Great Harvest Bread Co in Evanston, IL
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Great Harvest Bread Co Evanston

Your guide to this artisan bread bakery on 2126 Central St, Evanston — hours, map, menu and directions.

Artisan bread bakery Hours listed

Opening hours

 
Central Time

Checking hours…

Monday6 AM – 5 PM
Tuesday6 AM – 5 PM
Wednesday6 AM – 5 PM
Thursday6 AM – 5 PM
Friday6 AM – 5 PM
Saturday6 AM – 5 PM
Sunday8 AM – 4 PM

74 hours a week across 7 days. Holiday hours may differ.

2126 Central St, Evanston, IL 60201

Address2126 Central St, Evanston, IL 60201
Phone(847) 866-8609
StyleArtisan bread bakery
CountyCook County
Time zoneCentral Time
From city center1.5 mi northwest
Wheelchair accessYes

About Great Harvest Bread Co

You will find Great Harvest Bread Co at 2126 Central St in Evanston, about 1.5 mi northwest of central Evanston.

Evanston has 24 places on our map that bake or sell fresh pastry, and this is one of them, which works out to one bakery per 3,167 residents. The closest neighbour on our map is Tag's Bakery, 0.1 mi away.

Great Harvest Bread Co opens as early as 6 AM and stays open until 5 PM on its longest day, for about 74 hours across 7 days a week. Both weekend days are on the schedule.

Listed services include card payments. The entrance is reported as wheelchair accessible. The brand runs 135 locations we track across the country.

Great Harvest Bread Co. opened its first bakery in Great Falls, Montana, in 1976, founded by Pete and Laura Wakeman, and is now headquartered in Dillon, Montana, with franchised bakeries across the country. The bakeries mill whole wheat in-house and are known for honey whole wheat loaves, cinnamon breads and handing out free sample slices.

Services and amenities

Cards accepted

Signature menu

Items this brand is known for. Availability varies by location.

Full menu

Typical busy times

5 AM9 AM1 PM5 PM10 PM

Estimated from the opening hours and typical bakery traffic — not live data.

When to go

  • Weekday mornings are usually the rush, peaking around 8 AM.
  • For the widest choice, arrive within the first hour after opening — popular items can sell out by early afternoon.
  • The last hour before closing tends to be quiet, and some bakeries discount day-old bread then.
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Questions about Great Harvest Bread Co

What are Great Harvest Bread Co's hours?
Great Harvest Bread Co's listed hours are Mon–Sat: 6 AM – 5 PM; Sun: 8 AM – 4 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
Is Great Harvest Bread Co open on Sunday?
Yes. On Sundays it is open 8 AM – 4 PM.
What time does Great Harvest Bread Co open in the morning?
The earliest listed opening time is 6 AM on Monday.
Where is Great Harvest Bread Co located?
Great Harvest Bread Co is at 2126 Central St, Evanston, IL 60201. Tap the map on this page to open turn-by-turn directions.
What is the phone number for Great Harvest Bread Co?
The listed phone number is (847) 866-8609.
What should I order at Great Harvest Bread Co?
Signature items include Honey Whole Wheat, Dakota, Cinnamon Chip, and Cinnamon Burst. See the full menu page for more.
What other bakeries are near Great Harvest Bread Co?
Nearby options include Tag's Bakery (0.1 mi), Old Town Oil (0.2 mi), and Beth's Little Bake Shop (0.3 mi).