I grew up believing ice cream was just ice cream until one sweltering afternoon changed everything. My cousin dragged me to this unassuming spot in Gastonia, promising something legendary.
Walking through those doors felt like stepping into a time machine, and suddenly I understood why people drove miles for a scoop. Tony’s Ice Cream stands as a beacon of sweet tradition in North Carolina’s heartland, serving happiness one cone at a time.
Nestled at 604 E Franklin Blvd #7111, Gastonia, this family treasure has perfected the art of frozen bliss since 1915. The parlor churns out 28 flavors daily, each batch made fresh in their own facility right next door…