11 Best Ice Cream Shops near Stanley

“Morgan’s is our family’s favorite ice cream shop! We love the variety of Herehey’s flavors Morgan’s has to offer. The employees are always very nice and welcoming! Shout out to Dayzee who helped us today!!!“

“I've been going to Tony's Ice cream since we moved here when I was 5 years old in 1960, it hasn't changed !
Do not ask for a lid for your milkshake , if you do, they'll know you're not from Gastonia ( The secret is and don't tell anybody , but if you don't ask for a lid for your cup, They'll put a huge scoop of ice cream on top of it. If you ask for a lid you don't get the scoop. Make sure you get a spoon 🥄 ! shush) Connie Hudson, Motlow“

“I’m giving 5 stars but to the girl who is working by herself today Sunday. This place is so busy and she needs some help to keep this place clean the trash can is full inside and outside, tables are messy inside and outside and trash in the floor. I think this place need extra help on busy days…“

“Quite a strange name of the place. Pelicans are avian of temperate weather zones. Snowballs are typically in a colder climate zone. So .. Mixing the two gives it a whimsical avant garde atmosphere. The kids love it. It's good.. It's a happy time and place. You must come here. Oh yes I dare say you must.“

“Tastebuds has the best popcorn. Tons of flavors to choose from and at a great location in Belmont. Come try it out.“

“Absolutely delicious and great value!!“

“We came in tonight and my daughter got a chocolate cone, and I got dippin dots. It was phenomenal. customer service was absolutely amazing. We will be making this our new ice cream shop!“

“You can never go wrong with a snoball from Pelicans! This location has easy access and a good amount of seating compared to some other locations. You can always look forward to a wide variety of flavors to choose from. The staff here are friendly and work pretty quickly even when it's a lot of customers.“

“Workers should have all their hair pulled back and not hanging down, basically touching the cookie dough. They also shouldn't be constantly wiping sweat off their brow over the food and pushing hair back out of their face with the same glove they are making the cookies. That is a health concern for all customers. I've complained about the same girl twice. She has black hair, wears a hat and eye glasses. Last time I was there, I took video of her. If the situation is not addressed, I will be calling the health department on this location.“

“Best Ice Cream Spot in Denver, NC!

Cookies N Creme in Denver, NC is an absolute must-visit! The cream flavors are rich, smooth, and incredibly indulgent. Their signature cookies and cream flavor is pure perfection — velvety cream with generous cookie chunks in every bite.
What makes this place special is the variety — soft serve, hand-dipped scoops, and specialty creations with endless topping options to customize your treat. There’s something for everyone!
Beyond the amazing ice cream, this is a warm, community-loved local gem with staff that truly cares. If you’re in the area, stop in — one visit and you’ll be hooked! 🍦🍪“

“I'm from out of town and staying at a nearby hotel. I'm always up for good ice-cream. The owner was very helpful putting together what I wanted. Layered Sunday of a brownie, chocolate ice-cream, hot fudge and whip cream.
It was very delicious!! In the future when I return to the area, I will have to stop by and try some of the other flavors. Thanks,
Go Cubs go!“