Food and staff were great. They have oil and vinegar tastings and lot of different choices. I didn't get coffee here but they had a good coffee menu as well. They have indoor and outdoor seating. read more

The Bodacious Olive - Ricotta toast, biscuits and gravy, Avocado Wrap - Specialty Food Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

Attached coffee shop was amazing. LOVED the oil and balsamic choices and quality. Kitchen shop upstairs was epic. The outdoor seating has a nice view and a doggie water bowl! I'm hoping to go back for the cooking classes. Met the owner- she is a treasure. Highly recommend! read more

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Wonderful day joining a lovely couple on their wonderful date in downtown Pensacola! I ordered the De Luna Burrito and the maple sea salt specialty coffee. Burrito was a killer portion! I'm good for the rest of the day being real. It was quite overwhelming walking into the bodacious atmosphere, there were buzzers to get your food, a separate area to pick up drinks, and an upstairs area that sold a ton of different items. I've dealt with these situations before though! I immediately walked to the counter, ordered the first thing I saw on the specialty menu and the burrito. My friend Kyle, local expert, knew that they had premier balcony seating prime for people watching. The sauce that came with the burrito was a little bland, but they stocked the table with Cholula, so we made it work. I thoroughly enjoyed my breakfast, and the servers were super nice and accommodating by getting us extra silverware and cleaning up our table. Bodacious spot! I'd come again for sure read more

This is a little gem in the heart of Palafox. I love their coffee and they have the most amazing selection of vinegar and olive oils.

Lots of flavored olive oils and vinegars. The Staff is knowledgeable in what is offered. A little crowded at times to checkout.

I always ordered salad in store but decided to try web order today. The salad was good as usual. However, I came to the store a few minutes after the pickup time and they still hadn't started making my salad. I also added a note when placing the web order indicating dressing on the side, but I received the salad with dressing being mixed. The web order should have saved my time waiting for preparing the food, but it didn't. The staff needs to pay more attention when making the web order. read more

Always good food, service and ambience at this classic downtown location. Great kitchen store, olive oils, balsamic vinegars, and specialty food items compliment the cooking classes and activities. A gem for the Pensacola downtown scene. read more

Such a perfect coffee shop and lite bites. Don't miss taking a look at the store upstairs, they have a wonderful selection of items you won't see anywhere else. Located on Palafox in the heart of downtown Pensacola, this is the 'it' coffee shop! :) read more

I did not know this was a chain. Even so, they carry quality olive oil, truffle oil, balsamic vinegars and various infused olive oils and balsamic vinegars. I like going in here because the staff are always helpful. I describe what I need and they know exactly what to offer. read more

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Very nice ambiance and seems clean. The service was friendly but slow. The food was mediocre. I ordered the açaí bowl. It did not taste bad. It was not a quality one. The açaí was soupy not thick. The bananas and strawberries were sliced paper thin. And one thin layer of granola. It did not look like the one they have in their advertised picture. It was a pure ripoff. Very disappointing. We also tried the margarita and cheese pizza. The margarita was too sweet and the cheese pizza was ok. The steak wrap was ok. read more

Came into the store to check out the olive oils and vinegars. Both people staffing the shop were super nice and helpful. They asked if we were looking for something, then let us browse freely after we told them just that we were just checking it out. We decided to get an oil and vinegar. One of the guys working told me to try some of the flavored vinegar mixed with water as we were checking out. Never considered it, but it was a game changer. Tasted great, plus the health benefits of vinegar. read more

Went downtown to the store to buy some Balsamic vinegar. Very helpful staff that allowed me to taste the two that they have. Didn't know they served food and the wife and I had just eaten or else I would have tried them. Will have to go back for some olive oils and a bite to eat. read more

The Bodacious Olive is just that "BODACIOUS". This awesome little shop, not only contains all things olive oil, but all the things balsamic. Although the vinegars are secondary product, the kind of steal the show. You never really tried olive oil to you try the cilantro and roasted onion olive oil, it's mind blowing. With a little feta cheese and you are in the heavens. my friend that makes a super salad and that is what makes the Bodacious Olive, Bodacious! Just the flavored oils are the draw, But, Bodacious Olive has more, they have a small,gourmet counter, that sell's bread and pasta, and for those who can't wait, they have a professional grade kitchen, where I imagine the'll be doing cooking classes. I think that staff will be able to pull it off. Some of my favorites there are: Cilantro and Roasted Onion Olive Oil Chipolte Olive Oil Lime Infused Olive Oil White Truffle Olive Oil Honey Ginger White Balsamic Maple Balsamic Blake Berry Balsamic The Oils and Vinegar's are reasonable priced, and will turn anyone into a food snob. Pensacola is growing up, I can't wait to see whats the next thing around the corner. So, why the four star and not the five. Well two things, firstly when they get busy, there kind of in the weeds, so you have to be patent, but remember patents pays! Secondly, I would like other exotics, and in gourmet items, that Winn Dixie, Publix or Joe Patti's doesn't have. They have all this great oil and vinegar, but they do need a more amazing side show! read more

Wonderful shop that features not only olive oils, but a huge selection of infused balsamic vinegars. The staff was extremely helpful and friendly. I've been to shops similar in other cities and this one stands out because there are 3 sizes to choose from and all priced reasonably. I didn't check out the wine or cheese options too much, but would on return visit. My recommendations: Dark chocolate balsamic vinegar Jalapeno white balsamic vinegar Apricot white balsamic vinegar Black Truffle olive oil read more

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Love this place. Great caramel latte which is my fave to get here. Always full of ppl with meetings or getting work done. I choose to spend my office days here when I'm in town at one of their tables to knock out some work. Salads are very tasty as well! Pretty fresh. read more

The Bodacious Olive - Specialty Food Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

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One of my favorite cafes in Pensacola. They have wide selection of food but I almost always build my own wrap or order an acai bowl with almond butter. The portions are always the same. Sometimes, the wrap doesn't make it out with all of the ingredients I wanted, but that's okay because I've worked in the service industry and know that customizable orders get tough... especially during a rush. The cold brew is delicious and the staff is always very sweet. Sometimes the food does take a while, so I wouldn't recommend going there to eat if you're in a rush. This place has a nice youthful energy, and overall a good spot to read, study or meet a friend. read more

Unique find. We had coffee and a light snack at the cafe then shopped for olive oil and vinegar. We had grits which had no taste at all, sad. We also had an apple turnover which was amazing. I recommend checking out the oils and vinegars...take some home!! I can't wait to sauté some shrimp in the harissa oil! read more

Great place to grab a delicious coffee and do some kitchen shopping!! The staff are so sweet and helpful!

One of my favorite places for black truffle olive oil! Friendly staff always willing to fill a bottle!

Great place healthy and delicious cool hang for a lunch or breakfast also very fresh meals prepared at time of order

I had read and heard about this place so while visiting the area decided to stop by only to find they were closing when already in the store bummer, seeing my disappointment was told "you can still take a look around it would take them a few minutes to close", Thank You. Super glad she did while quickly taking a look around was able to try three oils and four vinegars that seemed interesting. Almond oil and an Italian infused with herbs and spices + one. Balsamic vinegars are a plenty here some of those tried Dark Chocolate, Cinnamon Pear infused a Pomegranate Pear (?) and a Cherry infused. Balsamic vinegar is something that is an acquired taste at times and have found it to be overly used at most restaurants. This was a new experience as you poured samples into tiny cups and sipped from them Wow flavors were both rich and subtle at the same time, some sweet while others a bit more complex. I really wish more time could have been spent here and will next trip. Bottles can be purchased in three different sizes and price points will vary a bit. When you are ready to purchase let a sales person know and they will pour, label and cork it for you. Samples of three are available in boxes by the register, Lavender and Olive Oil hand salve is available as is body wash. Today's purchases 350 of each - Italian Infused Olive Oil - Roasted chicken, mushrooms or veggie salad. Cinnamon Pear Balsamic Vinegar - Spin on Spinach Salad, Fruit tart and maybe even Roasted Pork. *Bodacious Olive is not open on Sunday so if you are in the store get it now as not to be disappointed later. read more

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I love the cafe inside! Garrett is always super friendly. Sally always welcomes me in witha big smile

With all this hullabaloo going on about how you can't trust the olive oil in supermarkets (it's often pasteurized and you don't get any if the benefits of olive oil), you have to buy olive oil from places you can trust--the Bodacious Olive is one of them. You'll be lost in this store for at least an hour trying all the olive oils and decadent balsamics. Do yourself a favor and don't go hungry or you'll make a meal out of olive oil and bread--okay wait, that doesn't sound so bad! Another cool thing this place does is host chef cooking parties several times a month. I haven't done one yet but plan to. read more

Has so much potential and it's a place I want to hang out at but the food is subpar and expensive. They can do much better!

I love this place. Friendly staff, the tasting us fun. We have shopped here a few times (the organic garlic olive oil- O M Geeee!), and attended a wine and chocolate tasting as well. The set up is really nice. I'm happy that they are making downtown more of a shopping area. The vinegars are all really unique, we have purchased for ourselves and as gifts. The oils are wonderful. Their Facebook page is informative, which I like (how we found out about the tastings). Save your bottles for a small amount off your next purchase. read more

Such a unique store upstairs filled with neat gadgets and gizmos. The associates behind the counter are charming and happy to answer questions and offer opinions. I joined the club and now earn points with each purchase. Will be returning to browse and try the little cafe downstairs. read more

This review is for the restaurant part of bodacious. The store itself is very cute and I have always found the employees pleasant. HOWEVER, Today I tried the restaurant... I heard it's also known as chopped. I was happy to try a "healthier" option Downton. Upon arriving I waited in line and reached the front of the line. The cashier (name was Rachel) was rude. She acted bothered that I was giving her my order... I was never greeted, only stared at. She also did not all which options I wanted for my wrap (type of dressing). My friend later had the same experience with the cashier. Rude and abrasive. I simply ordered a kids meal grilled cheese, a turkey wrap, and a frozen coffee. After waiting for my food for 25 mins (sitting right in front of the pick up counter) I approached the counter to try to ask the cashier what the hold up was.. she looked at me a few times and completely ignored me. I everyday waived down a cook. My food had just been sitting- cold now.. I asked the cook what happened and he claimed they lost the ticket number for my order... I understand mistakes happen. But why did they allow me to sit and wait for food for 25mins. This place is small, they should have called out the order. Instead I received the wrong wrap-soggy now and my son recieved a cold quesadilla when I ordered him a grilled cheese. I took a few bites and then left irritated that my lunch hour had been mostly wasted at this point. Will not be back for the food and certainly not the service. I have worked in the did service industry and I'm shocked people would think it's acceptable to have someone pay $25 for food that's barely edible and not what I ordered and also treat patron poorly. Two friends I was with also did not finish food read more

This review is really for So Gourmet, the attached kitchen store. I went to see a tv segment filmed in the test kitchen upstairs and the space is beautiful, I can easily imagine it being great for cooking classes. While I was there I saw the shop but didn't need anything. However then my sister and I decided to cure and smoke some salmon for Father's Day--but realized we were running out of time for curing the fish and needed to get started right away. I went to bodacious olive before it had really opened, explained I had a specialty appliance emergency and they graciously took me up to the store and helped me buy a stove top smoker. Excellent customer service and great selection of products! read more

Amazing place. It's a restaurant but has an adjacent store that sells a myriad of olive oils and balsamic vinegars that are available for tasting. I went for the breakfast yesterday and was pleasantly surprised. It's a cafe style area that sells coffee, expresso, quiche, crossiant sandwiches, wraps, toast, cookies, and more. I got the bacon, egg and cheese croissant with a side of grits to go. My meal was ready within minutes. Large portion sizes too. The crossiant was fully loaded. The grits were enough for 2 servings. Everything was really tasty. The grits were the best I've had in a long time, instant gratification when your taste buds got some of them. Super creamy with actual corn and a slight cheese flavor. I LOVED them. The crossiant was very good as well. I think there was mushrooms in the scrambled eggs. I'm definitely willing to try other items on the menu. The cafe had limited seating. It had 1 tv. They did offer military discount. read more

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I love this store! We went in this morning mostly out of curiosity and left with a bag full of olive oils and balsamic vinegars (and three pastries and a loaf of sourdough). I went in with three young children and the staff was wonderful. They patiently answered a long list of questions and helped us to try different things. Overall it was a great experience. Definitely try the Sicilian Lemon (white balsamic) and garlic (olive oil), on their own and combined, and the wild mushroom and sage (olive oil). We had a difficult time deciding between the black cherry and strawberry balsamic, but ended up pairing the black cherry with the blood orange olive oil. read more

The food is good, the staff.....well IF they make eye contact and take your order then you are going to have some good food......However, like I said IF the staff wants to work. read more

Loved it before and after the remodel, enjoyed salads and got Christmas presents from the olive oil tasting sections. Why give it 2 stars? No sugar free syrups or options in the coffee shop! A ton of customers are counting carbs or like in my case are diabetic and cannot have full sugar drinks, please rectify this I had to walk up to foskos just for coffee read more

After eating lunch at Carmen's, I walked through here and couldn't resist buying one of their vinaigrettes. I've been using the cara-cara orange vanilla on my salads, and it is fantastic! read more

Absolutely love the set up of this store. I started coming here when it opened and each time they would let you sample as many olive oils and balsamic vinegars as you needed! The best part is since we are military, when we moved we are still able to order online and have our items shipped to us. The Tuscan Herb is a favorite among most! read more

A must do! It's really a large complex that goes beyond the oil/vin store. We had a wonderful employee assist us; I forget her name but she was petite with red hair. She gave us a sheet of paper that told of the popular combinations of oil/vin and the signage on the vats are helpful. The employees are not pushy but they do come over often to make sure you are doing ok and to suggest flavors. Subsequently, you'd probably feel like a dick if you didn't buy something. The quality of the oil/vin is higher than our local oil store here in St. Louis. Our favorites were the walnut oil, maple balsamic, and 18 year balsamic. If you're not familiar with these types of specialty foods, you would think the price is high. However, the prices were right within the industry norm. We bought a small bottle, 2 medium bottles, and 3 rubber pour spouts for $52. They do have an online store so I have a feeling we will be refilling our order once consumed. read more

IF you really want to sample the kind of Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegars BEFORE making a purchase decision I strongly recommend the Bodacious Olive and unlimited Free Samples. I was stunned to taste the difference between California Olive Oil and the various Italian Olive Oils. Buy USA is all I can say for Olive Oil. The infused Balsamic Vinegars blew my taste buds away. 18 year old Balsamic Vinegar? Seriously? OMG...the closest I can compare is a Culinary Orgasm times 1,000... Are you going to pay for that experience? Oh yeah but totally worth it. Trust me...Your Homemade Chef Salad will never taste the same again. Rushi Studer and Staff are professional, courteous, and knowledgeable. Thumbs Up...JP read more

An amazing store! A destination in itself. We found it by accident last year and came back to find it again. You'll never view oil and vinegar the same again. They'll change the way you cook and make the kitchen fun! read more

I love this place. I love having the ability to sample the products before purchasing! So many great finds here! A MUST when downtown.

This review is for the food only. The shop is great and so is the staff but the food is a big thumbs down. I had wanted to try the food here for some time but I won't make that mistake again. I had a breakfast bowl was so so, the egg was good and the couple pieces of spinach was good but it was all downhill from there. The "roasted red potatoes" were inedible. Cubed potatoes, cold, hard, absolutely no flavor and I'm not sure where the "roasted" was but it wasn't on those potatoes. No doubt they were poured out of a bag, I couldn't eat them. Way overpriced for what you got. I wouldn't mind the cost but when the food is that below average, I say save your money. Too many good restaurants in town to settle for this. read more

What a wonderful olive oil/balsamic bar! Love it!