If you love olive oil, olive oil products, and vinegar, then you should check this place out! This mom & pop store imports olive oil from all over the world. There are many different and exotic flavors available here such as Persian lime and Meyer lemon. You can taste the oils and vinegars if you like. They also sell virgin coconut oil, olive oil based soaps and lip balms, olives, spreads, and a few other things. I love the lip balm that I got for $2.99. I've had a problem with very dry lips since it got cold and nothing really worked for me aside from this lip balm. It has lots of different oils in it from olive oil to Shea butter and coconut oil. Now my lips are nice and smooth-:) The people at this store are nice and knowledgeable about the products. The oils are a little on the pricey side since a bottle starts out at $15 or 16.99 I think, but it's worth it. The Persian lime oil is tasty! This would be a nice gift to give to someone who enjoys cooking and good food or for yourself of course! read more

Writing this review really makes me sad because I have been coming here for years and I just love this place and the wonderful items that they offer. I am a huge fan of the olive oils and balsamic vinegars so I thought I would try the coconut oil. After taking it home and trying it, I did not care for the coconut oil so I went to return it. Rather than asking for my money back I wanted to get something else so that they would not lose the sale and have to refund me. The 2 women working there were very shocked that I didn't like the coconut oil and repeatedly said "No one else has ever complained about this coconut oil." One of the women opened it, tasted it and said "There is nothing wrong with this- it is fine." She then said "So you want your money back or what?" and walked away and let the other woman deal with me. After the exchange was made, the second woman dealing with me said "Well I don't know what else to tell you-" and that was it. As much as I think this place has amazing products, I can't support a business that has employees that treat their customers this way. 5 stars all the way on the products you offer. 1 star for your customer service- and just like that you lose a customer. read more

Stopped in here yesterday with a friend, and ended up tasting several oils and vinegars. I was intrigued by the pairings, (listed on a wall, that I never would have noticed if the owner hadn't pointed it out.) I ended up buying strawberry balsamic vinegar, and lemon olive oil. I tried it on spinach last night, and it was pretty good. I absolutely LOVE the strawberry balsamic! So much flavor, for so few calories! I'm racking my brain to come up with more ways to use it. Maybe chicken or pork next week???? The woman working there, who is one of the owners was lovely as always, and very patient with us, (we were there for quite a bit...We were kind of indecisive since there were so many good pairings.) This is a great little jewel in our downtown. A perfect example of fantastic small business owners, selling a quality product sourced locally as well. I was very happy to hear they use olives from a few hours away, and the bottles are packaged in Oakland. read more

Olive (I love) the Olive Bar! There's more goodness than regular olive oil to be had here. After encountering a horrendous line of cars while attempting to go to Valleyfair Mall, we decided to take a detour and walk the streets of downtown Campbell to do some of our holiday shopping. We were pleasantly surprised to find some great holiday treats at this newly opened (6 months) specialty store. It isn't a pretentious store at all, or priced too expensively. Ed (the owner) helped us to understand how to taste olive oil correctly, and we were eager to try the different kinds. Ed suggested mixing the olive oils with their collection of balsamic vinegars, with the best pairings being garlic olive oil with black currant balsamic or the meyer lemon olive oil with strawberry balsamic (tasted like almost like strawberry lemonade with a kick!). Those would taste delicious over meat, roasted vegetables, or even the strawberry combo could be poured over vanilla ice cream! Yup, you heard it here - ice cream! I bought some delicious pomegranate balsamic as a gift, and would definitely recommend buying some for the foodie in your life too. The prices for a bottle of oil or vinegars start from about $13.99, which is very reasonable for specialty olive oil and flavored vinegars. So check it out and find out why we olive (all love) this place! read more

I love the balsamic's from the Olive Bar. I have tried several, mixed with Olive Oil to make salad dressing and bread dips- much more tastier than any dressing I can buy, and healthier! I'm not a olive oil snob, so I just buy organic olive oil from Whole Foods - it's cheaper ;) * Fig goes good with every salad I've made * Strawberry and Pomegranate work well with Spinach * Peach is sweeter, and doesn't taste good when used with oil for a bread dip. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Bring back your bottles for a re-fill and it's a dollar cheaper :) read more

I had more fun visiting the Olive Bar than I thought I would. Mike is so creative, enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the mixing and matching of different flavors of olive oils and vinegars, it opens a whole new realm of culinary creativity within you. I never knew how different a really good balsamic vinegar was compared to the ordinary varieties I have purchased in the grocery stores. The store is very clean, tidy and organized. They give you the opportunity to taste at your leisure. I used the Basil olive oil together with the traditional balsamic and a touch of lemon salt (also available there) and my salad didn't need anything more. Check out the selection of flavored salts too. Great options for gifts there too. I will definitely go back. read more

It was one of those Sunday mid-afternoons where some girlfriends and I had just met for brunch in downtown Campbell and made our way through the farmer's market. I'm always looking for unique food items from our area to send to out of town relatives. The store is well organized and I had a great time sampling all the different types of olive oils and vinegars. I ended up purchasing a bottle of sherry balsamic vinegar - and yum! I love it on my salads! Ed and Chrystie are definitely olive and vinegar connoisseurs! I would have given them 5 stars - but I'm disappointed that you're not able to order on-line. You need to call them or go down there to have something sent out - and quite frankly, there are times when I would rather just have the ability to order on-line when times get busy - especially around the holidays. read more

This place has no alcohol, not that kind of bar. I love to cook, and having the right oil can make the difference. This place has a selection of oils and Balsamic vinegars in all kinds of flavors. I picked up the Tuscany oil, which makes my chicken parm all that much better. Want to make a great homemade dressing, check out their pairing list, and sample as much as you like. The people there are great, and care for their customers. read more

I love olive oil tasting shops! This one had very friendly service, but I did not enjoy the shopping experience as much. They do not have as large a selection as some shops I have been to where they also have tastings of sea salt, sugars, etc. The thing that bothered me most was they did not have any bread to accompany your tasting, so you must sip it from the cup. I typically do this anyways, but it is nice to have bread as an option. Prices are high, but standard for this type of establishment. In particular, I purchased the black truffle oil, which is one of the most expensive oils, & the price was lower here than I had seen before. Make sure you ask for a punch card if you shop here often! Buy 12 oils & get one free. read more

Im a bit of an olive oil geek and ive tried so many types ive started to lose count. Always looking to discover the next great tasting flavor profile I had to check it out. Seeing a Sicilian and Greek variety amongst the wall i honed n on those two. sicilian was smooth and buttery but too tame for my taste. Now the Greek selections had both Cali and Greece Koroneki choices. Went for the latter as it has a bit more complexity and a decent bite in the palate. Got to talking to the two women working and it was just great experience all around. Looking forward to the next round of oil after i burn through this one read more

Let me explain the rating: 5 stars for product / selection: the balsamic vinegars available here are incredible. We always purchase our balsamic vinegar from The Olive Bar (the blackberry ginger is our favorite, but they're all worth trying). Seriously, you'd be hard pressed to find better balsamic vinegar elsewhere. 2 stars for sales tactics: getting miked up and repeating the same phrases over and over ("extra vir-JOHN-ee olive oil!;" "free Sunday communion right here folks!") at the Sunday farmer's market is totally obnoxious. The very worst, however, is when the owner disappears into the store to sweet talk an interested customer, but DOES NOT TURN THE MIKE OFF!! Everyone at the farmer's market is treated to the trite conversation going on inside. I suspect most market shoppers don't notice because they make their purchases and move on. I, however, enjoy making small talk with some of the vendors, and the repetitiousness of the owners's sidewalk pitch gets annoying after a while. I feel sorry for the market vendors who are located right next to this particular store. Get rid of the mike and I'll gladly bump my star rating to 5. read more

How have I not written a review for this place yet? This place is a true find. The couple who owns it are really friendly and nice. Really good quality, and a great variety to choose from. My all time favorite is the Garlic Olive Oil, followed by the Basil Olive Oil. Today I picked up the Tuscan Herb and the Lime. The vinegars are really great as well, I've gotten the Peach and Red Apple Flavors, and they really add something special to your food. A really great place to stop in at when you come to the Sunday Farmer's Market. read more

This is the ultimate artisan food boutique for people who want to seem like they're brilliant in the kitchen even if they only have 15 minutes to put together dinner... Case in point - The Italian Herb Olive Oil...there are 5 herbs infused into this perfectly pressed Extra Virgin Olive Oil and the result is nothing short of FABULOUS!! Boil up some plain pasta - a penne or tortelloni works great - and drizzle a litle of this magical potion over the top....It'll taste like you spent 2 hours slaving away in the kitchen, extra bonus points if you chop up some sundried tomatoes and grate a little parmesan...your tastebuds won't know what hit you! And all in less than 20 min! The Balsamic Vinegars are impressive along with an expansive array of tapenades, stuffed olives and Olive Oil body products... Enjoy! read more

Great quality/taste olive oil with an awesome down-to-earth owner. This store is a must place to visit when in Downtown Campbell.

I was supposed to go on a walk with some friends on the hiking trail next to downtown Campbell. Weather was fine until we got there. It started to pour and was windy. We decided to go to the Farmer's Market and shop in the different stores. At the end of dowtown, we discovered the Olive Bar. I read and heard about it so much that when I saw it, I screamed, "OH it's the Olive bar!" The owner, the husband warmly greeted us. The wife helped us, as we sampled the different olive oils and tapende. read more

First when I walked in I was on my way to get a drink...Bar or no bar. Ahhhh an Olive Bar!!! But I like olives in my Martini :-) Ok serious now. That place reminded me a little store in Saint Tropez (I love that town) and looks like that the folks there decide to bring the European Olive Way to Downtown Campbell. The result is amazing, the products are very good and you can taste something like 15 different olive oils and 10 balsamic vinegars. After that if you do not find what you like, you should ask the owner's for help. They are very charming and very helpful about their products. After 15 minutes in that shop you'll never get your oils and vinegars anywhere else. I find few links about them already online....enjoy !!! http://www.community-newspapers.com/archives/campbellreporter/20070622/business1.shtml http://www.the-olivebar.com "D" read more

Strolling the farmers market, we parked ourselves at a bench to eat our Indian wraps and were entertained by a family of singing kids......flashback of the sound of music, abridged family version? Anyhow, it was Ed that lent his microphone to the kids and it was great fun! The entire farmer's market crowd was applauding in awe - was the little girl really two years old!!?? We walked into the store, unknowingly shadowed by Ed, the owner. We must have really looked new to olive oil bars. He was extremely knowledgeable and helpful and just was genuinely nice. Tried his suggestions of oil complimented by balsamic and they were delicious. Just picked up a bottle of Tangerine Balsamic vinegar (to try out a desert idea), but will be back again to see what else his shop inspires me to conjure up in the kitchen. Thanks Ed! read more

Great selection of olive oil and other sauces. I'm a fan of the espresso vinegarate. I add that to my meat marinades.

Amazing selections of olive oils! I love mixing their olive oil with vinegar and make my own salad dressing. They also have delicious seasonings to go with anything. I highly recommend this store. :) read more

Found this place by accident: could not locate my car and found this place. What a place: well lit and stocked with various kinds of boutique olive oil. I did try a few of them , like the butter olive oil; the attendant said scientists have found the molecule that gives butter its unique butter flavor and have added it to this olive oil, sure enough, it tastes like butter. I asked for French olive oil or Spanish olive oil, both I enjoyed in their respective countries. Both, the Olive Bar did not have. Ok, I would be a fan of this place, if they stocked what I want. Such as it is, 3 stars. Decor: nicely laid out goods, some boutique pretty hand soaps and lotions. They did have some virgin, unheated coconut oil; that can take higher heat than olive oil. I used a bit to fry my scrambled eggs and it tasted fine. Customer service: fine Parking: like San Francisco. read more

This shop has everything from olive oils, balsamic vinegars, stuffed olives to olive lotions. If you want to have the real deal, head on over to The Olive Bar. They have a really wonderful selection of olive oils and balsamic vinegars that you can sample and mix and match. The owers are wonderful and will help you to choice from their great variety. I think I've had a sample of all their olive oils and my favorite is the garlic olive oil. It's really delicous on some Ritz crackers. The infusion of the garlic oilive oil and the buttery taste of the Ritz cracker is a combo you can"t beat. It's mouth watering and addicting. I love the fact Ed (the owner) is outside during Farmer's Market on Sundays giving samples of olive oil & balsamic vinegar combinations. Great way to get people to stop and try something new. read more

Garlic Oil - enough said Bring lots of bottles. The people working there are amazing. Great selection of oils and vinegars, and ofcourse its very good quality. read more

Have you ever wanted to drink a shot of olive oil? Neither had I until I walked into this shop. The olive oil is so delectable, I never imagined it could taste so earthy, creamy and be so fragrant. The balsamic vinegars are also quite delicious. When I'd heard you could drizzle a good balsamic vinegar on ice cream and have it for dessert I thought "yuck" but after having tasted it here, I say absolutely!! Located in downtown Campbell you have to check it out. Prices are reasonable for the quality you are getting. And be sure to buy plenty, I almost ate the entire bottle of olive oil myself. Nothing better on past or for dipping with french bread...heaven! read more

I was recommended by a friend to come here. She just bought her sister some specialty Olive oil for her sisters birthday and she recommended me to try this place out. Not only can you sample all the olive oils before you buy. They have many different choices to try. I was in this store for like 15 minutes trying to figure out which one I wanted to buy. They all sound so good. Tangerine olive oil, pomegranate, Blood orange, chipotle, fresh basil, Meyer Lemon, roasted garlic, sicilian Lime. I was having a hard time choosing 1 so I narrowed my choices down to 2 and bought Roasted garlic & chipotle I used the Roasted garlic last night and its so delicious. I give this place 2 thumbs up & 5 stars. By the way the gentlemen behind the counter was very patient with me and nice and he didn't mind that we had 5 kids with us and included he gave my nephew a toy car. I am so going back to this place! read more

The Olive Bar is fantastic. I never thought I would actually sip balsamic and olive oil like it was juice, but here that's the only way to do it! I love the blood orange olive oil & strawberry balsamic...makes the best summer salad! Plus they have great gifts...great for mothers & fathers day! read more

My favorite place in the country to find Olive Oil and Balsalmic Vinegar. They are set up for sampling of ALL wares, and are extremely helpful, understanding, politely attentive and friendly. They have tasting parties sometimes too, I believe. I rarely go to the farmer's market without stopping in. read more

Love this place so many flavors too much to decide.:) the Chocolate balsamic is the best with strawberries!! read more

I never thought I'd get excited about an olive oil, but the flavor/selection here is fantastic! My fave oils are the mushroom sage and the basil. Pooh, boy and don't get me started on the balsamic vinegar! : )........ read more

Love this lil shop, got my frequent buyers card, get a free bottle soon, the oils are the best in SV area, and the balsamic cant be matched. We have all our friends asking for them as gifts. And the staff, awesome and helpful. read more

Awesome! I got a case of EVOO and balsamic for Christmas gifts. Boy, did they love it. My parents, husband, and I have a game going to make new and interesting combinations and then we rate the flavors. We love it! Don't think I will ever buy "regular" EVOO again. And the flavored balsamic...couldn't live without it now. Ruth W. read more

This is a really nicely decorated place and it is really fu to try all the kinds of olive oil and vinegars. The overcast day during Oktoberfest really enanced the mood. The passion fruit infused oil was great with the balsamic vinegar. This combination would be great as a bread dipper, perhaps with toasted Russian rye. The savory flavors were good as well. They would be great for cooking and salads. You could even use some of them for baking. A bit pricey, but great for doing something great for yourself or getting as a gift. Staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. read more

We ran out of our favorite dipping EVOO and thought about driving all the way to Sonoma to Jacuzzi / Olive Press where we got it from. But it was pouring rain and Sonoma is 1.5 hours away on a good day (we live in S. Bay). So we decided to do a Yelp search and found this little gem in downtown Campbell! OMG, what a find! We were helped by Dede - I think that's her name. She was so patient and knowledgeable! After our comments on first 2-3 oil tasting - she figured it out what we liked and steered us from the ones we wouldn't like (like the pepper-ly ones) and focus us on the ones we liked. We were so happy with her help. If you do go, make sure you spend extra time with other local shops too. It's quite a quaint shopping area. Enjoy. read more

The Olive Bar is an awesome place. Ed and his wife are the most friendly and welcoming shop owners I have ever met. You are welcome to walk in and try samples of their amazing olive oil and vinegar. I recommend stopping by on a Sunday morning while visiting the Campbell's Farmers Market and have a chat with Ed about Olive oil. Ask him questions about olive oil, and he'll give you hundreds of answers and facts. My favorite olive oil is their garlic olive oil, this ingredient goes great on anything! I saute veggies with it, cook fish with it and I also mix it with Olive Bar's balsomic vinegar and put it in my salads. mmMMmmmM yummy. read more

If you want one of those olive oil / vinegar glass cruets where the vinegar part is shaped like grapes (and who doesn't?)... well you're in luck here, as there is quite the selection. Also a number of different flavored olive oils and balsamic vinegars (the fig and the other one with ginger were pretty good). Coconut oils too. read more

The selection of olive oils and balsamic vinegars is amazing! The staff is always cheerful and well informed. Being able to taste test is a huge benefit. We are completely addicted to Tuscan Herb olive oil by the way. Also Blood Orange olive oil on fish is excellent. The high quality Tangerine balsamic is all we need on salad. On top of the excellent products, it is FUN to shop here. read more

This is THE place for special olive oils from all over the world. The owner is friendly and helpful, and the prices are quite reasonable as well, especially considering the real-estate they must have to pay for. Great find!! read more

They've got an amazing selection of olive oils and balsamic vinegars, my favorite of which is their black current balsamic vinegar. Aged for 18 years, everyone I've served it to raves about it. The little old ladies that work there are nice and helpful also. We were there on a Sunday during Campbell Farmers' Market time and the owner was posted outside giving little toy cars away - my toddler loved it! read more

Ok, have to say I thought going here would be like this: my 2 year old and I traipsing through a snooty shop with disgruntled old fogies staring at us in horror but NOT AT ALL. Super awesome help from the ladies that work there. They were awesome with my 2 year old and have a basket of books handy and they give out little toy cars. So with my 2 year old occupied, I had time to sample lots and lots of stuff. It's a bit pricey but I would totally go back to buy gifts or whatever. The neighborhood honey looked groovy and I want to try that after I'm finished with my Dark Espresso Balsamic vinegar. Almost all of the types of vinegar are divine and the olive oils are delicious too and they don't frown at you if you want to try 2,4,7, whatever ;). read more

You know you are not being truthful about your so called 18 year old traditional blasamic. If you want I would be happy to go into details on how tradizionale balsamic is made. Let me know. read more

This is a cute little store in DT Campbell with a lot of great finds! The people working in the store were incredibly friendly and very knowledgeable about their products. I don't know much about oils and pairings but this spot is a great way to go and sample pairs together to see what suits your tastes! read more