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Hewn Hewn is a bakery that focuses on hand hewn, naturally fermented breads and pastries. We also serve s What makes us special? Making our bread is a two day process.
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Seventy five years ago, there would have been nothing special about our bread. We would have been just another neighborhood bakery using a levain
(wild yeast starter) and relying on local ingredients, time, temperature, and our hands to create a simple, but complex, loaf of bread. Today, we employ those methods from long ago, and that's what sets us apart. After hand turning the dough for several hours the bread is ready to be shaped into a loaf. The loaf is left to rest overnight in a cool environment that allows the bread to slowly ferment and develop a complex taste. Why the name Hewn? It refers to something hand shaped, having a rough or uneven surface. That pretty much sums up our bread. What about the oven? It is an imported oven with a stone hearth and steam injection, which allows us to create a delicious crust. Because each loaf is hand shaped, each loaf is truly unique and beautiful (in our opinion). In addition to our breads, we offer a wide range of pastries, sweets, sandwiches and espresso. Catering services are also available.

09/30/2026

A little behind the scenes from our fall photo shoot with the talented team at Marc + Melissa Tantillo 🍂📸

They always manage to capture our breads, pastries, and all the little details in such a beautiful way—and this shoot was a particularly fun one. We photographed some of our fall favorites along with a few holiday items that we can’t wait to share with you.

There’s lots coming over the next few months, so stay tuned. And if you want to be the first to know about fall specials, holiday preorders, and everything happening at Hewn, be sure to sign up for our newsletter on our website. Special thanks to our talented bakers and pastry chefs for all of their hard work! 🥐🍞✨

09/18/2026

Preserving goodness, the natural way. 🐝
We spent yesterday in Middlebury, Vermont visiting our partners at Bee’s Wrap® | Reusable Beeswax Wraps to get a behind-the-scenes look at their amazing process! From start to finish, it is incredible to see how much care goes into making the ultimate plastic-free solution for your bread, pastries, sandwiches and more!
Great people, a great company, and an incredible product. We are so grateful to their wonderful team for hosting us!
Stay tuned—we’re bringing some exciting new additions to our shelves in the coming months that you’re going to love. ✨

09/03/2026

Fresh out of the oven and officially passed the taste test! 🫐🥧 Golden, flaky crust paired with blueberry perfection—there is no better way to celebrate Labor Day weekend.
🚨 LAST CHANCE TO ORDER: Pre-orders close TODAY at 8:00 PM! 📦 Pickup Options: Saturday or Sunday.
Tap the link in our bio to grab yours before they’re gone!

07/23/2026

A crisp, clear day. Sunshine on your face. A flaky croissant, a warm morning bun, and a cup of coffee in hand.

Come by, grab your favorites, and enjoy a little moment of summer. We’ll have everything ready for you. ☀️

07/19/2026

While most of the neighborhood is still sleeping, our baking team is hard at work. This is our signature country bread getting scored and loaded into the oven this morning. While it might look seamless, it takes a lot of skill, patience and expertise. We are very thankful for the dedicated team we have here at Hewn. Stop by for your freshly baked loaf today!

06/05/2026

Here’s a sneak peek at what goes into the making of our Pride Croissants. 🌈 It’s a multi-day process of mixing, sheeting, shaping, proofing, and finishing with a delicious jam filling. You can catch these special treats in the case every weekend this month! And, if you are planning for Pride Weekend, four packs are available for preorder…click the link in our bio for more info. This year, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to to support their work protecting LGBTQ+ rights. Supporting organizations that fight for justice and equality is more important now than ever! ❤️🏳️‍🌈

05/08/2026

It’s Mother’s Day and we are in GO MODE! 💐
Here’s a backstage peek at the making of our Passionfruit Cheesecakes. To those of you who snagged one of these in our pre-orders: Kudos to you for planning ahead, as these are now officially sold out!
Didn’t get a preorder? Don’t worry- we are stocking our cases with a wide variety of walk-in treats all weekend. Come say hi and grab something special for Mom 🌺
👋 See you at the counter—come early for best selection!

05/01/2026

Our new Raspberry Danish Latte is available starting TODAY at all locations. Evanston customers…this is a nice reward for making it through the construction! We hope to see you soon.

04/30/2026

Last night at the bakery ✨ We had the pleasure of hosting of bakery in LA to celebrate her new cookbook, Morning Baker.
Roxana and Ellen dove into the stories behind the recipes, demoed a morning favorite, and shared their love of heritage grains.
Thank you to everyone who came out—we had the best time! 💛

04/29/2026

🚧 Central Street is officially under construction, but getting your Hewn fix is easier than it looks.
Here is how to beat the barricades: 🚙 Park Easy: Use the 19 FREE spots at the Poplar Ave Metra lot. It’s just a quick, one-block walk to our door! 🚗 Curbside Pickup: Order online and we’ll run it out to your car! 🌟 Bonus Perks: Sign up at the register for loyalty points to earn special prizes! 🚲TWO WHEELS: Biking over? Use the covered bike parking right at the corner of Central, Broadway & Poplar.
Save this Reel or check the link in our bio to download the full parking map. Thank you for supporting Hewn and all of the businesses. ❤️

Address

1733 Central Street
Evanston, IL
60201

Opening Hours

Tuesday 7am - 5pm
Wednesday 7am - 5pm
Thursday 7am - 5pm
Friday 7am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 1pm
Sunday 8am - 1pm

Telephone

(847) 869-4396

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