Oliveto Cafe and Artisan Oils & Vinegars

I recently discovered this little café, and it’s become one of my favorite spots to grab a quick sandwich during the workday. The ingredients are always fresh and high-​quality, and the food is prepared in front of you. Prices are easily affordable for most everyone. The husband and wife owner duo are exceptionally friendly and engaging, which creates an environment in which guests feel at home. Lastly, and most importantly, the food is delicious! I 100% recommend checking out Oliveto!

Five stars because this is a great place for the area, bringing a well-​inventoried stock of good products to Roanoke. I live in NYC and my mom knows I love this kind of thing, so she proudly brought me to Oliveto – and I was impressed at the wide range of oils and vinegars available.
The oils list their harvest dates and flavor notes (proper olive oil should have a decidedly ‘green’ flavor, not the tasteless stuff we’re used to), and there’s a wide range of flavored white and dark balsamic vinegars as well. Any flavor can be sampled, and the two ladies working were friendly and happy to help. I wound up purchasing two bottles because I just couldn’t resist, and because I was heading home on a plane they offered some bubble-​wrap to help keep them safe.
Roanoke has its share of chains and typical stores, so I’m excited and pleased to see a specialty store like this one in town. I definitely recommend, and hope they stay open for e to visit next time I’m in town!