OMG. So I work downtown and took a walk to Old Sac on break this morning and found The Chef's Olive Mix there. It's an Olive Oil and White/Dark Balsamic Tasting room. Let me tell you this is Top Notch stuff. The flavors are unbelievable. You've go to check it out if you're a fan of Olive Oils and Aged Balsamics ( the Chef's Special I bought below is aged 22 years!). Highly recommend. The staff were very friendly and knowledgeable as well. She genuinely loves the product you can tell. read more

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We popped in yesterday and left very pleased. Staff immediately greeted us at the door and offered to try a variety of samples. My family and I were hooked from the get go. They have a variety of balsamic and extra virgin olive oils. So tasty! Rows and rows to choose from in a very clean and historic store. We left with 4 bottles and can't wait to try them. Each individually wrapped and with bags. Any questions we had were answered with a smile. Thank you, Lisa and team! Will be back! read more

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Disappointed by customer service. The olive oil itself was good, but unfortunately, the customer service left a lot to be desired. My family are long-time fans and have even recommended this place to others, so we came here to celebrate my mom's birthday. We originally planned to purchase a large bottle but they were sold out of that size. We then purchased three small bottles instead, paying more for less product. We simply asked if they could honor the price of the large, since it wasn't available, and the response we received was simply "No," delivered in a way that felt rude. I understand businesses run out of things, but what was disappointing was how curt the interaction was. Especially given our family's positive impressions and the many people we've recommended here, the interaction was frustrating. The product was good, but the customer service left a very different impression. read more

Visited July 17th..see my receipt. Really cute shop in Old Sacramento! I had researched them before going in because I was looking for Tuscan herb olive oil and a butter flavored olive oil and they had both! I love to cook and i like to use different oils in my cooking. This is very similar to the Olive Groove in Grass Valley that also carries great olive oils and balsamic vinegars. This place offers free tastings of oils and balsamic vinegar ( you help yourself with disposable containers) and small pieces of bread for dipping. The young lady working was very helpful and gave me suggestions of different oils to utilize. They also carry some salts and jams by the register. They also have coffee available. I am glad I restocked with some yummy olive oils! read more

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I really liked this place when we visited in downtown old Sacramento. There are so many options to choose from where you want something sweet and spicy savory in between original. We ended up purchasing the butter flavor olive oil as something that I chose to start putting into my morning cup of coffee. Definitely has that hint of butter flavoring that's for sure. Great pricing here as well too. Nice well kept storefront and inside. Small inside, so be careful if there are numerous people as you don't want to be bumping into everyone or into the merchandise. But we will for sure. Be paying a visit again here. read more

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Stopped by during our visit to old town. Never knew there could be so many variations of olive oil and vinegar! It was a slow day, the worker there was very helpful in navigating the selection and helping narrow down the profile. You're able to walk around and taste/sample everything along with bread to figure out what you like. We ended up with the Tuscan Herb olive oil and a traditional balsamic vinegar mix. PS. The bigger containers are the most popular ones. read more

The Chefs' Olive Mix - lives, cheese, nuts, grapes, and cheese - Grocery Near Me - Sacramento, California

Excellent selection of olive oils and vinaigrettes. Staff was super nice and helpful. read more

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Went in no other customers in the place and stood for 10 minutes and no one ask me for an order or if they could help me. I do not recommend it. They need to learn customer service read more

I called the store and ordered $80 worth of balsamic vinegar and oil that I was going to pick up the following day. I made a quick stop into a parking space in front of the store, because I wanted my husband to go in and see the store that I have enjoyed for several years. I wanted to pick up my product and have him be able to look around for a couple of minutes. I did not have any quarters. So once the lady got done with the customer she had I said can I have 4 quarters for a dollar? She told me very curtly that she could not give out change without an order. I pointed to the bag behind the counter and said I have an order. It's right there. I want my husband to look around. She said I still can't give you change. I told her I bought $80 worth of product and she glared at me and said put your credit card in the meter. In my opinion, this is no way to run a business. I am sure that many people a day come by and ask for quarters. But as a former business owner myself, I would rather get $200 a day in quarters and give them to potential customers and make happy than to have an actual customer that's been with you for over eight years be rudely sent away and never shop in your store again, I WILL NEVER SHOP IN THIS STORE AGAIN!! read more

Im giving them a 3 stars because their selection of oils and vinegars were all great and tasted great, BUT the customer service was too subpar for me to want to go back again. Im comparing this place to my usual spot in SF, I couldn't make it out to SF in time before my event so I settled with trying this place out. Couple points on why the service was subpar: -No one really greeted me and my partner when we came in and it was about 2 samples of oil in when we finally got asked if we wanted bread samples to try with the oils. -maybe its because its self serve tasting, and you have to approach the employees first, but no one approached us to ask if we had any questions or about any recommendations, pairings, etc -when I went up to purchase they asked if I wanted it wrapped, so I said sure thinking it was complimentary. Wrong, very wrong. They charged me $1.25 for every single one they wrapped and didn't tell me until after they had wrapped everything and charged my card already. Didn't say anything, no signs written anywhere. -for each one they wrapped they stuffed a business card and the manager/owner was telling the newbie "we ALWAYS put one in every single one so they know where its from". Its tacky. The bottles already have the business name and address, these are gifts for a large event and I dont want the business cards in them. I ended up and opening every one to take out the cards when I got home and re wrapped them again with nicer satin ribbon instead of the glittery plastic ones they tie on them. Personally, this place was a one time thing for me. A little too casual of an atmosphere and for the size and price I could get better value elsewhere and would rather pay more for better service. read more

The olive oil and balsamic vinegar here is by far my most favorite to dip bread with. Nothing else compares. My favorite olive oil is the Tuscan Herb. It has a hint of herb which adds a nice flavor. The spicy ones are good too and it really is actually spicy. My absolute favorite balsamic is the Neopolitan Herb. I tried other blends and always just go back to this one. It's sweet and pairs really well with the Tuscan Herb olive oil. There is a stamp card which they give one stamp per visit. I wish it was by bottle because I stock up quite a bit on the bottles when I stop by. Every month there is a mix of the month which is a discount on some of their olive oil and balsamic vinegar blends. Good way to try out different varieties. read more

I LOVE THIS PLACE! The owner is a super sweet lady and comes over to hand you a little cup of bread for samples immediately. I love that. I took a little of this and that but my FAVORITE thing was the tangerine balsamic. So good. I also got a porcini mushroom and sage olive oil - I think we got a discount for doing a 2 for pairing. I also grabbed one of those pour tops for the bottle because they pour so nicely! Definite must for your charcuterie boards. Also just a great place to stop in for food gifts. Yummy! read more

Vinegar! Aioli! Tapenade! OH MY! https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/the-chefs-olive-mix-sacramento?select=X5IS9_2TaAdhpDKBZDDQWw&userid=3mNz5nQFTIBQm0oU5mBR0w SITREP I've always been a fan of herb-infused olive oils since my heady gourmet days in Portland (seems like a lifetime ago). But since I've been in Northern California, I've been loving gourmet stops in SacTown where I find them, and that includes coming here for last 10 years! https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/the-chefs-olive-mix-sacramento?select=hddNP--7bohxsn-Qm62Aog&userid=3mNz5nQFTIBQm0oU5mBR0w THE SETUP Here in the lovely burg of Old Sac, rests this deLISH culinary paradise known as The Chef's Olive Mix! (The Mix) The Mix caters to specific taste buds: those that enjoy cooking with quality flavors imbued within quality ingredients. But it also caters to those who enjoy rich, fragrant tastes to spread, sprink and/or dribble on crunchy goodness! MOM Over the years, this has also become one of my mom's favorite stops in Old Sac and she always takes a bottle back with her to Seattle. In fact, if I don't stow away a bottle of the Olive Oil in my suitcase on my way to visit, she will be very upset! https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/the-chefs-olive-mix-sacramento?select=b-bxn8XGC98yhv20COfu4A TODAY'S HAUL Olive Oil is what brings me to The Mix, but "the sides" is what keeps me in the store longer than usual: * WILD MUSHROOM (Infused) Olive Oil has been my mainstay here, although I have enjoyed very much the Sundried Tomato and the Rosemary Olive Oils as well. https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/the-chefs-olive-mix-sacramento?select=zlItV9o8HakF5-2qAd_OZw&userid=3mNz5nQFTIBQm0oU5mBR0w I understand that many of my friends may think the olive oil is overpriced, but then I see what crap and ingredients they put in their bodies and that most of them have no idea what goes into gourmet cooking - this is the same crew that call gourmet dining going through the McDonald's drive-thru for their super-sized burger combo. The wonderful thing about the quality of The Mix's Olive Oil flavors is that they are very ample, and I barely notice a reduction in flavor when I "cut" The Mix olive oil with the more generic, less expensive - but nearly as flavorful - Trader Joe's Spanish Olive Oil. The quality of The Mix's olive oil products allows you to be more creative with outcomes. * RASPBERRY (infused) Vinegar is a wonderful tonic at the end of the day for what may have been a flavorless day at work (where maybe lunch WAS from that McDonald's drive-thru). Putting olive oil in a saucer and then drizzling a portion of Raspberry Vinegar in the middle in which to dip some sourdough bread is one version of heaven for me. https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/the-chefs-olive-mix-sacramento?select=GnPZKfZw6KlpWNFU2lb-IQ&userid=3mNz5nQFTIBQm0oU5mBR0w * BLACK OLIVE TAPENADE is the cure for when I'm too lazy to cook and I just want to watch a movie with my platter of crackers, sliced cheeses and The MIx's Olive Tapenade! https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/the-chefs-olive-mix-sacramento?select=ibi5uN54HgOf4rrIydlipQ&userid=3mNz5nQFTIBQm0oU5mBR0w * SRIRACHA AIOLI can bump up the *pizzazz* of an evening repast when drizzle onto some deep fried prawns! https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/the-chefs-olive-mix-sacramento?select=nBUwatEE-sBTc_zacRw23g&userid=3mNz5nQFTIBQm0oU5mBR0w * ARTICHOKE BRUSCHETTA in today's instance is my attempt to go outside my usual box - I figured there's an evening coming up where I'm going to enjoy munching on this instead of the olive tapenade. https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/the-chefs-olive-mix-sacramento?select=fWj_1uTiiAfQ--vdrn7NTg&userid=3mNz5nQFTIBQm0oU5mBR0w P.S. Nothing beats those Pink Rubber Duckies for Breast Cancer Awareness. https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/the-chefs-olive-mix-sacramento?select=I_YALeRnRX5t5MtRJfO2Jw&userid=3mNz5nQFTIBQm0oU5mBR0w THE LOWDOWN Although not inexpensive, The Chef's Olive Mix is a wonderful refuge for my taste buds from the mundane, and a price I'm willing to pay for my culinary peace of mind. read more

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Stopped here while wandering around d Old Sac during a Work trip and the vinegars were outstanding! So, so tasty. The flavors were fresh and tasted just like the ingredients. I wish they had gluten free bread but that's ok. It was still great and I plan to purchase some before I head home. The service was fine. I like that they kind of left me alone to sample. The store was super cute and located in a great area. read more

The Chefs' Olive Mix - display of olives and jars - Grocery Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Several days after purchasing from their store I received multiple declined transactions to my credit card from The Chefs Olive Mix. They were attempting to take a further $70 from me without letting me know in advance. They didn't return my call. I contacted them the next day and they claimed they undercharged me for the original purchase. I have no way of knowing if they did or did not undercharge me. Attempting to run my credit card without contacting me first is a violation of California law. NEVER GIVE THEM YOUR CREDIT CARD. read more

Very good tasting oil and vinegars. They also have wraps, fruit, salads etc. They are open earlier than the restaurants. I definitely will get more items when I return read more

They have a nice selection of delicious aged balsamic vinegars with a variety of unique flavors, and great plant based vegans wanting to add flavor without oil . read more

Really like the garlic olive oil here. You can sample as many as you like. $7.50 for sample size and for the next size up it's $18. Its 20% off their garlic olive oil this month. read more

The Chefs' Olive Mix - Grocery Near Me - Sacramento, California

This place has a great selection of vinegars and oils. It was fun to go in and try them all. Purchased a few things that were delicious. The person working there that day was friendly and knowledgeable. If you're in Old Town Sacramento, make sure you stop by. read more

The Chefs Olive Mix is my go to place for all things olive oil and balsamic and I'm so glad to have this place local! I've been coming here for years and thought it was time to show them some love. First off, the staff are always helpful and greet you upon entering then offer free tastings of all the olive oils and balsamics. There are soooo many and it's hard not to try them all! Each oil or balsamic has a description of the item along with suggestions for pairing or cooking which is very helpful. They also have some other gourmet food items that I love checking out as well. I will say my favorite olive oils are the lemon and garlic flavors which are great for many dishes. The fig balsamic is also perfect for salads and drizzling on some sliced tomatoes. If you like flavored or infused olive oils, definitely check this out, you won't regret it! read more

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Very welcoming. Unlimited. Unlimited samples for dipping into the oils and balsamics. They're so generous you'll walk out with a bottle for sure. Recommend the mushroom and sage oil and the strawberry balsamic - at least that's what my kids picked out! read more

What a cool place! My husband and I spent a night in Sac and roamed around Old Sac while checking out the bars and businesses. This place is fun! They have what feels like 100 oils to fast from. We purchased the jalapeño balsamic, herb oil and a few others. read more

The Chefs' Olive Mix - All our goodies - Grocery Near Me - Sacramento, California

This deffinatly is one of the best places in Sacramento to get balsalmic and olive oil. It's so interactive. The best part is that you actually get to taste as much as you want for free! There's also a check in offer for 60 ml of free olive oil! How cool is that? They have so many little other things as well like local honey, salts and cooking stuff! They also have like 60 different flavors so it's totally fun to find one that you like! The staff is extremely friendly and it's actually located right in the old town area so it's fun to walk into while your walking around other parts of town doing christmas shopping! I will deffinatly be back when I'm in need of a wedding present, Christmas present or a birthday gift for the amazing foodies in my life. I might actually come in and have a tasting party with the friends that love to cook as well! read more

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Came in here because sister needed something. Little did I know I'll buy some for myself! The selection are vast and they provide breads to taste with. I was helped by an older lady and she gave some suggestions based on what I'm looking for but not really sure what to get. She provided some cut bread and I got to working on tastings ;-p I ended up with cascadian wild raspberry vinegar, herbes provence infused oil, and black cherry balsamic vinegar. The cascadian wild raspberry vinegar is great for salad!!! SO GOOD!!! I put in spring mix salad, with nuts, sliced red apple, and parmessan crisps! BOMB!!! Herbes provence infused oil is great for pasta dishes, and the black cherry balsamic vinegar mixed with olive oil is great for bread dipping :) read more

Stopped by recently with friends to pick up some orange infused white basaltic to take back home. Glad to see they are still open. I know it has been tough. Tasting all the different vinegars and oils is a blast. Friendly service. Thanks read more

I did not know this place even existed. I was walking in old sac with my niece. We were going to leave until I saw this place. I went in and saw that they sell flavored olive oils and balsamic vinegars...OMG I tasted many flavors. Some I personally did not like...but others blew my tongue away... I reduce balsamic and make a glaze to put over beets and other things...now these flavors are awesome. I loved the raspberry...black cherry...grapefruit...maple...but my favorite was the blackberry ginger. I ended up buying a 750 ml bottle. The vinegar...they have red and white..I believe the white is 12 year...and the red 18 year...and the flavor...it is quality stuff... The staff was so friendly and helpful. They will give you a punch card after you buy so many bottles valued at 20 dollars or higher they will give you a 750 ml bottle free...a value of around 38.00 including tax. The man at the register suggested trying the blackberry over ice cream.. Omg...on the way home stopped to get vanilla bean ice cream...and it taste even better...I could not believe it. I made my niece a funnel cake with ice cream and drizzled this over it...so good. For the olive oil..they have many flavors...butter flavor is really good. They have little pieces of bread to dip and try the oil. They have flavors like garlic...harissa...blood orange...Persian lime....cilantro...ect. Look at my pics for different flavors. God willing I will be back for more. P.s. if you take your used bottle back..they will give you a dollar discount or 2 dollars on Tuesday. read more

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What a wonderful find. Such an amazing variety of olive oil and balsamic vinegars, you can try before you buy. The owner Lisa was knowledgeable and helpful, and one of the nicest people I've ever met. Her staff at the store are also great read more

Let me start of by saying as many times as I come to Old Sac I have never once noticed this precious little gem until today! Now let's begin. When I first walked in I was greeted and asked if I have been here before..NO! but I'm glad I did. I was explained how the tastings work and how to pair the vinegars and oils together and they also give you the list of the best pairings. The many flavor went from savory to sweet. After I tasted a few I decided to but the Alfoos Mango Balsamic Vinegar, I was wanting something more on the sweet side. The prices in my opinion are good and the quality is Excellent! read more

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I had been to the other Chef's Olive Mix on Fair Oaks Blvd. and was very impressed! So the occasion arose that Joe K and I were going to be near Old Sacramento for a family gathering in honor of Sasha C's birthday. He knew right away that he would find the perfect birthday gift for his daughter, since cooking is a passion in his family. When we entered, I was equally impressed with this shop as we received the same friendly welcome and helpful assistance. This unique store carries the same stainless steel vessels of fused and infused oils such as extra virgin olive oils, herb, seed, and fruit oils, featured with smooth tasting flavors like garlic, avocado, basil, chili, mushroom and a whole lot more! The dark and white balsamic vinegars are blended with their own special recipes that included ingredients such as apple, cherry, lemon, grape, ginger, fig, white and red wines. Joe K and his sister explored the whole store as they tasted numerous oils and vinegars; having a hard time making decisions on what flavors to choose from. Eventually, we narrowed it down to a nice gift set for the birthday girl and some additional bottles to add to our home collection. Some people might think it strange to spend time tasting oils, but the delicious flavors will quickly ease your mind. Combine it with a flavored vinegar, and you'll soon realize how delicious mixing them both together can be! The prices here are very reasonable! Choose what size bottle you want and then they fill them for you. This is definitely a shop that caters to anyone who enjoys healthy, gourmet cooking. Now, the possibilities can be endless in creating your own unique recipes or give to someone as a welcome gift! Gift giving sure got easier! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gprv03i0eAc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxDCphTRxwM read more

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My first experience in a specialty olive oil and vinegar shop like this was Saratoga Olive Oil Company (Saratoga Springs, NY). That place set a very, VERY high bar for me, and I tend to mention it when prefacing my reviews of these types of stores. The 60 varieties as Chefs' Olive Mix probably match up closely to what Saratoga Olive Oil Company has to offer, but Saratoga offers bread for dipping whereas here you just have to drink the oil and vinegar from a 1 ounce paper cup. I liked the Yelp check-in deal of getting a free 60 ml bottle with a purchase of $10, so I bought two other 60 ml bottles that came out to just under $10. They cashier kind of made a big deal about me being short 10 cents, but the mad chill owner in the back said to just let it slide. Overall, they offer a great product here and they also do gift pack samplers if you can't decide. read more

The Chefs' Olive Mix - Grocery Near Me - Sacramento, California

So glad we stopped in here while waiting for our dining rsvp; Knowledgeable and friendly service! Great tastings of various infused olive oil and balsamic vinegars--so many great flavors! They have the oils and vinegars stored in beautiful old-fashioned tins. They also sell a small selections of deli meats and cheese and hand crafted dipping saucers and bowls. read more

OMG i usually don't think much of infused olive oils.. seems gimmicky.. i try it at the farmer's market for kicks & giggles, but i've never felt inclined to BUY them.. until NOW my friend gifted me a garlic infused olive oil that she bought as a set PAIR w/ a strawberry balsamic vingear.. MMMm both were super flavorful & were great enjoyed separately or together! unfortunately she gave me MINI sizes (perfect for gifting) SO i'll definitely have to order some more soon! read more

The Chefs' Olive Mix - Strawberry balsamic vinegar paired w/ its partner garlic infused olive oil (both partially used, i couldn't wait haha) - Grocery Near Me - Sacramento, California

Lived in sac for 10 years and this store is the one I miss the most. When I visit, I buy bubble wrap to wrap the bottles and bring them with me! Best balsamic are fig and pomegranate. Best olive oils are Persian lime and hands down the basil infused. Pricy but completely worth it as the quality is great! read more

During recent old sac visit, came across this place. Likes us some olive oil and heck yes balsamic. Walked in on a whim. Was asked if we would like to do a tasting. (Wait are we in a winery?) Oh no... Was tempted by a couple of oils and vinegars mixed together. Then left on our own to experiment. Bottles of olive oil and balsamic all over. Little cups to taste all. Both savory and sweet oils and vinegars. Was offered bread cubes to cleanse palate. Did we purchase....oh yes.... read more

Really cool store to visit in Old Sac. You can sample their huge variety of olive oils and balsamic vinagres and choose your favorite flavor combination. It's a pretty fun experience and their product is really good quality - no wonder they're pricey. My favorite item here is their mission fig balsamic vinagre. It's really great for salads and has a perfect balance of sweetness and acidity. Their truffle salt is also amazing and makes a great gift as well! One time the truffle salt turned pink and had a strange odor and I brought it back after months from purchase (I had used maybe 1/10th of the bottle) and they exchanged it for a new one with no hassle. Great customer service! Never had any other issues with their products. Definitely recommend! read more

Located in Old Sacramento Street Parking or Garage (I don't know if they validate) I didn't expect so many different olive oils and balsamic vinegars. They're all available to sample with little disposable cups and ample little trash receptacles underneath. You're tasting it straight as a sample. No bread. *Little posted cards notate staff favorites There's other items like sea salts and soaps. I came by to buy a gift and the staff was very helpful. The shop was neat and tidy. Great experience. read more

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Cool shop Great gifts. Small business owner! Enjoyed the great service. Thanks much. read more

I personally like how you can walk around and can taste the olive oils of your choice. My fiance would have preferred to have someone kind of talk about each oil that we were interested in. We bought three different olive oils and some really delicious chocolate truffles. The first time we came in, the person at the counter wasn't really pleasant but the second time we stopped in another person who was much more friendlier helped us. read more

There should be more olive oil stores like this! Workers are great with helping to pick things out and advise with flavors. You go in and can sample any. The only downside is that they do not have bread to sample to oils, so you're basically filling a small sample cup and drinking straight flavored oil. They have a range of different flavored olive oils and balsamic vinegars to pair. There is a list of pairings that go well together. Strawberry, raspberry, and white peach have to be my favorite balsamic vinegars! There are two set sizes then a smaller travel sized pack thats only 5$ per bottle and makes great gift sets. They have pre-made gift sets or you can mix and match to make your own. read more

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I just received my order today! I've been a customer for more than seven years and decided to try something different along with my regular flavors of olive oil & balsamic. Spicy Calabrian Pesto is so delicious, I wish I had bought a larger bottle! It will be perfect for caprese salad, pasta and pizza. Can't wait to try it other than the spoonful I put in my mouth when I opened the box. I love everything I've gotten here, but now have a new favorite. I'm thinking it will be really yummy paired with Neapolitan herb balsamic. read more