Bit of a different experience than others are posting about here as I'm not what you would call a "fancy cooking oil kinda guy" and am usually happy with whatever oil is cheapest at Costco.
I stopped in here with my brothers, my dad, my nephew and my son on Saturday while downtown. My son, being his singularly focused, 8 year old autistic self, marched to the back of the store and approached a counter where an employee was working, and immediately requested his finest chicken fingers. Rather than just politely dismissing him, the employee (I apologize I did not get his name, younger guy with short dark hair) immediately met my son's enthusiasm for chicken fingers and proceeded to have a lengthy, in depth conversation with him about how to make chicken fingers, different ways to eat chicken, and how he unfortunately didn't have any for him. My son was naturally devastated to learn this was not Lone Star and he would have to wait several more minutes before getting his chicken fingers, but this was absolutely the highlight of our trip into town that day and amazing service by an employee who had nothing to gain from the interaction. So this is just a thank you for a great experience and for keeping my son entertained in what would have likely otherwise been a very boring visit to an olive oil store...
Read moreVery dissatisfied with KOO due to their unwillingness to remedy an issue related to my recent online purchase of more than $100. Other potential buyers please beware that there is a difference between the Tapis Pour Spout (this option is offered when you choose your infused olive oil selection) and a Weighted Pour Spout (this option is not offered when you choose your infused olive oil selection). I was informed by KOO Co. that the weighted pour spout is offered elsewhere on their website. Had both pour spouts been offered as options when making my olive oil selections, it would be clearer to perspective buyers that there are choices in pour spouts so that you can chose the one right for you. This will be my last purchase from Kingston Olive Oil Company because the Manager was unwilling to offer any remedy to try to make things right with...
Read moreYou absolutely have to check out this adorable little shop if you’re ever in downtown Kingston. There’s such an abundant collection of balsamic white and dark vinegars, flavoured olive oils and other small trinkets or snacks. Perfect for gift ideas, but also a great way to expand your flavour profiles while cooking or baking.
You can sample everything (which means you’ll need to set aside ample time to explore) and the staff are great at giving suggestions that you may have never considered before. The prices are super reasonable and their loyalty program is unreal. You can reuse your bottles as well, which is awesome.
Erin was super helpful and kind, with so many suggestions. I always visit this place when I’m in Kingston and need to...
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