Hewn
Rye · 201 Google reviewsHewn — among the best bakery in Evanston. The produce quality stands out immediately. Friendly without hovering. Şeyma arslan: "Their sourdough bread is incredible, I can tell the ingredients are natural and simple" [$$]
What 730 diners keep saying
What 730 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“Goodness ….solid customer Service!!! Would say highly recommend, thank but God would be disappointed for such a low phrase!”
“I had a really good experience here. The staff were friendly and helpful, giving me good advice for what to get. I ordered two pastries and a Turkey Avo melt. The sandwich was great, and the pastries look delicious. I also always come here for my challah! The prices are a little steep but the food is well worth it!”
“I got a latte, a sticky bun and a warmed up quiche. I wish I had taken a picture of the veggie quiche because it was just WOW. I will definitely go back for it. All pastries are pretty big and they look and taste amazing. My 10 month old also loved the quiche!”
“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!”
“The best way to enjoy a snowy Sunday....Treats from HEWN!!!!”
“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.”
“Lots of options to choose from! I ended up getting sourdough and the garlic parmesan sourdough. Both smelt amazing and tasted just as good. Surprisingly cheeper than the ones sold in grocery stores.”
“Going inside the bakery was so fun, and smelling all the fresh baked goods was amazing. There was a line up on entering and they have limited items as things were selling out fast. It prob took like 10 mins to order with the line. I got a few of their croissants, their chocolate chip cookie; sticky bun. - also my friend got their sourdough. I also ordered a brioche breakfast sandwich which had their signature jam on the inside and egg & bacon, wasn’t worth it for the $12. Their croissants are amazing quality and I love the crispy exterior and it was so fluffy and airy on the inside, highly recommend their croissants. - chocolate chip cookie wasn’t anything different than like a generic cookie, overall good. Overall, with the cost of inflation and prices rising, things are pricy, but great quality with fresh ingredients. I’d recommend their pastries to anyone looking for a snack/bite or even fresh bread!”
“Solid bakery. Worth popping into if you're nearby and craving a pastry, but not necessary to go out of your way to check it out. We had a chocolate chip cookie, a chocolate croissant, and a chocolate almond croissant. All were good, but unmemorable. The croissants are buttery and flaky which is very good. They are also a little light on the fillings, which makes them fine but nothing of a standout. Similarly, the cookie was tasty and worth eating, but by no means the best cookie I've had this week much less ever. Good, but a definite tier below Lost Larson or Mindy's or some of the other destination bakeries in Chicago.”
“I didn't actually edit my review I had just added a photo. In fact after my last review several years I had not been back in for at least 3 years (I was tried of driving all the way up there to be disappointed by lack of product). I was on the block looking at a new shop and thought I would pop in to buy a sandwich, it was later in the day and they still had sandwiches and they even had a stack of baguettes..... which was the problem all those years ago.”
“Yesterday, Wednesday, I went to Whole Foods and bought a ciabatta bread. They sliced it perfectly, with no collapse whatsoever. So, at last, I can freeze my bread. It's incredible how some people are limited in their approaches and fail to listen to their customers. See my picture below of the sliced ciabatta. A customer recently told me about a new bakery in Evanston. The store’s layout is very efficient, and customers receive service immediately. The various types of bread—ranging from baguettes to croissants to sourdough—are beautifully displayed, making it easy to choose your preferred option. While the prices are slightly higher than average, this is expected for a bakery that offers higher-quality products. However, I was surprised at checkout when the app prompted me to tip, starting at 20%. I find this surprising because the employees are already paid for their work in serving you the bread. Another thing that annoys me is that I asked for the ciabatta bread to be sliced so I can freeze it and toast it as needed, since the loaf is too large for one person. They told me that it was not possible to slice because the bread “will collapse.” OK, so how do I keep it fresh? No response. Plastic bags ruin the crust, same for the refrigerator, and bread boxes are expensive. So, I ended up with a hard, rock-like ciabatta that will be fed to the turtles at the cemetery. Bummer. Could you make smaller ciabattas? Thanks.”
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