{"id":36624,"date":"2025-05-14T14:30:19","date_gmt":"2025-05-14T06:30:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/?p=36624"},"modified":"2025-05-15T11:35:20","modified_gmt":"2025-05-15T03:35:20","slug":"gelato-messina-singapore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/gelato-messina-singapore\/","title":{"rendered":"Gelato Messina review: This cult Aussie fave is finally in Singapore \u2013 here\u2019s what to order"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Cult Aussie fave Gelato Messina has landed in Singapore, bringing its award-winning gelato, house-made mix-ins, and cheeky flavours to <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/neighbourhood-guide-ann-siang-hill-club-street\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Club Street<\/a>. With the weather as muggy and unrelenting as ever, a cold, creamy treat feels less like a luxury and more like a survival tactic. If you\u2019re doing everything short of praying for rain, this one\u2019s for you. After a long day out and about, gelato is just what the doctor prescribes, so I popped into the store for a much-needed breather and several scoops.<\/p>\n<div class=\"video-wrapper\"><iframe title=\"Singapore, Get Ready! This Famous Aussie Ice Cream Just Landed! \u2728\ud83c\uddf8\ud83c\uddec  #icecream #foodie #singapore\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6njV5TsLxHw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h2>Gelato Messina review: Cult Australian fave lands in Singapore<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_320216\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-320216\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-320216 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/08\/gelato-messina-singapore-review-staff-crowd-gelato-display-menu-signboard-sufyan-saad-900x643.jpg\" alt=\"Staff and customers at the display | Gelato Messina in Singapore\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/08\/gelato-messina-singapore-review-staff-crowd-gelato-display-menu-signboard-sufyan-saad-900x643.jpg 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/08\/gelato-messina-singapore-review-staff-crowd-gelato-display-menu-signboard-sufyan-saad-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/08\/gelato-messina-singapore-review-staff-crowd-gelato-display-menu-signboard-sufyan-saad.jpg 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-320216\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Welcome to Singapore, Gelato Messina! Photography: Sufyan Saad<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The local flagship is a five-minute walk from Telok Ayer <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/beautiful-mrt-stations-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MRT station<\/a> \u2013 and don\u2019t worry, it\u2019s not hard to miss the shop. You\u2019ll either be greeted with snaking queues or people clustering at the gelato displays, sampling all the flavours and debating their final orders. I visited on a Wednesday afternoon and the space was bustling with sweet tooths.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_320217\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-320217\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-320217 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/08\/gelato-messina-singapore-review-fitzroy-melbourne-outlet-sufyan-saad-900x643.jpg\" alt=\"Gelato Messina's Melbourne outlet | Gelato Messina in Singapore\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/08\/gelato-messina-singapore-review-fitzroy-melbourne-outlet-sufyan-saad-900x643.jpg 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/08\/gelato-messina-singapore-review-fitzroy-melbourne-outlet-sufyan-saad-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/08\/gelato-messina-singapore-review-fitzroy-melbourne-outlet-sufyan-saad.jpg 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-320217\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gelato Messina\u2019s branch in Fitzroy, Melbourne. Photography: Sufyan Saad<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Having visited the <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/things-to-do-melbourne-restaurants-attractions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Melbourne<\/a> outlet, I noticed the differences right away. Down under, I had enough elbow room to walk around the gelateria and leisurely work my way through the display like a gelato connoisseur. The Singapore space is more of a grab-and-go vibe, with limited room to loiter and make a decision before the crowd behind you gets antsy. My tip? Pop by on weekday afternoons, when you don\u2019t have to clamour with the crowd.<\/p>\n<p>Design-wise, Melbourne&#8217;s outlet is decked out in moody dark wood and leather seats, while this one leans into bright, fresh tones. But both give off the same vibe: friendly service meets serious dessert game.<\/p>\n<h2>Scooping up treats made from scratch daily<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_320218\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-320218\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-320218 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/08\/gelato-messina-singapore-review-kitchen-tour-behind-the-scenes-sufyan-saad.gif\" alt=\"What goes on in the kitchen | Gelato Messina in Singapore\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-320218\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A look at what goes on in the kitchen. Photography: Sufyan Saad<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>No, that headline isn\u2019t hyperbole. According to Alessandro Palumbo, nephew of Gelato Messina founder Nick Palumbo, everything is made fresh in-house daily, and yes, that statement also involves inclusions and mix-ins like chocolates, dulce de leche, and cakes. The brand\u2019s commitment to flavour consistency includes organically growing produce on its farms.<\/p>\n<p>I was lucky to go behind the scenes for a quick kitchen tour. Alessandro walked me through the process, from prep to the -20\u00b0C freezers where the gelato sets. That extreme chill is key to creating that signature silky, non-icy texture. It\u2019s precision-level craftsmanship, not just some churn-and-serve operation.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s like perfectionism dialled to a thousand! There are no shortcuts involved, and their dedication towards crafting gelatos that aren\u2019t \u201cjust another flavour\u201d is a testament to why the brand is so reputed and well-loved among Australians and those fortunate enough to taste them.<\/p>\n<h2>Good luck trying to pick your fave flavour<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_320219\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-320219\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-320219 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/08\/gelato-messina-singapore-review-menu-signboard-sufyan-saad-900x643.jpg\" alt=\"The menu showcases all the available flavours | Gelato Messina in Singapore\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/08\/gelato-messina-singapore-review-menu-signboard-sufyan-saad-900x643.jpg 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/08\/gelato-messina-singapore-review-menu-signboard-sufyan-saad-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/08\/gelato-messina-singapore-review-menu-signboard-sufyan-saad.jpg 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-320219\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Those with decision paralysis, here\u2019s a peek at what you can expect. Photography: Sufyan Saad<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Now for the fun part: the flavours! There are 40 to choose from, with 30 signature flavours, five rotating specials, and five Singapore exclusives made just for us. I had the chance to try almost the entire menu, and here\u2019s what stood out.<\/p>\n<p>Alessandro handed me a tasting flight of the local flavours: <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/best-kaya-toast-in-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">kaya toast<\/a>, teh tarik, tau huay, Singapore, How You Durian?, and Yolk\u2019s On You (10\/10 for the pun). These aren&#8217;t just token nods to local taste \u2013 each one has thought and texture behind it.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_320220\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-320220\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-320220 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/08\/gelato-messina-singapore-review-singapore-exclusive-flavours-sufyan-saad-900x643.png\" alt=\"Singapore exclusive flavours | Gelato Messina in Singapore\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/08\/gelato-messina-singapore-review-singapore-exclusive-flavours-sufyan-saad-900x643.png 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/08\/gelato-messina-singapore-review-singapore-exclusive-flavours-sufyan-saad-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/08\/gelato-messina-singapore-review-singapore-exclusive-flavours-sufyan-saad.png 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-320220\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Enjoy Singapore exclusives like kaya toast and teh tarik. Photography: Sufyan Saad<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Kaya toast comes with dehydrated toast bits and kaya jam with a generous helping of butter, mimicking the beloved local breakfast. Yolk\u2019s On You is a luxe, savoury-sweet blend of salted egg yolk gelato and gula melaka caramel. Tau huay is the closest thing to eating a chilled bowl of soy pudding: light, subtle, and eerily accurate. The team even channelled our love of <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/best-durian-singapore-delivery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">durian<\/a> without being too cloying.<\/p>\n<p>Tbh, I couldn\u2019t pick a single fave. But if you twisted my arm and held me hostage for answers, I\u2019d tell you to pair kaya toast and teh tarik. It&#8217;s like having your kopitiam <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/local-breakfast-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">brekkie<\/a> in frozen form.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_320221\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-320221\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-320221 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/08\/gelato-messina-singapore-review-interior-from-entrance-sufyan-saad-900x643.jpg\" alt=\"View of the interior from the entrance | Gelato Messina in Singapore\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/08\/gelato-messina-singapore-review-interior-from-entrance-sufyan-saad-900x643.jpg 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/08\/gelato-messina-singapore-review-interior-from-entrance-sufyan-saad-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/08\/gelato-messina-singapore-review-interior-from-entrance-sufyan-saad.jpg 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-320221\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Taste all the available flavours before making your final pick. Photography: Sufyan Saad<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>There were 10 sorbets during my visit, and after several scoops (all in the name of research), I crowned the calamansi sorbet my winner. Tart, punchy, and the perfect foil to Singapore\u2019s humidity. If that\u2019s unavailable, the lemon or mango flavours make solid backups.<\/p>\n<p>The chocolate sorbet is also worth a shoutout. It\u2019s dark, intense, and completely dairy-free, but you\u2019d never know it. It\u2019s one of the richest I\u2019ve tasted without veering into artificial territory.<\/p>\n<p>Out of all the standard flavours, I fell hard for the Hokey Pokey. It\u2019s honey gelato with chocolate-covered honeycomb. You can call me biased, but you <em>can\u2019t<\/em> say I didn\u2019t do my due diligence.<\/p>\n<h2>So, should you brave the queues?<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_320224\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-320224\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-320224 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/08\/gelato-messina-singapore-review-hokey-pokey-flavour-back-kitchen-sufyan-saad-900x643.png\" alt=\"Hokey Pokey flavour and a view of the kitchen from the outside | Gelato Messina in Singapore\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/08\/gelato-messina-singapore-review-hokey-pokey-flavour-back-kitchen-sufyan-saad-900x643.png 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/08\/gelato-messina-singapore-review-hokey-pokey-flavour-back-kitchen-sufyan-saad-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/08\/gelato-messina-singapore-review-hokey-pokey-flavour-back-kitchen-sufyan-saad.png 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-320224\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hokey Pokey flavour and Gelato Messina\u2019s kitchen. Photography: Sufyan Saad<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re an <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/best-ice-cream-in-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ice cream<\/a> aficionado or just Messina-curious, this new spot lives up to the hype. Yes, there are queues, and it\u2019s a little tight inside. But that\u2019s part of the experience. Waiting in line, peeking at everyone else&#8217;s orders, trying to narrow down your final scoops\u2026 It\u2019s like edible theatre.<\/p>\n<p>What I appreciate the most is how the brand didn&#8217;t just parachute into our country with its Aussie hits. Instead, the team involved local staff in taste testing, developed region-specific flavours, and chose to \u201cstart simple\u201d before pushing creative boundaries like its other outlets. Will we be expecting something like ice kacang sorbet or pandan chiffon cake in the future? Hopefully!<\/p>\n<p>Ice cream parlours may be a dime a dozen here, but if you\u2019re in <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/telok-ayer-neighbourhood-guide-cafes-restaurants\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Telok Ayer<\/a> and hankering for a sweet, cold treat, there\u2019s only one place to go. As someone who\u2019s sampled Gelato Messina in Melbourne and now Singapore, I can confidently say this isn\u2019t just gelato. It\u2019s intentional, full-flavoured storytelling in a cup or cone. No wonder the brand has a cult following and over 20 outlets Down Under. And now, Singapore gets a taste of the obsession.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Must-try flavours:<\/strong> Kaya toast; teh tarik; Hokey Pokey; calamansi<br \/>\n<strong>How much:<\/strong> Scoops from $7.50 (no \u201cstandard\u201d and \u201cpremium\u201d tiered pricings here!)<br \/>\n<strong>Opening hours:<\/strong> Tuesdays to Thursdays, 2pm to 10pm and Fridays to Sundays, 12pm to 10pm (walk-ins only)<br \/>\n<strong>Address:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/gelatomessina.sg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Gelato Messina<\/a>, 1 Club Street, Singapore 069400<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cult Aussie fave Gelato Messina has landed in Singapore, bringing its award-winning gelato, house-made mix-ins, and cheeky flavours to Club Street. With the weather as muggy and unrelenting as ever, a cold, creamy treat feels less like a luxury and more like a survival tactic. 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