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314 De La Mare Avenue
Fairhope, Alabama 36532

(251) 929-0711

Located in the heart of downtown Fairhope, The Happy Olive is filled with imported oils and balsamic vinegars that will give you a taste of the European countryside. Perfect for cooking, marinating, dressings, and bread dipping, this gourmet retail store carries only the highest quality olive oils, balsamic vinegars, gourmet mustards, seasoning blends, and everything you need for a fun night of entertaining.

The olive oils and vinegars are displayed in stainless vessels and come in a variety of delicious flavors. Allow yourself plenty of time when visiting The Happy Olive, as guests are welcome to try the different olive oils and balsamic oils on display.

A few of the most popular olive oil flavors include Tuscan Herb, Black Truffle, and Blood Orange. Some of the more favored balsamic vinegar flavors include Cranberry Pear, Honey Ginger, and Raspberry. With a large variety to choose from, there is a flavor combination sure to please every individual palate. 

Along with the oils and vinegars, The Happy Olive is known for its small batch gourmet mustards. The gourmet mustards have distinct flavor combinations that are unique to the store. Honey balsamic white wine Dijon mustard and Raspberry wasabi white wine mustard are just a couple of delicious options available. 

Create mouthwatering dishes at home with the help of one of the vast variety of seasoning blends and sauces for sale. The Happy Olive store branded blends are available in an array of salts, rubs, and seasonings including an 18 Spice Chicken Rub, Chop House Burger Seasoning, Adobo Lime Rub, Black Truffle Sea Salt, Herbs de Provence Seasoning, and Jubilee Bay Seasoning – just to name a few! Beloved brands such as Captain Rodney’s, Spiceologist, AUB Sauce, Galli Balsamic Glaze, and Seneca Salt blends can also be found in store.

Cozy and inviting, bags of loose leaf tea are available with flavors that celebrate the seasons. A Blackberry, Coastal Lemon Mint, or Lemon Sorbetti Tea were made for the spring and summer months. While the Orange Spice Cinnamon and Winter Blend are divine for the cooler weather.

Carrying everything you need to create the ultimate cheese board, a selection of pickled vegetables, garlic or bleu cheese stuffed “happy olives”, and preserves are also available. Sweeten things up with a selection of honey options including honey straws, whipped honey, and truffle honey.  

One of the best boutique shops for hostess gifts or entertaining ideas, The Happy Olive carries a large selection of tea towels, serving platters, wooden cutting boards, and decorative ceramic pieces that bring a sense of comfort and charm to a home. Oil and vinegar sampler packs, truffle trios, and other cooking combination gift sets would be a welcomed housewarming idea, travel souvenir, or wedding present.

Perfect for small groups and special events, educational classes and private tastings are available throughout the year.

The Happy Olive is located at 314 De La Mare Avenue in downtown Fairhope, Alabama. Street parking is available on a first come first serve basis. Parking on De La Mare Avenue, Section Street, Fairhope Avenue, or South Church Street would be the shortest walk to The Happy Olive.

There is also a public parking lot just north of the Fairhoper’s Community Park on South Church Street, a small parking lot behind Julwin’s Restaurant on Bancroft Street and another parking area just north of the Fairhope Public Library on Bancroft Street. 

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