We Olive

I We Olive VenturaAn ever-​helpful, friendly staff, great gift choices, delicious samples of great olive oils + vinegars & they sell OjaiJelly
*Ojai Jalapeño Jelly
*Ojai Habanero Jelly
*Ojai Habanero Apricot Jam.
Ojai Jelly makes a C Valentines Day gift for that special someone in your life
*Where Heat Meets Sweet
*Life is short– Play with your Food
Suze McClellan
Patrona, Jelly-​Slinger
Santa Barbara+Ojai+Baja California

I was here a long time ago and really liked it, and I have been to the one in Thousand Oaks a couple of times. When I saw the 60 Minutes show about the counterfeit imported olive oil, I came back here to check it out again. This store is SO NICE now! Really good selection of products and California certified olive oil that has not been blended or cut with anything. The people here were so nice and helpful. I wish more businesses were like this.

I have come to really love and appreciate these olive oil /​vinegar shops that I find. This one, I happened to walk by after dining at Paradise Pantry in Ventura. We Olive was a VERY PLEASANT surprise and probably one of the BETTER olive oil /​vinegar shops I’ve been in. Most stores of this type are very generous with their tastings of both the oils and vinegars, and this one was no different. However, THIS store had plenty of other items for tasting, as well. They had jams, cranberry relish (I tasted that because it was laced with Grand Marnier… yum !), salsas and tapenades… probably more items that I simply can’t recall now. In addition to food items for tasting, they had every kind of gift item going, and it was better stocked than the other stores of this type. I was really impressed with how much they offered. I could see all kinds of things I wanted for myself, for others, but I didn’t buy anything today. This is a MUST return to kind of store, and if I hadn’t just finished a big lunch, I would have been doing a lot more tasting of things than I had done. I’ll be back for sure. The store employees were VERY nice.

Do not miss this place when you visit Ventura! It is fabulous. So many delicious oils and vinegars to sample, buy and bring home. My favorite is the fig balsamic, then the peach balsamic. The people who work there are very friendly and will walk you through the store. Plenty of opportunities to sample these items. Pricey but worth it. Bring your own container to save a little, or re-​use their bottles. I bring my guests and relatives from around the country and around the world here, they love to bring home gifts…3 oz. bottles are flight friendly! I can’t imagine ever going back to regular stuff. I use my fig balsamic not only for salads but also to splash on roasted veggies.
The bags and tissues add to the experience. If you buy a gift at We Olive you don’t need to add anything but a card, you will walk out with a lovely package!
Not sure about «The Wine Bar» part, have never seen wine there.

I already came into this store knowing what to expect. We had the same store in Long Beach, but it closed down. We were greeted by two ladies, & I do apologize not remembering their names but they were both helpful. One lady in particular was telling us different ways to mix and match the olive oil and the balsamic flavored vinegars utilizing it as either a marinade or a dip. On top of that, there were product that I bought in from other stores and I accidentally left it in the store. I called about an hour later inquiring for that bag and they actually picked it up. She sent those products to me via mail and I was so glad and appreciative that this was done for me. I am very appreciative of their service courtesy they provided to me and my boyfriend while we were there in their store.

Great place for gifts! The ladies working were so sweet.
We picked up a bottle of local made grilling sauce and a set of spreaders for a wedding gift. They let you taste nearly everything and are glad to talk to you about each item and where it is from. Delicious selection and great people!

If you like olive oil or balsamic vinager you’ll love this place!
I walked in to be delightfully surprised. A member of the staff walked us through the various offerings. It felt similar to a wine tasting. There was a fantastic assortment of olive oil to choose from. My favorites though was the raspberry balsamic vinegar and the blood orange olive oil.

Fabulously yummy olive oils and wonderful people to help you choose the right combinations! Visiting from out of town. a little gem that you must try!

Amazing experience. Learned so much in so little time. Ck was so friendly and helpful. Have to buy some glass bottles and head back there.

What a wonderful place! This We Olive in particular seems to have such a vast selection of oils and vinegars. The Smoked Olive Oil is divine! We could have spent hours and hours in this cozy shop tasting and browsing.
They have a collection of steel barrels filled with amazing infusions of balsamic, vinegars and oils that you can sample. The Meyer Lemon is fantastic. The Peach Balsamic is great on fresh fruit. Oh, and the Pomegranate Balsamic that the Ventura We Olive offers is absolutely heavenly. Great with a dandelion salad, or mixed with club soda.
CK was on deck and she was a fabulous font of information — informative and helpful without being overly pushy. It made our trip to Ventura well worth the journey. I don’t know when I’ll get a chance to get back out to California, but when I do I’ll make sure to stop by again. Until then, I’ll just have to call in an order!

Wonderful olive oils and vinaigrettes.

Unfortunately we have to echo the same sentiment as some of the other negative reviews. The product is fine but the customer service is awful. We were the only people in the store and it felt like we were more an inconvenience than a customer. We can get great oil at whole foods but it’s not the point. We’re looking for a better experience. Won’t be shopping there anymore.

This place used to be good. The product is still the same and still good quality, ie. Meyer lemon olive oil and house balsamic and garlic oil. The customer service is terribly lacking. Therefore I rarely come in anymore. Why go into a business where you can pretty much expect to be ignored, even though you are the only customer. I know the products better than the clerks who work there. Sad.
Go, but don’t expect to be welcomed by the staff there. Or to be assisted in making a purchased. I miss the original owner. Never been the same there since he died.

This is a fun stop on Ventura’s Main Street. I love sampling unique flavors like blood orange or habanero olive oil. Strangely enough, they do not have olives to taste but there are lots of vinegars and preserves to try. The store is packed with gift ideas and I may have to go back for the stacking olive oil/​vinegar glasses. They were welcoming, non-​snooty and very helpful, answering my questions and pointing out the spicier options. My olive oil choice was filled from a vat and I got a sealed bottle to take home. The blood orange olive oil is very light and goes well on salads, but I need a livelier vinegar to team it with. I will have to go back and do some more tasting…

Incredibly awesome olive oils, balsamic vinegars, and everything else! The opportunity to taste everything with help from knowledgeable owners is incredible! Always come back with great recipe ideas. The store is big and clean I love it!

I love stopping by this place each time I’m in downtown Ventura. It’s a pretty big store with a wide variety of merchandise besides olive oil and balsamic vinegar, they have interesting jellys, different than I’ve seen in other places. You can browse around, sample things, taste, enjoy discovering new flavors.
Great place to get gifts from and a little something to take home.

Just got back from a nice little trip to We Olive. Passion fruit jalapeño jelly is a must buy. Excellent selection of olive oils and vinegars… White peach balsamic and lemon olive oil are a couple of my favorites. Their aged balsamic is also terrific. And ancho chile vinegar… I could go on for ages.
In addition to their vast selection of tasty treats they also have a delightful staff. Everyone that I’ve ever encountered there has been nothing but super friendly and accommodating. Love it.

A beautiful store, with lots of samples! Salsas, tapenades, olives, knick-​knacks, serve-​ware, pasta, and rubs. But what I like best are the fill, on your own, containers of olive oils and/​or vinegars.
It’s a wee bit on the expensive side for everyday use, but for gifts or taking to a nice party, it’s totally wonderful.
Plus, they package things up so nicely, and if you’re lucky, you’ll get to carry the most feminine looking wee little bag. You’ll be sure to snag chicks!

In a word… fantabulicious! Is that even a word? Anyhow, you’ve gotta check this joint out! Superior flavors in olive oils, olive products and vinegars… and the best thing ever-​they let you TASTE it first. They encourage it. I would have left today without trying anything, but a super nice guy who works there (sorry I didn’t grab his name) gave me a sample of some RIDICULOUSLY good aged balsamic from Modena. I know the best vinegars come from Modena and have had them all over the world. This one was so incredible I thought I was in a swanky restaurant somewhere where you have to speak Italian to order lol. Nope, still here in California.
He then blended this vinegar with a dash of Meyer lemon infused olive oil… sold. Immediately. Where do I find this. Period. Thoughts of groundbreaking salads and dipped crusty breads flew into my head. I knew this would make my hubby smile, and I LIVE for that :)
I even got some as a gift… we’ll see if I give it away lol.
Seriously, if you’re in Ventura on Main Street, stop in. They have everything from caramel sauce to soap with amazing vinegars, oils and clever pestos… I know you’ll find something to make you smile.
TIP:
They fill bottles they sell (of both oils or vinegars) in different sizes. You can buy em there or save money and bring your own, or even the one you previously purchased for a refill. It only costs $ 5.95 for the small bottle… big enough to try and fall in love, that’s for sure.
They also have some wonderful olive wood bowls and utensils… I’ll stop rambling now, JUST GO ALREADY! Have fun!

Everything olive you can imagine and then some!
Beautifully presented and a lot of the oils and vinegars can be tested. Lots of different spices and cooking utensils too.