Olive Oil Tasting Room in Crown Point, Indiana

Tasting Room Experience

Step inside The Outward Olive in Crown Point, Indiana, and experience olive oil and balsamic differently. Taste your way through our curated collection of extra virgin olive oils, infused oils, and balsamic vinegars while discovering pairings made for everyday cooking, gathering, and gifting. Walk-ins are always welcome, and no reservation is needed to taste.

Rooted in simple ingredients, meaningful moments, & the art of gathering and gifting with intention.

The Outward Olive tasting room blends thoughtful tasting with intentional living. Inspired by collected pantries, gathered tables, and the beauty of everyday rhythms, the space is layered with warm textures, deep tones, ceramics, wood, and curated details that invite guests to slow down and stay awhile.

More than discovering flavor, it’s about discovering how to live with it, around the table, in gifting, and in the moments people remember most. You’ll taste our olive oils and balsamic vinegars in context, not just as products, but as anchors for moments. A quiet dinner. Cocktail hour. Sunday cooking. Bread on the counter. We want you to leave with flavors that fit your life.

Walk in any time during our hours, no appointment needed. Or join us during one of our Upcoming Events! 

Visiting Our

Crown Point Tasting Room

Located in the heart of Crown Point, The Outward Olive is a destination for anyone who loves good food, thoughtful gifting, and gathering around the table. Stop in to taste our olive oils and balsamic vinegars, discover new flavor pairings, or let us help you choose the perfect bottle or gift. We welcome guests from throughout Northwest Indiana and Chicagoland.

The Outward Olive
794 N Main Street
Crown Point, Indiana 46307

Hours

Tuesday - Saturday : 10a - 5p

Sunday: 12p - 3p

Monday: Closed

Walk-ins welcome • No reservation needed

What To Expect

Tasting at The Outward Olive is relaxed, welcoming, and meant to be explored at your own pace. Sample our olive oils and balsamic vinegars, discover unexpected flavor pairings, and learn simple ways to use them in your own kitchen. Our team is here to guide you, answer questions, and help you find the flavors you’ll actually reach for at home.

Come in curious. Leave with a few new favorites.

Tasting Room FAQs

• Do I need a reservation to visit The Outward Olive?
  No. Walk-ins are always welcome during regular tasting room hours. You do not need a reservation to stop in and taste.

 

• Can I taste the olive oils and balsamic vinegars before I buy?
  Yes. Tasting is part of the experience. Our team can guide you through our olive oils and balsamic vinegars, help you compare flavors, and suggest pairings based on how you like to cook and eat.

 

• Is there a charge for tasting?
  No. Our everyday in-store olive oil and balsamic tasting is complimentary.

 

• Do you offer private tastings for groups?
  Yes. We offer private tasting experiences for groups, celebrations, corporate gatherings, and other special occasions. Contact us to discuss availability and options.

 

• Can I come in just to shop for a gift?
  Absolutely. We offer curated gifts for hosts, birthdays, thank-yous, housewarmings, client gifts, and other occasions. Our team can help you put together something that feels personal and beautifully presented.

 

• Where is The Outward Olive tasting room located?
  The Outward Olive is located at 794 N Main Street in Crown Point, Indiana, serving guests from Crown Point, Northwest Indiana, and the greater Chicagoland area.

 

• Can children visit the tasting room?
  Yes. Families are welcome at The Outward Olive. Children are welcome to visit the tasting room with their families and can take part in tasting our olive oils and balsamic vinegars too.

Private Tastings & Group Experiences

Gather around something a little different.

The Outward Olive offers private tasting experiences for groups looking to gather, celebrate, or connect around the table. Guests can explore a curated selection of olive oils and balsamic vinegars, discover thoughtful pairings, and enjoy a relaxed experience in our Crown Point tasting room.

Private tastings are a beautiful fit for girls’ nights, birthdays, bridal gatherings, corporate teams, client events, and other special occasions.

Experiences can be tailored to your group, with options to incorporate pairings, wine, or other touches depending on the occasion.

Interested in planning a private tasting?
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More Ways to Gather

From seasonal tastings and hands-on workshops to food pairings and creative evenings, there’s always something new happening at The Outward Olive.

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What We Carry

The Pantry Collection — Tunisian extra virgin olive oils infused with plant-based flavors. The everyday oils of a kitchen that cooks with intention.

The Signature Estate Collection — Greek olive oils from a single estate, cold-milled with locally sourced fruits and herbs during the milling process. No additives, no shortcuts. The olive oils we reach for first.

The Finishing Collection — Balsamic vinegars from Italy and Greece, with complex flavors for finishing, dipping, and the moments when a dish needs one last beautiful thing.

Gift Collections — Curated sets designed for the table, the new home, the milestone, and the gathering. Available online and in our tasting room.

Gathered Provisions — The everyday food essentials that complete the table. Salts, olives, dirty martini mix, pastas, and other carefully chosen accompaniments for the kitchen that lives well.

Entertaining Essentials — The tools that make gathering effortless. Spoons, kitchen pourers, and the small details that make good oil and balsamic even easier to enjoy.