The Bodacious Olive

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

This is a favorite store for my family anytime we are in town. Amazing selection of olive oils and vinegars, and you can sample all of them before you buy, which we love! We also love their other products… some great spices for cooking. We always find great gifts and get our creative cooking ideas flowing every time we visit! Great for tourists and locals alike!

My friends took me here. Before coming, she said that this place had many good reviews on Unilocal.So we decided to go. Well, when walked in, we was welcomed by very friendly staff with smile on face. It was clean, decorated gorgeous. I didn’t remember the lady name but she was very friendly and nice. We had a great time in this place. Will return for sure. Well done!!!

A must when in Pensacola!
Italian at it’s finest!
Highly recommend

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.

I heard about this place from my family. So as we were driving through we saw it and decided to check it out. I must admit they are awesome. It’s like a whole lil world of its own when you go in. Different but nice.

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.

Their selection of balsamic vinegar is amazing! Soo many choices that are all high quality and tasty!

When this store first opened, I thought «Really? An olive oil shop?» Well, after my first visit, I am happy to say that I am a regular. My family has tried to replace our other cooking oils with olive oils, and we are absolutely getting results. After consuming more olive oil, my blood pressure has improved tremendously and I get a thumbs up from my family doctor. When my doctor asked what kind of olive oil I was consuming, I told her it was from The Bodacious Olive. She proceeded to tell me «They are legit!» My favorite concoction that I have purchased here has to be the Herbes de Provence. There are very few things that smell as good. Give it a try — you won’t regret it. My wife and I have even taken a cooking class here as a «date night» activity, and we were not disappointed. I am definitely glad that this store decided to open in our little town.

This is my second time eating here. Once again I am not disappointed. I got the Julia Child last time and ordered it again this time. It is delicious. And their croissants are authentic. I’m never too full but I don’t leave hungry either. The servers are so nice and patient. There is free two hour parking nearby and you can buy specialty food gifts at the adjacent store, The Bodacious Olive. If you are looking for a nice brunch on a great morning, you have to come here.

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!

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!

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.

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

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.

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
Jalapeño white balsamic vinegar
Apricot white balsamic vinegar
Black Truffle olive oil

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!