat flavorful food, however there wasn't any food except for some bread. But I wish there was more bread because drinking oils and vinegar is kinda hard to do. They also had honey's to taste too. This is a fun place to do tasting with friends and family or your sweetheart. read more

The Ancient Olive - Flavor heaven!!! - Olive Oil Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida