This class was amazing and taught me so much that I did not previously know about wheat bread! Think history and science class and then hands on! On arrival the parking is on the surrounding streets and since it was the weekend I found parking easily but I can imagine it's harder during a weekday. The building has a large sign so you know which door to go into for The King's Roost. I am still an amateur at making sourdough with my regular sourdough starter and when I saw this offered through Renaissance club who signed me up I was excited to learn what I'm doing wrong. Well, this class didn't teach me about how to make my current breads better, but instead taught me about the world of wheat that I've never really understood and how to make a good wheat bread which actually seems easier to do than my regular starter bread. If you take the class you'll understand the whole gluten thing and reason for needing to knead more with one versus only gentle folds with the other! I follow a girl on Instagram who used a countertop mill to mill einkorn and I always thought that's too much work and I didn't think it's something I could do. In this class I got to see the countertop mills first hand and how easy they are to use, I got to see the differences between the white or red grains and I got to taste the different bread examples fresh out of the oven! Not only that, but we were all given a portion of wheat starter to take home! I am really excited about this because as I'm getting older, proper nutrition without added chemicals and additives is becoming more important to me. Right now the dough we made in class is sitting in a bowl rising and I am just so excited to put it in the oven later and see how my very first wheat bread will come out! I'm also converted and probably will be getting my own countertop mill soon! read more

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What an incredible resource! We are indeed very luck to have a store like this that has such a wonderful supply of organic grains at very reasonable prices. Roe's in-person fresh-milled sourdough class is well worth it. I would recommend it to anyone. Even though it is impossible to cover the entire sourdough process in 3 hours, it is amazing what he manages to pack into this short morning session. He is a great teacher - really chill. read more

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I have never milled wheat before so this was a really cool experience! I went at the 9 am class on 5/2 and we all learned about the process of making bread and the different types of grains, and also how to make butter. Overall amazing class would recommend read more

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Fantastic place. I bought a 50 lb bag and nowhere else in LA can I find a 50 lb bag of organic flour! The owner is so knowledgeable, I learned so much from him. Really, really loved this place and will always source my flour from here. read more

They are very friendly and responds quickly to questions and emails. I definitely go back, even though I live in Orange County.

I loved this class! Roe was such a great teacher and a wealth of knowledge that I wanted to just soak all up. You can tell he is super passionate about baking and grains and it shows it in his teaching. I learned so much and I was never a confident baker, and could never get into baking but know I have already baked 5 sourdoughs myself after the class with his flour and teaching. I highly recommend taking his class for a beginner sourdough bread class. read more

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Learned about how industrialization ruined wheat and bread from a very entertaining and knowledgeable dude. Sampled some bomb sourdough and learned how to make my own. Went home and made much less bomb sourdough. read more

I wouldn't call this a bread class, so if you are looking for that, you're not going to get it here. Still a fun class, but a lot of talking and not as much doing. The class description isn't misleading exactly, it's just that this is a fresh milled wheat flour class (sales pitch) more than anything else. The hands on part takes a bit of time to get to, and I wish the instructor, Roe, would have integrated the hands on with the full hour of opening lecture time where we learned about flour and grains, which was interesting, but mostly not useful if you are here to figure out what's going on with your bred techniques. This guy is passionate about getting you to appreciate fresh whole wheat flour the way he does, and not so passionate about bread. Anyway, like I said, still a fine class, just know what you are signing on for. read more

My husband and I took the sourdough class today and learned so much about milling flour, temperature adjustments of the room, and so many other things I never even imagined. The instructor answered all of our questions and is so passionate about the topic. We returned home after class and now have another 2 loaves of bread in our oven as we are so very motivated to, "make the perfect loaf of bread". LOL read more

For our wedding anniversary this year, my husband surprised me with a class at @kingsroostla for their 100% Whole Wheat Sourdough workshop. Roe, our instructor, took us through the fascinating history of flours and the art of baking whole wheat sourdough bread using freshly milled flour (which we milled ourselves!). He highlighted the joy and health benefits of working with just home-milled flour, salt, and water. We had a blast learning new techniques and discovering fresh approaches to sourdough. To my surprise, Roe's recipe and the freshly milled 100% wheat flour were incredibly easy to work with. Look at our loaves after 18 hours of bulk fermentation! Highly recommend Roe's class--it was both incredibly informative and soo much fun! Thank you Roe and Dave for fitting us in! read more

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I learned how to make whole grain sourdough bread on Roe's on-line class. It was so great because I can keep going back to the video in case I forget something. My bread is made with hard white wheat and it is so delicious. I'm very thankful for this class as there is too much information out there on the internet highway and I have made so many mistakes in the past and didn't know why. read more

We had a fantastic experience at The King's Roost! Signed us up for a course as a birthday gift and now I am recommending it to all my friends. The class was 3 hours long but it didn't feel like it due to how relaxed it was. The instructor was informative, hilarious and you get the opportunity to ask all the questions you need as you make sourdough from scratch. We also enjoyed getting to interact with other guests. Finally, cherry on top was getting to have some bread samples during class haha read more

Sourdough bread-making class: A wealth of information, conveyed with energy and enthusiasm. Understanding the background of bread making and how it's evolved (in the wrong direction, largely) truly stokes motivation to bring the old traditions back to the home kitchen, so truly healthy bread can be had once again. I left with the knowledge and supplies to begin preparing my own loaves, as well as an excellent source for bread-making tools and healthy, well-priced whole grain. This experience was worth 100 hours of YouTube videos, and then some. I'm new to bread-making and do not want or need a fancy specialist training. This is an excellent class for anyone who is ready to jump in and get started right away. read more

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Really great place for purchase of bulk pantry staples and hard-to-find grains. The quality is very good, and Roe is a wealth of information about grains and milling. read more

I wanted to purchase a gift card for my daughter and son in laws anniversary They love to cook and bake After searching the web I found the Kings Roost Roe bent over backwards to help me and as he knew the anniversary was fast approaching graciously offered to drive the card to their home! Who does that these days? He was kind helpful and I was impressed by his enthusiasm and extraordinary customer service. I know that my kids will love this experience just based on the kindness of others read more

You are in luck for those who want to make Sour Dough Bread. My partner and I went through an introduction class on how to make it. The session was about the chemistry and history of bread making, along with the inventions of milling. I recommend taking good notes because it is a lot of information to absorb (ESPECIALLY FOR BEGINNERS). The instructor was very prepared for the class as he presented with multiple amounts of dough and flour already part of the stock. He was very intensive with sharing his knowledge and fit within the schedule. Do not worry about beverages; the place provides restrooms and refreshments in the guests' fridge. Overall, from my personal experience, I was going back to college to learn the basics of a cooking class. It was enjoyable, out of my comfort zone, I made plenty of mistakes and very encouraged to try and experimenting at home. read more

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Highly recommend this place for all bakers, specially if you want to make the best sourdough bread. You will love it. read more

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Attended class yesterday 1/25 and learned so many good things. Genuine, authentic, funny teacher! Already used it as hamburger bun & breakfast toast. I love looking at the bread! read more

An incredible experience -- hanging out with like-minded sourdough enthusiasts, learning about grain milling, bread baking, starter feeding, and even butter making :) Roe is a wonderful teacher, a true master of his craft, and such a generous spirit. I highly recommend this class to anyone who loves bread -- whether you want to bake it yourself or not, it's a fascinating and super fun way to spend your Sunday morning. read more

If you have the time to take Roo's sourdough making class, please do! Very educational, fun and filled with scrumptious bites of bread. You can even purchase the freshest flour here from local millers and everything you need to bake your own bread. Small businesses like this are a gem. I wish Roo and his team nothing but the best! read more

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Incredible and informative class. Such great energy and vibes. So happy and highly recommend! 10/10 read more

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I get all my bulk grains and flour from here. Excellent place they have a selection of organic and heirloom grains.

I loved shopping at King's Roost, the flour, grain and seeds took my bread making to a whole other level. I have now relocated to Europe and yes we have flour and grain here, but I loved coming into King's Roost where I could always find something new and interesting of fantastic quality. read more

So glad my friend told me about this place! Just started making bread a few months ago and I will not buy flour any where else! Employees here are very knowledgeable and super willing to help you with any questions you may have! Make sure you check their hours before you go, they are pretty limited, BUT worth scheduling it on your calendar! read more

There is so much goodness Inside the walls of this little store . Roe is absolutely amazing! He has an incredible knowledge base which he so willingly shares. We learned about whole grains and milling one's own flour, not just the how to, we learned the reasons why. He has a wonderful sale going on now for books, soaps and kitchen towels and more. His bread class was starting soon and it was interesting to see just how much effort he puts into what he does. Can't wait to make a delicious sourdough with the freshly milled wheat flour we purchased. Highly recommend. read more

I've taken the freshly milled class and soap class, both were so informative and so fun! I can't wait for more classes!!

I used to be part of a bread baking meet-up that organized bulk orders from Central Milling Company. The Kings Roost took over but kept prices the same. Even during covid and inflation prices gave been very wallet friendly. I love buying my flour and barley here in bulk. read more

I was lucky enough to take Roe's 100% whole wheat sourdough bread class and I loved every minute! Roe is very knowledgeable about the craft and I learn so many things about the bread making process and more importantly about the business of bread and how overly processed store bought bread really is. We ate lots of great bread and we took home our own dough to bake the next day. Plus, we also were given starter to continue to make our own bread. Highly recommend! read more

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Very friendly and helpful staff every time. Fresh flour - my favorite is the heirloom Einkorn. Tried buying it in stores - no comparison.

We had a great birthday party here with Nina. Great food, kids loved cooking and eating what they created. We are coming back for cooking classes. read more

The owner does a wonderful job of giving the history of bread and grains and teaching how to bake amazing sourdough so easy! Love that the bread is made with freshly ground grains and minimal ingredients to make a tasty loaf. read more

Just got home from the whole grain sourdough class. We had all ranges of experience from total novices to seasoned bread bakers and we ALL learned something new today. If you want to try your hand at truly whole grain baking, starting with literally milling your own flour in class, you could not ask for a better experience than this. Highly recommended. The King's Roost is also an outstanding place to get flour, whole grains for milling, and even your own mill, as well as a ton of other baking supplies. I'll be stocking up again soon... read more

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Great place to pick up specialty flours and high-quality flours for aspiring bakers. They are friendly folks that are making access to Central Milling flour in SoCal possible at reasonable rates. Lots of stuff in stock. Biggest downside is weird hours. I hope they do open a location further south (maybe Long Beach?) read more

Five stars for Roe and The Kings Roost! We were a group of about seven girls (plus one guy) and we came to celebrate my sister's engagement as part of a chilled-out bachelorette weekend in LA. Roe helped me set up our class via email, which I loved (I'm not a phone person, what can I say). Over the course of about two hours, Roe taught our group how to make soap from scratch. It was really hands-on (but not overwhelmingly so, which was nice). We got to help with everything, from pouring the ingredients to mixing ('setting') the soap to choosing the fragrances. You can come back and actually pick up soap from your batch, or you can take a bar or two home that is already made if you fall in love with a scent (or need to leave before the 4-6 weeks it takes the soap to 'set'). I chose a sage and an orange soap, which I loved! Roe is clearly a master craftsman, and also a great teacher. He is also really funny and relaxed, which is great when you're learning something new for the first time! The studio is beautiful - big windows, intimate space, cool area. I highly recommend a class with Roe, and I'll be back next time I'm in LA. I'd definitely do this solo no problem (it's small enough to meet people), but it was a perfect group activity for a girls day out too! PS - If you're in the area, Sawyer is good for dinner and is literally a block away! read more

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What a great shop! I was looking feverishly to buy a Mockmill 100 and all the online merchants I could find were out of stock. King's Roost had them! I live 1 1/2 hours away and it was worth every mile to get the Mill and lots of grain choices to go along. I'm so glad there's people in the world like Roe to help people like me that are new to the craft. We will make the drive whenever we need to stock up. The prices are great and the shop is quite nice. read more

Do yourself and anyone you love a favor and take Roe's bread classes. I have now taken both and (even after just the first one) I can bake incredible bread on my own at home in my standard old oven. The classes are perfectly balanced between fun and informative. Most importantly there is delicious bread to eat often accompanied by fresh butter and other tasty treats. If you are into whole grain baking/cooking this is the place for you. Nice, friendly, informative, educational, delicious, etc etc etc read more

Great class for beginner bakers. The instructor is very thorough and informative. The space is a little too small, but the teacher is very thoughtful and engaging. Definitely recommend it to first tome bakers. read more

Whole wheat/ spelt/ durum/ Khorasan/ rye berries. I was experimenting with different grains for growing my mushrooms and was pleased to find a place close enough to buy in bulk (50lb) or in smaller (5lb) quantities. Ordering online was easy and picking up was relatively quick. Overall a pleasant experience. Some of the various mushroom strains clearly prefer the rye, but have more grains to test. Needless to say, I will be back to buy bulk bags once I have concluded my own research. read more

Amazing experience taking the mozzarella/ricotta class! Chef Andrea, born, raised and culinarily educated in Italy, was so informative, kind, and authentic! It was awesome to learn so much about Italy and it's food culture, while making homemade mozzarella. Perfect setting, intimate group. The instructions were clear and easily applicable at home. This is a great date idea or fun single activity!! Highly recommend, and worth every penny!! read more

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Such a great place. I've never taken a class here but I found them on Instragram while looking for some pretty specific flour for a pizza dough recipe. They couldn't have been nicer or more helpful to someone who is very much a beginner. They even gave me a little sourdough starter because I was struggling getting mine to work. All their flour and ingredients are super high quality...can't recommend them enough. read more