: a rich quick bread cut into usually triangular shapes and cooked on a griddle or baked on a sheet
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For the food, a traditional afternoon tea features a light menu comprised of three staples: fresh-baked scones, finger sandwiches, and various delicate sweets.
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Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2025
The cafe itself is tiny, the espresso punchy, the sandwiches rich and delightful, and the scones and muffins worth traveling across state lines.
—Jacqueline Kehoe, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2025
These savory scones are wholesome, filling and perfect for a brunch picnic.
—Nicole Hvidsten, Boston Herald, 16 Apr. 2025
Warm scones with cream and homemade jam are also served alongside Rare Tea Company teas and Taittinger Champagne.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
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Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2025
The cafe itself is tiny, the espresso punchy, the sandwiches rich and delightful, and the scones and muffins worth traveling across state lines.
—Jacqueline Kehoe, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2025
These savory scones are wholesome, filling and perfect for a brunch picnic.
—Nicole Hvidsten, Boston Herald, 16 Apr. 2025
Warm scones with cream and homemade jam are also served alongside Rare Tea Company teas and Taittinger Champagne.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
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“Scone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scone. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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scone
noun
ˈskōn 
ˈskän
: a quick bread baked on a griddle or in an oven
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