Hewn

"Bakery offering made-from-scratch bread, pastries & sandwiches in a warm, rustic space."

Hewn is an independent, women-owned bakery in Evanston specializing in naturally fermented breads, pastries, and sandwiches. Hewn is known for hand-shaped, naturally leavened sourdough made with organic stone-milled grains sourced from local farmers, alongside laminated pastries made with high-fat European butter, and hot and cold sandwiches served on house-baked bread. Hewn has locations in Evanston, Libertyville, and Winnetka. Reviewers frequently praise the quality of ingredients, noting the buttery croissants, sourdough, and pastries such as the orange cremeux kouign amann and chocolate croissant filled with Valrhona chocolate; many consider it a favorite among Chicagoland bakeries.