A Little Shop, a Big Love of Food: Come Visit Us in Franklin, MA

Some family adventures start with a road trip. Ours came with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and a very big leap of faith. 😊

Welcome to The Little Shop of Olive Oils in Franklin, MA—our family-owned business since 2017, where tasting is part of the fun and “What’s for dinner?” can turn into something delicious.

It Started with Dad—and a Love of Cooking

Growing up, my Dad showed me how much love could go into a home-cooked meal. As my Mom’s illness made cooking more difficult, he stepped in, with Mom sharing her knowledge along the way. Cooking became his passion, and our family table became the place where we came together.

Those memories stayed with me.

Years later, Mike and I discovered an olive oil and balsamic tasting shop while visiting Kennebunkport, Maine. We were both coming from corporate careers, but that visit got us thinking: Could we do this?

Apparently, we thought we could! We took on the challenge, opened our doors in 2017, and poured our hearts into building a shop that celebrates flavor, family, and the joy of sharing good food.

Come Curious. Leave Inspired—and Possibly Hungry.

If you’ve never visited an olive oil and balsamic vinegar tasting shop, you’re in for a treat.

You can explore fresh extra virgin olive oils, flavored olive oils, and aged balsamic vinegars, tasting before you choose your favorites. No need to know all the fancy food words. Just bring your taste buds!

Tell us what you like to cook, and we’ll help you find something fun to try. Maybe you’re looking to perk up roasted vegetables, give your salad dressing a little personality, or make that weeknight chicken worth getting excited about.

A few delicious possibilities:

• Give pasta a flavorful finish with a drizzle of olive oil.

• Pair olive oil and balsamic for an easy homemade dressing.

• Add a splash of balsamic to roasted vegetables.

• Discover a new dipping combination for your next loaf of bread.

Fair warning: dinner ideas have a way of multiplying while you’re here.

A Little Something for Your Kitchen—or Someone Else’s

Our Franklin shop also has gourmet foods, spices, and thoughtfully curated gifts to explore.

Need a thank-you gift? Something for your favorite food lover? A hostess gift you’ll be tempted to keep?

We understand. Gift shopping can require considerable willpower. 😉

We’re happy to help you put together something thoughtful, whether you know exactly what you want or your shopping list simply says, “Something delicious.”

Shop Local. Taste Something New. Stay for a Chat.

When you visit our family-owned shop, you become part of the adventure we started back in 2017.

Sharing ideas, hearing what you’ve cooked, and helping you discover a new favorite are some of the best parts of what we do. Dad’s love of cooking still inspires me—and I love getting to pass a little of that joy along.

So bring a friend, bring your dinner dilemma, or simply bring yourself. Come visit The Little Shop of Olive Oils in downtown Franklin, Massachusetts. We’d love to meet you!

Find us: 9 Main Street, Franklin, MA 02038
Hours: Tuesday–Saturday, 10 AM–6 PM • Sunday–Monday, 10 AM–3 PM
Questions? Call us at 508-346-3428.

Your next favorite flavor might be waiting right around the corner. 💚

~ Tracey & Mike