So.... Huge fan! This little stop near the wharf (where cruise ships stop) is a must only 5 minutes from Georges Street and only 7 minutes from the Opera House. They have a selection of non dairy sorbets that makes a lactose intolerant person feel so included!! I got strawberry and strawberry sorbet which was almost richer than the full fat dairy ice creams! The variety of flavors was lovely. read more

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After dinner one night, and on our way to a show at the Sydney Opera House, we stopped for gelato. This place was so crowded in the afternoon when we had passed by, so we knew it would be good. Located in the wharf/train area, it's easy to find and convenient for a pass by. Husband picked out the wicked chocolate brownie (something like that), and two spoons. It was amazing to me how much gelato can be stuffed in one little cup. The server did a good of scooping some of the toppings into our cup. Nice light dessert. read more

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The line here was long, but the service was relatively fast. The gelato flavors we tried were all good! The shop didn't have any tables or chairs, so we walked around Circular Quay, while enjoying our gelato. read more

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The lines are long but they move through super quick! Lots of flavors to choose from and super friendly staff! Loved the cookies and cream flavor I got and the price was decent. Generous scoop is provided which was lovely! read more

Gelato Messina Circular Quay - Gelato Near Me - Sydney, NSW

If you watched the episode of "Somebody Feed Phil" when he visited Sydney, you saw Phil stop at Gelato Messina. It's conveniently located across the street from Circular Quay Station. By the long line that was out the door, it was very clear how popular this place is. While there are other gelato spots nearby, this spot was by far the busiest. While the line was long, the wait wasn't too bad as the three employees worked quickly. It was hard to decide which flavor to order because there were so many to pick from. After sampling a few flavors, I ordered the super dulce de leche and it was delicious. read more

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Don't let the long line intimidate you. The gelato is great and the service is fast! I had "boundary" one night and "Takin' the Mick" the next. read more

Gelato Messina Circular Quay - The line for gelato at Messina's - Gelato Near Me - Sydney, NSW

This place was fabulous. So I tried the chocolate moon, which was OK. A little too sweet for me the pistachio I really like. I ended up ordering the salted caramel and the chocolate fondant. It is a great combination. You have to get two scoops though to get two different gelato. Good we came at the perfect time. There is no line and I got to do all the tasting. I could probably still be tasting if I wanted. Super great service. And the gelato is sublime all the comments about the creaminess, and the fact that they make their chocolate in house are all true. read more

Gelato Messina Circular Quay - Salted caramel with the chocolate fondant - Gelato Near Me - Sydney, NSW

Saw a long line and couldn't resist a pit stop for an ice cream. The ambiance was really nice and appeared to be pretty clean. There was a sign above that had all of the ice cream. There were many different ice cream flavors. I noticed two different things: not all of the flavors that were in the tray were listed on the menu, and there were some unique flavors that didn't have any descriptions. I found myself asking the server in the front to explain what the details of the flavors were. I'd recommend having an explanation under those flavors. The ice cream was flavorful read more

Yum. Great, creamy gelato. Don't let the line scare you. It goes fast. The staff are friendly and efficient. We had the chocolate fondant in cup, Tiny scoop. It was very chocolaty, which is how I like it. Tiny scoop was perfect for be. We also got the pistachio praline. Wow, the pistachio in it us amazing. Lick it fast if on a cone. It melts quickly on a warm evening (or day). We will definitely come here again for this nice treat. read more

Gelato Messina Circular Quay - Menu February 2023 - Gelato Near Me - Sydney, NSW

Flavorful ice cream! We came here quite late in the evening and they were still open, which was nice. Had the classic salted caramel ice cream which was delicious! read more

#86 for 2021 I'm an ice cream lover but I can enjoy a good gelato. And, I gotta say this is very good gelatos. I came here on a recommendation from my relatives. As I approached closer and closer I was getting more excited as I saw the gathering of people around their stall. There was a line but it did move quickly. It was a warm day so I felt a 3 scoops would be good enough. I chose the coconut and lychee. Wasn't sure how that combination was going to work out but it was great. You could taste the individual flavors. I liked that. I went for the lemon too. That's a flavor you normally don't see. I really liked that too. The color was amazing. And, coffee. I love the flavor and had to try theirs. It was great. You could taste a bit of the bitterness and specks of coffee grinds. There is about 40 flavors available, 5 of them are on a weekly rotation. The reason Gelato Messina does well is because of their natural ingredients. They have a dairy farm to get their creamy milk and other dairy products. They purchase the best ingredients they can like Ecuadorian cacao to make the highest quality chocolate. After eating these gelatos you can tell there is lots of love going into them. They also make cakes and I heard these are really good with wacky names. As they say, all in the fun of putting a smile on your face. read more

If you don't remember anything else about Gelato Messina, remember salted coconut gelato with mango salsa. This is life-changing! Gelato Messina was everywhere we looked around Sydney, in nearly every neighborhood we visited. Needless to say, we had gelato on a daily basis and some days, we considered a second visit! This location had a number of flavors that rotated daily and there was always a throng of people pushing their way to the counter to order. From the ease at which the staff handled the madness, we figured that that was their usual state of affairs. In addition to the salted coconut gelato, I tried their zuppa inglese and my staple cookies and cream. They also had very unique flavors such as leftover turkey stuffing, Christmas pudding, pavlova, and panna cotta with fig jam and amaretti. This was literally some of the best gelato and sorbet that I had ever tried. By the end of the week, I completely understood why there were so many locations and I was happy that this one in Circular Quay was just down the street from our hotel. read more

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This location is in a high traffic area and there's usually a line extending out the door (granted the interior's not very big). You can see the menu from afar so you can decide in advance before ordering. Let's just say I came back to this very location three times in the span of two days we spent in the city. Three scoops each time - at just $9 AUD mind you - with different flavors. I always defaulted to two fruity flavors and one savory - my favorites being blood orange and tiramisu. Seriously though, the gelato texture here is spot on; creamy, smooth, easy to eat, and most importantly, the fruity flavors aren't JACKED with sugar. That's a struggle with a lot of other places I've had, but this spot nails the true-to-taste flavor profile. Give it a try - it's some of the best gelato I've had, and it's so accessible here. Will miss it when I return to the states. :')))) PROS: - stellar gelato - smooth, creamy, and so easy to eat - great variety of flavors on both the savory and the sweet side - interior feels well maintained and clean, albeit small - cones are free! :) CONS: - none! :) read more

Gelato Messina Circular Quay - Gelato Near Me - Sydney, NSW

Just when you think you had amazing, Messina takes it to a whole nother level. I've been to places where I thought I had amazing gelato but this is my #1. We came after walking around Circular Quay and was told this was a must. Though it was chilly that day that didn't stop us. The line were out the door of the shopping area so you know there's a reason to that. The line goes by fast so don't let that deter you away from trying the amazing goodness. There's different flavors of gelato and even sorbet (hooray for my fellow lactose friends). Flavors consist of your typical classic like chocolate vanilla to extravagant flavors like salted coconut with mango salsa, boysenberry, pandan, and more. During our stay in Sydney we came here multiple times. Gelato is very rich and even the sorbet had a smooth consistency. There were even times where I thought I was eating dairy. It was that good. My by far favorite was the salted coconut with mango salsa sorbet. Sounds gross? That's what I thought but boy was I wrong. If you're not sure what to get then you can always ask to sample. Prices range from $4.80 AUD to $6 AUD depending on your portions which is reasonable consider what you're getting. You're basically getting the good stuff. Nothing more simple than that. I wish we had one back home but until next time. read more

Gelato Messina Circular Quay - Gelato Near Me - Sydney, NSW

Wow - loved the selection and the quality of the gelato from Messina. I had a double scoop in a cup. The coconut lychee was amazing (very tropical, light, and rich at the same time). So GOOD!! Can't wait to go back in a few days and get it again. The coffee was awesome as well. Highly recommend. read more

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Didn't like this gelato at all. The flavours and the texture were not on point.

This place is no joke and there's a reason why it is well reviewed. Located just outside the Circular Quay stop along with a bunch of other shops, they have all kinds of unique flavors - my favorite for the week I was in town was "Hokey Pokey" - honey gelato with chocolate covered honeycomb sprinkled in. I ended up getting it 3 of the 4 days I was in town for work! Staff was always friendly. read more

Really a wonderful treat. High quality but also some wonderfully insane flavors! Loved the Nicky Glasses which is a combination of Coffee and Salted Carmel ice cream. An ingenious flavor combination with unfortunate name. Hokey Pokey was fun but the sweet candy is in a sweet vanilla making it... too sweet for me. read more

Gelato Messina Circular Quay - Gelato Near Me - Sydney, NSW

This is a great local gelato place in Circular Quay. We stopped here a couple times after dinner for a sweet treat. I am dairy free so a lot of places not always have a lot of options. This place did. At least 8 or 10 dairy free sorbet options. I had the salted caramel and mango salsa both times we stopped. It has a nice caramel flavor with a bit of fruit from the mango. Very tasty. I would love to do one of their decorative cakes at some point. They are beautiful creations of architecture. Check them out. read more

Just WOW. This gelato shop convenient to Circular Quay offers high quality and flavorful selections. Since you will be passing through on your way to the trains and ferries, listen to that inner voice saying "Oh why not?". I sure did, trying the Apple Pie, Choc Mint, Gianduia, Tiramisu, Chocolate Fondant, Coconut Roast Almond and Pear Rhubarb. All of these were excellent. Tastings are available. Friendly and efficient staff. Simply the best. read more

This place lives up to its reviews. In the end had about 6 different flavors and they were all solid. I really enjoyed the coconut lychee! The cones were great and to me the prices were on point especially for such a popular area. The service was also pretty great and they allowed us to sample as much as we wanted without giving us dirty looks.There's not much to go wrong with the place. read more

As we say goodbye to the warm Summer nights and enter into the cooler Autumn evening, we thought we'd enjoy one last chance to have ice cream and where better than the legendary Messina at Circular Quay. A tiny little ice cream parlour with outside seating. They have utilized their space amazingly and provide a great range of gelato and ice cream from classics flavours to daring ones that you'll be begging to try. I went with a scoop of Chocolate and a scoop of Mr. Potato Head (peanuts and potato chips) in an attempt to make a Reeces Pieces inspired ice cream blend. It kind of worked out, but the Mr. Potato Head flavour did have pieces of potato chip mixed in with it which did lead me to a very strange place at times. The service is great and you'll spend your time trying to decide which flavours to choose, which is where the fun is in my opinion. You're choice of cone or cup, you can't go wrong. read more

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Today I ordered Salt caramel Tiny size because it's just after dinner at Burger Project. Usually, I do not eat ice cream but I kinda love this Salt caramel ice cream. This is the second time for me to eat Salt caramel here and I love it. Last time I ordered combo (Salt caramel/Strawberry yogurt) and it was lovely, too. I will come back again and again and again.... read more

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The line can get a bit crazy since it's right by Circular Quay, but it's worth the wait. The flavors are good and there's plenty to choose from. They also have specialty flavors that are worth trying as well. Too many flavors, not enough time. A great treat for the summer. read more

Located on the ground level of the gateway building in Circular Quay. There are about 10 of the Messina brand gelato stores located throughout Sydney. Stopped by for some delicious gelato today. The store usually has 35 flavors which are always available, and 5 specials that are available for 1 week only. Tried the coconut lime flavor, but the lime was a bit too subtle for my taste. Ended up getting the green tea gelato and the chocolate sorbet. The green tea flavor was delicious, very strong matcha flavor. The chocolate sorbet was also good, but a little sweeter than the one I had last week in Cairns which I preferred. On day 2 I tried the salty caramel with white chocolate chips and pistachio flavors. These two choices were amazing! I highly recommend trying a few flavors until you get what you want. Pistachio rivaled ones I have tried in Italy. Cone was underwhelming, I think it came from a box but I'm hoping it was fresh and just reminiscent of its boxed cousin. I think you get a bigger scoop in the cup too. Price was great, $6.8 AUD for 2 scoops which is about $5 USD. I recommend stopping by as I do believe it is the best gelato in the area. read more

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Gelato Messina is my BEST PLACE EVER!!! At least for gelato ;) It's been a bit over 2 months since I visited Sydney (summer), but all I can remember is their Honey Honey. It's wildflower honey gelato mixed with crunchy honeycomb pieces. The best part is, when not expecting it, biting into the honeycomb which creates a flavor explosion in my mouth. Such a lovely surprise in a spoonful of happiness! My friends and I went to any Gelato Messina place 3 times within 1 week, and 3 of us shared 3 scoops to spend less money. We always got Honey Honey but have also tried Apple Pie, Mango, Passion Fruit, and Pistachio. There's a lot of flavors you can sample, so you can't go wrong! Honestly, everyone becomes a kid again when they crowd around the display cases for their sugar fix here! read more

Plenty to choose from, Dulce de leche was awesome. Another spot I'll come back to on the next trip to Sydney. read more

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Was very excited to see that Gelato Messina has expanded once again and are now within walking distance from work! It probably means I have to walk a lot more if I visit here too often. Located in Gateway, it opens out onto Alfred Street near Circular Quay Station. I opted for the one of the specials. It was Have A Gay Oldtime which is based off the classic Golden Gaytime. The flavours are reminiscent of it and tastes so darn good. Service is swift and the great thing about this outlet is that they accept cash and card as well payment by their app. So not only easier to get to but easy to spend more too. read more

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Amazing desert options. Note to self: 3 scoops in a cup is too much for 1 person to finish. read more

Gelato Messina Circular Quay - "everybody every day", "the bosses wife" and dark chocolate with cherry - Gelato Near Me - Sydney, NSW

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Delicious and creamy. The line was out the dooR when we arrived but it went quickly. We tried one of the specials but I think the salted coconut with mango salsa was my favorite! I might gO back tonight for our last night in Sydney! read more

Omg Yum! Tried quite a few flavors and it was so tough deciding because they were all so good. Narrowed it down to two flavors because my husband and i could not finish more than that after dinner. Mango: so refreshing and delicious. It's like being slapped in the tastebuds by mango, but in a good way. White chocolate hazelnut: pretty much what it sounds like. Now go get you some if you're lucky enough to be in the area, they're open late! read more

Gelato Messina Circular Quay - Mango and white chocolate hazelnut on a cone - Gelato Near Me - Sydney, NSW

Ok so my partner and I went twice. Lol Pandan coconut ice cream is far by the best flavor and yogurt berry!!! It goes by quick even with a line and standing in the cold weather. Definitely will be back again to get some delicious sorbet and ice cream!!! read more

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The pistachio praline gelato was incredible. Sampled a few flavors, but this was an easy choice. Good stuff and convenient location next to circular quay. read more

Lost its charm! We always loved the flavours and service of this ice cream shop. However the staff were disinterested. The flavours were contaminated by others. Generally lost its sparkle. Shame read more

Oh my goodness. This is my idea of heaven. There were too many delicious flavours and not enough space in my tummy... Who am I kidding there is alway space! I always compare gelato places based on my favourite flavour, pistachio. This was one of the best I've ever had in the world! The gelato was so creamy and rich. The pistachio flavour tasted so fresh, like it was just roasted before being used here. If you are ever at Circle Quay be sure to stop here regardless of weather. read more

Got the milk choc and choc peanut fudge, one scoop for $4.80, the milk choc part was ok but the peanut tasted like caramel. Also tested a small bit of caramel white choc, was too sweet for my liking. Macadamia was ok but nothing too special. Considering the milk choc and choc peanut fudge I got was #2 on their best flavours list, I think they are alright but probably not awesome. I've tasted better stuff, i.e. vanilla ice cream from Shake Shack Las Vegas. read more

I love salted caramel! Omg, d-e-licious. Please pop in here f you have the chance, you will be happy you did. The service is friendly and the gelato is soooooo yuuuuummmmm! I will be back! Can't I just live here!?! read more

Loved this place. Unique flavors. Hubs and I tried the chocolate with hazelnut, cookies and cream, but the star of show was the Greek tragedy. Honey, candied walnuts and a fried pastry soaked in honey. Delicious! read more

The Gelato here is delicious and reasonably price. Makes for a great desert or snack on a hot day. read more

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A little pricey but the flavors are VERY different. I feel like they are acquired. I tried 5 different flavors before I settled on the pistachio. My husband got the mint chocolate chip. Definitely try the flavors before buying because they are different from what you think. I was underwhelmed. read more