April 2023 by Lolia S.
Windrose Provisions is a small boutique grocer, similar to Cookbook Market, Wine & Eggs, Sip Snack, and Altadena Beverage & Market. They carry interesting pantry items like olive oil, spreads, Sqirl Jams, ice cream, beverages, fresh farm produce, fresh farm eggs, coffee, potato chips, condiments, crackers, pasta, etc. Many of the items are locally produced. They get bread and baked goods from Bub & Grandma's, Clark Street Bread, and Gjusta but I'm not sure how often they get these deliveries. I went on a weekday and they only had day old Clark Street Bread items (50% off). Check the refrigerated case by the register for cheese, miso, soup, salads and sandwiches (@austinboos salads & sandwiches). Windrose Provisions is owned by the same people who own Windrose Farms in Paso Robles.Unlike Cookbook, Wine & Eggs, Sip Snack, and Altadena Beverage, they do not sell wine and spirits (missed opportunity). Windrose Provisions has one freezer with ice creams from Jeni's, McConnell's and 626, Uli's Gelato, frozen noodles, frozen dumplings, frozen pies, and frozen pizza. The produce selection seemed very sparse (but maybe they were waiting for a delivery). Come to think of it, the selection in general felt sparse.The place is stylish and minimal in design with wood shelving, white walls, and cute wire baskets. They also have a few tables and chairs. They have pop-ups, mostly on weekends. It seems like the best time to go is on the weekend.My picks:* Organic bunch of carrots, $3* Clark Street baguette, $3 (was 50% off, originally $6)* Walker Brothers kombucha, $5* Canyon Coffee instant coffee, $20* 626 Ice Cream, $13* Austin Boos' chicken sandwich, $7 (was 50% off, originally $14): The sandwich must have been day old but I couldn't tell and wasn't told when I selected it. It was a small sandwich on a baguette. The baguette was fairly chewy because it was a day old. I would have loved it fresh because it was made with a spicy chili oil, cubed boneless, skinless, roasted chicken, peanut dressing, cilantro, green onion, peanuts, and farm fresh kale and greens.
