Wanted to try garlic ice cream while passing through Gilroy and decided to visit Garlic World after seeing it as the main location offering garlic ice cream on Yelp. I was hoping to see more garlic products given the name of the store. There were a lot of other produce and pricey dry fruits and candy instead. They had garlic olive oil from the Garlic Festival though which is a plus. I tried the garlic ice cream which is produced by Marianne's Ice Cream in Santa Cruz. There's also a chocolate garlic ice cream available. The portion of ice cream is quite small for the price (at least $3 or $4 for 5 oz). However, I appreciate that the ice cream was manufactured locally. Additionally, the popularity/reputation of Marianne's Ice Cream and my desire torying garlic ice cream in Gilroy helped justify the price. The ice cream was smooth and savory. I enjoyed the savory hints of garlic paired with the sweet vanilla. I'd recommend stopping to try the garlic ice cream if you enjoy garlic and are interested in the unique experience. There's also a Gilroy stand for fun photo opportunities outside the store -- great for tourists! read more

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Ordered a garlic braid and it is even better than I had anticipated. It is full, robust and nicely crafted. It arrived very carefully packed (although I wish they could use something more eco-friendly than the styrofoam peanuts). Shipping was quick and both the product and the shipping charges were very reasonable. I am proud to have it enhance my new house. read more

Had to take the family to try the garlic ice cream, but did not expect to see the abundance of product available. Wish I had more money on me. I would buy so much stuff. read more

Fun little stop along the way back home for some garlic ice cream and garlic. The shop was spacious and had a lot of variety in garlic related items, from garlic infused honey to spice. The garlic tasted like vanilla with a garlic aftertaste. They also had a chocolate version. Cashier was friendly and helpful. read more

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It is as described, a bus stop. We came in a car and felt like we were missing something. The place was empty. Another family came right before us. They have all you garlic needs. Garlic $3.99/lb, elephant garlic $4.99/lb (very impressive), garlic braids, garlic in bulk, candy, nuts, sauces, rubs, ice cream (small container, no tasting. The place is clean and large. They have parking and bathrooms. There is a dog relief area at the other end of the parking lot. They have a bbq open on some weekends. Not the next 2 weekends as the sign says, I'd call ahead. The bathrooms are odd for a bus stop. There is only 1 private bathroom. That can cause congestion. I was disappointed that there wan't any food. If you are looking for gifts, this is the place. If you drive by, like we did, stop, it can't hurt. read more

As a garlic lover this was a must stop while passing through Gilroy CA! Crunchy and oh so yummy!! I would pick this over potato chips any day! If you love garlic you gotta try, and if you know a garlic lover this makes a great gift! Yum! read more

Garlic World - Garlic Chips! - Specialty Food Near Me - Gilroy, California

Staff was super friendly. Obviously, they have a ton of items to pick from. Fresh fruit, ice cream, dried fruit, nuts, and of course garlic. There's a little seating area outside the store, which is great to relax while enjoying a treat. read more

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California-grown garlic... I've lived in San Jose for over 20 years and I've never been to this place or any garlic festivals. Sad because I love garlic. Tip: This year's 2020 Gilroy Garlic Festival will be held on July 24, 25 and 26. We stopped by Garlic World on our way home from Big Sur. There are two parts to the store. We entered the store to see an interesting combination of fruit stand and gourmet food store. The other section was a gift shop. Guess what they specialize in? Garlic, of course, in every way, shape and form imaginable -- pickled garlic and olives, garlic-based seasonings and spices. They also stock fresh produce, dried fruits, nuts, honey, preserves, Gilroy wines, and some very cool gifts and cookbooks. Check out the awards and displays of garlic braiding including the World's Longest Garlic Braid. Purchased some snacks and chocolates. No, it didn't have any garlic in it. It had raisins instead LoL! Don't forget to take advantage of a super cheesy photo op to put your face on a garlic in front of the store. I bet you'd make a cute clove. Located off of Highway 101. There is ample parking on a paved lot. I live some 168 miles away from Gilroy now but hope to make it to the Garlic Festival this year! Review #1697 read more

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This review is just for the garlic ice cream sold at Garlic World $3. They have both vanilla and chocolate flavors available. I have always heard about garlic ice cream but never gotten the opportunity to try it till now. Do garlic and ice cream combo actually taste well together or do they not? After tasting this vanilla garlic ice cream, I can definitely say I will pass in the future. The ice cream tasted like garlic, so pretty self explanatory. Thankfully the vanilla offsets a bit of the pungent garlic flavor but it's still very distinct taste. It's worth trying once but it's not something I would want to eat continuously. I think I'll stick with my coffee flavored or strawberry flavored ice cream. read more

Fabulous selection of garlic. When I walked in I had to stop and take a deep breath... the garlic aroma was delightful.

I've been a customer of theirs for over 35 years. Their products are superior. I actually visited the store earlier this year and bought a small garlic braid. Sadly the braid didn't last as long as they usually do. I texted customer service to let them know and they promptly sent me a new fresh braid. I'm am totally impressed read more

Garlic World for all your garlic needs. This was a bookmarked stop on our trip up the coast to Monterey and we stopped in Gilroy first because we LOVE garlic and this is supposed to be the garlic capital. Garlic World was full of items, some were priced affordable and so we walked out with around $30.00 of garlic spices, crushed garlic, and chocolate chip garlic cookies. Good stuff if you are a garlic lover, bad if you're not. read more

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This shop is located off the 101 freeway and large parking available. Insider there a variety of products and produce to choose from. My bf and I noticed that they also had garlic knots for sale with various price ranges. They also sold walnuts, fresh produce, wine, garlic ice cream, garlic chocolate chip cookies, and various garlic world merchandise. Not really staffed as there's only 1 cashier so you have to wait in line to check out. They have various Gilroy festival posters so that was good to see. read more

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Had to stop at Garlic World on the way back to Vacaville from Pismo Beach. On a Wednesday around noon, the store was pretty empty, but there were people that would stop in periodically. It's a large store (probably plan for at least 20-30 minutes to browse through the store) with lots of goodies to see and choose from...from garlic chips to pickled garlic/olives to hot sauces and spices to dried fruits, nuts and candies. Of course you can purchase fresh garlic and garlic ice cream! The garlic ice cream comes in vanilla based and chocolate based. As much as I love garlic, garlic ice cream is definitely not my favorite flavor of ice cream! I needed up purchasing a jar of pickled jalapeño garlic, chamoy dried mangos, a jar of spices and jalapeño stuff olives. In the back of the store is a restaurant called Mike's Backyard BBQ, but is only open on Sat/Sun from 11am-4pm. The lady that worked there was so nice and patient and answered all my questions regarding their awesome selection of products! This is a much larger store with much more selection of stuff than the other garlic store down the road along Hwy 101. Check it out the next time you drive through Gilroy. read more

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There are two garlic-centric stores in Gilroy, California - the "garlic capitol of the world": The Garlic Shoppe and this one, Garlic World. *This is the one you want*. Garlic World is the better contrast to Garlic Shoppe in every way. Bright, airy, cheerful, and rustic, there are a plethora of fresh-looking garlic products here, of course, but also much more. There is a small market, nicely stocked with a large selection of candies, nuts, dried fruit, and produce. The staff are friendly and engaged - another way in which Garlic World differs from Garlic Shoppe. read more

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My dad loves garlic so I make it a point to stop by Garlic World if I'm in the area. It's right by the Gilroy Outlets but I think what deters people is that it's literally right off the freeway so the thought of getting back on the road may be daunting. Trust me, there are slow enough cars that out won't have to do a "pedal to the metal" and go from 0 to 65. That being said, Garlic World is known for their garlic. I bought two small jars of garlic for my dad and a small jar of crushed garlic for me. Even the paper bag smelled like garlic when I gave it to my dad. They also have a great selection of preserved olives, oil oils, vinaigrettes, produce and garlic ice cream. The bathroom was clean which I appreciated since it was my one stop between Monterey and Oakland. The staff were super friendly and helpful. Definitely will be back for my dad and my garlic needs if I'm in the area! read more

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Large corporate feel. Feels like place is run by an accountant. Employees not happy; not a lot of smiling faces. Not a restaurant and not somewhere you go for fresh food or something immediately edible. Fire roasted peanuts. Not dried right. Most were burned. Ate a few and threw out the rest. At least the garlic was good. I didn't really trust them so I just bought 2 bulbs after seeing everything else was both overpriced and of dubious quality. Dried garlic in braids hanging on wall. The dried garlic from here has a black root ball and is dried well. The black root ball looks funny. Maybe they didnt clean it right? The garlic I get from costco are smaller bulbs in 5lb plastic bags and frequently have rotted sections in them. If I let them sit on the counter eventually the entire bulb rots. The bulbs from GW are much better; very low if nonexistent spoilage rate. The dried garlic tastes better than the the fresh garlic in the refrigerated bags from the supermarket. When cooking I can smell the garlic aroma and it is much stronger than fresh garlic. Don't buy the garlic cookies. Those are not edible. Salt, flour, garlic maybe they left out the eggs and butter. They modified the recipe so it can sit on the shelf and not mold or get stale. They are baked to be stale to begin with. They tasted like something a hardtack; the old bread sailors in the 1500s would take across the atlantic with them because it wouldn't spoil. Not soft like bread and not crunchy like a cracker. Just a hard knot of dried out dough. Very hard to chew. Shouldn't be called a cookie. The fish and chips food truck parked outside doesn't look clean. I am all for a food truck but it looked old and ... not clean. Oil may be rancid. read more

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Stopped by here after our day visit in Pinnacles NP. The store was huge. Aside from different garlic products that they have, they also sell vegetable, kitchenwares, drinks and ice cream. They staff were very welcoming. The staff checked on us to make sure we were doing okay and if we have questions just asked them. A great example of Excellent customer service in my opinion. They carry "Garlic" ice cream. Ofcourse, we have to try it. Good quality ice cream. I love chocolate ice cream and garlic but not mixed together. So, this ice cream is not for me. read more

I only know about this place because my mom used to bring me pistachios when she would travel to San Francisco. I finally had the chance to stop by. The store is very huge. The main entrance is where you will find produce, garlic & braids. They have a variety of different dried fruits & nuts. They even sell chocolate coated almonds & raisins. On the other side of the store they have merchandise & can goods. Staff here is also friendly. Restrooms are also very clean if you need to do a pit stop. Recommendations: Covered Chocolate Almonds - Sweet & delicious. Perfect when you want something sweet or with your glass of wine Assorted Pistachios - If you're a pistachio lover you must try the assorted flavored which contains black pepper, chili lemon, green jalapeño, lemon and salt, and salted. Vegetable Chips - these are probably my favorite to be honest. They are not salty which I like & are addicting. read more

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"Gilroy is the only town I know where you can marinate a steak by hanging it on a clothesline."―Will Rogers Garlic World (GW) is another staple roadside stand that's been in existence for over thirty years (1986) now. Originally started by Don Christopher, of Christopher Ranch, it has been sold approx twenty years ago to another local family. But the Christopher Ranch link is still there, as there is a plethora of their products stocking the shelves. GW specializes in garlic-based and garlic infused products such as spice rubs, marinades, olive oils, stuffed olives, BBQ sauces and much, much more. They carry mostly their own Garlic World® brand and Christopher Ranch® brand products, but also a nice host of other favorites like Pepper Plant®, Stubbs® and even garlic ice cream produced by Santa Cruz-based Marianne's®! There's even a whole half of the store that's a fruit and veggie stand, as well. So much stuff it's hard to fit it all in one review, but count on spending at least 20min perusing the shelves. Here's a few reasons I love this place: -Friendly service -Large selection of goodies at reasonable prices―esp when compared to other places just a few hundred yards south. -Samples! I love that they have samples of their flavored olives on display. I wasn't planning on buying any but fell in love with the smoke infused garlic-stuffed ($5.99/8oz) variety. I usually avoid places like these as they are generally a rip-off, but this place is actually quite reasonable and they get a hearty recommendation from your truly. Def "must-stop" if you're a visiting the South Bay, or a local heading back home from a day trip to Monterey. read more

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Cherries are in season!!! So delicious! And yes of course we got the delicious garlic ice cream. If we hadn't been traveling I would've taken a box of garlic too. They have everything you could want from a grocery store plus plenty of dried candies and nuts, and all the kitschy paraphernalia related to garlic you could possibly ask for. It was also national ice cream sandwich day so we got one of those too, lol! read more

Garlic World - Garlic ice cream! And an ice cream sandwich just because it's National Ice Cream Sandwich day, lol! - Specialty Food Near Me - Gilroy, California

A lot of specialty products! I love their Gator Toes (fried garlic chips)! Go here if you want anything associated with garlic, the people working here are knowledgeable and helpful read more

Talk about the Garlic jackpot. This is the place to get all your Garlic ingredients for cooking in Gilroy when there is no Garlic Festival during the Fall , Winter , and Spring. I got the garlic ice cream and cookies and they were so delicious. This place had different varieties of the Pepper Plant sauce I enjoy putting on my eggs in the morning. Must visit to explore the power of garlic. read more

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Ice cream tastes like heavy whipping cream with chunks of garlic. Kind of like a sweet garlic butter. Not life changing.

Friendly staff and great products. I recommend Garlic World over Garlic Shoppe, which is just next door. You've got to try their freeze-dried garlic. It comes in different flavors. The ambiance is clean and very inviting! Check them out! read more

On the way home from Monterey pass by saw the big sign Garlic World...wao I'm a fan , much happier found original& historical those garlic & if you are interested about garlic which is the unique store have all kind fresh garlic, jarred garlic, dried garlic oills& dippers, specialty items, grourmet olives, garlic ice cream , seasonings, fresh fruits, nuts. veg. Unfortunately my phone was run out battery. Btw garlic is super duper natural tasty, I dont mind smell but boost your immune system in Covid 19. Its pricey but we worth your money. Now I'm eating you with popcorn. read more

Garlic World - Highly recommend all kind of garlic. A little pricey $7.99 for this one, but taste is natural and top on my food now. - Specialty Food Near Me - Gilroy, California

Good little market place, and they sell the garlic ice cream here amongst other flavors!

After reading less positive reviews, I found service was great and friendly. Reminded me to get a spoon for the garlic ice cream which I know sounds weird but was really good. The vanilla version. Didn't try the chocolate version... They sell a ton of dried fruits, and since we passed by some apricot producing farms we targeted the dried apricots. They have the normal imported version and then they have California apricots. And as usual, anything Californian is a lot pricier but they were tangy, plump (or as plump as dried fruits can be), and very addictive. There were absolutely no off putting dried fruit smell or texture, that you often get from big box stores. The whole place had this delicious garlic smell that can make you really hungry... read more

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This was the cutest little place. They had a variety of dried fruit, fresh fruit, and of course garlic stuff. When I saw the package dried fruit, it reminded me of the country town that I grew up in, and all the dry fruits my family members preserved. read more

Brian oteri, I contacted you about receiving old rotten garlic. I'm sure when you looked up our order you noticed my mistake of we ordered 9 instead of 6. You could have stepped up your customer service and informed me of my mistake. The replacement garlic I received is old and sprouting with some dried heads and disintegrated cloves. Please refund our credit card for full amount of order. You have no customer service skills and obviously by the age of the second shipment you do not wish to keep us as a customer.  You just lost a customer.  Leonora We were repeat customers. read more

Garlic World - Got this in the mail today, gross - Specialty Food Near Me - Gilroy, California

I absolutely adore this place! The produce is outstanding and the selection of snacks is yummy. I have made it a tradition to stop here almost every time I head this way to go to outlet shops in Gilroy. I was so happy to find my favorite pepper sauce. And of course the garlic! Plenty of parking too which is so important along this stretch of highway 101 as people drive so fast. Slow down a stop here! read more

Cute shop for the Garlic Lovers in the Garlic Capital of the world in a town called Gilroy. More of a touristy place but a great place for a rest stop if traveling. The only reason we cane here was for the Garlic Flavored Ice Cream. They have a Vanilla Flavored Garlic Ice Cream and a Chocolate Flavored Ice Cream. Loved both of them but I prefer the Vanilla Flavored Ice Cream as the Garlic Flavor seems more pronounced. read more

This is a fun spot and sells other vegetable at good prices too. They have the garlic ice cream in vanilla or chocolate. Both of them had little garlic taste. They also have a ton of garlic related spices and condiments. read more

We're new in town and wife wanted to check out this place. Overall, very pleasant experience. The store is very clean and has this "welcome" feeling when you get in. The young man who was working when we were there was very polite and professional. It makes all the difference. read more

Garlic and gourmet goodie lovers beware! If you are passing through Gilroy take the time to stop at Garlic World. GW is located right of the highway on the Southern outskirts of Gilroy (if you're heading South). I do mean literally right off, there is no road leading to it. It is just the two lanes of highway and then right into the parking lot. So just a head's up! They have a nice sized parking lot right out front for your convenience. The store itself is rather large. They have a ton of produce, nuts, drinks of all kinds, candies, sauces, etc. Some of the fancy food items are a little on the pricey side, but it's the nature of the game. Of course, they have garlic and garlic products up the ying yang! and they have a seafood food truck right outside if you're looking for some hot food as well. I must say I was impressed with how clean and well kept the store was; the bathroom was pristine! I loved all the California themed posters hanging in the back hallway. We came for the garlic ice cream, and boy were we not disappointed! I was so excited to see that the ice cream is in fact made by Marianne's of Santa Cruz. The ice cream comes in perfectly sized individual cups. The ice cream is of the quality I would expect from the legendary Marianne's, excellent smooth, creaminess. The garlic was potent but not overpowering. It was as if you were eating a vanilla cream with a touch of garlic blended in. Absolutely leaves a garlic taste in your mouth once you're done though!! They also have garlic chocolate chip cookies right by the register so you can fully satisfy your garlic infused dessert cravings. Definitely worth it to try the garlic ice cream!! read more

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Ok folks Garlic World is a must to visit while in the area. The Oteri family runs a great family friendly environment. All there olive and garlic products are the best ! Pro tip make sure you buy extra you will thank me later. Way to go Garlic World! Steve read more

Garlic World - Garlic stuffed olives make sure you buy two! - Specialty Food Near Me - Gilroy, California

I stopped by this place while traveling from SoCal. I bought a braid because I love how it looks in the kitchen. It was a pleasant surprise to find out that the garlic is very fresh. They are plump, firm and larger than the ones at the supermarket. I can also tell the difference in cooking. I just finished all of my garlic but I am too lazy to drive 2 hours away. I ordered online and it was shipped immediately and in excellent condition just like the ones in their store. Hands down 5 stars for customer service, freshness and price! read more

Garlic World - Reminds me of Southern Italy - Specialty Food Near Me - Gilroy, California

Garlic World looks like a roadside novelty trying to capitalize on the areas notoriety. How wrong you would be to judge this book by its cover! Gilroy is famous for its garlic. Garlic World is much more than just garlic! Sure, they sell garlic in every form you can imagine, from fresh cloves to stuffed olives. I've even heard of garlic ice cream, but I think that's something featured at a local festival. Any garlic fans and aficionados will appreciate this store. Two things struck me when I opened the doors at Garlic World. It's not surprising the aroma was the first. I love garlic and I could shop here all day. Once I started looking around, I noticed the west half of the store is more or less a small farmers market with all kinds of non-garlic related produce. And this place is huge! Make sure you stroll through both rooms. While I am happy to have purchased my garlic hot sauce and some wasabi peas, I regret that I don't live near this store. Garlic World is a great place to pick up some items that will really spice up whatever you are cooking. You can bet the next time I am in Gilroy, I will be swinging by Garlic World! And hopefully I will find this garlic ice cream I have heard so much about. read more

Garlic World - Here is the cover to a book about the love of garlic. - Specialty Food Near Me - Gilroy, California

Garlic Ice Cream is OK. Too Pricey. $3.99. Service is good. They have lot of other items too. read more

Garlic World - Garlic Ice Cream - Specialty Food Near Me - Gilroy, California

On my drive from Salinas to up north I always stopped in here to shop. Nothing like it where I lived. Such a great variety of seasonings. A chefs delight. Many items I can only find here. Wish they had a sister store in Palm Springs so I could still shop there. read more