Spoil Mom on Mother’s Day with scones fit for royalty, curated by Scottish design duo Colin and Justin, hailing from the land of the scone, alongside Michelin-recognized chef Anthony Rose.
First Place: Salted caramel from Baker & Scone
Colin and Justin:“Now this is a great scone— look at those layers! There’s so much good flavour here and the moisture level is perfect.”
Anthony: “The caramel flavours are vibrant — it’s a nice change from the fruit.” 693 St. Clair Ave. W., $12.15/tri-pack
Second Place: Blueberry from Bomou
Colin and Justin: “This is a maverick scone! It’s a brave scone! They’ve done a really nice job here.” Anthony: “I really like the amount of blueberries; they’re soft and buttery once you get inside.” Bomou, 1636 Bayview Ave., $7.25/scone
Third Place: Wild Blueberry + Lemon from iQ Food Co.
Fourth Place: Lemon Cranberry from Balzac’s
Colin and Justin: “I love icing! The sweetness here is really a nice addition to the cranberry.”
Anthony: “This is not my favourite of the bunch, but I like that they’re not overly sweet.” 200 Apple Mill Rd., Concord, $3.85/scone
Fifth Place: Cranberry Lemon from Mabel’s Bakery
Colin and Justin: “This is a bit on the dryer side, but the combination of lemon and cranberry is delicious.”
Anthony: “I really enjoy both the tart and sweet flavours.”1156 Queen St. W., $4.49/scone
Sixth Place: Plain with clotted cream and jam from Another Land Coffee
Colin and Justin: “The cream and jam enhances the flavours of the scone.”
Anthony: “These are light and fluffy, and you can’t go wrong with clotted cream and jam!” 4714 Yonge St., #2F, North York, $9.50/scone