Searching for Best Scones in TO-Help!

Some friends visited from Philadelphia a few years ago and purchased scones from Pusateri's. They can't remember the original bakery the scones were from. They were incorporated with some type of toffee bits. My friends are coming back here this weekend and are craving more. Have you sampled scones like these? Where can I get them or other great ones? Thanks!

Whole Foods' scones are best in Toronto.

Ah yes! of course!
how can i have forgotten to mention them ?
they are buttery but not as flaky as i'd have liked. but my brother loves them.

All this makes my head ache. Proper scones aren't "flaky" or "huge" nor do they include anything other than possibly currants--that's it. If you want a big-ass biscuit loaded with candy, nuts, or god-knows-what,great, but don't call it a "scone, " OK? Anyone who knows the real deal from Britain will likely agree. At least learn to make your own, then pimp 'em out anyway you like. Best of both worlds, no?

Try the ones at the Brick Street Bakery in the Distillery District - they're huge, light, flaky and awesome!!!!

I have to second that. The scones at the Distillery bakery are wonderful. Just the biscuit, no fruit or nuts added.

However, my Irish mother used to make scones with currants and they were also fantastic.

actually one of the best scone i've had in TO is at ...Second CUP!!!
their white chocolate raspberry scone is out of this world. and they also carry a toffee flavour one. drop by ur neighbourhood 2nd cup tomorrow and see if thats the one you are looking for.

I completely agree. I love Second Cup's raspberry scone with white chocolate chunks. It's my once-a-week treat if they haven't often run out.

I think it's their apple scone that has toffee bits. I dont' know who supplies their baked goods.

I'd really like to know who their supplier is, speaking of which. Anyone know?

I don't know if they all have the same supplier, or if this is something new, but I noticed today that the Second Cup below Commerce Court West in the financial district advertises that their baked goods are now by Dufflets. This is probably just an excuse to charge a bunch more for desserts.

Haven't tried any of them, so I can't vouch for flavour, and I also don't know if the scones come from Dufflets or somewhere else.

Craig

Second cup DO get their various tarts and coffecakes from Dufflet (but I still prfer getting my lemon tart fix from the queen st store tho).
as for as i know, however, Dufflet DOES NOT MAKE SCONES.

Whatever Second cup and Starbuck's serve, it ain't scones. They are little rocks you could drive nails with and are nothing like a real scones.

I must confess I don't know what a "real scone" should taste like but I do like the ones at Second Cup. To each his/her own!

Are real ones flakey?

Sun Valley used to sell these, but not anymore. They were great. Not sure whether SV changed suppliers, or whether these aren't being made anymore. I've been looking faithfully and haven't seen them for at least a year.

I'm not sure if these are the scones you speak of, but I think that the scones Pusateri's carries may be from Harbord bakery. It's at 115 Harbord and the number is [phone]. You could call and find out. If they don't have scones, get something else, like a cheese danish or a challah bun. Yummy! It's quite an excellent bakery.

coffeelover

I just wanted to correct my last post. I stopped by Pusateri's and had a look at their scones. It seemed like they only had healthier versions (like fruits and nuts) from Wanda's Pie in the Sky.

coffeelover

Hi there,

I've heard the scones at Moonbean in Kensington Market are incredible.

if u really want the best make them your self, i guarantee they'll be the best you've ever had! i have a couple of tips: use 35% cream instaed of any other liquid and use frozen butter shredded with a grater. just flour and salt. mix together. best ever. add whatever u want in there, i like cheese but toffee sounds good!

No contest:fresh homemade is "killer" when it comes to scones. Storebought is always degraded somewhat in flavor and texture, no matter where they came from. These babies have a very short freshness "half-life," so making rather than buying is key. Tons of online recipes available, aside from the one just posted. They're truly a no-brainer to make once you dial-in a good recipe.