: a rich quick bread cut into usually triangular shapes and cooked on a griddle or baked on a sheet
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In 2015, Polis, then a Democratic congressman from Colorado, dined on hemp scones and washed them down with a glass of raw milk.
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Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 16 Oct. 2025
The restaurant offers several high tea experiences, including its Queen of Hearts service that includes tea, scones, savories, and a dessert trio.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025
Pasta Garage is currently serving bagel sandwiches, paninis, focaccia, scones and drip coffee inside The Gateway to NuLu building and it's expected to open fully in October.
—Amanda Hancock, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Oct. 2025
The scones here are particularly scrumptious (try the apricot), but make sure to leave room for some of those airy earl grey cream puffs and a sweet berry tea called Blueberry Merlot.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2025
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Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 16 Oct. 2025
The restaurant offers several high tea experiences, including its Queen of Hearts service that includes tea, scones, savories, and a dessert trio.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025
Pasta Garage is currently serving bagel sandwiches, paninis, focaccia, scones and drip coffee inside The Gateway to NuLu building and it's expected to open fully in October.
—Amanda Hancock, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Oct. 2025
The scones here are particularly scrumptious (try the apricot), but make sure to leave room for some of those airy earl grey cream puffs and a sweet berry tea called Blueberry Merlot.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2025
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“Scone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scone. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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scone
noun
ˈskōn 
ˈskän
: a quick bread baked on a griddle or in an oven
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