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    Olive the Best

    4.9 (63 reviews)
    ModerateOlive Oil
    Closed 12:00 pm - 5:00 PM

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    Time to taste test!
    Holly M.

    I love this shop! I'm a huge fan of olive oils and different vinegars and was delighted to find it while we wandered around town. The young man behind the counter was very friendly and helpful, even though it was relatively busy, he made sure to speak to everyone. We purchased a Tuscan herb-infused olive oil that is just spectacular. It's hard not to be pleased when you get to try before you buy!

    The perfect gift... Garlic Infused Olive Oil and Neapolitan Herb Balsamic Vinegar.
    Carina F.

    On this small business Saturday I wanted to write a review of one of my favorite small businesses that's big on flavor! OtB has been my go to not just for myself but for gifts for many years! Shopping here is stress free because you taste before you buy! Of course you'll find a variety of awesome olive oil's and balsamic vinegar's that will create the absolute perfect meal but we love some of their sweeter balsamic vinegar's for vanilla ice cream! The Cinnamon Pear and Dark Chocolate Balsamic Vinegar's are a couple of our faves for ice cream! We love their Aged Balsamic for salads and for Asian meals, the Japanese Toasted Sesame Olive Oil is a win! Scott is so helpful and it's so fun to sample all of this goodness! They also set their displays up with great pairings and have much more than olive oil! On your first go around make sure you give yourself a little extra time! ;) Check out their website for some great recipes, order online with free shipping on orders over $39 and sign up for their mailing list to get awesome updates and specials! Olive the Best is truly the best!

    Liz M.

    Ok, I know it might sound weird to want to spend a lot of time and have fun in a store specializing in olive oil, but it's so fun and easy to do here! Who would know that you could have so much FUN at an olive oil store! Olive the Best has a ton of specialty infused olive oils, balsamics, wine vinegars, salts and dipping spices, and more! They provide small disposable cups so you can taste and mix and match the flavors to see what pairs well together. I have probably spent an hour here doing just that. The owners are so kind and knowledgeable, giving suggestions and recommendations. Every time I come here, I end up having to go to the bakery and getting fresh bread to dip my new oils in. It's a great place for gifts too! OH, and don't miss out on the bread dipping spice mix. It's my secret ingredient in recipes but it's also sublime to add to your oil/balsamic dipper.

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    Mike O.

    We were walking and shopping in downtown Flagstaff today and saw this shop and came in. Scott the owner was there and he was extremely knowledgeable about the various oils and vinegars selling. He mixed up a few for tasting....one of which we had to take home a garlic olive oil and then a Tuscany balsamic vinegar.....oh my goodness it was so good. There were so many different types that it was hard to choose from but in the end I had to get that first one. This shop is a real gem and it was something that we will definitely come back and try again. I highly recommend it....!

    Eric S.

    What a gem! Without a real plan I stopped by and oh my gosh, you need to come here! This is a truly family - owned business with such amazing products. They have a TON of different olive oils to choose from, all of which you can sample in store. They have balsamic everything, seasonings and lots of cool little samplings to pair with the oils. The owners, besides being kind, are so knowledgeable about their product and can recommend pretty much anything based on your tastes. I won't ever go back to cooking with "plain" store bought oil, they've spoiled me and I'm so glad I found their shop. Highly recommend!

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    Karen W.

    I had previously shopped here when it was under different ownership and was hoping the new store would be able to reuse or recycle the old empty bottle I had from the previous store. The young woman working here said she would be able to recycle it at least. I also asked if I bought anything here, would I be able to bring any empty bottles so they could reuse them. I know at other olive oil stores (Including the previously owned one) they give you a discount for bringing back your old bottles. Unfortunately, this store doesn't. I basically took this bottle on a 2 hour joy ride from Phoenix to Flagstaff as it turns out, since I could have recycled this on my own at home haha. At least I know better now! I figured since I was here I might as well browse through the olive oils and vinegars. In hindsight, I probably shouldn't have tempted myself, since I always end up taking home some sort of bottle from any oil and vinegar store I go to. The varieties here all sounded so appetizing! They have flavored olive oils, and premium varieties, including one that recently won in a competition. I ended up taking home a small bottle of mango balsamic vinegar because it sounded so unique and was quite tasty. As a side note, there isn't any mango puree in it, it's more like mango essence or mango extract flavoring the balsamic vinegar. They do have a very lovely maple vinegar that is made with pure maple syrup though. The damage? $12 for a 200 ml bottle. Time to make a lot of salads with mango balsamic vinaigrette! P.S. I totally didn't realize there was a check in offer for 15% off until I had already left the store so check in first!

    Toast I made with the Tuscan herb olive oil (ig: @alisa.eats.food for video tutorial)
    Alisa F.

    I have really been into making different toast variations recently, so I grabbed some olive oil and vinegar from Olive the Best to bring my toasts to the next level. They have the best selection and so many unique infusions I've never heard of before! Scotty, the owner, was very welcoming and we had a great experience here. My friend and I had a fun time tasting different oil and vinegar pairings and narrowing down our options. I ended up picking the Tuscan herb olive oil and classic aged balsamic. I made an epic chimichurri peach toast with the Tuscan herb olive oil yesterday. The olive oil complemented the chimichurri so well and elevated the flavor. I'm feeling very inspired to come up with some new recipes and I'll definitely be back to try some different oils and vinegars!

    Bella H.

    Absolutely love this store !!! I walked out with olives . Customer service A+ cute little store !!!

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    Ashley B.

    We LOVE coming here! If the oils and vinegars don't make you keep coming back, it's Scott and his family! We were greeted by Scott today and he was just so helpful! We came in wanting to grab a few different bottles slightly out of our comfort zone and Scott really helped us find those flavors! He not only showed us some amazing flavors but also ways to use them! Highly recommend the Neapolitan herb oil.. it's delicious! And the peach white vinegar is something else! If you have any questions about food pairings, ask whoever is helping you because I'm sure they'll be able to help!!

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    Love this shop! Chloe was so sweet and helpful when it came to the spices! 10/10 would recommend coming here if in Flag!

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    This place has fabulous vinegar and the owner Scott is amazing! Thanks for the great chat and sending our vinegars back to Philadelphia!

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    awe thank you and thanks for your support!

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    Love the shop. Great tasting. The owner was great and spent time with us. It was hard to pick what to bring home.

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    Thanks for your support and stay safe! scotty

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    Julie thank you so much for your continued support! see ya soon

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    Do not give into the one star reviews... this place is a gem!…read more We had excellent service and a bit of everything. The caprese appetizer was delicious... kind of a nice take the way it's served and plated. The large Cesar salad was a good size for two people... nothing out of the ordinary but good for the price. For entrees we did the Lemon Ricotta and the Portobello Ravioli they were both very good. The pasta that's made daily is clearly fresh and done right... I haven't had good pasta like this in a minute. We also did a coffee with the cannolis... wow one of the best cannolis I've ever had the cream is out of this world! The restaurant itself is lively... so probably not the best for a quiet romantic type dinner. I will say it is our 15 year anniversary and we enjoyed, but we are loud people The server Alexis was fantastic! Very attentive and on top of things. We will definitely be back next time we're in town.

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    What a lovely dinner at Teatro! We were looking for a nice dinner in downtown Flagstaff, and Teatro…read moredefinitely delivered. From the food to the service, everything came together beautifully. We started with two appetizers: the Soup of the Day, which was a mushroom bisque, and the Brie Bruschetta. The mushroom bisque was deliciously creamy, rich, and full of flavor, the perfect comforting start to the meal. The Brie Bruschetta was such a fun combination of flavors. The creamy, slightly tangy Brie paired beautifully with the sweetness of the fig and green apple, while the balsamic glaze added just the right amount of acidity. The little touch of black salt brought everything together. Sweet, savory, creamy, and slightly tangy all in one bite. I loved the combination! For my entrée, I ordered the Pan-Seared Salmon, served with creamy orzo, spinach, mascarpone, lemon, and fried shallots. The salmon was fresh, perfectly cooked, and seasoned really well. The creamy orzo was rich without overpowering the salmon, and the lemon gave the dish a nice brightness. Overall, it was flavorful and really well balanced. My boyfriend ordered the Mushroom Ravioli and added chicken for some extra protein. The ravioli was handmade and absolutely adorable! They weren't the traditional square-shaped ravioli you usually see. These were more like little pasta sacks, filled with mushroom and tied at the top. So cute! And, more importantly, they were delicious. The wild mushroom filling and creamy sauce made for a rich, comforting dish, and the added chicken made it a heartier meal. And then came dessert, the Chocolate Torta! It was so creamy and decadent that it practically melted in my mouth. If you're a chocolate lover, this is definitely one to save room for. Teatro describes it as dark chocolate ganache with whipped cream and rum-caramel sauce, and it was every bit as indulgent as it sounds. A special shout-out to Alex, our server, who was so sweet and attentive throughout the entire dinner. Our water glasses were never empty, which is one of those little details that makes you feel genuinely taken care of. Overall, we had a wonderful dinner at Teatro. The food was flavorful and thoughtfully prepared, the presentation was beautiful, and the service was excellent. It felt like a special night out without being stuffy or pretentious. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in Flagstaff. If you're looking for a great Italian dinner downtown, put Teatro on your list, you won't regret it!

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