Scone reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 122 Reddit reviews across 21 subreddits and 21 posts to rank the best Scone brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/TwinCities, r/Tucson, r/Connecticut, r/glasgow, r/FoodNYC. Top-rated brands include Raging Sage (4.9/5), Scratch Baking (4.8/5), Colossal Cafe and Brake Bread (4.8/5).
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Reviews122
Subreddits21
Posts21
Brands89
Products99
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#1
Raging Sage
4.9
(8)
"Love Raging Sage scones!"
"Raging sage is great."
"Raging Sage seems to be the winner of this thread."
"Raging Sage scones all day though."
"Yea I didn’t think I liked scones until I tried Raging Sage’s."
"I had an apricot scone there that almost made me cry once. It was perfect in every way!"
"Recently went to the Raging Sage and was sooo happy to get a scone with a toasted exterior and perfect dry to moist ratioed interior."
"I second scones at Raging Sage"
#2
Scratch Baking
4.8
(4)
"I do think their scones are good, but they have 2-4 flavors usually."
"I also love Scratch Baking in Milford’s scones (and everything). They’re sort of untraditional and huge, but amazing."
"Scratch Baking in Milford"
"Scratch Baking in Milford"
#3
Colossal Cafe and Brake Bread
4.8
(4)
"This is the answer but don't say it too loud or they will sell out too quick."
"Came here to say this. I dream about that thing."
"Definitely my favorite, if not the best"
"In St Paul, Colossal Cafe and Brake Bread."
#4
Le Buzz
4.8
(4)
"Seconding Le Buzz, their scones are fantastic."
"Le Buzz!"
"Le Buzz is my favorite especially on Swan. Try the Lemon Blueberry They are fantastic!"
"Le Buzz at Plaza Palomino has several flavors"
#5
Alice's Tea Cup
5.0
(3)
"Alice's Tea Cup has the best scones in the city by far"
"Alice's Tea Cup has a pumpkin scone with caramel. OMG"
"Seconding Alice's. Perfect texture"
#6
Fox and Goose
4.7
(3)
"The scones from Fox and goose are the best in town. Both taste and texture."
"Fox and Goose on R st has great scones, with Devonshire cream is to die for."
"Get the large, sometimes the minis are too dry."
#7
Marks and Spencer
4.0
(3)
"Marks and Spencer bakery ones (not the pre packed). Slather with Anchor butter"
"Surprisingly the M&S ones are pretty good."
"I actually really like the M&S bakery one"
#8
Sift
5.0
(2)
"Sift has excellent scones!"
"Yooooo, Sift for sure. Super expensive at times, and dear god the LINES- But it's delicious once you manage to get some goods and flee."
#9
House of Bread
5.0
(2)
"At the St. Paul farmers market there is a stand called House of Bread, their scones are AMAZING."
"Second. Amazing bakery"
#10
Morton's
5.0
(2)
"Other people may disagree but I think Morton's are amazing. McGhee's are hard and tasteless but Morton's are soft and delicious."
"Second this. They're the best widely available potato scones. Need to get to the shop early though because they always sell out"
#11
Houlden’s Rise Above
5.0
(2)
"Houlden’s Rise Above has scones many days, and her stuff is available at various coffee shops around town."
"Houldens rise above does a killer vegan scone."
#12
Five Points
4.5
(2)
"5 points has bomb scones"
"I recommend just going to remedy or five points. They both have good scones."
#13
M&S
4.5
(2)
"M&S scones are one of the things my parents add to the box of British treats they send me every month or so. They’re fucking amazing."
"M&S for sure, otherwise I think Tescos are okay!"
#14
Okashi
4.5
(2)
"Okashi +1, the scone just melts in your mouth."
"November has a hazelnut and cream scone I want to try."
#15
Amy & Co.
4.5
(2)
"Amy & Co. The cannoli scones usually sell out in a couple hours."
"Amy & Co at 70th & Buffalo Ave. Her menu changes daily so check her Facebook."
#16
Archbold's
4.0
(2)
"Archbold's potato scones in Busby. Get them at Lowermill bakery."
"Archbold's are my go to. The thin ones you get from the butchers that are in the half paper half plastic bags."
#17
McHargs
4.0
(2)
"Mchargs on Paisley road west make great potatoe scones fresh."
"Another vote for McHargs… proper floury scones !"
#18
Safeway
4.0
(2)
"The scones at Safeway are pretty tasty. Blueberry or raisin"
"Also their cheddar and chive scone!!"
#19
Kandy Bar
5.0
(1)
"Yes! The Kandy Bar potato scones are amazing. I buy and freeze them when I’m down visiting family."
#20
Breadsmith
5.0
(1)
"I’m such a sucker for Breadsmith’s Cranberry scones"
#21
The Ivy
5.0
(1)
"The Ivy has the best scones! They bring them to each table as an appetizer. They’re addicting."
#22
A Taste of Heaven
5.0
(1)
"A Taste of Heaven. Get there early, they’ll be gone well before 11."
#23
Butter
5.0
(1)
"I used to live by Butter and loved their scones."
#24
The Old Fire Engine
5.0
(1)
"Try The Old Fire Engine as an alternative in Ely, I thought they were some of the best I’ve had."
#25
The Fellows House
5.0
(1)
"I had the best scone of my life a few weeks ago at The Fellows House who have just started doing Afternoon Tea on the weekends."
#26
Simply Scone
5.0
(1)
"Simply Scone in Milford!"
#27
Brits Brand
5.0
(1)
"Brits Brand in Morris. Best I’ve had ever"
#28
Wave Hill Breads
5.0
(1)
"Try Wave Hill Breads in Norwalk"
#29
Harborview Market
5.0
(1)
"Harborview Market in Bridgeport"
#30
Cheeky
5.0
(1)
"Cheeky scone in Notting Hill do really great ones with fun flavours like pandan, biscoff, as well as the traditional ones!"
#31
Fortnums
5.0
(1)
"I've had exceptional scones at Fortnums Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon. I've had over 250+ afternoon teas, mostly in London, more than a few outside of London, and a couple internationally. I keep going back to Fortnums, and I have made their scone recipe at home."
#32
Rose Cafe
5.0
(1)
"Rose Cafe in Santa Monica has an amazing scone"
#33
Doubting Thomas
5.0
(1)
"Doubting Thomas in HiFi has what I think is the platonic ideal of a scone-- buttery, flakey, subtly sweet with an almost a shortbread like exterior with a tender interior."
#34
Stonehouse Coffee
5.0
(1)
"Stonehouse Coffee has a fantastic scone. Brainerd lakes area."
#35
Boiler Room
5.0
(1)
"My personal favorite scone is at Boiler Room in Stevens Square."
#36
Sunstreet Bakery
5.0
(1)
"Sunstreet bakery has a great raspberry scone"
#37
Joan's On Third
5.0
(1)
"Joan's On Third has the single best scone I've ever had or even heard of. It's the mixed berry one."
#38
King Arthur Baking
5.0
(1)
"These are so good: https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/king-cake-scones-recipe"
#39
Mayday
5.0
(1)
"For savory scones, Mayday. Love their jalapeño-cheddar and basil-cheddar!"
#40
Violet Bakery
5.0
(1)
"Violet bakery in Hackney do an earl grey scone that I think about a lot"
#41
Cadinho
5.0
(1)
"I had their chocolate scone today and it was delish!"
#42
One Aldwych
5.0
(1)
"Expensive but the Charlie and the Chocolate tea service at One Aldwych had amazing scones. I had forgotten how good they could be."
#43
Uncommon
5.0
(1)
"Uncommon the chai & scone is amazinggggg"
#44
Smiths Coffee
5.0
(1)
"Smiths coffee in Eden Prairie has a blueberry scone that’s iced with maple frosting and it’s amazing"
#45
Claridges
5.0
(1)
"Best I had in London where the Claridges afternoon tea ones, and the whole tea was superb, it's a treat but worth it"
#46
Marlow and Sons
5.0
(1)
"Marlow and sons in Williamsburg always has a sweet and a savory and both are great"
#47
Decibel
5.0
(1)
"Decibel has sweet and savory scones and they are all amazing."
#48
Beaucoup
5.0
(1)
"2nd Beaucoup for scones!!! They are so yummy"
#49
Sweet Friends Bakery
5.0
(1)
"Sweet Friends Bakery in Edmond. Totally worth the drive! I could not change a thing on their scones. They’re truly perfect!"
#50
V&A
5.0
(1)
"The V&A scones are delicious and come with loads of extras to spread on them."
#51
260 Bridge Cafe
5.0
(1)
"We just had some amazing scones in the Philly area, in an area called Phoenixville, by far the best scone I've ever had"
#52
Mary O’s
5.0
(1)
"Mary O’s - she was selling them out of her east village bar and they were so popular she opened a separate scone shop."
#53
Frenchette Bakery
5.0
(1)
"Frenchette Bakery. Perfect density, sugar content and rotating seasonal flavors"
#54
Little Hen
5.0
(1)
"Little Hen had great scones."
#55
Isles Buns
4.0
(1)
"Isles Buns also has great vegan scones"
#56
Carma
4.0
(1)
"Carma occasionally has a toasted coconut one that is incredible. But they don't usually have it."
#57
Blanch House
4.0
(1)
"Blanch House, they do a tea and scones or you can opt for a Hove ,Actually Tea & Scones."
#58
Tesco Finest
4.0
(1)
"If I can’t get M&S, then Tesco finest (the ones that come in a four pack!)"
#59
Newlands Bakery
4.0
(1)
"Newlands Bakery- Newton Mearns, Shawlands and Cathcart"
#60
Donald's
4.0
(1)
"There is a butcher on Hyndland road (Donald's) that have decent ones."
#61
Grants Bakers
4.0
(1)
"Grants Bakers, Bellgrove. Can't go wrong with a mcghees one as well though."
#62
Grants
4.0
(1)
"Grants on belgrove st make them fresh."
#63
Watsons
4.0
(1)
"Watsons in Govan."
#64
Goodman Bakes
4.0
(1)
"Not sure about chocolate chip exactly, but Goodman Bakes' scone game is solid"
#65
Ginkgo
4.0
(1)
"Ginkgo, snelling, hidden gem, danky hippy spot, great scones"
#66
Berry Sweet Kitchen
4.0
(1)
"Berry Sweet Kitchen in Nokomis"
#67
Surdyks Coffee Window
4.0
(1)
"My go-to in my neighborhood is Surdyks coffee window. Very good scones and coffee"
#68
Buttered Tin
4.0
(1)
"Buttered tin in st paul or sunstreet in mpls."
#69
Nina’s
4.0
(1)
"Nina’s is also very good."
#70
Margo’s
4.0
(1)
"Margo’s"
#71
Cafe Ceres
4.0
(1)
"Cafe Ceres!"
#72
Dobbies
4.0
(1)
"If you have a Dobbies nearby that's the best you'll find"
#73
Morrisons
4.0
(1)
"Morrisons are quite nice"
#74
Peacocks
4.0
(1)
"Peacocks in ely is decent, if you fancy a little trip. excellent tea too."
#75
Flock Cafe
4.0
(1)
"I love the scones at flock cafe in burwash manor."
#76
The Orchard Tea Rooms
4.0
(1)
"The Orchard tea rooms down in Grantchester."
#77
LuAnn's Bakery
4.0
(1)
"LuAnn's Bakery"
#78
Edge Of The Woods
4.0
(1)
"Edge Of The Woods makes some yummy ones."
#79
Mocha Joe’s
4.0
(1)
"Mocha Joe’s"
#80
Kouign
4.0
(1)
"Kouign in Wallingford, check her hours they are limited"
#81
4 Seasons Market
4.0
(1)
"There’s a place called 4 Seasons Market in Branford on RT 1 that makes delicious scones."
#82
Hartford Baking Company
4.0
(1)
"Hartford baking company"
#83
Farro
4.0
(1)
"Farro do a rosemary and cheddar scone which is lovely."
#84
Three Sisters
4.0
(1)
"Three Sisters may be there too and they've started doing a kind of filled one- chunky think with different flavourings"
#85
That Little Tea Shop in the Lanes
4.0
(1)
"‘That Little Tea Shop in the Lanes’ has tea and scones. I love an afternoon tea and haven’t really found any places in Brighton that done it well. The tea room named above is good for Cream Tea, but they don’t do afternoon tea"
#86
Wegmans
4.0
(1)
"Surprisingly Wegmans has really good chocolate chip scones."
#87
Great Harvest
4.0
(1)
"Great Harvest on Central in Evanston has a good selection of scones, including chocolate chip last time I was in."
#88
Isabel & Vincent
4.0
(1)
"Isabel & Vincent has a cheddar/chive scone that’s pretty great."
#89
Orchard Tea Garden
3.0
(1)
"Try the Orchard Tea Garden in Grantchester. Scones are incredibly simple to make."
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