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| - If you want to get a sense of what Gastonia is all about and want to be taken back to a simpler time, then you should go to Tony's. Tony's is just part of the thread that makes up Gastonia, NC. When you walk in the door, you quickly realize that it is a popular place amongst the locals. There are people from all walks of life here. Just glancing from booth to booth you'll see suits and ties, mechanics uniforms, overalls, and boots. This place is in the blood of the people of Gastonia, which is probably due to the fact that their ancestors grew up with this place as well. It has been there for decades.
The place has an atmosphere from yesteryear, with neon clocks, old fashioned homemade ice cream, vinyl booths, and an old pepsi sign hanging out front. I'm a sucker for this nostalgia, so I quite enjoy this place. No one seems to be in a hurry and it is a great place to relax and just enjoy some of the food that makes America great: hot dogs, french fries, hamburgers, and ice cream.
I sampled two hot dogs "All the way" (onions, mustard and chili) and then added slaw as well. I love that they slopped it on. They did not hold back on the toppings. The hot dogs themselves had a good flavor to them and a good snap. The slaw was nice and moist with a sweet flavor. The chili was about average, and could have used some more spice. I've also had the turkey club here and it is very good. Tastes like something your grandma would cook up for you when you were out playing in the yard as a kid. The fries here were the downfall for me. They tasted very similar to standard McDonald's fries and were a bit soggy. They have Cheerwine on tap and Sun drop in cans, which is definitely a plus. The sweet tea is also southern approved.
I've only tried the ice cream in milkshake form, but that is definitely a high point. I got the Peach Milkshake, which seemed to have real chunks of peach in it. It was thick and creamy. So refreshing on a hot July day.
The price here is also tough to beat. My girlfriend and I got 4 hot dogs, fries, two drinks, and a milkshake for under $15.
I also decided to go hiking at Crowder's Mountain after this meal (maybe from feeling guilty about gorging). I would recommend stopping by here if you're passing through Gastonia to go to Crowder's or for any other reason. Tony's has good old fashioned food, with a friendly staff, and unique nostalgic atmosphere. I would recommend.
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