: a rich quick bread cut into usually triangular shapes and cooked on a griddle or baked on a sheet
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The signature tea is Lanesborough Breakfast Blend, a robust black tea that pairs perfectly with the hotel’s freshly baked scones.
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Each scone is full of strawberry bits and filled with a layer of strawberry jam.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 8 Jan. 2025
Start your day of exploration with a warm scone at Upper Crust Bakery & Cafe, then pop into shops along West Venice Avenue.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024
After operating out of a kiosk for a few years, Ms. Yee opened a stand-alone space in 2024, serving all-vegan croissants, Danishes, scones and more.
—Meghan McCarron, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Each scone is full of strawberry bits and filled with a layer of strawberry jam.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 8 Jan. 2025
Start your day of exploration with a warm scone at Upper Crust Bakery & Cafe, then pop into shops along West Venice Avenue.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024
After operating out of a kiosk for a few years, Ms. Yee opened a stand-alone space in 2024, serving all-vegan croissants, Danishes, scones and more.
—Meghan McCarron, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
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scone
noun
ˈskōn 
ˈskän
: a quick bread baked on a griddle or in an oven
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