Where to Find Freshly Baked Scones in Boston

By Eric Twardzik
03/09/2021
Flour Bakery

For historical reasons, Boston will forever be associated with tea. So, it makes sense that local bakers have elevated every cup of tea’s best friend—the humble scone—with a variety of both sweet and savory iterations. Whether you’ve craving something fruity with maple glaze or a salty, cheesy scone that might suffice for lunch, you’ll be well served by the options below.

This Union Square bakery may be best known for its English muffins and breakfast-friendly sandwiches, but don’t sleep on the scones. With flavors inspired by New England, Vinal’s selection currently includes a sweet Maple Walnut version with a maple glaze, and Herb & Squash, made with savory herbs, hearty squash, and parmesan. Both can be ordered ahead of time online for curbside pick-up.

This nearly four-decade-old Brookline institution relies on old-world baking techniques and freshly milled, high-quality flour to produce its baked goods. Scones are made fresh daily, in three varieties: Shortcake Biscuit, Parmesan & Black Pepper, and a seasonally changing fruit scone such as Blueberry Red Currant. Heads-up that Clear Flour keeps it old-school in every regard: baked goods are available on a first-come, first-served basis via in-person ordering only (though you can always call ahead to ask what’s in the case).

This Somerville neighborhood cafe offers an ever-changing selection of scones. At 3 Little Figs, you may find flavors like Blueberry; Fig & Plum; Raspberry with lemon zest; or seasonal specials, like Eggnog studded with cranberries and toasted pecans, finished with an eggnog glaze. Any option will pair well with a piping-hot Cortado or a frothy Matcha Latte. Note that 3 Little Figs is currently open for takeout only, and that all orders must be placed online.

Interior of Flour Bakery + Cafe
Credit: Brian Samuels Photography

With nine locations throughout the Boston area, you’re never too far from James Beard award-winning baker Joanne Chang’s delights. Flour serves four nut-free scones, whose flavors include Currant Spelt-Oat, Lemon Ginger, Whole Wheat Apple Walnut, and Parmesan Chive. Making a decision can be hard, but to make matters easier, at least you can have Flour’s scones—and perhaps a Sticky Bun or two—delivered. All locations are open for walk-ins, pre-ordered pickup, and third-party app delivery.

La Saison Bakery

La Saison Bakery | Where to Find the Best Bakeries in Boston

This French-inspired boulangerie and chocolatier relocated from Tehran to Cambridge, and it shares its backstory through baked goods. La Saison’s daily selection of scones, for example, includes a savory Feta-Za’atar flavor, as well as a sweet Cardamom-Orange-Marzipan. While the new bakery is working on launching an online store through its website, the goods are currently available for in-person purchasing.

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