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Spicy Scone Sandwiches

L'acajou Bakery and Cafe Serves Its Sandwich for Breakfast on a Scone

— May 23, 2015 — Lifestyle
As the owner of the L’acajou Bakery and Cafe, Matthew Roder is noticing that many of his customers want to up their protein intake and decrease their consumption of sugar—and he is responding to these needs by serving up a unique savory sandwich for breakfast. This sandwich is filled with tomato, spinach, egg and bacon, served between slices of a cheddar-chiptole scone.

Roder describes that "People want something that they can easily eat either on the way to work or once they get to their desk, and it’s easy and portable and more filling than just a pastry." Although what fills the sandwich is fairly standard, swapping out a plain bun for a savory, spicy scone is a new way to reinvent these classics.
Trend Themes
1. Protein-packed Breakfasts - Businesses in the food industry could explore the creation of protein-packed breakfast items to meet the demands of health-conscious consumers.
2. Savory Pastry Alternatives - There is an opportunity for bakeries and cafes to create unique savory pastry alternatives, such as scones, to offer a new take on classic sandwiches and pastries.
3. Portable Food Options - With more people opting to eat on-the-go, businesses could explore the creation of portable food options with unique and flavorful twists on traditional meals.
Industry Implications
1. Bakery and Cafe - Bakeries and cafes can consider the creation of unique, savory pastry options to cater to the growing demand for healthy, filling breakfast choices.
2. Food Packaging - The demand for portable food options creates an opportunity for businesses in the food packaging industry to create innovative products that can keep food fresh and easy to transport.
3. Food Delivery - Food delivery companies can partner with bakeries and cafes to offer portable, protein-packed breakfast options to appeal to health-conscious consumers who need to eat on-the-go.
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