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Great Harvest Bread Co. Evanston

Great Harvest Bread Co. Evanston is a family-owned bakery and sandwich shop that uses traditional methods of baking to create breads that are truly amazing. When visiting this Central Street location, you're greeted with smiles and free samples of hot-out-of-the-oven bread or their legendary sweets. They believe in customer service just as much as they believe in delivering the finest baked goods. Come for the delicious treats, stay for the fun-loving atmosphere with a close-knit family feel.

Recent social media posts

10/15/2026

Delicious and vibrant made-to-order sandwiches handcrafted by our incredible staff! Stop in this week to customize the savory sandwich of your dreams, and add a cup of one of our irresistible soups 😋🥪🥣

10/02/2026

The New Ryan Field opens tonight! Don’t forget to stop by our store just down the street and grab our exclusive Wildcat Scones 💜 Featuring blueberry orange inclusions with a orange zest glaze this is one treat you don’t want to miss. Go Cats!

09/26/2026

Grab a FREE coffee and scone from Joe and Mary’s Coffee today!! ☕️

09/14/2026

Happy Monday, Evanston! We’re starting the week off with a very special promotion- buy any baked good and get one FREE! Visit us today and take advantage of this delectable deal 🍪🍞🩷

09/13/2026

We had so much fun at Day 1 of Evanston Folk Fest ! We’ll be back tomorrow with more $5 scones and cinnamon rolls, $3 cookies, and $10 personal loaves! 🪕🎶🍪

09/11/2026

Rosh Hashanah begins tonight and we’ve got the challah to celebrate! Ring in the new year with one of our delicious raisin or plain challah loaves for your celebration 🥐🍏🍯 L’shana Tova!

09/03/2026

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth at Taste of Evanston this weekend! It was such a joy to see all of your smiling faces trying our sandwiches and goodies, and an honor to share the stage with so many phenomenal local restaurants ♥️😋🥪

08/25/2026

Tomorrow is the Central Street Evanston Takeout Picnic and we couldn’t be more excited to be participating! Stop by for any of our delicious handcrafted sandwiches, and get a drink and your choice of cookie or chips for only $3! We can’t wait to see you there 🥪🧺♥️

08/09/2026

Lunch is never better than with Great Harvest! Come in or order online and peruse our sandwich menu for your dream lunch, or take inspo from this customer and pair our mouth watering Italian with the refreshing drink of your choosing 😋🥪🥤

08/01/2026

A little rain never stopped us from some Farmers Market fun! Make sure to catch us and all your favorite goodies and loaves at the Evanston Farmers Market every Saturday from 7:30-1! 🍞🍪♥️

07/31/2026

Please join us tomorrow for a First Saturday Art Event featuring the works of local artists Mark Cleveland and Jim Parks!

And don’t forget your First Saturday Perk- a FREE coffee with any purchase at Great Harvest! ☕️🤎

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Address

2126 Central Street
Evanston, IL
60201

To reach the bakery and sandwich shop at Central Street in Evanston, you can take CTA's Purple Line or Metra's Union Pacific North Line and get off at Evanston Central station. From there, head west for a few blocks until you reach the destination.

If you're driving, take Lake Shore Drive or I-94 to the Dempster Street exit and head west. Turn left onto Chicago Avenue and then right onto Central Street. The bakery and sandwich shop will be on your left.

There is street parking available nearby, but it may be limited during peak hours. Alternatively, there are several paid parking lots around the area as well.

Opening Hours

Monday	6am - 6:30pm
Tuesday	6am - 6:30pm
Wednesday	6am - 6:30pm
Thursday	6am - 6:30pm
Friday	6am - 6:30pm
Saturday	6am - 6:30pm
Sunday	8am - 4pm

Website

http://greatharvestevanston.com/

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What people say

Great Harvest Bread Co. Evanston is a must-visit bakery and sandwich shop in the heart of Central Street, Evanston. This family-owned bakery uses traditional methods of baking to create bread that is truly outstanding. The owners, Dave and Liz Schaps, are an integral part of the Evanston community and have been serving mouthwatering treats since 2001.

When you step into Great Harvest Bread Co. Evanston, you are greeted with a warm smile and a free slice of hot-out-of-the-oven bread or a taste of their legendary sweets. The atmosphere is friendly and welcoming, making it a fun place to hang out with your family and friends.

The customer service at Great Harvest Bread Co. Evanston is exceptional, which makes the experience even more enjoyable. The staff is always ready to help you choose from their wide range of freshly baked bread and sandwiches.

If you're looking for a bakery that offers delicious treats made with love and care, then Great Harvest Bread Co. Evanston is the perfect place for you. Their close-knit, fun-loving family will make sure that your visit is memorable and enjoyable. So head over to Central Street today and indulge in some of the finest breads and sweets in town!