For many CHS students, Saint Louis Bread Company is an essential part of life. Whether we go there for a quick pastry in the morning or for some Mac & Cheese during lunch, a Bread Co. is never far away from CHS and has a wide enough variety of menu options to satisfy everyone.

Some may have noticed the appearance of a new Bread Company next to the AMC Esquire on Clayton Road. The newest addition of the Saint Louis-based cafe is really just a move across the street from its old location, although the new building is larger, has a more modern look, and offers much more parking space.

The appeal of Bread Co. comes from a mix of convenience and high-quality food. Along with the Bread Co. Cares Community Cafe in Clayton, the Clayton location is close to Demun, Richmond Heights, and the Moorlands/Wydown Forest/Claverach Park area. Additionally, Bread Co’s Rapid Pick-Up system allows customers to place an order online (either on a computer or on the Panera app), pay, and pick up their food from a specific shelf at the restaurant. Bread Co. also offers a tasty menu, with everything from soups to paninis. My personal favorite is the Mac & Cheese (with a side of bread, of course) or the seasonal Strawberry Poppyseed & Chicken Salad.

Saint Louis Bread Co’s steps toward modernization have definitely helped it stay successful, and the cafe remains popular with CHS students. After all, when you can order a sandwich on your phone and pick it up 10 minutes later, you can grab a hearty meal without worrying about being late for class.