VOM FASS

Excellent selection and knowledgable staff. I first went to store like this in Boston so am glad to see the triangle getting some food speciality stores such as this. I really appreciated trying all the balsamic vinegars and will certainly be back again for another purchase.

Incredibly fun shop. I love the ability to taste test the oils and vinegars, and the staff is so knowledgable about their product. I always leave here feeling satisfied and excited to get home and try out some new recipes!

I would have loved to have liked this place. However, the staff are unfriendly. My husband and I stopped here yesterday with our children after lunch nearby. We waited patiently to be greeted or helped. We were ignored while customers who came after us were offered assistance. Maybe it was because we do not look like people who buy oil or vinegar? Which is an unfortunate assumption to make in so many levels. Even more so in racially diverse Cary, and particularly for adventurous eaters such as us. We were definitely made to feel unwelcome and we left. Suffice it to say that we will not be returning here again. I sincerely hope my review changes the outdated attitude of the owners.

Went today for the first time to look for some nice balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Absolutely love that you can taste all the oils and vinegars, so you know you’re going to like what you buy. The lady in the store was very helpful and knowledgeable. Will definitely go back when my stash runs out.

Amazing selection of the source for your «Secret Sauce» ingredients. Staff is verified helpful and knowledgeable of spices, vinegars, oils, and ingredients.

Calamansi I LOVE, L O V E, L O V E YOU ! ! !
And Skin Care! I have NOT noticed any of the other Olive Oil places doing this! Great Idea!
Balsamic Vinegars! The Fruit Juice selection at this store is Excellent and flavors are Fantastik!
Calamansi Balsamic Vinegar is :
#1 Best Seller at VOM FASS and Winner «Best Balsamic Vinegar» RodO Awards
Calamansi ! WOW ! If you are a Citrus fan, check out this Balsamic Vinegar, made from the Juice of Calamansi Citrus Fruit! This one is NOT to be underestimated! Think Kumquat flavor though more sour!
Trivia on Calamansi: :
Calamansi vs Calamondin or Kalamondin, Kalamunding, Kalamansi, Limonsito and Agidulce are some of common names for this Citrus Fruit native to South East Asia. In the 1950’s these were popularly grown on the Southern Gulf side of Florida!

A great addition to Waverly Place this olive oil, vinegar and spice store is just too cute. I’m happy to see more of these types of stores popping up around the Triangle. If you’re a foodie like me you will really enjoy this specialty store.
Not only is VOM FASS a great place to pick up specialty vinegars, oils, and spices it’s also an awesome store to purchase some unique gifts for your food loving friends. A friend and I stopped by after having lunch across the street. My friend was talking about cooking and some healthier options and I had told her about some avocado oil I purchased at a store similar to VOM FASS in NYC. How convenient that we spotted this store across the way.
We were greeted by a very friendly lady who offered us samples of whatever we would like to try in the store. They also have a cheat sheet of what vinegars and oils mix well together especially when you are making salad dressings etc. I was overwhelmed by all the options so I didn’t purchase anything today. But I can’t wait to go back and purchase some olive oils and vinegars to experiment with.
They also have a nice selection of spices, everything from barbecue spices, Indian Spices, Asian spices, bread dipping sauces and more. The store is well organized into different sections so it’s easy to navigate and find what you want. They also have oils that are used for skincare on a separate wall. If you want to purchase anything you can choose the size bottle you want — you have to pay for the bottle as well but as long as you keep the bottle you can always bring it back and refill it.
I loved all the gift sets and samples around the store to try. They give you a preferred buyers card when you make your purchase so you can get points every time you come in. Cary definitely needed a store like this and I hope to visit again soon now that I know all that they have I’ll be able to decide what I want quite easily.

This place is like going to a candy store. So delicious and so hard to decide on what to purchase.

My wife and I checked this place out after some music at Waverly Place. At first I thought the shop was small and I wondered how a place like this could stay in business. Then I really started to look around. There are several barrels that look similar to wine barrels. Each has a tap and label that describes what’s inside. Most were filled with various types of vinegar. Many were types I had never heard of like strawberry. You can taste any of the vinegar you like and this is the only part I thought was kind of clumsy. To do the tastings you use small micro spoon. These are tiny and hold maybe a few drops of fluid. The store employees will fill them up for you so you can save yourself the embarrassment of dumping a ton of vinegar on the floor. Even after the fact you feel a little silly trying your best to not spill any vinegar from this tiny spoon into your mouth. I think they’d be better off using small dixie cups or crackers to do the tastings. The vinegar’s all had a unique and distinct taste. We actually bought a few to use on salads. The labels next to the barrels not only told what the vinegar was but also what recipes it would be good in. I really liked that. Not everyone who comes into these stores is a chef. In another area there is a wall lined with spices that have jars you can open and smell to see if you like the aroma. There was plenty to choose from but to be honest my interest was in the vinegar.
You can choose several different bottles for your vinegar. You have to pay for the price of the bottle but my favorite part is the bottles are reusable. You can bring them back to the store and get them refilled. In the end I really liked this place and I can see myself coming back to try the different vinegar and spices. The store employees are very helpful and seem to have a passion for their products. I’m glad stores like this are popping up in Cary.

This place is the source for your next creative meal. Penzey’s is great for everyday spices, but here I was able to get black truffle peelings, porcini & tartufi salt, amazing olives and infused balsamic vinegar. It’s a cook’s heaven! The staff are knowledgeable and creative, and really fun to talk with. Plus it’s right next to Whisk, another must-​go-​to if you like to play in the kitchen.

Oil, vinegar, some spices or seasonings, a few crackers. .. put them all together and you have the basics for a memorable salad or pasta, fish, or meat dish. Vom Fass has just what’s needed to do that.
Like many similar oil and vinegar stores, Vom Fass has the same variety, but they also go beyond into the less common. The flavored sesame oils for one, as well as the other nut and seed oils, the various kinds of sea salt and peppers, the curries and herb blends, all place Vom Fass apart. In fact, there’s so much to choose from, the sampler sets will help with any indecision.
Because I prefer smaller amounts, I opted for the small bottles, filled while I watched. Although there’s a fee for the bottles, I was told that if I brought them back cleaned, I wouldn’t need to buy new bottles when I was ready to try something new.
For sampling, Vom Fass has small spoons nearby and the employees are available to fill them for you. I preferred that, really, since the spoons are small and the product can pour out quickly.