The Olive Tree

Having shopped at the store before my girlfriend and I stopped to make some purchases. I selected a gift set and wanted it shipped to Pennsylvania. Donna, the owner, wrote the order but I then found out the shipping was entirely more than I was comfortable with. Much to my surprise, Donna (in front of other customers) grabbed the slip, ripped it up, and began to lecture me about shipping costs. I was stunned as well as embarassed. When I got home I called her and very nicely said that I was sure she did not mean to but that I was uncomfortable with her tone and lecture to me, the issue had nothing to do with her and everything to do with the high cost of shipping. At this point she raised her voice and much to my surprise interrupted me with another lecture. I asked her not to interrupt me and SHE HUNG UP! I called back and found out Donna is the OWNER! I suggest unless you are willing to not question anything and do exactly what they want you avoid this place. There are many other good olive oil outlets in the area. This was a MOST unprofessional business. I would stay away.

I love The Olive Tree. I first experienced the store when a ladies group I am in held an event there. The owner was very informative and made sure that she spent time which each of us to find our favorite oil and vinegars. That night I left with several small tester bottles. Now I am hooked. I have been back several times to buy bigger bottles, and I love their products.
I also appreciate how well-​informed and customer-​centric the staff is. They really want you to be happy and encourage visitors to taste the product. They make suggestions based upon what you like to cook. They turned me on to Lemon Olive Oil mixed with Blueberry Vinaigrette, and as a result I have been eating a lot more salad than I used to. My mom loved it so much when she visited that she had me take her to the store so she could buy some.
This place is wonderful!

The staff is so, so friendly and accommodating. This is a great store to go to for a gift, or if you’re looking to switch things up in the kitchen with some different flavors. I bought my mother an olive oil and vinegar set from here for Christmas and she loves it!

It was my first time here and absolutely loved it! Who knew olive oil could be so interesting. The staff was so knowledgable and extremely friendly! Their varieties of olive oils and balsamic vinegars is truly unique as well. A friend and I drove here from Orlando and it was well worth the trip! Their prices are very reasonable and again, the customer service was off the charts! Thanks again to the owners and staff for making us feel at home while shopping! We will be back soon. If you are in the area, you have to check them out.

Pretty cool place for everything olive oil. (and balsamics, too) My mum and I were checking out places for cool gift basket ideas for the coming holidays. Donna kindly walked us around explaining how it all worked. I would certainly have a party here. (50.00 for two hours per fellow Unilocalstress Lindsey S.) Although I agree with B D. that it’s more fun to explore alone, the staff is extremely attentive and in danger of sounding like a sales pitch, which would be a huge problem if a party were thrown here. Still, the inventively infused and fused oil sells itself, and the sale table is perfect for any novice looking to experiment. Not ideal for stopping by if in a hurry however, but there is an online store as well. I will certainly be back with more time to try more things and make a more educated purchase. Purchase is absolutley inevitable after a couple of tries!

I recently visited The Olive Tree in West Park Village and was pleasantly surprised with what I had stumbled upon. The store had a plethora of fused and infused olive oils as well as balsamics, many of which I didn’t even knew existed!
After tasting pretty much everything in the store, I ended up buying several different flavors (Blood Orange, Rosemary, Garlic, White Truffle) and was able to choose the size that suited me — which is nice so that you can try and see which you like best.
What I’m most excited about are their customized gift baskets — you can either pick a pre-​made or customize it for gifts. Large or small, this was exactly what I needed for a housewarming gift I was trying to buy for.
I would highly recommend this store. Go for a visit, try some oils out and get started on a new culinary journey. These oils go far beyond salads, and I can’t wait to try more!
I think they also do parties. Needless to say, I’m hooked :)

This place is awesome! Went in after having lunch nearby and I couldn’t believe that I never noticed it before. The owner was super nice and let us sample all kinds of oils and vinegar. It’s pricey, but you’re getting what you pay for. We walked out with espresso balsamic vinegar and a spicy olive oil, had a lot of fun incorporating those into various recipes. The owner also gave us a bunch of recipe cards. I can’t even count the number of olive oils we sampled (probably almost everything in the store), and there were even baked goods to sample. There’s also a selection of various other Italian foods like dry pasta. She also told us a lot about the manufacturing process of olive oil, this lady really knows her stuff. It’s nice to see someone who is genuinely passionate about what they’re selling you, not something you see every day.
I would have never thought to go into an olive oil store, and had I not been walking off the giant meal from Irish 31 I might not have stopped in, but I’m so glad I did. I’ll definitely be back.

We went to The Olive Tree for a tasting party with a group of friends. We were blown away by the different flavors of olive oils and vinegars in the store. We had so much fun! The staff and owners were so friendly and helpful and we really learned a lot about the oils.
You can sample every oil/​vinegar that they have in stock to find the right one for you. They will even ship products for you… their products would be perfect gifts for your family and friends that love food and like to cook. They have many different spice rubs and seasonings for sale as well.
Again, we had a great time and will definitely be back. Donna (the owner) was so helpful, friendly, imformative and just wonderful. It was a great experience!

What a cool place! We were the only people in the store when we went, and the employee (Owner, maybe?) was so incredibly helpful. We must have sampled 10 different olive oils until we found the perfect one.
I love that she gave suggestions for more uses of the oil than just bread dipping and salad dressing; she lets us try homemade brownies that she had substituted blood orange olive oil for the regular oil the recipe called for. The brownies were so moist and delicious, with an orangey-​chocolatey flavor, and more healthy (supposedly), to boot.
She also had great suggestions for the many balsamic vinegar flavors, from perfect olive oil pairings, to covering vanilla ice cream, to soaking and baking apples with it.
I can see me buying many a gift here in the future!

If you love olive oil then this place is a must! They have olive oils from around the world as well as infused oils such as lime, jalapeño, garlic, and too many others to remember. You can taste them all and purchase small or large bottles of the ones you love.
The customer service is outstanding and the owners will give you as much background as you want on any of the olive oils or vinegars. Very low pressure and just a great experience for your senses.

I don’t know why it’s taken me so long to check out this place, as it’s been open most of this year. But now that I’ve been once, I know I will be back regularly. This shop focused on two main things: olive oil (obviously) and balsamic vinegar. There are many flavors of used/​infused olive oils, including lemon, blood orange, Persian lime, cayenne chili pepper, wild mushroom and sage, cilantro and roasted onion, Tuscan herb.
On the left side of the shop, all the balsamic vinegars line the wall. Flavors range from black mission fig to cinnamon pear to pomegranate. I even tried a dark chocolate vinegar, drizzled over vanilla ice cream. This was amazing! I had a hard time choosing which flavor to buy as I liked so many, but in the end, I went for the traditional balsamic.
What sets this shop apart from other olive oil shops I’ve been to (say, the one in the International Plaza mall for example) is the friendly service and knowledge offered up by the owners, Donna. Donna is a foodie and avid cook who clearly knows her stuff when it comes to cooking, especially Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dishes. She takes the time to explain not only the health benefits and flavors of each oil, but can also recommend exactly how to use, and what to cook with them to get the best results. And the icing on the cake: every item you buy gets gift wrapped. Even if it’s not a gift! In addition to my own bottle of balsamic vinegar, I picked up a basil infused olive oil as a hostess gift. Both got wrapped up beautifully. I will definitely be back!

I don’t by any means consider myself an olive oil or balsamic connoisseur. I wandered into the Olive Tree to kill time before an eye doctor appt nearby, hoping to find a last minute gift for my boss.
Boy, was I impressed! The owner of the store gave me the full overview of their products and offerings– I can’t remember most of it now– but suffice it say their stuff is legit from Italy and is the best quality.
Their store mostly consists of flavored olive oils and balsamic vinegars– and they offer tastings of any of the flavors. I tried the original balsamic, the basil olive oil, the garlic olive oil and a lemon olive oil– all delicious! The flavors are infused into the oils– and if you like to cook– I imagine these are great compliments to your food.
I purchased the basil infused olive oil for my boss– and he was so thrilled with it! They wrapped it up all nice in a bag– so it was a turn key gift.
They have a variety of sample packs and your own gift packs you can create. There’s also a wall of herbs/​spices/​rubs and some Italian pastas and jarred items.
I would definitely come back here for more gifts (i dont personally cook) — and would recommend it for anyone who does.

The Olive Tree is a specialty olive oil & vinegar boutique located in West Park Village, and you need to come here. I’ll tell you why:
Not only are you allowed to try all of the products; they encourage it. Not in a «Hey, here’s our stuff. Have fun» kind of way, but in a «Hey! What do you like to eat? What are your favorite flavors? Oh, we’ve got something for you!» kind of way.
This afternoon I went on a tasting adventure with a really great lady named Althea. She took me one by one through almost every flavor in the shop, and by the time I left I felt like an olive oil connoisseur.
They have so many flavors that you really do need to stop by and try them for yourself. In the meantime, here were my faves:
Olive Oils– Organic Garlic, Milanese Gremolata, and Wild Mushroom & Sage
Balsamic Vinegars– Traditional, Pomegranate, and Honey Ginger
I decided on trying to find one that I liked for my best friend, so Althea asked me a few questions. I told her she’s a coffee lover, and Althea had the perfect flavor… Espresso Vinegar! Don’t knock it til you try it. I was given a tasting cup of vanilla ice cream with the Espresso Vinegar drizzled on, and ohhhhh man. It’s a coffee fanatic’s dream! This ended up being the bottle I walked out of the store with.
Before I left, though, I got the pleasure of meeting John Woelfel, who is one of the stores owners. He and his wife Donna privately own The Olive Tree, and I found out they’ve been open since about Father’s Day of 2013.
Not only do they sell high quality products here, but they host private parties. It’s only $ 50.00 for two hours, and they’ll close down the whole store for you. What a treat! I could totally see someone having a girls’ night out here or an intimate gathering.
The store is gorgeous, which is why I went a little snap happy with my pictures. The left side of the store is dedicated to vinegars, and the right side to olive oils. With tasting cups and bread along the counters, the tasting experience is made simple and fun.
I had a wonderful time here and even signed up for their newsletter to find out about their upcoming events. You can bet I’ll be at one of their parties soon!