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The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini

The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini

The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini

Best of CU | Best Date Spot: The Bread Company

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Jacoby Banks-Hull
A fresh sandwich from The Bread Company, a bread bakery located at 706 S. Goodwin Ave., on March 5.

Reminiscent of a romantic candlelit dinner somewhere in the heart of Switzerland, there’s no better place to take your date than The Bread Company. Pizza, pasta, salads or sandwiches, breakfast, lunch or dinner — the homely restaurant has it all.

The menu, which includes full entrees and small plates, showcases options that supplement a potentially awkward first date or a fully comfortable 50th. You have menu options that range from scarfing down an entire pear pizza or delicately chewing a small plate of bruschetta. Suitable for meat lovers and customers who eat plant-based, there’s a yummy dish for everyone.

You can’t end a date without a sweet treat, and The Bread Company’s got your fix: seven flavors of creamy gelato ready at your fingertips. And for those of age, there is a variety of different wines and sangrias that could elevate your date to the next level. 

But what makes it the perfect date spot is its ambiance. The Bread Company is dimly lit with perfect spacing between chairs — you’ll never feel too close or too far from your date. The wooden chairs and tables sit you right at home, and while the music varies during the different times of day, it always perfectly complements the environment.

Whether there’s a symphony performing at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts or it’s a casual pick-me-up lunch between classes, The Bread Company is the perfect rendezvous locale for you and your special someone. 

 

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Ella Narag
Ella Narag, Special Sections Editor
Hello! My name is Ella Narag, and I am a sophomore studying integrative biology honors and global studies. I’ve been writing for The Daily Illini since September 2022 and have been news editor since March 2023. I’m very hopeful and excited for the school year and all the content our team will be putting out. For any questions or comments, please feel free to reach out at [email protected] or [email protected].
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