In 1906 Jack Antonio travelled with his wife from Sora in Italy to Bedlington, setting up a small Ice cream shop in Rigde Terrace. Jack would travel by horse and cart to collect the ice from South Shilelds before making his famous ice cream and cornets in his small factory. Jack was a familiar sight in and around Bedlington and Blyth, indeed customers today can still recall jack blowing a whistle to announce his arrival to their street to buy a 1p lick, 3d cornet or a slider. His great grandson, David, is just as passionate about serving quality ice cream and providing the public with an enjoyable experience from his ice cream van and now the parlour in Jacks’ name sake. Jack Antoninos ice cream & coffee parlour boast a selection of delicious ice cream, highest quality coffee and an array of speciality teas, served alongside light snacks. Recently refurbished transforming the old meat market into a light and spacious parlour where customers can indulge in a mouth watering selection of treats. Stocking over 30 flavours of ice cream, selection of deserts while drinking an exclusive Tunki coffee or a speciality Ringtons tea. Tunki coffee is a beautifully balanced 100% Arabica, single origin premium coffee, which boasts a superb floral aroma with sweet chocolate and treacle notes, enhanced with undertones of citrus and red berries. Providing you with the ultimate award winning Best Speciality Coffee in the World. Ringtons tea ensures the perfect cup of crafted tea blends and speciality infusions, so there sure to be something for everyone. Jack Antonino's ethos is simple, providing quality products at affordable prices, this ethos has been passed down the generations to his great grandson David and his sons and grandson, creating a family business. We are proud to open our parlour and wish all customers a warm and friendly welcome. After all, “ you can’t buy happiness ... but you can buy an Antonino’s ice cream”.
