James Street Sweet Stop
Gelato Messina James Street: Pandan & Coconut Meets Macadamia Crunch
With options like Pandan & Coconut and Macadamia Crunch, Gelato Messina on James Street in Fortitude Valley makes it easy to sample different scoops without playing favourites.

When it comes to ice cream, I love all types and refuse to play favourites. Stepping up to Gelato Messina on James Street in Fortitude Valley, ordering a pair of scoops is the best way to honour that open-minded approach.
Is Gelato Messina James Street worth adding to your itinerary?
Stopping by James Street in Fortitude Valley for gelato is always a treat. Ordering two contrasting flavours gives you a personal reason to explore what is on offer while staying true to an open-minded sweet tooth.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR
Menu highlights
Highlights from Zen’s visit.
At a glance: what we ordered
- Pandan & Coconut gelato
- Macadamia Crunch gelato
Pairing Pandan & Coconut with Macadamia Crunch
My selection landed on Pandan & Coconut alongside Macadamia Crunch. Putting these two distinct scoops together in one cup lets you enjoy very different flavour profiles at once without having to narrow things down to a single pick.
A Fortitude Valley Sweet Stop
Stopping by James Street in Fortitude Valley for gelato is always a treat. Ordering two contrasting flavours gives you a personal reason to explore what is on offer while staying true to an open-minded sweet tooth.
GOOD TO KNOW
Frequently asked questions
Where is Gelato Messina located in Fortitude Valley?
Gelato Messina is located on James Street in Fortitude Valley, Queensland.
Which gelato flavours are featured from this visit?
The featured gelato flavours are Pandan & Coconut and Macadamia Crunch.
KEEP EXPLORING
More places and guides connected to this visit
Zen visited in 2023. Menus, ratings, prices and opening hours can change, so check directly with the venue before you go.
It was a pleasure to be invited to experience Gelato Messina James Street but all opinions shared are my own.