Provisions Gourmet Market

Great spot to get some sandwiches & enjoy an outdoor lunch! Provisions is offering up all kinds of great options and is a much needed spot in the Creve Coeur area. More importantly, you can conveniently pick up a nice bottle of wine whenever you need one. (They also have tons of unique condiments seasonings, and even bread mixes.)
I agree with Jenny P. that this place can be a little more work than you’d think… sometimes you have to stand at the counter for quite a bit while the one single employee makes sandwiches & salads for customers. Last time I was in, the friendly girl doing the job of three people at once was super nice & apologetic about my wait and didn’t charge me for the extra avocado on my turkey sandwich, which I appreciated. Everything I’ve tried here is pretty good, but the chicken salad is out of this world. Get it in a wrap… yum! After you’ve got lunch, carry it out to one of the many tables they’ve got sitting outside.
Only big complaint I have is they don’t like turning on the AC and will often leave the doors open and it gets HOT, which makes the whole experience a little less appealing. Regardless, I’ll be back again and again!

I went here to pick up lunch and some wine and bread for dinner one day. The salads all come in wrap form as well, and they are delicious. The Wine guy was super helpful with picking something in my range and that would go with dinner, but there was no bread! They only had a few loaves of challah, which didn’t go with my meal, and no other kinds. I ended up having to make an extra stop, which was a little sad, but everything I did get from here was great.

Provisions seems like a great lunch spot for the professional on the go, but I found getting lunch here to be much more work than I expected.
It is cafeteria style, and everything is in a different place. I had a hard time finding things and took up most of our lunch time trying to locate and pick out what I wanted.
The market area looks great, but again it is mixed in among the lunch ordering stations. They kept a large display of wine bottles in open cases right next to the line for the sandwich station and my purse knocked over one of the red wine bottles and it busted all over the floor. How embarrassing! I felt horrible since I made such a mess, but I felt like telling them that it was a horrible place to put them. I would love to reorganize the place.
The food ended up being very good, but the place is just too hectic and expensive for me. I am sure I would love it if I got used to it.

Not a good place for a quick lunch. Not enough staff and the food was ok. Will not go back.

I don’t eat here much, but when I have, the food was pretty good. Mostly I’m a fan of the wines, spirits, and beers — and and the on-​premise roasted, giganto nuts. It’s pretty remarkable that right in the heart of Creve Coeur prices can be so reasonable, and oftentimes, the cheapest in town. I love the variety of spirits offered, though it can be hit an miss when it comes to single barrel bourbons — I haven’t seen Pappy Van Winkle’s 20 year old in a coon’s age, and the Rip Van Winkle 15 year old in twice as long. Still, if you want a good selection and knowledgeable staff, it’s hard to go wrong. Oh, I have purchased the truffles as gifts. Yes, they’re pricey, but the response has been worth the cost of admission. The ginormous fresh roasted nuts and spectacular pastries add a flourish to one’s shopping experience.

I’ve been a customer of Provision’s for over 3 years. Just last night, Z and I needed some dinner and some booze (we were on our way out to a bonfire with friends). BAM. Provisions. We snarfed down a couple of wraps (you can get any of their salads in wrap form). My favorites are the Blackened Chicken and the Oriental Chicken. I’ve also been known to throw down a tweaked version of the Garden Baguette (no cheese, lettuce and avo spread instead of the herbed cream cheese) On the way out, we snagged a couple sixers for the fireside.
Provisions is a go-​to for my lunch girls and I. It’s easy enough to get to and serves lots of healthy options. Post lunch slump? Grab a latte on your way out.
I’m not sure if I’m dense or a total spaz (both), but until last night I had no idea you could buy a bottle of wine to drink there! There are also individual beers you can buy to drink with your dinner. Doi!
Provisions is a great place to pick up gifts. They have an extensive array of jarred relishes, snack crackers, cured meats, cheeses, chocolate truffles, and other novelty snacks. They also have gift bags and blank cards, so you can stop in for that last second gift and make look planned and thoughtful.
It’s true. It’s a bit of a foodie paradise. However, I have a few hang ups about the food. I feel like the wraps for the salad wraps could be more wholesome. They appear to be white flour wraps and I could see spinach, whole wheat and sun-​dried tomato wraps working really well in this setting. Also, I have no idea where they get the meats for the salads, but they always seem like they’ve been prepped way ahead of time. Perhaps they’re pre-​cooked and frozen? Z had a Bourbon Salmon salad wrap last night he couldn’t finish it on account of the cat food taste. I just think that at «gourmet» market, there shouldn’t be issues like that.
So, on your way out to a holiday party on week day evening, stop in for a light lunch and a coffee, grab your BYOB and a gift for your host all in one place. Convenience!

Wow, some pretty harsh reviews from the past few months… I tell you what, any place that serves sandwiches to order with wine samples (with no one monitoring how heavy you pour into the little cup) next to the counter is A-​OK in my book…
Seriously, Provisions would give most gourmet lovers a food boner. The condiment section alone is something to marvel over. I wouldn’t even know what to do with half of the stuff on the shelves, but I’m pretty sure someone does.
And the booze. Oh, the booze! Not only is there like, everything an alcoholic-​in-​training would ever need, but the staff knows their shit! I inquired about a pistachio liqueur that I’d sampled recently and one of the managers walked me right over to it and asked if I had met our local rep. And they also have alcoholic whipped cream… Not sure what one does with that, but I’m guessing it will keep some locals warm and cozy on these impending cold, winter nights ;)
Free Wifi and a little coffee bar in front make this an idea work/​study spot as well. Since I’ve made it a point to get out of the house more often, this might be my new West County office away from home.

Funny, I walked in and saw a sticker on the door that said, «Yelpers love us!»
Love might be too strong a word. I will take you home, Provisions… and I might even sleep with you. But I am pretty sure I will never fall in love with you.
I had the garden baguette sandwich. It was… ok. Not a lot of flavor. It was an herbed cream cheese, bean sprouts, cucumber, tomato and onion with swiss sandwich on a baguette. The baguette was a little dry, no flavor. And they really need to add something else to the sandwich as a whole.
I also bought a red velvet cupcake. Here things are a little better. The cake itself is nothing to write home about but it’s pretty good. Not too dry. The frosting, however, is pretty delicious. And I had the very nice surprise of more frosting as a filling. Score!
All in all, I would go back but I don’t believe I will get that sandwich ever again. I have heard their quesadillas are pretty awesome, though, so I might give one of those a shot.

Provision’s has an awesome selection of wine, beer, cheese, and other various foodie things — it’s a foodie paradise

3.5 (The dinner items are just not good enough for 4 stars.)
An amazing amount of items here.
There is good and there is some bad here.
Mostly good!
So easy to go in there and grab things for a picnic, even the basket!
Great wine selection (middle to higher end,) crackers, a nice size cheese selection. Many different crackers, olives, etc… to choose from.
There is also many different juices for a to go lunch or what not. Just a great selection of wine, beverages, pop (soda,) juices, and alcohol. (a huge selection of middle/​highish end to choose from!) I walked around while my salad was getting ready, seeing many different strangely named rums, etc…
Bakery (the counter to the left after the coffee.): Yum! They have a carrot cake ball (?) that is really good. Their Chocolate Bomb is VERY good. The strawberry pastry is ok. The inside is better then the outside. I have fed many a happy co-​worker with these. :)
They do have another small counter of truffles across from (right side) bakery. I do not recall the brand as I have never tried them.
Lunch (the counter midway through the store, sandwich first then then salad connected to it:) There is a sandwich counter and a salad counter.
The french dip is very good and I usually grab one of many many many different kinds of chips they have on display (baked are available also.)
HUGE salads that are very good. They are well worth the cost.
What is nice is they have a couple slices of the specialty cheese and a few crackers wrapped separately if you want to pick up a small snack for later.
Dinner «to go, located in the back of the store: I have tried several items. I found a huge difference in standards compared to the rest of the store. The main entrée’s are dry or not very tasty. I have had some of the veggies and they are just ok. I would avoid that area as it is priced high and the results is «meh.»
TLDR:
Higher end Deli/​Alcohol/​Bakery/​Coffee shop. Not Kaldi’s coffee. :(
Great place for Lunch! You can eat in an informal setting inside in the front of the store or outside on patio furniture.
Salad: Good to Great! Big!
Sandwiches: French Dip sandwich is good! Good chip selection.
Dinner Items from the back deli: Meh-​ville.
Bakery: Chocolate Bomb YUM! Chocolate torte is fantastic.
Cheese: Good selection and of crackers too!
Alcohol: Some hard to find brands ranging from higher end to middle end.
Worth trying. :) Good to find some some wine or rum.etc. that is higher end then most spots will carry.

Yum. Went in today for a wrap at lunch. I ordered the Bourbon Salmon Wrap and it was fantastic. Plenty of salad, salmon, walnuts and dressing. If you can eat one of these things and not be filled up then you are a stud.
As always, the ordering line at the salads/​wrap station at 12:30 was long. Beware if you have a time-​restricted lunch break. There was nobody in line at the sandwich station.

This place is fantastic great sandwiches, great wraps, great salad, and a great grill from what I hear. They are also a cool little specialty grocer carrier a variety of all kinds of specialty items. Route 11 chips, fizzy drinks, little gourmet chocolates, the works. The tuna salad sandwich and the southwest chicken salad wraps are awesome. They aren’t cheap, but you get what you pay for, excellent food.

Great lunch spot. The first time I came here, I was so surprised by the variety of choices here. They have salads, sandwiches, soups, hot food bar, cold food bar, and also a great selection of various cheeses, wines/​liquor, and crackers.
The salads and sandwiches are made-​to-​order, and while they have a wide variety on the menu, you can also customize it however you want. The salads are also available as wraps, which I think is a great idea (I really like to get the Southwest Chicken Salad as a wrap). The hot and cold food bars also have great selection, and their soups are amazing — my favorite is the Tomato Basil.
The food is pretty decently priced as well — I typically spend less than $ 10 and always have enough for leftovers. There’s also an indoor and outdoor seating area, which is nice. Great location too, since it is right next to my office building. Recommended!

Visiting/​working in St. Louis was one of my first visits to Middle America (no offense to anyone). Provisions was like a slice away from home — it is a cute little supermarket, almost like a mini Whole Foods, and has a pretty nice deli area. There is a seating area if you want to hang around and eat your lunch. It was a great place to grab lunch AND dinner while I was working, as I don’t do fast food and was looking for something fresh. The salad bar is great and I was able to get my salad customized (i.e., tweak a few things on the menu because I don’t do meat either). My only gripe would be the prices. By St. Louis standards, Provisions is ultra-​high end… my salad was the same price as it would be in midtown Manhattan. I also wish that they were open later.

I freakin’ love Provisions for lunch. Their sandwiches are off the chain and haven’t ever had a bad experience (trust me I have had many lunches from Provisions). The box lunches aren’t bad (not a huge fan of the sides), but the BROWNIES — hmmm very very good. Excellent selection of wines and liquors that aren’t easy to find elsewhere, but I wouldn’t use this as a grocery store due to TJ’s being like 2 blocks over.

I LOVE this place, I eat here all the time. The salads are fresh and delicious, the sandwiches are made to order, the soups are hot and tasty and the prepared foods are amazing. My favorite is one of Scott’s specialities, the bourbon glazed salmon, it’s just delicious.
For something fresh off the grill, go see Ron in the back, he’ll cook it for you however you like it. A couple of days during the week they have a hot bar at lunch time, with home made food available cafeteria style.
Mark is their wine expert, he’s been able to get my favorite wine whenever I ask, and they give you a case discount.
There are all kinds of candies, including a case for truffles next to one of the cash registers. LaWanda is behind the scenes in the bakery, she’s busy making all those delicacies in the display case. Yummmmmy

I work right by here, so it’s a great place to grab a quick lunch. Super fast and always delicious. You have a ton of options – there are sandwich, salad, wrap and entrée stations. Everything is made from fresh ingredients, right in front of you. I especially like their salads and wraps – the Classic Italian Salad is absolutely delish and filled with artichokes, red peppers and provel. Yum.
It’s also a specialty foods store. I think it does go beyond Trader Joe’s in terms of selection and upscale items. They have a ton of uncommon dips, spreads, etc. Plus, a pretty decent wine selection. I also like their «gift» items. They had the cutest picnic sets the last time I was in there. There is also a gourmet chocolate counter. Provisions is a great place to a) buy special items for a party, and b) purchase a host/​hostess gift. There is stuff there that you just would not find at any old grocery.
The only reason that I didn’t give it that fifth star is because they do charge a little more than I’d like to pay for lunch. At the same time, definitely not the most expensive place you can go, and it’s such a better option than fast food.

Provisions is just about the right place to go to pick up any provisions that you might need. See that? I just made a joke. Anyway, Provisions is actually a good place to go if you are looking to pick up a nice bottle of wine.
At Provisions you will be able to find the bottles that you most likely would not be able to find at your local grocery store. The nice thing about Provisions as well is the fact that their prices are not crazy. Each bottle is priced appropriately and on some days you are most likely able to find a good deal on bottle that you just might be looking for.
The people working at Provisions are also helpful and will try their best to help find exactly what you need to go along with your meal or the bottle that you are trying to find.

The only reason why I’ve been here more than just a couple times is because I’ve lived within walking distance to the place for a couple years. Their food is decent. I’d imagine that this place is a big lunch spot for the offices nearby.
Their store is decent at best. Their item selection is about equivalent to the Trader Joe’s down the street and with the ever increasing amount of «gourmet» foods being available at other grocery stores, Provisions has lost their degree of distinctiveness.

There are stores and there are stores. You know, the kinds you don’t want to ever leave, and can easily imagine pitching a tent in the back and just living there forever. But maybe that’s just me. I’m a sucker for a good frou frou food shop. I like to wander down the aisles and find new tomato sauces and artisan crackers. I like looking at the cheeses and th deli, which has all sorts of prepared food items. Still„ the real standout for me is the specialty salad area. There are more than a dozen, and my favorites include the nicoise, which has a wonderful vinaigrette that is rich and eggy, and the cobb, which is chockfull of bacon, guacamole, tomatoes and chicken. The bourbon salmon is great too, and I often sub it out for the tuna in my nicoise. You can do whatever you want here. If you don’t like any of the salads, you can create your own.
The desserts leave a bit to be desired, but there’s a caf area where you can eat in, and the place is a haven for wine-​loving folks. It’s bright and airy and lacking the pretension such a place often carries.