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The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


Hewn Bakery on 1733 Central St.

Local women-owned bakery Hewn named among best bakeries in America

February 25, 2022

Ellen King, a classically-trained chef, was selling bread out of her own kitchen in an “underground bread club” for years. Her partner, Julie Matthei, saw the potential to expand. And so they did:...

Located just off the corner of Dempster and Sherman, Hewn has found a home in Evanston for over six years.

Open Tab: Hewn Bakery is Evanston’s winter solace

January 22, 2020

The Monthly Tucked in at 810 Dempster St, Hewn Bakery is a carb-lovers dream. I open the door, and even as the snow falls, the warmth offered by an earthy color palette and the smell of fresh...

Hewn Bakery, 810 Dempster Street. The Evanston bakery was recently featured on the Illinois tourism YouTube channel.

Hewn Bakery featured on Illinois tourism’s YouTube channel

February 6, 2018

Hewn Bakery may become the bread and butter of Illinois tourism ads after the local bakery was featured on the Enjoy Illinois tourism YouTube channel as an Illinois Made business video according to a post...

Evanston businesses join program to promote biking

August 8, 2014

When Evanston resident Jack Hanson heard about the national program, Bicycle Benefits, as a student at the University of Vermont, he knew he wanted to bring it home. So he did. Working as a summer...

Hewn Bakery to pilot Evanston’s first parklet

June 24, 2014

Evanston’s first parklet, an outdoor community space taking the place of a parking spot, will open in early July outside Hewn Bakery, 810 Dempster St. The parklet will include heating, planters with...

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