Artisan bakery interior with fresh bread
Murphysboro, IL

Bread baked with intent.
Goods stocked with care.

At Leisure 73, every loaf is proofed deliberately and every shelf is curated with purpose. We bring craft-level food and drink to Murphysboro — no shortcuts, no compromises.

Our Story

Built on a simple standard: quality that speaks for itself.

Leisure 73 was founded on the conviction that a well-stocked pantry and a fresh loaf of bread are not indulgences — they are the foundation of a good day. Located on IL-4 in Murphysboro, we've built a destination for people who care about what they eat.

Our bakery produces breads and pastries from scratch, using time-honored techniques and ingredients we can stand behind. Our grocery floor carries a carefully selected range of pantry staples, beverages, and specialty items — each chosen because it earns its place on the shelf.

100%

Baked in-house daily

500+

Curated products

Local

Community focused

Fresh bread coming out of the oven Well-stocked grocery shelf with quality products
Artisan pastries on display Bakery counter with fresh goods
What We Offer

From our oven to your table

Every category is handled with the same attention to detail — because the standard doesn't change based on what's on the shelf.

Fresh sourdough bread

Artisan Breads

Sourdough, ciabatta, focaccia, and daily specials — all mixed, folded, and baked on-site. No preservatives, no shortcuts.

Butter croissants fresh from the oven

Pastries & Desserts

Butter croissants, danish, tarts, and seasonal desserts made from scratch. Every morning, every batch.

Curated grocery and pantry staples

Grocery & Pantry

A thoughtfully selected range of staples, specialty foods, and household essentials — each one vetted for quality.

Premium coffee and beverages

Beverages

Coffee, tea, juices, and specialty drinks. We carry brands that match the standard we set for everything else.

Fresh dairy and refrigerated goods

Dairy & Refrigerated

Fresh dairy, eggs, and refrigerated items sourced from suppliers who meet our quality bar.

Specialty items and gifts

Specialty & Seasonal

Holiday items, limited editions, and rotating specialties. Things we think are worth your attention — and your table.

Baker working with flour
Our Philosophy

The details are not details. They are the design.

Baked from scratch, every day

We mix, proof, shape, and bake everything in-house. No frozen dough, no wholesale shortcuts — just flour, water, salt, and time.

Curated, not cluttered

Every product on our grocery shelves has earned its place. If it doesn't meet our standard, it doesn't make the cut.

A community staple

We're here for Murphysboro and the surrounding area. Come in, talk to us, and find out why regulars keep coming back.

Visit Us

Stop by. Taste the difference.

Address

6 IL-4
Murphysboro, IL 62966

Hours

Monday – Saturday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Send Us a Message

Questions about products, catering, or anything else — we'd love to hear from you.

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