From Olives and Grapes... — Local services in Melbourne

This was one of the most uncomfortable shopping experiences. It was my first time shopping for olive oil in an olive oil store. I wanted something cool and somewhat local to display in my kitchen rather than just grocery store olive oil. I was not offered any samples, I walked in and felt like they expected me to just tell them what I wanted exactly and leave. I was hoping I would walk in and they would explain the process, maybe offer some samples, and ask my taste preferences then recommend something. Instead they asked if I was looking for something in particular, I responded just a cool interesting bottle and the woman told me they didn’t sell individual bottles? I’m not sure what she meant. I think she thought I meant visually cool bottle but with no olive oil inside? Very strange to think that I was dumb enough to walk into an olive oil store and not want to buy olive oil. I had to just ask the man there for recommendations, bought the ones he said and left because I felt so uncomfortable because of the woman’s response to me and the lack of guidance. I am excited to try what I purchased and the man who helped was nice, but I...

I love purchasing my oils and vinegars from olives and grapes. I can really tell the difference in taste between their sesame oil and the stuff you buy at the grocery store. The last time I was in there was one woman there, and she clearly did not know about their products. I was asking about truffle oil, and she kept arguing with me saying that there was no olive oil in it. I cracked up because right next to the oil was a sign that said, olive oil flavored with truffles. When I pointed to the sign, she just stood there looking confused. Unfortunately, I left and purchased my truffle oil down at Mr. 01 extraordinary Pizza, because this employee had no clue as to what she was doing, and she quoted a small bottle of truffle oil at thirty two dollars. The one I purchased it, Mr. One extraordinary pizza it was under twenty. That was regrettable, since usually the women that are there are very knowledgeable about every single oil and vinegar they have. I would encourage the owner to step it up and make sure that who's ever attending the store knows what...

I love this place! I made sure to stop by while I was in town because I'm addicted to their lemon fusion olive oil. This time the really nice lady that works there (I don't remember her name but I know she loves all the berry flavored vinegars! Lol) told me she really likes the combo of the lemon with the lime so I tried it and it was delicious, we got two bottles along with the herb vinegar I forgot the name of. I've had the 18 year old one before - SOGOOD!!

She was super sweet and stayed open for me since I called ahead that I was just going to make it 10 minutes before closing and I had traveled far. She let us try so many and I loved to see that she shared my excitement for good olive oil and vinegar 😆It's so hard to pick just a few! Definitely going to keep coming back. If youre in the store, ask what their favorites are and recommendations, best way to go when...