The history of Messina passes through here, since 1928.
Ranked first among 116 coffee shops in Messina on RestaurantGuru with 578 votes. Included in the Cookist Guide among the best granitas in the province. Featured at the European Parliament's Gelato Day. The only VEGANOK certified gelateria in Messina.
The facade of Antica Latteria on Viale San Martino
Our Story
A family story, handed down from father to son in the heart of Messina
L'Antica Latteria is the fruit of a tradition handed down from father to son, transmitting a timeless passion. A reality now known by all Messinians, born almost a century ago in the heart of Messina and today a point of reference for those seeking authentic Sicilian granita, artisanal gelato, and quality pastries.
From our historic location on Via Luciano Manara, we have moved to our new home at Viale San Martino 150, a refined and welcoming establishment, almost on the corner of the main shopping street, a short walk from the Duomo and the port. Here we continue the same artisanal care as always: fresh whipped cream made several times a day, warm 'cu tuppu' brioches, and cannoli filled to order.
We are the only ones in Messina to have obtained VEGANOK certification, with a complete line of vegan croissants, cakes, and ice cream. Our elderflower and raspberry vegan croissant has been called «one of the best ever tasted». And for those seeking traditional flavors, the Chantilly and Wild Strawberry Cake and the Gianduia and Hazelnut Vegan Cake are among our customers' most beloved products.
Our awards tell our story: first among 116 coffee shops in Messina on RestaurantGuru with 578 votes and 4.6 stars, listed in the Cookist Guide among the best places for granita in the province, and featured on the European Parliament's Gelato Day. But the greatest reward remains the daily trust of the people of Messina, who have chosen our granita for almost a hundred years.
Awards
The numbers that tell our story
These are not just numbers: they represent the trust that Messina, and beyond, has given us in almost a hundred years of activity. From the people of Messina who come every morning for breakfast to cruise passengers who disembark and seek authentic Sicilian granita.
#1
Cafeteria in Messina on RestaurantGuru
578
Reviews on RestaurantGuru
4.6
Average rating out of 5 stars
654
Total reviews collected
VEGANOK
Only certified ice cream shop in Messina
2024
Featured in the Cookist Guide
Taste, Goodnessand Tradition
Ranked first among 116 coffee shops in Messina with 578 votes and 4.6 stars. Included in the Cookist Guide among the best granitas in the province. Featured at the European Parliament's Gelato Day. The only VEGANOK ice cream shop in the city. Featured on EssereVegan and HappyCow.
We are not just a gelateria: we are a benchmark for those seeking authentic Messinese tradition. Our accolades, from the Cookist Guide to Gelato Day, from VEGANOK certification to the top of RestaurantGuru, tell a story of passion and dedication that has continued for almost a hundred years. As the owner loves to say: «Where you find quantity, you can never find quality.»
- 01#1 Coffee Shop Messina
- 02Cookist Guide 2024
- 03Gelato Day EU
- 04VEGANOK Certification
- 05Veg Navigator
- 06HappyCow
«definitely a must-visit for gelato lovers»
Customer, RestaurantGuru
Our Philosophy
Quality, not quantity
«Where you find quantity, you can never find quality, and this is not our saying, but the law of the market.»
This is the philosophy that guides every choice we make. From the selection of raw materials to artisanal preparation, we prefer to do less but do it better. That's why we whip fresh cream several times a day, fill cannoli only at the moment, and produce everything in-house: gelatos, brioches, cakes, and vegan pastries. This is what has made us a benchmark for Messina.
Our artisan laboratory
Behind the counter hides a large laboratory where we prepare sweets, gelatos, and granitas every day. The cream is whipped fresh several times a day, the cannoli are filled only at the time of order, and the 'cu tuppu' brioches are baked warm. Our Chantilly and Wild Strawberry Cake and the Gianduia and Vegan Hazelnut Cake are among the most beloved products by customers.
Our process requires time and care, but it is the only way to guarantee the quality our customers recognize. We have been included in the Cookist Guide among the best places for granita in Messina and its province, and we are featured on the official platform of the European Parliament's Gelato Day. A tradition that renews itself every day, blending artisanal taste with innovation.
- VEGANOK
- Gelato Day
- Cookist 2024
- RestaurantGuru #1
What they say about us
«The delicious and unique cream, top-notch ice cream, definitely a must-visit for ice cream lovers»
«Granita with perfect consistency and flavor, very soft brioche and especially 'cu tuppo'. I would have eaten three.»
«Number 1 best ice cream ever»
«We were on the hunt for cannoli and the owner was very welcoming and friendly. He immediately went to get cream because they were out and came back to make us a couple of cannoli.»
«A nice break during a cruise stop.»
«The cappuccino with rice milk and the vegan croissant with elderflower and raspberry are excellent... truly one of the best I've tasted»