Best stop on I-5. If you're passing through, you have to pick up a jar of olives. It really is the little things in life. Never forget that. read more

Olive Pit - Burgers Near Me - Corning, California

Fun little spot to stop at off of Hwy 5. It is more gift shop than cafe with olives, olive oil, olive themed gifts and other items such as wines, preserves, chocolates. There are even various balsamic vinegar and olive oil shakes! There is a tasting bar inside where you can sample various olives, but not all of the ones that they sell here. I love olives and usually stop by here if I have drive up north. On the way up to Oregon I picked up a jar of local olives stuffed with almonds. Daughter bought two jars of olives - one was spicy, too spicy for me! She promptly dropped her jar of olives because she was so excited to try them when we were visiting one of the volcanic parks and was so sad as it broke in the parking lot. So I offered to buy her another jar on the drive back home. Visit #2, I grabbed the replacement jar of spicy olives and then realized that I also "needed" some martini olives. I'm not a ritual martini maker, I mean, if I'm out and about, it is my drink of choice, but at home, I don't make them. I suppose now that I have a jar of large, beautiful martini olives I'll have to start drinking martinis at home. This is where you would come by for gifts. Even if someone doesn't like olives (how dare they!) there is something for everyone here. read more

Gourmet olives and olive oils. Olive gifts were high quality and well made. Burgers and shakes were legit and located in the snack bar: you could add olives on the side. read more

Must visit roadtrip stop for olive lovers! This cute olive store off I-5 has every kind of stuffed olive you can imagine and you can taste test them before you buy. I personally recommend the blue cheese and jalapeño stuffed, but there's truly something for everyone. I haven't had the chance to try the restaurant food, but the menu has good selection and the staff is super nice! Would highly recommend stopping if you're in the area read more

Olive Pit - Burgers Near Me - Corning, California

Excellent food and service ,straight to the point ,no complaints! Review requesting more ,please stop by , support local track stars of food service! read more

Driving to Washington and saw the billboard and had to pull over! I love picked goods and this place didn't disappoint! $60 later, I left with many goodies and a menu to order more when I run out! The staff were so friendly and helpful while sampling at the bar. The candied jalapeños and picked beets were amazing. Bought a few items I didn't get to sample but can only imagine how good they will be. If you love olives or anything pickled, stop here!!! read more

Olive Pit - Burgers Near Me - Corning, California

We saw the billboard on I5 on the way to Washington and I immediately knew I'd find pickles here. This place has a larger selection of pickled and marinated items than Granzella's does and the Olive Pit is cheaper! I was on a time crunch so I didn't get to browse as much as I would've liked but we're planning on stopping again on the way home. The olive tasting bar that they have here made my heart and belly happy so I need to bring some home to Lodi. read more

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Stopped on the way home from a work trip. Huuuge selection of olives, all sorts of flavors. My favorite is the cajun garlic so far. Had to remind myself to leave or I probably would have bought one jar of each type. They have jars open for tasting out in the front if you're not sure what to choose. On the other side is where they serve food, like their delicious muffuletta sandwich and soft serve. P.S. The entire time we were there, there was a creepy looking guy sitting in back table holding his phone up like he was recording people. The table was empty and it made sitting at the shop to eat pretty uncomfortable. This was around 3-4PM on 10/15. read more

We were passing through while heading to Sacramento so we decided to stop. Wished we could have tested some of the things we bought. We'll see how we like them, but did get to try a few of the oils and spreads. Guess it's good we stopped or we would've missed out on some good olive oil. read more

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If you're looking for anything olive related and grown right here im California this is your spot! I couldn't wait to stop in and sample some olives, olive oil and balsamic vinegar since these are staples in our household and we were running low. This place was pretty busy on a Sunday afternoon but there was plenty of room to move around with organized shelves, some cute decor items for sale also. We sampled several different types of olives, my favorite was the bluecheese stuffed. I wished they had more types of olive oil out to sample as only had the regular a butter flavored, but both were tasty. I decided to try a 4 flavor olive oil set for around $30 and am confident all will taste just fine. We walked around and loaded our cart with a variety of olives, olive oil, marmalade, and balsamic vinegar. We already had our hearts set on a different place for lunch but agreed the next time we pass through will try their food as was packed in their dining area. read more

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Terrific little gem discovered in the middle of a road trip. I'm not usually a fan of olives in brine, but these tasted good! No weird colors or preservatives in their olives. I wish the olives-in-oil they carry had options that did not have cheese; all the oil marinated olives have dairy. read more

Love this place. So much great stuff, fun merchandise and super friendly staff. Amazing milkshakes!!

Great food and a great place to stop and stretch your legs right off 5. Lots of olive options!!!

Great place to visit and have lunch. Also all you can ship for $15 bucks. Go online and shop! Great selection of olives, oils and balsamic. Go look! read more

On northbound I-5, Olive Pit can't be missed given the large billboards. Rather than stopping at the interstate rest stops, this is the better exit. RV parking available (Enter parking lot from Edith Avenue for better clearance.) with restrooms, gift shop, and snack bar. We primarily shopped at the gift shop and walked out with a bag full of goodies. We've finally made the stop and so glad we did! read more

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Wow!!! What a surprise when we walked in, we thought this was a restaurant!!!! Pretty much hamburgers and sandwiches, I got a delicious BLT. Lots of shakes..... Jars of OLIVES everywhere....gifts for anyone you could think of. Gift boxes with the olives were super nice. Gotta go see for yourself read more

To those of you wishing to venturing on California Interstate 5 (southbound from Redding or northbound from Sacramento), I highly recommend checking out the Tehama County city of Corning will you find one its most prominent and visited attractions, the "Olive Pit". Ever since opening their doors back in 1967, thousands of people have walked through these doors to purchase some amazing jars of olives, olive oils, vinegars, garlic, jams, and everything in between. Getting here (from I-5) couldn't be any easier as it is only 1 mile from the interstate. During my visit (which was the afternoon of Sunday 3/9/2025 from 3:45-4:15pm), there was ample parking which made walking up to the main entrance relatively easy. They also offer very large parking spaces for RV's, motorhomes, and big rigs. Normal business hours are every day from 8:00am-5:00pm. Upon entry, there are two dedicated areas where the space is occupied. The "restaurant/cafe" area offers a nice variety of breakfast entrees (served until 11:00am), coffee/espresso, sandwiches, and burgers. However, if you ever get the chance, give their "Signature" shakes a try as they are all infused with their own Olive Pit vinegars as they carry a large variety to choose from. Next time I venture this way, I'll try a vinegar shake to taste as good as people say. As for the main shopping area (think of it as a general store), this is where you can purchase everything to take home. In addition to the items I mentioned (in the first paragraph), they also offer complimentary olive and olive oil tastings. Even though I didn't eat in the restaurant area, I bought several items including Olio Nuovo Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Pomegranate Balsamic Vinegar, and Tomato Preserves Jam. The selection here is quite vast so I would recommend browsing every aisle to find exactly what you're looking for. All in all, "Olive Pit" will win the hearts for people who love everything olive-related. This includes myself as I use it for cooking while being more on the health-conscious side as an upgrade and alternative to canola & vegetable oil. My rating, an above average four stars. read more

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Good luck trying to narrow down choices. Wasn't expecting a whole plethora of olives to try. Staff is very friendly and helpful. seems almost like walking into your besties house.... but better read more

Olive Pit - The Muffuletta Buger - Burgers Near Me - Corning, California

This is a great pit stop off I5 If you are looking for all things olive , a quick snack or a stretch break. I absolutely loved the variety of goodies that they had in their shop. From sweet to savory they have so much to choose from. Definitely make a stop here and pick up local goodies to take home . It is worth the stop! read more

Olive Pit - Burgers Near Me - Corning, California

The service here is excellent. They were so nice, quick, and even brought some samples of other milk shakes for us to try. The milkshake was delicious and if you think an olive oil shake is weird, just try it. It's excellent. The burger was fair, definitely not the best around but it's still good. The tater tots are just frozen ones, so not special. I will go back. The restaurant is nice as well and clean plus you can browse the store and sample olives, olive oil, and olive spreads. read more

Olive Pit - Cheeseburger with tater tot's and a blood orange olive oil shake - Burgers Near Me - Corning, California

Great variety of High quality local products , reasonably priced. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. read more

I've passed this place many times on I-5 and I'm so glad I stopped by today. The gift shop was larger than I expected which was a nice surprise. There is a large variety of pickled vegetables, lots of different dips/spreads, balsamic vinegars, olive oils, jarred olives, sweet treats, wine and more. I tried the olive oil and balsamic with some bread when I got home and it's really good quality. The asparagus has a nice spicy kick with a hint of sweetness. The okra is delicious as well. Will definitely be stopping by when I'm passing through the area. read more

Olive Pit - Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, traditional style aged balsamic, pickled okra, pickled asparagus - Burgers Near Me - Corning, California

I've been a loyal customer of the Olive Pit for years, always stopping during my travels between Oregon and California. Over time, I've recommended it to many people because of the quality and consistency I thought they offered. However, my most recent experience has left me incredibly disappointed. On a recent stop, I purchased multiple items, including a bag of honey roasted almonds. Unfortunately, the almonds were completely stale and inedible. I reached out to the Olive Pit, expecting them to make things right. They promised a resolution, and the solution they provided was a $5 off coupon. For a product I paid $11 for that was completely unusable, a $5 coupon is an insult. It doesn't even cover shipping costs for a replacement product. I wasn't asking for anything extravagant, just a simple replacement for the inedible almonds. As a long-time, dedicated customer, this response has completely soured my opinion of the Olive Pit. I've always supported them, but after this, I'll be rethinking how I speak about the Olive Pit to others. If you're a loyal customer who expects your concerns to be handled with care and respect, be prepared for a disappointing experience when things don't go as expected. read more

Olive Pit - The complete disappointment of a coupon provided - Burgers Near Me - Corning, California

Placed an order from them and it arrived in a timely manner and it was packed perfectly, nothing was broken, thank you

Olive you so much. Or at least I thought I did...this is a store that my boyfriend and his family RAVED about. But while yes they sure do have LOTS of delicious olives, oils, pastas etc the prices...well I couldn't say Olive you to them. There were alot of products there that you can buy at other locations/stores but for a lower price. Yes it's definitely an experience to walk through this large space dedicated to olives and it's a novelty for sure. But I'm at the point where paying for novelty isn't my choice. I'll go where the price AND product are right. Thanks for the experience! read more

Olive Pit - Our one Olive Pit photo lol - Burgers Near Me - Corning, California

A great pit stop option along the I5 - especially appreciated the fenced-in dog run for my pup. You can taste lots of olive options before buying, and the restrooms were very clean. I will definitely return when I am next in town! read more

The olives they offer are wonderful, but don't eat there. Your food is warmed up pre-processed food. There is a hamburger joint not glitzy at all turn right at the stop sign. Looks are deceiving. Homemade food, freshly prepared. Go for the specialty olives. read more

October 8, 2024 Our first time here, but it definitely won't be our last. Wonderful stop to break up a long drive along I-5. Great parking lot with spaces for RVs and trucks. Nice little cafe and gift store filled with olives and other treats. We entered the cafe section and ordered the Muffuletta sandwich to split. (Muffuletta Sandwich - Olive Pit Muffuletta Olive Mix, ham, salami and provolone cheese, served on ciabatta roll, $13.99). We chose to have it heated, rather than served cold. I love how they served it on two plates for us, instead of just cutting it in half on serving it on one. Way extra points for that. We both enjoyed the sandwich and thought it was very good. Now, after lunch, it was time to wander over to the olive section and taste some olives. Oh, wow, so many types to try! Good thing we split that sandwich, the massive olives fill you up quickly. We decided on our favorites, and commenced to shopping. Decided that these olives will make GREAT Christmas gifts, and so ended up buying gift bags, 10 jars of olives, and a jar of pumpkin butter. They also have candies, and chocolates, spreads and tapenades, teas, and more. Found the service to be friendly and the atmosphere to be fun. We won't pass by here again without stopping. read more

Olive Pit - October 8, 2024 - Condiment Bar - Burgers Near Me - Corning, California

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Say no more....Olive Pit! I think I went crazy buying many pickled items. Highly recommend this place.

If you love olives, this place makes a nice stop while taking a road trip. Attached to the store is a little cafe with an interesting menu, but we didn't eat there. There was a small tasting bar with a really helpful staff. More than just stuffed olives and olive oils, there are also vinegars, dressings, seasonings and souvenirs. We picked up a few large jars that are sure to be consumed rather quickly. read more

We finally stopped and we are glad we did! Awesome Olive oil, awesome customer service!! We left with a lot. Olive oils, pickled garlic and balsamic vinegars read more

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So many varieties of olives, vinegars, candy, gift ideas. And, the cafe is delicious!!!! Very friendly staff offering help and service. Cute decor. read more

Came here for the RV parking and other reviews and pictures showing they had breakfast items. They have one of those. RV Parking is as advertised. Nice pull through spots. As far as breakfast...nope. We were informed they "don't do breakfast" and "those must be old photos". So we settled for early lunch for the kids and mediocre coffee. House coffee, dark roast, is decent but my wife's latte was very watery. This place has potential and I'm sure others like it just fine but we won't be back. read more

Love this place, love the olives and olive oil and shakes! Love the people, love everything about it. First time I have gotten food here..... Not sure if I ordered incorrectly but ordered the garden burger and got a patty with a bun. Apparently it comes with no fixings? Make sure you specify what you want on your sandwich or burger because I bet it is delicious with the fixings. read more

Olive Pit - Garden burger, as it comes off the menu. - Burgers Near Me - Corning, California

We have passed this place over the years going back and forth from California to Oregon. We finally decided to try it out. So many types of olives and nice that you can sample them before buying. The staff is friendly and helpful. My husband loved their chocolate shake! We definitely will be making this our usual pit stop! read more

More olives than you can shake a stick at. And pickles. And more olives. And tapenades. And olives. Sure, there's also a restaurant here that has burgers and shakes (without olives). But they also have a LOT of olives. I bought three jars of olives, one jar of hot/spicy olive oil and one jar of "hot" cauliflower. All were nicely wrapped and survived the 3000 miles from here to home. Delicious. Yes, there are olives available for tasting. You want to try "Texas Hot Chili" olives or "Blue Cheese Stuffed" olives? Yep, that's available. [Review 20970 overall - 497 in California - 1955 of 2023.] read more

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Got the BLT which was good - plenty of crunchy bacon on some whole grain toast, fresh tomato and a decent amount of avocado. But that good sandwich was elevated by an *excellent* condiments bar with a half dozen varieties of olive tapenade and ice cold pickles. Nice job, Olive Pit! read more

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Made a quick pit stop here for a quick break and saw they serve food! You order at the counter and then wait for your number to be called. Quick ordering process and the cashier was very nice. We ordered a chocolate shake and a seasonal gingerbread shake along with a muffuletta burger. The burger and shakes were amazing! The shakes were thick and not extremely sweet. They have a TON of unique flavored shakes (lemon olive oil, blueberry balsamic, cranberry balsamic, etc.) The burger was a great size to share and very flavorful with the muffuletta mix on a soft ciabatta roll. Definitely will be making this my pit stop on the way to visit my friend. read more

Olive Pit - Chocolate shake, gingerbread shake and a muffuletta burger. Superb! - Burgers Near Me - Corning, California

Cute little place love the taste testing lol very friendly staff and good olive and options

The Olive Pit, Corning, CA - October 8, 2024 Do you like California green olives? If so, this is California green olive heaven. We arrived in our motor home driving south towards Sacramento. They have excellent parking for large rigs, so we pulled in. We were hungry, so first order of business was lunch. You order and pay at the counter and they they call your number when your sandwich is ready. We got the Muffuletta Sandwich on Ciabatta bread that came with a few different slices of Italian meats, provolone cheese, and an amazing olive tapenade. Yum! The service was fast and friendly. The dining area was clean, modern, and inviting. But wait! There's more! After lunch, we checked out their store that has more types of green olive types that you can shake an olive branch at - stuffed blue cheese olives, jalapeno olives, Cuban-style olives, and many more. They have several types of olive oil as well. They have an olive and olive oil tasting bar as well - at least 15 different tasting choices. In addition to olives and olive oil, the have wines, ports, and other things that go well with olives. This is a great place to create your own olive gift basket as well. Prices are reasonable. I can't wait to stop in again when we're in that direction. read more

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