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.
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!
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 AgentsDaily Specials
Tue
Beginning May 2nd, 2023, our Evanston location will resume Tuesday hours!
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
Cheddar
Fri
Country
Blonde Country
Whole Wheat Seeded
Turkey Red
Picholine Olive
Sat
Country
Blonde Country
Whole Wheat Seeded
Caramelized Onion Rye
Spelt
Sun
Country
Blonde Country
Whole Wheat Seeded
Cranberry Walnut
Evanston Red
Rye with Oats
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.
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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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