Very good assortment of oils, vinegars, and spices; it is a small store but still has a nice variety. The staff are very friendly and helpful, offering recipe ideas. Unfortunately no tastings until masks are off. read more

Adores this place from head to toe. So much to explore and learn. The owner is so nice and as well as the staff. This is definitely a staple of our community. We love our sample olive oils and balsamic vinegars. Tip: don't miss this place if you go to chocolatea! It's in the same plaza and probably about twenty footsteps away! Thank you, Polly for your amazing hospitality! read more

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We felt like we got a little private tour at this place. We didn't remember the lady's name but she was so sweet. She was very helpful and accommodated us to all our questions. We got a sample Greek oil and it was so fragrant! Can't wait to use it at home. We also bought rock sugar( my wife's fave) to summer with our brewed iced tea. read more

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I could live here. I never knew I would feel so passionately about oils and vinegars until I stepped inside. It is truly a tucked away foodie paradise. I loved sampling products before I made choices as to what I would be taking home. They have options for every flavor profile. They also carry spices and gift items, making for a great one stop shop for a food lover like myself. read more

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The owner of ChocolaTea (highly recommended, a few doors down), told us about the Pantry. So we hopped over and about swooned at the tasting table. You can find all kinds of olive oil and vinegars - and TRY THEM. I will be honest - after tasting the peppered bacon olive oil and peach vinegar, nothing else was going to matter - those are two of my favorite flavors. However, we did make a note of about 20 delicious flavors we should get next time! The best part of this place is the friendly staff. We loved talking with them, both about olive oil and vinegar, and many other things. I just love this store - we'll be back! Prices start at $5 or so for a small bottle. You pay a deposit for the bottle, and can bring it in and then get your next bottle free. I imagine many of our meals will be enhanced by these flavorful additions. There are plenty of other things in the store - bulk spices, pastas, etc. Definitely worth a stop! read more

What do you think of when someone says "balsamic vinegar"? For me, it brings up visions of salad dressings, Italian restaurants and little ornate bottles at the local grocery store that run eight bucks a shot and sit in your cupboard/fridge until you figure out just what to do with it besides dumping it on lettuce when you're out of dressing. If you really want to know the potential of this stuff, stop on in here, and you'll learn just what you can do with it. Upon first stepping inside, you'll be presented with what appears to be a number of large metal kegs perched up upon the counters, with empty bottles nearby. Each one of these drums contains a different oil or vinegar for sale. If you'd like a taste, just ask one of the friendly helpful clerks around- they'll help you figure out just what you'd like! But this place is more than just vinegars and oils- once you explore further, you'll find yourself looking at a wall of spice containers that would make an Iron Chef's jaw drop clear to the floor. There are so many different spices for sale here that you should be able to find just about everything you're looking for. I counted no less than four different kinds of actual cinnamon, and at least twelve different kinds of salt. Spices are sold by the ounce, but they're willing to sell less than that- if you only need half an ounce, they'll sell you half an ounce. There are also dips available, and those are really good, too. Also for sale are some useful kitchen gifts- you could even buy a sampler of spices or vinegars to sample and cook with at home. But where this place really shines is at helping you figure out just what you can do with them. At a recent Yelp event, I fell for one taste combination I never would have thought of- strawberry balsamic on vanilla ice cream. This is just one of many suggestions I overheard. If you're looking for good quality spices, a great selection of oil and vinegars, or even a good gift for the foodie in your life, stop on in here and check it out! read more

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My wife and I have found a new best friend! A group event held here last night did two things...enhanced my knowledge of oil and vinegar and also made me wish that I was a better cook. With the more than helpful staff, we were able to come up with some recipes that we will most definitely be trying. You might go into sensory overload when visiting the sample table, because they have some many flavors to try. I like strong flavor and was very pleased with the darker vinegars...some so smooth that you could literally sip them straight. We were also pleasantly surprised that Green Door Distilling was on hand for the event and made sample cocktails with vinegar too...amazing! I don't think anyone will leave here without a smile on their face and a new or renewed passion for trying to cook up something cool :) read more

I read the Mlive review Wednesday and drove over immediately. Love the store which is a couple of doors from also owner of Chocolate. Kalamazoo needed a speciality/gourmet store to buy olive oils and balsamic vinegars. I have been driving to Holland or Ann Arbor to get Fustini's which I have been using since they opened probably about 10 years. She also has the best gluten free pasta Le Veneziane, it is pricey, but so worth the money. It taste homemade. There are 3 different shapes. The store has a great selection of bulk herbs, spices and salts. I used the black truffle salt in some pasta, and the lime fresco sea salt on a salad, both fabulous. I tried some tangy tamarind dipping sauce. I roasted cauliflower with the himalayan pink salt I purchased and then tossed with the sauce before serving. My husband loved it. WOW! The store has some cookbooks, even gluten free, sauces, cookies/crackers, Lucy's gluten free cookies which are very good. A plus on the vinegars and oils, the glass bottles come in 5 sizes, the smallest is 100ml, which is great because you can sample more varieties and it will always be fresh compared to the larger bottles. I will be back many many times. It is a place to go to put a gift basket/bag for a special friend. The Pantry on Tap is very charming. Anna the person working Wednesday was very pleasant and helpful. read more

The Pantry - Some non olive oils. Other food items. - Specialty Food Near Me - Portage, Michigan

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Another phenomenal visit at the Pantry. They were sampling a strawberry balsamic-infused water and I loved it, so the incredibly attentive clerk suggested a few other balsamics that would work perfectly to add some zing to your water. I grabbed some dukkah for dipping with bread and oil (and for sprinkling on a bowl of cucumbers), some incredibly aromatic Vietnamese cinnamon, a garlic grinder and a little microwave potato chip maker and some flavored sea salt to accompany it. The palate always goes on a journey here and always winds up somewhere incredible! read more

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Typically, this store has great employees, products, and customer service. And yesterday, they proved it again. During the current health situation, Pantry On Tap offered revised hours of business - with the option of free delivery over $20. I made a call, purchased and paid over the phone, and was texted at the time of delivery. Great product on my doorstep! Love the friendly staff who are clearly going the extra mile to keep business moving. Kudos!! read more

So many great things here! The staff is amazing, they have all sort of tips for using the oils and vinegars, and are happy to share them! I tried the Garlic Cilantro balsamic vinegar and it is wonderful. So far, I have only tried it on a salad, but I think it has great potential for marinating meats and roasting veggies. In addition to the oils and vinegars, they sell kitchen tools, dips, and a lot of other interesting things. Definitely worth a visit! read more

What a great local store! Amazing and helpful staff sent me away inspired and excited to try something new! They clearly are passionate about their products and able to help pass that excitement to their customers. Good job ya'll read more

The Pantry - The Pantry, Portage! Amazing - Specialty Food Near Me - Portage, Michigan

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The Best selection of oils and vinegars and spices around. The rewards are amazing, staff is so knowledgeable and you can sample everything. A must try. read more

Great store with a friendly staff, reasonable prices, and a great selection. The Caramelized garlic olive oil is to die for. Great addition to the area. Will definitely be back read more

The Pantry - Really good white balsamic vinegar! - Specialty Food Near Me - Portage, Michigan

Taste tables. Pure oil & vinegar. Recipe cards. Bottle refill system. Premade spreads. Cook books. Himalayan salt blocks. Cooking supplies. Herbs and Spices. Healthy Lifestyle. The one stop shop for what everyone should have in their kitchen, and then some! I can't get enough of this store, I have never been anywhere like it! A healthy way to get cooking, and doing it the right way! You will learn more about cooking than you ever thought possible! The owner of Chocolatea opens up her Pantry and secrets to us, and we could not be more excited! I have even heard rumors of cooking classes in the future! read more