Hand forged artisan bread

We are open Tuesday-Friday, 7am-5pm; Sat/Sun: 7am-3pm in Evanston. We are open Wednesday-Friday, 7:30am-4pm; Sat/Sun: 7:30am-1pm in Libertyville. We are closed Mondays at both locations.

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Media Updates

Hewn in the news

Food & Wine magazine featured Hewn as one of the Best Bakeries in America and in the article The Best Bread in Every State. Hewn was listed among the Best Bread Bakeries at the Food Network, and as one of the Best Bakeries in Chicago by Thrillist. Click here to listen to our recent interview on the WBBM Noon Business Hour. Click here to read Midwest Living Magazine’s “Best of the Midwest.” Click here to watch Steve Dolinsky’s recent segment on the bakery on NBC5 Chicago. To learn more about our expansion to Libertyville, click here.

We are honored to join Chicago Chefs Cook for Maui.  To donate or bid on an auction item, click here!

 

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Online Ordering

Pre-Orders and holiday items

If you would like to place a pre-order, visit our online store. Online ordering is only available for
our Evanston Bakehouse. Once we receive your order, you will be invoiced through Square. Online
Pre-Orders must be placed two days ahead of time. So, if you place your order Thursday, it will be
ready for you on Saturday. We are no longer accepting phone orders.

Special holiday items can be ordered for Evanston and Libertyville through TOCK.

Employment Opportunities

Head Pastry Chef (full-time, salaried position with benefits)

Culinary Agents

Daily Specials

Our bread selection rotates daily and consists of our country loaf, blonde country loaf, whole wheat seeded and rotating specialty loaves. Baguettes are available in Evanston and they are baked around 9:30 am. They are available on a first come, first served basis. Please note that this schedule is subject to change pending ingredient availability and/or certain holidays or events.
loaf of bread

Tue

Country

Blonde Country

Whole Wheat Seeded

Turkey Red

Polenta Pumpkin Seed

Wed

Country

Blonde Country

Whole Wheat Seeded

Garlic Parmesan

Spelt

 

Thu

Country

Blonde Country

Whole Wheat Seeded

Evanston Red

Rye

 

Fri

Country

Blonde Country

Whole Wheat Seeded

Turkey Red

Picholine Olive

Challah

 

Sat

Country

Blonde Country

Whole Wheat Seeded

Caramelized Onion Rye

Spelt

Durum

Holmenkollen Rye

Bagels (Plain, Sesame, Everything)

Sun

Country

Blonde Country

Whole Wheat Seeded

Cranberry Walnut

Evanston Red

Rye with Oats

 

Take & Bake Instructions

Morning Buns Brie en Croute
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Our story

Hewn is an independent, woman-owned bakery

In a time of big box stores and large chains, Hewn is a return back to a smaller, family owned and operated bakery. We value our team of bakers, pastry chefs and front staff, and we love being part of the Evanston and Libertyville communities.

Visit Us

Whether you’re looking for lunch, a quick coffee break or simply enjoy the smell of freshly baked bread, we’d love to see you!

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