485778 Sat Feb 02 17:23:02 -0800 2008 59 12 Boston Area 0 3359662 I'm craving some... Sat Feb 02 17:23:02 -0800 2008 154330 02139 1 3359800 Sherman's in Union Square, Somerville. The strawberry one is amazing, although I find the chocolate chip one a close second, especially if you get them when the chocolate chips are still melty. Good luck. Sat Feb 02 18:11:09 -0800 2008 3359662 49650 makonna 2 3364144 A note on the scones at Sherman St: for better or worse, they're pretty atypical. The dough is significantly lighter and airier than a garden variety scone; Bob Dobalina once posted that they're kind of "biscuity". I've never been much of a scone kind of guy, but I really like the ones from Sherman. Maybe they're scones for people who don't like scones. Mon Feb 04 12:34:41 -0800 2008 3359800 11344 finlero 3 3366200 And for people who don't like people who like "normal" scones. :-b I don't think there is any reason a proper scone has to evoke a hockey puck. Though I recently had a fig scone from Petsi (central sq.) that was yummy. Tue Feb 05 07:05:56 -0800 2008 3364144 11172 Bob Dobalina 4 3532534 Amen to Petsi's, BD. Friends brought us a sampler of four recently, and though I'm not normally a scone guy, all were great. Especially dug their blueberry and their frosted lemon. Deeelicious. Thu Mar 27 07:31:06 -0700 2008 3366200 130470 franksnbeans 2 3532531 I'm a little late with this one but I agree, the scones at Sherman's are delicious! I like the apricot almond one the best and was actually a little disappointed with the strawberry one. My second favorite was the oatmeal cherry (I think?). And to go off topic a bit, their bacon egg and cheese sandwiches are delicious as well :) Thu Mar 27 07:29:54 -0700 2008 3359800 37441 meaganl 2 3532934 Gotta be Sherman!! They make them right there, and they have the perfect texture, sweetness and bit of crunch. Definitely "biscuity." My favorite is probably the apricot-almond also (the fruit gets a little chewy on the outside, but stays tender inside, yum) but they are all delicious.... thanks to this thread, I might have to go have one this afternoon. They are HUGE, however, so bring a friend ; ) ... and if they are out of scones, you can always get one of the awesome carrot-cake muffins. Thu Mar 27 09:10:15 -0700 2008 3359800 137421 erican 1 3359876 Clear Flour's scones are quite amazing... Perfect moist content. Sat Feb 02 18:42:05 -0800 2008 3359662 128816 joebelt 2 3360101 They're not made in-house - I don;t know where they get them but I like the savory scones at Toscanini's Sat Feb 02 20:29:10 -0800 2008 3359876 86190 Fenway_Frank 3 3360502 I highly doubt Clear Flour doesn't make their own scones. What sources do you have to advance that claim? Sun Feb 03 04:23:20 -0800 2008 3360101 128816 joebelt 4 3360602 I was referring to Toscanini's Sun Feb 03 06:16:53 -0800 2008 3360502 86190 Fenway_Frank 5 3360773 Ok. You were answering my post so that was not very clear. Sun Feb 03 08:06:13 -0800 2008 3360602 128816 joebelt 1 3360395 Canto 6 in Jamaica Plain - on the corner of Washington and Green street. Sun Feb 03 00:02:21 -0800 2008 3359662 11275 Prav 2 3360450 Cinnamon scones from South End Buttery. Sun Feb 03 01:58:24 -0800 2008 3360395 148677 msgcook 3 3533870 I was in there yesterday and they'd put a cinnamon scone on the counter to sample. I was hooked! Thu Mar 27 12:28:24 -0700 2008 3360450 66655 catsmeow 2 3360645 Yes, the best in town. Sun Feb 03 06:53:07 -0800 2008 3360395 14253 Joanie 1 3360549 Currant/raisin from Greenhills in Dorchester - soft and doughy - great toasted with butter. Currant from Petsi Pies in Somerville - very crispy - no toasting ever needed/wanted! Sun Feb 03 05:36:04 -0800 2008 3359662 47772 cookiezim 1 3360609 Cafe Ula in JP, without a doubt. Lemon ginger, pear almond, and my favorite, whole wheat cherry pecan. Very spare, buttery, rustic--just perfect. Sun Feb 03 06:22:41 -0800 2008 3359662 86190 Fenway_Frank 2 3360701 I make the best scones! I use the lemon cream scone recipe on epicurious.com, and have tried many adaptations. There's no turning back! http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/1923 Sun Feb 03 07:27:36 -0800 2008 3360609 47777 janeh 3 3360706 Blue Frog Bakery in Jamaica Plain has out of this world scones. Sun Feb 03 07:30:03 -0800 2008 3360701 95599 edgewater 4 4142307 Ditto to what edgewater said. Blue Frog's scones are in a class by themselves. I HATE dry scones that disintegrate when you bite into them. Blue Frog's are crunchy on the outside and beautifully moist on the inside. It's a small place though so if you wanted to buy a LOT, like for a brunch party or sumthin it's a good idea to order in advance. Sat Nov 01 05:58:09 -0700 2008 3360706 148792 Hinghamguy 1 3360860 Sugar Bakery in West Roxy Sun Feb 03 08:45:23 -0800 2008 3359662 146261 saltyair 2 3362877 I wonder if they've changed the recipe. I threw away my blueberry scone from there, and it takes a lot for me to throw out a sweet treat. Mon Feb 04 06:45:08 -0800 2008 3360860 14253 Joanie 2 3534943 absolutely agree. I had a great berry scone form there this morning - light and fluffy and they use fresh fruit. Thu Mar 27 17:04:39 -0700 2008 3360860 22983 FoodFemme 1 3361287 Quebrada Bakery in Arlington (Camebridge?) and Wellesley has great blueberry scones and currant scones. Two sizes- large and petite. Sun Feb 03 11:25:18 -0800 2008 3359662 13202 emilief 1 3361386 Alas Claremont Cafe used to have amazing scones but they have long since passed Sun Feb 03 12:07:14 -0800 2008 3359662 95686 ChickenBrocandZiti 1 3361466 My absolute favorite is the cinnamon-chip scone at True Grounds in Somerville. Sun Feb 03 12:37:04 -0800 2008 3359662 14710 heathermb 2 3362902 Iggy's used to have oatmeal maple scones. They didn't have them at the mothership but used to have them at City Feed and Supply in JP. One day (2004) they were gone. Has anyone seen them since? The thick maple frosting on top was so delicious. I admit it wasn't your traditional scone. Mon Feb 04 06:54:46 -0800 2008 3361466 162278 heypielady 3 3362965 I see them regularly at Peet's, one of the better items in the pastry case there. I believe they use Carberry's as their local supplier. Mon Feb 04 07:18:20 -0800 2008 3362902 11344 finlero 4 3365683 I really like the icing on the Carberry's maple scone--think it's one of their best items. The Oxford spa in Cambridge has quite rich, fruit/nut studded scones that I like (although they may not as good as they used to be). You have to get there early. Mon Feb 04 21:13:28 -0800 2008 3362965 12075 katielp 1 3362982 Petsi's in Somerville. B&R in Framingham has the most amazing currant scone I have ever tasted. They sell them at Savenor's in Cambridge. Mon Feb 04 07:25:24 -0800 2008 3359662 15217 gini 1 3363369 The fig/vanilla one fromCanto 6 yesterday was amazing. Hard to choose between that and the pear/raspberry. And everything else of course. Mon Feb 04 09:21:45 -0800 2008 3359662 14253 Joanie 1 3363537 Concord Tea Cakes in Concord, MA. Mon Feb 04 10:05:29 -0800 2008 3359662 105296 heatherfields 1 3363995 Tasty scones at Sound Bites in Sommerville! Mon Feb 04 11:58:03 -0800 2008 3359662 142888 firelight1016 1 3364118 I agree with those who love Canto6's scones - they are drop scones so they have tons of great craggly nubs and crannys and the high quality of their ingredients really shines through. I also love the lemon ginger scones at Flour and while I'm not a big fan of lowfat items (usually find them not worth the effort - just eat less of a full-fat item if you're trying to cut back!) I also really like their heart healthy dried fruit scone with raisins and cranberries and candied ginger and apricots. They somehow make it moist and tender without seeming lowfat. Mon Feb 04 12:28:47 -0800 2008 3359662 161358 tumbledrylow 1 3364275 Definitely not much of a scone connehoweveryouspellitseur, but I occassionally stop in at the boulangerie at Sel de la Terre and pick some up there for my coworkers, and I found them to be very good. Mon Feb 04 13:11:59 -0800 2008 3359662 97165 kgriffin12 1 3364318 i like the scones at true grounds coffee shop in ball sq somerville, also quebrada in arlington, as well as biscuit in somerville (cheddar savory scones there are good for hangovers !) Mon Feb 04 13:22:40 -0800 2008 3359662 158341 mr mangia 1 3364432 Pretty good ones at Sorrelle in Charlestown. Orange poppy is a staple and they have different fruit ones every day. Mon Feb 04 13:51:20 -0800 2008 3359662 100156 ebone 2 3532596 I'll second Sorrelle. When I lived next store they were a diet staple. Thu Mar 27 07:48:16 -0700 2008 3364432 16991 kate used to be 50 1 3366276 Breads N Bits in Melrose has really delicious scones. Also great brown bread. Tue Feb 05 07:34:14 -0800 2008 3359662 10027 Chris VR 1 3366742 The Hot Spot in Reading on Haven Street. None better. Tue Feb 05 09:30:38 -0800 2008 3359662 43843 DianneF 2 3532499 I can't believe no one has mentioned Flour bakery in the Soyth End. Thu Mar 27 07:23:31 -0700 2008 3366742 165987 Jeangenie 3 3532540 For what it's worth, tumbledrylow gave the scones at Flour a nod above. Thu Mar 27 07:32:34 -0700 2008 3532499 11344 finlero 1 3532514 I've really enjoyed the butterscotch scones from the South End Buttery. Thu Mar 27 07:25:52 -0700 2008 3359662 21724 foodscience 1 3532607 maple walnut at hi rise. Not too maply, perfect. two bucks, so not a typical Hi Price item. Thu Mar 27 07:50:28 -0700 2008 3359662 16794 newhound 1 3532699 I don't know if anyone is interested but a scone in the UK is a very different item. It's more like a bisquit (which not to confuse things, is what in the UK they call a cookie), very light, short dough, about 1 1/2" in diameter, plain or with currants, which you break apart and slather with strawberry jam and a dollop of whipped cream (if you're having a "cream" tea) or just butter. As if it needs more butter! What we here call a scone I think in the UK they might call a rock cake, much larger, bumpier crust, more flavours. And some people say "Scone" to rhyme with "cone", but most people pronounce it "scone" to rhyme with "gone." I've never seen that type here, except at my house or as made by English friends. Thu Mar 27 08:18:22 -0700 2008 3359662 120073 cassis 2 3532834 I have - out at B&R Breads in Framingham. Thu Mar 27 08:46:24 -0700 2008 3532699 15217 gini 2 3532893 I've seen this variety at places that do Afternoon Teas - like fancy hotels or specialty tea shops. I haven't tried any of the places that do that here in Boston, but I know there are a few. I love both kinds! Thu Mar 27 09:01:57 -0700 2008 3532699 137421 erican 3 3533328 The Taj serves that type of scone and it's very nice. Thu Mar 27 10:35:05 -0700 2008 3532893 15217 gini 1 3532932 I didn't see this thread when it first came around. Verrill Farms, in Concord, has excellent scones, particularly when they're still warm in the morning. Thu Mar 27 09:10:06 -0700 2008 3359662 10820 Blumie 1 3533947 Never liked scones until I had them at The Biscuit (formerly Toscanini's and Panini) in Somerville. As mentioned above, they are more biscuit-y than other scones. The flavor I like best is Plum Ginger, and recently they started making savory scones like Spinach Feta and Cheddar & Carmelized Onion. Sooooo yummy. Thu Mar 27 12:46:02 -0700 2008 3359662 172802 LadyLazerJ 2 3536012 Plum ginger sounds delicious. Fri Mar 28 05:16:38 -0700 2008 3533947 14253 Joanie 1 3534835 Petsi Pies in Somerville. Try the lemon and pear walnut. Great stuff! On Saturdays, she makes ham, carmelized onion, gorgonzola cheese biscuits, do yourself a favor and pick up some. Thu Mar 27 16:29:26 -0700 2008 3359662 22275 janzy 2 3536351 Why you gotta go and tell people at the savory biscuits? They already sell out way too quickly. Chowhounds, listen up! Don't eat, them - they're terrible! Save them for me and I'll take them all off your hands. Fri Mar 28 07:21:21 -0700 2008 3534835 15217 gini 3 3536474 in case petsi's pies runs out, canto 6 also makes the same thing. highly recommended, though i don't know if they do them on a set schedule or not. Fri Mar 28 07:50:50 -0700 2008 3536351 22634 autopi 1 3536003 Strawberry oatmeal scones at Mariposa in Central Square. Fri Mar 28 05:11:10 -0700 2008 3359662 37143 AnjLM 1 3540117 Cranberry orange scones at Nashoba Brook - so good! Sat Mar 29 07:59:32 -0700 2008 3359662 15118 Valyn 1 3541675 Was on Cape Ann last weekend. Ghost town on Easter Sunday, but happened upon one of the only places in town open for business...Pleasant Street Tea Company. Had an amazing lemon scone with just the right amount of fresh rind baked in. It was accompanied with a cream-cheesy sort of spread...maybe cream cheese & a bit of lemon curd? no doubt...it was yummy! Sat Mar 29 18:30:32 -0700 2008 3359662 140841 adrienne69 1 4142356 As someone who was a pastry chef in a bakery for years I can say, hands down, Petsi Pies in Cambridge is by far the best scone in the area. Sat Nov 01 06:47:40 -0700 2008 3359662 117537 WilliamTheFoodie 1 4142359 I'm addicted to the golden raisin ones at the new TC's Cafe in Hyde Park. They/re a little moist. I never like most scones because of their dryness. These are wonderful. Sat Nov 01 06:50:23 -0700 2008 3359662 66655 catsmeow