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Tony's Ice Cream

520 E Franklin Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054-7110
(704) 853-0018
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Ranked #3 of 146 restaurants in Gastonia
Price range: $1 - $20
Cuisines: Ice Cream
Good for: Families with children
Dining options: Lunch
Restaurant details
Good for: Families with children
Dining options: Lunch
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2013

They have a pretty large variety of ice cream flavors and they're all good! The food is good as well, but the ice cream is the main thing you want to go for. :)

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2013

Tony's has the best ice cream. I've had the hot fudge cake, banana split, and just plain ice cream. They have burgers, hot dogs and fries too. A great place for lunch or an evening ice cream treat. Could use a few more tables, most times you have to wait.

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Dallas, North Carolina
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2013

The second time I went back to Tony's ice cream I thought I would try the food .Bad idea the food is no better than the ice cream. Yes it does have a 50's feel to it, and a look from the same era. But the Burgers and other food don't represent that by gone era. Some may like it... More

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See 6 more reviews by Gene T for Gastonia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2013 via mobile

Stopped here after hiking Crowders Mountain. Yummy treat! We had rocky road and loved it. Fun environment, great service, excellent value.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2013

Best BLT in town and milkshakes. Love the grape milkshake! Staff are very friendly and the line moves quickly!! It is a small town must see and experience.

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Gastonia, NC
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

Tony's Ice Cream is caught in a time warp! The dining area looks the same as it did back in the late 1950's and early 1960's... and that's a good thing. Specializing in fresh ice cream they are famous for their huge milkshakes! Grape is one of the favorites!

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New Port Richey, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 12, 2013 via mobile

The chocolate milk shake was plentiful and delicious! The hotdog was average, nothing to write home about. The ice is well known, and I completely understand why--it's delicious! A must try when in the area.

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Charlotte, North Carolina
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 9, 2013

enjoy the food and service was ok. we have looked them up online. they have beed there forever. we will be back, looking forward to ice cream, people say its some of the best around!

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 2, 2013

You get A LOT of ice cream so you might want to start with just a kiddie cup. Lots of choices to pick from. Parking can be an issue but it's a Gastonia icon.

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Gastonia, North Carolina
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 24, 2013

Every time my brother comes home for a visit, he has to go to Tony's Ice Cream. According to him, they make the best milk shakes anywhere. They are pretty good, I have to admit. He especially loves the big chunk of ice cream they add at the end. We make it a family affair and all go after supper... More

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