Garlic Shoppe-Outlet

Ok so Gilroy Is known for one thing. GARLIC. This is the home of CA garlic. From the smell of garlic 24 – 7 to the annual garlic festival that attracts upward of 100,000 garlic loving freaks like me, there is no doubt Gilroy is your place to find anything garlic.
During a recent trip where I stayed in Gilroy for a couple of days I had the pleasure of finding the garlic shop outlet.
After a somewhat unsuccessful hunt for my beloved Pepper Plant sauces locally (I found 2 bottles at a sewing shop LOL.) I went to their factory and was told to go to the GSO for all that I can stuff I can handle.
I’m really thankful they turned me on to the place because not only did they have my Pepper Plant sauces they also had my favorite habanero hot sauce Marie Sharps. This place is kind of like a head shop for pepperhead and garlic nuts.
The guy running the shop was really cool and let me sample a lot of different sauces. He told me that the GSO was a family run business. I always try and support mom n pop shops. I also got a chance to try some garlic ice cream.
Garlic Ice Cream,
Meh tasting but like a garlic loving lemming I had to try it. A little hint of garlic on vanilla. Got me thinking of a shrimp dish that’d be great with those two dispositional flavors.
Pepper Plant Sauces.
These are some of my favorites, I especially love the chunky garlic and the original the best. Take my word you need some of these sauces to kick up you favorite dishes a notch in the flavor dept.
These are not «HOT» bur heavyweights when it comes to adding flavor.

Marie Sharps,
So glad that GSO carried this hard to find Belizean carrot based hot sauce. I was introduced and quickly became addicted to MS «original» many years ago. This vegetable based habanero hot sauce is amazing. A little goes a long way but it is just not a fiery sauce it is a flavor enhancer.
If my favorites don’t float your boat they surely have something that will.

So if you find yourself in the Gilroy outlet center do yourself a favor and visit the garlic shop outlet. Why look for shoes when you can get some fire in a bottle.

The Vanilla Garlic ice cream was a dissapointment. It was mostly plain vanilla. The garlic taste (more like after taste) came out at the end, after your tongue recovers from the freeze.
I was hoping for garlic ice cream similar to that served at Stinking Rose which is fantastic.
This was a disappointment.

Small little shop in what seems to be like a pretty dead shopping center. I needed some garlic stuff olives, like quick haha So I just Unilocaled a place that was close. Prices seem to be high. I bet you will get a better deal at the little farmers stands. Either way I got my garlic and olives so I was happy.

Pricey! but if you love garlic, it’s a good stop. Lots of stops nearby. Just drive around and have fun.

When in Gilroy one must try garlic related things and of all things garlic the garlic ice cream and its ewww factor tops the list. The garlic ice cream can be easily found here in this cluttered little garlic oriented shop. The proprietor was very nice. The ice cream was exactly as we thought it was going to be. POW! Garlicky but then it followed with a pleasant vanilla ice cream creaminess that made the small cup easy to finish.

In town visiting for the weekend and was recommended to try the garlic ice cream that was available at this shoppe.
Walked in and was greeted by a friendly black poodle and Asian woman. I was also interested in a new salt free seasoning and happened to open a bottle to smell the spices. The bottle didn’t have a seal and the shelf didn’t have a «do not open» sign. As soon as I opened the bottle I was rudely intervened by an older man telling me «Don’t open that. We have samples at the register. Give it (the bottle I opened) to me.» When I gave it to him he made a big deal out of throwing it in the trash. Could have put it down nicely but instead he HAD to throw it hard so that it made a loud noise.
Decided to just get the ice cream and leave. Even as he was ringing me up he was giving me attitude. The ice cream was actually pretty good, but the experience was really bitter.

Delicious garlic ice cream for only $ 1.5 and lots and lots of garlic products/​gifts at affordable prices! One of the must-​sees in Gilroy!

If you want anything garlic, this is the place! I wanted to «discover» Gilroy and heard about this place through Unilocal and friends that if you want something garlic, this was the place to go. I sorta expected a supermarket but when I got here, it was a small boutique like shop. The place was pretty empty but the gentleman/​store owner was super friendly and helpful.
I didn’t get anything because I was actually looking for garlic ice cream (which they didn’t have). Other than that, they have a great variety of BBQ sauce (a little pricey though).

I wasn’t sure what to expect here. But I found garlic Ice cream! Pretty sweet, I don’t know anywhere else in gilroy that has.
They also have the pepper plant hot sauce! In the bottles and jugs but the price was more than that at garlic world. But this place is in a much more convenient location.
They also had a garlic post card so that was cool

Love this place. I stop everytime I’m in a 50 mile radius of the place! This time, Sunday 2/​25, I picked up about $ 200 worth of gifts, processed garlic, pepper sauces, some kitchen gadgets, and oh yeah… a bag full of Heirloom Garlic heads that I’ll be roasting and storing in olive oil this weekend. Same guy is there everytime, same two HUGE poodles, low key… he seems happy to answer questions, offer tips… but he’s not an in-​your-​face salesguy. There were Garlic Corn Chip Samples on the counter on this date… so not sure about the other reviewers comments about no samples.
Our receipt from this store entitled us to a wine tasting for two at their winery just three exits south on 101… Rapazzini Winery. I reviewed that one too if you wanna look it up. :) I doubt you’d have to buy 200 bucks worth to get the free tasting… but you’ll want to buy more things from the winery once you get there… Garlic Wine! Yum! Paired wonderfully with spaghetti and garlic knot bread tonight.
I do advise you walk thru the Garlic Shoppe two or three times… you’ll spot things you missed the first times thru. It’s a small place.

On a whim we exited the 101 in Gilroy just to buy some Gilroy garlic. This particular shop is odd as it is in an empty strip mall. I was the only customer in the shop. The owners were out but their two huge dogs were in, which made for some cute entertainment while shopping. They have many local products but you have to weed them out from the others. I finally chose to purchase a garlic and cheese sprinkle for garlic bread. It did not disappoint! I use it on vegetables as well. I checked to make sure it was a local product before buying. I really wanted to get the «Good Shit» seasonings as well but I already have plenty of spices as is. I also picked up a garlic peanut butter cup just for kicks. It was about as tasty as you can imagine. Try it once in your life. This shop also has a good selection of crazy hot sauces.
In short, this place is worth a stop if you’re looking for garlic products, but during the season it’s more entertaining to visit the farm.

This place is pretty cool. They sell garlic ice cream here for $ 1.50 in chocolate and vanilla flavors. The variety of garlic products — from powdered to pickled, is extensive. It’s actually quite visually and aromatically overstimulating inside.
There is a cute poodle there too. Prices are very high here. $ 40 for a large specific brand of garlic salt.

My goodness, I missed this place. I remember when the Garlic Shoppe was located across from the nike store. I’d spend a considerable amount of time eyeing the various spice blends, garlic roasters, unusual magnets, pickled vegetables and other garlic related products. More specifically, I loved scouring the back shelves for hot sauce.
One year, I came back to gilroy to check out the store only to discover that they were gone! Luckily, I stumbled upon the store last week while looking for some lunch. They still carry some of the same products and they still have a freezer-​full of the infamous garlic ice cream but I’m slightly disappointed with their hot sauce selection. I remember there being a wider variety of hot sauces. Perhaps I’m mistaken. In any case, they still have the ever popular Dave’s insanity sauce and Mad Dog 357 for anyone crazy enough to enjoy absurdly spicy hot sauces (myself included). Also, the folks behind the counter seem to be as friendly as I remember.
I will be sure to stop by on my next visit to gilroy!

I LOVE garlic, so finding this store was like finding heaven. This store carries every garlic item, food and otherwise, that you could ever dream of! The only down side is, they do not offer samples, so you have to make your purchases based off of what you think you are going to like versus trying it, liking it, and buying it.

Garlic Shoppe Outlet has some good shit!
I know, I got some —
They also have some special shit in this store–
Was there for «The Pepper Plant Hot Sauce» — knew they carried it here from Laura S.‘s review. According to Chris D and Laura this is some awesome stuff — haven’t tried it yet — picked up 1 bottle of each flavor — Chunky Garlic, Chipotle, and Original California Style.
It’s listed as an outlet — not sure if the price is different — doubt it’s any cheaper.
Picked up some «Garlic Dude Dust». It’s good, but I wouldn’t go out of my way or order any online. The Good and Special Shit spices are very good! GS is sweet, and SS is more peppery. Kind of pricey though; 12.95 ea. for a 10oz. bottle, but so worth it; great time with them at BBQ’s!
Clean little store — in an empty shopping center. Not touristy, no samples when we were there, no garlic ice cream or other attraction for tourists.
Owner was there, his family owns the Garlic Shoppe and a nearby winery. He’ a character, a few people have commented negatively — we enjoyed talking to him, and playing with his dogs. He was doing paperwork and making phone calls for the other locations — no big deal — when we came in he got off the phone. He had some good travel stories, knew were items were, and answered our questions.
Not much else needed!
I enjoy a genuine person as opposed to fake courtesy brown nosing anyway.
Didn’t stop anywhere else, can’t compare to other stores — this was an easy in, easy out kind of stop for us — got what we came for plus some other shit!

Mom always comes here to buy the jarred garlic with peppers. Who isn’t a fan of Gilroy garlic?

A definite stop if you’re on Gilroy. Great selection/​price and a very helpful staff

I’m not a fan. Its kinda weird and takes the excitement out of shopping for garlic when its in a brand new, yet desserted strip mall. It seemed to me that the owner and the workers were the only other people in the store and they were in their own world the entire time.
Had i not promised my mom some elephant garlic, i would not have purchased anything. Even when i did go to buy the garlic, the owner seemed put out that he had to get off his bar stool right in front of the register so i could pay for my purchase.
The places that specialize in garlic products should stick to being the little shacks on the garlic farms, its more believable. I didnt even notice this place had better prices, and it is called an «outlet.»
maybe i just went on a bad day? Either way, i’ll probably not return.

Definitely a garlic paradise. I love going to their shop for the free samples, but most of all just buying out the store. I usually like the garlic salsa and buy 4 bottles of it before I head out. I remember the ladies that used to work there, but heard they retired, but they usually help me out and sometimes they gave me a discount.
Great place to go for great condiments yum yum and yum.

I’ve become completely obsessed with THE PEPPER PLANT HOT SAUCE. It’s made in gilroy, so I made the BF stop here so I could seek out my new addiction.
We walked in and were the only people in the store, and I saw a LONG row of various garlic flavored hot sauce. No pepper plant. WAIT, pepper plant! I found it. And, it’s available in a regular size OR a 60oz, ½ gallon bottle.
Gimme the 60oz.
We are taking bets on how long before it’s gone. BF says within 1 month, I said within 3 months. However, we’ve been home 2 days and there’s already a hefty dent in the bottle. As much as I hate to admit it, I think HE is RIGHT about this one month thing.
I’m not letting it bother me though because I am sure I can buy it online and have it shipped to me. It’ll cost more. And I don’t care. It’s like crack, minus the crackiness.
I also picked up a garlic magnet, garlic mustard, garlic salt, and another, smaller pepper plant sauce to give as a gift.
Can you tell I am obsessed yet?