I love olive oil, and I love balsamic vinegar, so when I tell you I love this place I really mean it! Literally dozens of flavored olive oils and dozens of flavored balsamic vinegars, on tap for you to sample each and every one of them, and they were available in small or large bottles. (We got both!) They also sell other things too but this was what I came for. Friendly and helpful service with no high pressure to buy anything, made me end up getting even more! read more

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This hidden gem is an absolute must for anyone the array of flavors they offer is going to tempt you to walk out with more oil and vinegar then you could've ever imagined in your life. I've been here a few times and every time I leave I pick up something new and satisfying from the cheeses the meats the chocolates, but especially the show sealer is the different vinegar and oils. They taste great on meats, breads, and will elevate any charcuterie board to the next level. This is something that she can't go without during grilling season the Customer Service is always amazing. They offer lots of samples and suggestions and even give you background on when and why the blend was made. The shop is just big enough for what it is and never feels overcrowded though it's never empty either definitely a must see. read more

The Ancient Olive - Herbs & Spices Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

This is a very quaint and beautiful store. They have a huge selection of olive oil and balsamic vinegar's and jams as well as a large assortment of other sundries. They always have a wonderful assortment of samples. The staff are incredibly helpful and sweet. We were walking around downtown and happened upon this little gem. I would highly recommend making a visit. read more

The Ancient Olive - Truffle and butter olive oil - Herbs & Spices Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

If you're looking for something premium olive oil, truffle oil and/or balsamic vinegar (white, rose, or red), some of them with VERY unique flavors (such as blackberry ginger or espresso balsamic vinegar) this is your place. I opt for their vinegars in travel size, allowing me to enjoy a variety of flavors without waste or overspending on larger bottles. 2 other reasons why I always end up buying something there: being able to try each and every flavor allows me to make an informed decision (a HUGE plus for me); very kind and attentive staff. read more

The Ancient Olive - Herbs & Spices Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

My fiancé and I visited The Ancient Olive as part of a food tour in Winter Park. The tour was quite disappointing, but this was by far our favorite. We enjoyed trying a variety of oils and snacks such as pickles, chips, and more. It was fun looking around at all the offerings. We were gifted some pasta from here before and were excited to buy more. Can't wait to return! read more

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Hidden little spot. As soon as you walk in, you're nicely greeted and shown around. You can try all the oils and vinegar. It's pretty unique! Many options to choose from. read more

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Friendly service, unique gifts and other delectable items. Cozy, rustic gem entices food lovers to come in and enjoy the many flavors of their olive oils and vinegars. read more

The Ancient Olive - This gem of a place is hidden behind the shops on Park Ave. We enjoyed sampling the unique varieties of olive oils and vinegars. - Herbs & Spices Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

The Ancient Olive (TAO) has become a periodic stop in our shopping for two reasons. One: Over the past year, we've switched up and simplified our salad dressing by using infused olive oils and flavored balsamic vinegars. Two: TAO provides many wonderful flavored options for both olive oils and balsamic vinegars. Besides the store full of plentiful oil and vinegar options, TAO is staffed with employees who know their main products and sincerely want to assist you. The store is small but maneuverable, and seemingly always full of people and energy. Tasting is welcomed. Bottle sizes vary to provide many needs, whether small, medium, or large. On a recent visit to pick up and replenish our favorite vinegar, Florida Sunshine, the store set up a small counter to highlight a local vendor. I found out later that they regularly support local small businesses. On this particular day, coffee from sustainable farms located in Costa Rica was highlighted. The owner, a Rollins MBA professor, informed us of the details because we asked. I enjoyed the coffee sample so much, I purchased a bag of freshly roasted beans to take home as well. You'll find other miscellaneous packaged goods in the store. When you check out, you'll be asked if you want to join their rewards program. You accumulate points for purchases and for returning empty Ancient Olive bottles to the store. It's a fun stop, whether you purchase something or not. Look for the little entryway that opens up to a few stores just beyond the sidewalk along Park Avenue. read more

The Ancient Olive - The "Sunshine" vinegar is a buyers' favorite for good reason! - Herbs & Spices Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

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I stumbled upon this gem while walking through the area. I didn't have that much time so I made sure to come back so I could taste some of the selections that interested me. It is pretty cool to have a spot where you can do this and to me quite unheard of. It definitely helps out when deciding if I want to purchase. The staff is welcoming and respectful. They had little snacks out to try with the oils and vinegars - very nice experience. I would have love to hear some more backgrounds about how the oils are imported or some interesting facts or what not but I did get some inquires answered. Many are coming from different regions and depending on peak seasons is usually how it's distributed to them. I would also love to see a shop like this a bit closer to me, it's such a great concept and way to encourage cleaner eating and some enhanced home cooking. I went with the Tuscan herb olive oil. It's a more mild Italian herb oil that I found would be useful for most my dish's. There's so many though.. who would have known good oils could have so much richness and depth! read more

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Just divine olives and oil. Great, friendly service. Try the lemon and Tuscan olive oil!

Great experience at this wonderful and unique retailer in Winter Park. They sell a lot of different varieties and flavors of olive oil and balsamic that you can actually try. A lot of neat gifts and unique items that you cannot get anywhere else. The staff was very friendly and informative. Nice setting.. read more

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My first visit to this little olive oil haven was several years ago thanks to a Yelp Elite event. Since then it had been on the back of my radar to return, however, I just never quite made it. Then, thanks to another olive oil tasting event hosted by a company in New York in 2021, I was reminded that I had this gem in my backyard. The draw of an unadulterated extra virgin olive oil complete with the peppery after taste called out to me. I finally, finally made it back...and several times hence. And I joined the rewards perks, too. If you love authentic olive oil then visiting The Ancient Olive should top your list of things to do. They are a small shop but have lots to offer. There are olive oil and balsamic vinegar tastings available which allows you to try before you buy. Many of which have various infusions including butter, fruits and bacon. Once you've made your selections consider picking up some of the other unique items including jams, jellies, specialty cheeses, pasta, herbs, spices and more. Every employee that I've met has been friendly, knowledgeable and very helpful. So whether you're a newbie or looking for something specific, be sure to ask for assistance. If you visit their website you'll find that they ship around the country. How cool is that? Finally, if you bring your clean, dry original bottle back for a refill you will receive a small discount! Save a bottle, save our planet. read more

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The Ancient Olive in Winter Park, FL, is a gem for culinary enthusiasts. This charming shop offers an impressive selection of high-quality olive oils, balsamic vinegars, and gourmet foods. The staff is very knowledgeable and friendly and they provided excellent recommendations and tastings that matched my dietary restrictions. They certainly made shopping experience a positive one. The beautifully curated store invites exploration, and the products elevate any dish. I especially love the oils and vinegars for dipping bread into and creating the perfect salad dressings. One of the staff recommend trying some of the flavored vinegar with seltzer water for a different take on soda and it was pretty good. This is must-visit for anyone looking to enhance their culinary creations! read more

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If you're looking to amp up your cooking game with quality olive oils, balsamic vinegar and other local eats, then this store on Park Avenue in Winter Park is for you. It sits behind a few other stores with a passageway into this small looking store with more room on the inside than you'd think. And it's filled with goodies, and you will be too after you leave. I was curious how they'd handle the tastings in a new Covid-19 world, and honestly, I like it better now than I did in the past, other than the mask policy (I understand it but when sampling, it's kind of a pain to sample). The staff was super friendly and helpful and if you wanted to try something, they'd run to the back corner and be right back with a sample. I liked that better than having all of the bottles out like they did before. I don't have to worry about getting oily anymore. They didn't question anything my wife and I wanted to sample. They have a slew of flavored and unflavored olive oils and vinegar. We tried a good portion of them and after trying one of the hot spicy oils, I was glad I had the mask and it hits you and causes some coughing. They're good at explaining the benefits of said oils and recommending what you'd use a particular flavor with. They did away with the paper punch cards and finally went electronic. They converted my punches (I remembered to bring it with me this time) into their electronic format. They also no longer do a bottle exchange so don't go carrying them from your car to the store any more. They also have other items like "gourmet" pastas, dips, chocolate, and local honey. We ended up with 8 bottles since we don't make it here too often and we ran low on our previous oils. Great staff and great store on Park Avenue that we are glad is open and is just as good, if not better than pre-pandemic. read more

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This is my go-to place for quality oils and this place has a huge variety to choose from. I decided to try their selection of balsamic vinegars this time because I heard great things about these products also. The staff is very helpful and allows you to browse and sample different oils and vinegars. I wasn't too hip on Fig balsamic vinegar, but once I was given a taste, I went home with a bottle! I tested a few combinations and was provided with a "Suggested Pairing and Fact Sheet" to help me with my experimentation. I purchased a bottle of blueberry balsamic, too, to see how creative I could be as the staff encouraged me to play around with the pairings and have fun! They have a reward program which is currently switching from the card punch process to digital. The staff took my prior punch card and stated they would put those points into my online account. Overall, a very fun place to shop and explore. read more

The Ancient Olive - Balsamic Vinegar selection. - Herbs & Spices Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

Another amazing shop on Park Ave in Winter Park,FL! This shop has so many options for olive oil! Love this concept! They are amazing with customer service! read more

The Ancient Olive - a fountain in a courtyard - Herbs & Spices Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

Such a great place! What a large variety of oils and balsamic vinegar! Staff are very helpful when they are asked a certain question. The place is full of color and warmth! Once you enter, you feel a sense of coziness that warms your heart with the amount of specialty and flavor infused oils and gourmet vinegarettes. Samples of all these make it hard to choose just a few. They have ginger honey, coconut tangerine, blueberry etc.... so many flavors of oils and vinegrettes! You name it they will probably have it! These oils and vinegarettes are well combined with the spices from Spice and Tea exchange store across the street by the way. Another great recommendation! For example, I make a recipe with shrimp using the Thai coconut spice (Spice and Tea Exchange) and the coconut vinegarette (Ancient Olive) and of course coconut milk. Lol! Delicious! So yeah! I love this place and I always looks forward to going and buying my favorites and trying new ones. Until next time Ancient Olive read more

While I really love the Ancient Olive, the prices are becoming difficult to afford. I'm glad customers can sample products before purchasing! I most enthusiastically suggest trying the fruity balsamic options, especially since they are so potent and versatile. My last bottle has lasted over a year and has definitely been the best investment so far. The location is a part of a cute courtyard near other shops and restaurants, so it offers some privacy and great photo opportunities! Even if you are not an olive oil enthusiast, I definitely recommend a visit. read more

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I LOVE LOVE LOVE this shop. I am an inventive cook. I never know what my finished meal will be because as I'm gathering ingredients I am inspired by various items. Today I was making a shrimp and avocado salad with avocadoes from my yard. I wanted a citrus flavored salad dressing. So I grabbed a bottle of Ancient Olive Sunshine specialty vinegar and some spices and made up the most amazing, perfect salad dressing for my end of summer salad. OHHHH I have an abundance of datil peppers in my yard. I'll need to get a blood orange oil and add some diced up peppers. read more

5 Star Update for easy online ordering and still the best olive oil I've ever found - Persian Lime! My previous review still stands and has great info about their in-store experience (which is divine- they're truly a hidden gem), however I've had experiences with The Ancient Olive during COVID when I was staying mostly at home and was thrilled to see they had online ordering and shipping for their array of products. I'm 100% obsessed with their Persian Lime infused Olive Oil. It's a super premium extra virgin olive oil infused with the fresh oil and natural aromas of Persian limes (according to the website). They offer their oils and vinegars in 3 sizes (60ml, 200ml, 375ml), which is really convenient if you're shopping for home OR putting together a fabulous local gift basket. I got the big bottle because I put this oil on EVERYTHING. The website has some great ideas for ways to use this particular flavor: - Combine with a fruity white balsamic for a delicious vinaigrette. - Combine with Pomegranate Balsamic for a fantastic Lamb marinade or vinaigrette for baby arugula or spinach salad. - Combine with Oregano White Balsamic and dress pasta, couscous or farro salads and sprinkle with fresh herbs and feta cheese. - Drizzle over grilled or roasted zucchini and carrots. - Combine with any suggested vinegar to grill fruit. - Combine with Black Cherry Balsamic to marinate skirt or flank steak then grill for the most delicious fajitas. - Whisk with Coconut, Pineapple or Mango balsamic for a fruity and tropical vinaigrette. - Combine with Raspberry Balsamic and use to dress mixed greens with fresh berries and orange segments. - Use in baking in lieu of melted butter or other oils: try it in pound cake and bars. I highly encourage you to kick your salads, pastas, and veggies up a notch with a really great oil. I would never have believed how much it can elevate a dish! Buy local- order online, or go in-store if you're comfortable. (And check out their awesome local pantry with locally made sauces and products!) read more

If you love to experiment in the kitchen, what are you waiting for? Here you will find the best balsamics that are so on point on represented taste. We have been coming here for about 8 years (or more), and have always felt appreciated and rewarded. Their loyalty program (now card free & mobile) is the best. My favorite balsamic of all time is Lavender, which goes splendid on pork chops and churrasco. You will become the gourmet cook for your block (or apartment hall :-). As far as Olive Oil - run for the bacon infused oil. You will thank me - perfect for making soups and blended rices, as well as breasts of chicken. Last visit, I was lucky to meet the owners and they are just the best ambassadors for the brand. Will continue my loyalty for years to come! read more

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If you are a foodie or know one, you need to stop here! The employees are super friendly and amazingly helpful! Not only do they offer incredible Olive Oils and Balsamic Vinegars, but they also help support other local merchants in giving them a place to offer their products as well. Is there an item you aren't sure about in the store? Ask for a sample! Not sure what you can use them for? Ask! They have loads of ideas!! Before going I only used plain Olive Oil and Balsamic, now I have discovered a whole new avenue of cooking! The health benefits aren't the only reason for using this great combinations, you will also find amazing flavors in your old favorites when you add them! I can't wait to get down to Winter Park again, so I can add more to my growing pantry! Happy shopping! read more

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Very kind staff and did not have to wait around to be helped. My wife and I were looking for some more olive oil, spices, and pasta for a cute at-home date! Will come back again. read more

Very happy to have finally jumped on this trend. I'm not a big oil and vinegar girl. But I'm realizing that's because I was using the wrong oil and vinegar! The Ancient Olive's unique and quality flavors really changed my mind about my options for cooking! I really enjoyed browsing the store and getting to taste test any flavor I wanted. One of the employees kindly gave me a tour of her favorites, answered my questions and even introduced ways to use their vinegar in ways I never imagined. The store is clean, cozy and relaxed. I got my first two bottles and I look forward to rotating through their selections in the future! read more

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A local shop that offers up fresh olive oil and vinegar blends of pretty much every variety! The best part? You can sample pretty much anything in the shop! It's a bit hidden in the gardens area off the main walking area on Park Ave, so be sure to be on the lookout and glance down the alleyways so you don't miss it! If you're looking for a way to add some pizazz to your cooking or just have a handy addition for some fresh bread, this place really does resonate in any home atmosphere. They also offer local honey, pre made and packaged pastas and soups, and kitchen gadgets. If you see something that strikes your fancy but your not sure you want a whole bottle, ask for a sample first and they happily oblige! Staff was friendly and welcoming. They greeted us and smiled as we walked by and offered samples in anything we had interest in. Overall: A Fab local spot for some delicious olive oil or vinegar!! read more

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I go to the Ancient Olive for all of my olive oil and balsamic vinegar needs. The flavors they offer are unparalleled and the most decadent oils I've ever tasted. I usually buy the Garlic infused oil as this is my favorite to cook with though the Tuscan herbs oil is also extremely flavorful and a great addition to most meals. I especially like to drizzle a small amount of either of these flavors on top of avocado toast to take is from basic to gourmet! Truly, it tastes like some very expensive park Avenue Sunday brunch avocado toast. For the balsamic vinegars I also love the Sicilian lemon white vinegar for salads as well as the Herbs Di Napoli for salad AND it's amazing in a brussel sprout recipe! I discovered this shop after trying the most amazing blood Orange brownies from a BnB years ago. The woman hosting told me the secret to her incredibly decadent brownies were swapping out water/regular oil for blood Orange infused oil from the ancient olive. I have had so many compliments on my brownies since trying this swap too and swapping for other infused oils in more traditional recipes is sure to make any meal feel elevated. Love love love this shop! The staff are always really helpful when picking out flavors and pairings depending on what you're interested in using the oils/vinegars for or if you're interested in any of the really neat cheeses/snack items which I have not had the pleasure of trying out personally. read more

COVID Review: Masks required? Must use sanitizer when entering? No self serve oil samples? YES! I thanked the owner because Winter Park is a zoo. You'd think the pandemic was over. It is not! So I am very thankful for this shop to take cleanliness and hygiene seriously. That alone won me over and I intend to support this business from now on. I got some olives, salami, and a soup starter. Salami was delicious! Eventually I'll get some flavored oil but my cooking skills aren't quite there yet. But soon! Check this place out. Support local. And support people who care about your health! read more

Great place to try and sample so many unique itiems. Attended the yelp event and fell in love. The many many flavors of balsamic vingar was awsome toke home the green apple balsamic but I wanted about 10 differnt ones. I also got a bottle of the edithsbest triple A sauce it was amazing, starts spicy finishes smooth good on all types meats. Also got a bottle of the Tuff hot sauce infused with black truffles amazing. To finsh off my nught I picked up a bottle of calcalaki mustard sauce that was being served by Gentry bbq it was very good robust full flavor. read more

The Ancient Olive - Green apple balsamuc vingar - Herbs & Spices Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

If you're looking for some gourmet eats, look no further! The Ancient Olive sells lots of little condiments and charcuterie fixings, perfect for those of us who like to have a little snack-y, tapas-y exprience at home. They have a variety of flavor-infused olive oils and vinegars, which you can mix in different combinations for endless delicious flavor profiles. They also have a variety of mustards, aiolis, hot sauces, dips, serving dishes, and culinary utensils. It is a foodie Garden of Eden! It is hard to find these types of items outside of ABC's gourmet section or Whole Foods, and the Ancient Olive has a much bigger selection, plus you can sample most everything here. Perhaps best of all, their items don't have insane markups on them, as so many other "gourmet" shops do. The Ancient Olive is a great place to spruce up your next home event, whether you're hosting a get-together, dinner party, or just having a date night. It is also a great place to put together a gift basket. Even if you don't live super close to the Winter Park area, it is worth the drive over. Top tip: Try the Truff hot sauce--hot sauce infused with truffles. It will change your life. read more

I always get my vinegars from here! A staple in my house. I love switching up flavors, but the amerena cherry is my all time fav!

I was browsing the different shops on Park Avenue, and I stumbled across the Hidden Garden Courtyard. Here, I found this charming little shop. As I walk through the alley, I felt like I somehow uncovered a secret. I adore this store. They sell many, many interesting artisanal products: flavor infused olive oils, balsamic vinegars, seasonal oils, hot sauces, spices, seeds, etc...I love the fact that you can sample almost anything before buying it. Now they sell cheeses, and I got to try a few. The Goudas are fantastic! I was intrigued by the unique flavors of the jams, the honeys, the spreads. They also have ready made soups and pastas. It's perfect for anyone who doesn't have enough experience or time to cook. I will certainly come back. 5 stars... read more

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Great little shop tucked away on park avenue. Staff is helpful and friendly. Love that they have samples! Picked up some balsamic, olive oil and accessories. Lots of little trinkets for cooking, sweets, cookbooks, etc would make nice gifts. Can get kind of pricey, but such great products don't come cheap. I love their tipsy onion and garlic jam. I put that on my burgers. Also picked up a bourbon barrel honey. Yum! And the grapefruit balsamic is my all time favorite for salad. So healthy and tasty. Stop by and try something! You'll probably end up buying read more

Love this adorable little hidden shop. They have so much more than olive oil, but you will definitely be leaving with some of that too. We really enjoyed tasting all of the different sauces and seasoning they had. Everything we had was seriously amazing and you can tell they work hard to cultivate a great collection. Some of my favorite things I tried: Mama's Mojo, Triple A Sauce, the Pasta Nostra San Marzano (D.O.P) tomato and herb sauce, Pasta Nostra Cream White Wine Sauce, and the Cakalacki Mustard Sauce (I don't even care for mustard, but this one has brown sugar in it and was fantastic). If you've never been olive oil tasting, be sure to ask one of the owners or employees how to go about it so that you have the best experience. They will also be happy to give you recipe ideas for using their unique flavors (ex: brownies made with blood orange olive oil). They are conveniently located next to the Garp & Fuss, so after you pick up your goods, you can drop into that adorable building for a drink or snack. Overall, a great experience visiting this shop, and I can't wait to go back and bring my friends. read more

This spot is always amazing anytime i'm looking for something to add a unique flavor to my food i look no further than The Ancient Olive! With there wide variety of flavors to choose from with there balsamic vinegars and olive oils, inviting staff and beautiful store it's my go to spot! If your in winter park you must stop by! read more

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I've walked over to the Ancient Olive many times. I love living in Winter Park. This is a little hidden gem. I've sampled their various vinegar and oil samples many times. However, I was quite pleased and saw them in a whole new light after a Yelp event. To be fair, I would have given them 5 stars even before the Yelp event. But I saw the depth of their products in a new light after the event. I can't believe that I enjoyed vinegar on my ice cream! Walk over here with ice cream from any of the local spots. You have to try it for yourself, it's unbelievable, you will definitely walk out with a bottle of vinegar. Don't mark this review as helpful until you do. It will change your life! Or at least possibly add a bit of healthiness to my ice cream fix! read more

Great selection of different olive oils and balsamic vinegars, as well as a nice assortment of cheeses. The staff are very friendly and I really enjoyed the chat with the gentlemen at the register. read more

We've been stopping in and purchasing from Ancient Olive for years, and love their offerings. We also just had them present at a family event, and the owners and their team are amazing. They're a fantastic local business and a pleasure to work together with. Can't recommend them and their products highly enough. read more

They provide more than excellent olive oil and balsamic vinegar. You can also find an exceptional foodie inspired selection of goods, gifts and kitchen gadgets. I love the syrups, sauces, pastas and the like. You can try almost anything in the store - just ask. I love the hidden quality of their location - just off Park Ave - and worth the trip! read more

I love coming to the ancient olive. It's hidden behind a few shops on park ave. Their balsamic vinegars are the best. They go great with salads. You get to sample the olive oils and balsamic vinegars here. A few of my favorites are honey pepper, the pears, gala apple, both lemons and the strawberry. They go great with salads! I was looking to try the evoo body cream this time and usually I have sensitive skin. But I was looking for a new moisturizer and it felt great on my skin and smelled nice. I purchased a bottle. Definitely will be a repeat customer. read more

The Ancient Olive - Variety of syrups - Herbs & Spices Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

What a cool store! This is a chef's paradise! Staff was beyond helpful and friendly. You can sample just about anything in the store. Great gift ideas as well as items for yourself! Olives, balsamics, olive oils, sauces, etc. Can't wait to return! read more