Hewn Bakery - Evanston

“Hewn bread has improved the quality of my life immeasurably. Specifically the whole wheat seeded though I have also been positively affected by the croissants. Thank you to the bakers for your fabulous bread. When I run out of the seeded on a Monday when the shop is closed I am unconsolable.”

“Hewn is not just Evanston’s best bakery but a worthy rival to the heavy competition in the entire Chicagoland area! I was able to try a good handful of their pastries since we ordered some boxes for an event, and everything looked incredibly appetizing. You could tell the baked goods were made carefully and with high quality ingredients because they not only tasted amazing but looked the part as well. My favorite item was the orange cremeux kouign amann. I have never tried one of these before, so this was the perfect opportunity. This pastry, originating from Breton and literally translating to butter cake, masterfully combines the flaky layers of a croissant with a crunchy, caramelized base and culminates in what can only be described as sugary perfection. This specific kouign amann was filled with a citrusy paste and topped with Italian meringue, which added tartness to the dense yet soft pastry. Chocolate croissants are always good indicators for quality bakeries, and this one did not disappoint. It was massive, buttery, and filled with two batons of the richest Valrhona chocolate. The final sweet I tasted was the double ginger cookie. It was thin, crisp, and very chewy. I really enjoyed the texture, and the ginger taste was subtle but still evident. I will no doubt be visiting Hewn in person as there is still so much to try, especially their freshly baked breads. Please give Hewn a visit—I guarantee you will leave full with satisfaction (and carbs galore)!”

“Honestly, no amount of stars, photos, or reviews could ever do justice to how incredible Hewn is. Whether it’s the viennoiseries, the pastries, or the quiches, everything is consistently delicious every single time I visit. Don't walk—run there!”

“They have the CUTEST little sign welcoming you in and you get the heads up of some delightful beverages to pair with any treats you pick up! Their loaves are my family’s favorite weekly staple, we’ve now tried almost every loaf on rotation they offer! My dog gets SO excited when he sees that brown bag come in the door, he knows the bread heels are his little treat! I feel great serving it to my family knowing there’s no preservatives or hidden added ingredients.”

“Omg, when I tell you me and my family have never had better pastries in our LIVES!! They’re fresh baked in the back (which you can see) and the display was great. The bread looked pretty mesmerizing too. They had a huge selection of different but amazing pastries. We walked in mad and fighting and walked out in absolute BLISS. The morning bun, raspberry thing (forgot its name), and chocolate croissant made my day so much happier. We also got some coffees and just heaven I swear. Service was amazing and our cashier was so bright and kind. Please go there your day will be so much brighter.”