Hewn

"Popular Evanston bakery Hewn has brought back its special paczki, which are baked rather than fried. They come filled with chocolate and raspberry are only available on Fat Tuesday. They can be preordered online via Tock before the cutoff time of 8 p.m. on Saturday, March 1." - Lisa Shames

"Located in Evanston, this rustic shop makes its products from scratch using organic flour and grains. Hewn’s bread selection rotates daily and ranges from challah, which is available every Friday, to beer bread baked with local brews. Get there early in the day for the most options; there are limited quantities available and the bakery’s pastries and most popular items sell out quickly." - Ashok Selvam

"Hewn specializes in bread, but baker Ellen King has a sizable pastry operation as well, including cheesy gougeres and savory takes on brioche and croissants, including the Everything Croissant, sprinkled with everything bagel seasoning and filled with cheese." - Eater Staff, Ashok Selvam

"Evanston bakery Hewn is celebrating Pride with its rainbow croissants, which are available for pre-order (via Tock) in a four-pack for Pride Weekend on Saturday, June 22, and Sunday, June 23. The colorful croissants will also be available to walk-in patrons (while supplies last) starting Friday, June 7. A portion of sales will go to local LGBTQ nonprofit Center on Halsted — which is also the most comprehensive health and community hub of its kind in the Midwest." - Naomi Waxman

"Evanston-based bakery launching a new North Shore outpost." - Naomi Waxman