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    Hewn Bakery

    4.7 (43 reviews)
    Closed 7:30 am - 3:00 pm

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    Aesha E.

    Hewn Evanston is a favorite, so whilst passing through Libertyville and by Hewn I decided to stop. I picked up some monkey bread and a kouign amann, which is my favorite pastry. As usual they were delicious. It was picholine olive bread day and I almost got some because it is so delicious, but didn't know if I had space in my freezer so I had to pass this time. (But seriously if you're there and it's olive bread day, get some.) The service was friendly, and they had a nice selection still left around 11am when I was here. A different vibe here for sure because there was no one there when I entered, and the Evanston location is usually pretty busy. Parking is street only.

    Lico J.

    Small bakery hidden in the street. Was a bit disappointed that this location has no sandwiches, but the pastries are still pretty good. Our son enjoyed (ate all) the shamrock cookie here!

    Cassidy M.

    Hewn Bakery in Libertyville is a nice stop for pastries or a sandwich! They also have Tala Coffee Roasters coffee which is always good. The cinnamon roll and almond croissant were awesome. The cinnamon roll had a ton of frosting and the almond croissant was huge! Friendly service and the line moved quick! Check it out next time you're looking for fresh pastries, breads, lunch, or a coffee! I

    Ham and cheese croissant
    Jhordin A.

    Omg this place! I finally stopped in here as I've been wanting to for a while but never got a chance to. It was magical. The bakery items were beautifully displayed and very fresh. I went with a ham and cheese croissant. I can't get over how amazing and huge it was. So much flavor and so flakey. So many other options as well and decent pricing. I am very excited to come back and try more! The service was quick, I was in and out in a minute or two on a Saturday morning. Ambiance was calm but small.

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    ALice A.

    What an awesome addition to downtown Libertyville! I love the smell of pastry/ bread when you walk into the store. The employees there are friendly and helpful with suggestions. They are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays!!! I stopped by around 2PM on a weekday and some of their popular pastries were gone already. I do highly recommend their Morning Bun, Kouign Amman and Savory Croissant. You can't go wrong with some sweet honey on your pastries! I can't wait to stop by again at an earlier time to try more of their pastries and breakfast items!

    Ham and cheese croissant
    Bethany C.

    I'm convinced they don't make anything bad! Every time I come in I try something new and I love it. My favorite was the savory croissant, so good! The shop is small and quaint, it's very lively but not loud. We waited a few minutes for others guests to be serviced, it was not long by any stretch of the imagination. Only critique is there isn't an option to warm any of the food items, but they are all spectacular cold!

    Monkey Bread
    Nathan W.

    This cute coffee shop located in libertyville is a hidden gem where you will find the best pastries. The highlight here for me was the crescents which were buttery, flakey, and the perfect texture. There are lots of choices to choose from, and the staff were knowledgeable and gave recommendations. The coffee wasn't anything special but not bad. Would highly recommend trying pastries here!

    The front door to baked Heaven...
    Mike H.

    Sheesh. Diet...say "bu-bye." This...place...is...awesome! 6 stars would be awarded! So in my quest to find pecan sticky rolls as good, or better than, my family recipe...I found a close runner-up. Light, buttery, loaded with sugar and cinnamon, with a generous amount of pecans...these are equal to counter service there---both are excellent. The other offerings I selected to "sacrifice" for my research--Ginger Lemon Scones, Chocolate Croissants, Blueberry Scones, and a Fruit Danish--all excellent, magnifique! I'm not sure what is baked on site, or at their main locale in Evanston, but all were fresh, airy, and flavorful. The coffee station also contributes to the cute, clean ambiance of the shop. The shop also sells flours for baking, if you're willing to delve into home baking, in addition to some "foodie fodder" merchandised on several racks. Try the spoon jams---fabulous smeared on one of their buttery, flaky, delectable croissants! I recommend the Berry, paired with a savory ham croissant! Delish! So the friendly counter people were so helpful explaining how the business came about and why they came to Libertyville--I am thankful Hewn has elected to serve the downtown area! Fire up those ovens, I think the community needs to break bread, once again, after Covid. Grab a coffee, get a wonderful pastry and don't forget a loaf of bread to take home. All the area grocers need to stock up on butter, because Hewn is going to cause a run on their supply! Kudos to Hewn...well done!

    The whole wheat seeded loaf
    Steph H.

    I am so happy Hewn Bakery has a home in Libertyville! It definitely fills a missing piece in the area. The staff is super friendly and the bread and pastries are absolutely delicious! The first time I went (grand opening), I purchased the blonde country loaf, plain croissant, and chocolate chip cookie. The blonde country loaf was just wonderful-Crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside (I had to stop myself from eating half of it on my drive home). The plain croissant was so buttery and flaky! The chocolate chip cookie was just okay. On my most recent trip (photos added), I ordered the whole wheat seeded loaf, a chocolate croissant, a savory croissant, and a matcha latte. Everything tasted fantastic! The loaf had a wonderful nutty flavor, the chocolate croissant and savory croissant were so deliciously flaky and buttery, and the matcha latte was super tasty! I'm thrilled to have a wonderful bakery to support that's so close by! Welcome to the neighborhood!

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    11 months ago

    Baguettes are back and to me these are the best this side of Paris. Their loaves snd pan au chocolates are just amazing.

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    1 year ago

    It's ok. Good, above average bakery. But a bit disappointed maybe because of the hype?

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    10 months ago

    They provide fantastic tasting bread. The service is also very good. Nice people there. Variety of the choices.

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    8 months ago

    Coffee and pastries are very good! Delightful even! Wish they had a more accesible store. Customer service always top quality!

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    A great artisan bread bakery! Morning Glory muffins were delish. Nice assortment of muffins and croissants. Good service!

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    2 years ago

    Outstanding bread! Fresh and delightful. Lots to choose from. You won't be disappointed!

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    3 years ago

    Found by accident when the conscious cup was packed. Great coffee and baked goods. Will go again!

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    2 years ago

    Fabulous bakery- highest quality ingredients and the best pastries- too bad they are closed on Monday and Tuesday

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    Beautiful breads and wonderful pastries topped with wonderful consistent service. I love it.

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    3 years ago

    Great artisan breads! Helpful staff. Wonderful local bakery for bread. Not a "sweets" bakery

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    3 years ago

    Wonderful pastries! Morning buns, Monkey bread roll, StuckBun & Cinnamon Roll... all delicious. These are definitely worth the calories!!

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