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Queen Creek Olive Mill

25062 S. Meridian Road
Queen Creek, AZ 85242

Category: Restaurant > Breakfast

Region: Queen Creek

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Caprese salad: $5.49
Grilled cheese: $4.99
Arbequina: $8.79
Half sandwich with soup or salad: $7.59
480-888-9290, »web link
Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

del Piero, at Queen Creek Olive Mill, 25062 South Meridian Road, Queen Creek

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After lunch, I skipped the gelato and headed straight for the tasting counter in the retail area, where I sampled Queen Creek Olive Mill's different flavored olive oils (everything from garlic- to blood orange-infused oil), nibbled on crackers spooned with peach caponatina, and gobbled up all kinds of olives. I especially liked the Maytag blue cheese and the mesquite-smoked almond-stuffed olives, and am already plotting a martini party. You can sample pretty much anything in their product line, then fill your shopping basket with goodies.

Sure, you can find their products closer to home, but after making the drive to Queen Creek Olive Mill, you just can't leave without some souvenirs.