GELATIAMO LLC

What GELATIAMO LLC does

GELATIAMO LLC is a single-location artisanal Italian gelato and pastry café founded in 1996 by Maria Coassin and headquartered at 1400 Third Avenue in downtown Seattle, Washington. The company operates from one retail café and is in the process of relocating production to a dedicated facility in Seattle's SODO district. Its core products are small-batch gelato and sorbet (4-8% butterfat, made fresh daily from scratch), traditional Italian pastry cakes (Diplomatica, Millefoglie, Tiramisù, Delicata, Saint Honoré), gelato cakes, Italian pastries and cookies, and seasonal specialties such as Maria's Panettone. The underlying technology is craft-based: all recipes are developed in-house from scratch using premium ingredients including organic milk from Fresh Breeze Organics, Piedmont hazelnuts, Madagascar vanilla, Sicilian pistachios, and locally-sourced seasonal fruit; the company refuses to use pre-made bases, and its panettone recipe follows a 27-hour, five-rise process.

Gelatiamo generates revenue through four channels: direct retail sales at the café (gelato by scoop, pint, quart, pastries, coffee), custom cake orders (individual to full-sheet sizes up to $220), catering for events and weddings (trays, pans, gelato bar rental), and wholesale distribution to 50+ partner restaurants, cafés, hotels, and markets across the Puget Sound region. Wholesale partners include Metropolitan Market (multiple locations), Pagliacci Pizza, Elysian Brewery, Caffe Umbria, Space Needle, Chihuly Garden and Glass, Hyatt Regency, and Marriott. Pricing is unit-based across all channels, with no subscription or recurring revenue model. The company employs approximately 8 people, is privately held by founder Maria Coassin with no institutional investment, and has no subsidiaries or parent company.

Name

GELATIAMO LLC

Legal name

Gelatiamo LLC

Website

https://gelatiamo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

GELATIAMO LLC is a Seattle-based artisanal Italian gelato and pastry café founded in 1996, producing small-batch gelato, sorbet, and traditional Italian cakes from scratch. It serves individual retail customers, event and wedding catering clients, and ~50 wholesale partner restaurants, hotels, and markets across the Puget Sound region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Artisanal Gelato and Italian Pastry

NAICS

Ice Cream and Frozen Dessert Manufacturing (311520), Ice Cream and Frozen Dessert Manufacturing (31152), Frozen Cakes, Pies, and Other Pastries Manufacturing (311813), Retail Bakeries (311811)

SIC

Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts (2024), Bakery Products (2050)

akta.pro primary industry

Ice Cream & Gelato Shops (THAFAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dessert Cafes (Coffee + Desserts) (THAFADAH), Gelato Manufacturing (AFAHAEAD), Pastry, Cakes & Tortes Manufacturing (AFAKAAAB)

Keywords

• Artisanal gelato production
• Italian pastry cafe
• Custom cake orders
• Wholesale gelato distribution
• Event catering desserts

Headquarters

HQ city

SEATTLE, Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Retail Gelato and Pastry Sales: Direct sales of gelato, sorbet, pastries, and desserts at downtown Seattle cafe. Products sold by scoop, pint, quart, and in various pastry items. Customers can enjoy in-cafe or takeout.
2. Custom Cake Orders: Custom ordering of gelato cakes and pastry cakes for special occasions. Orders require 48 hours advance notice. Gluten-free options available. Prices vary by size from individual ($6.25-$7.00) to full sheet cakes.
3. Catering Services: Catering for events including petite four trays, cookie trays, pastry trays, custom wedding cakes, and gelato catering. Pre-packaged individual servings, pints, quarts, or 5L pans available. Gelato bar rental with staff service.
4. Wholesale Distribution: Wholesale products to local cafes, restaurants, hotels, and markets throughout Greater Seattle area. Products include pastries, gelato, and sorbet. Partners include Metropolitan Market, Elysian Brewery, and numerous restaurants.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Gelatiamo produces and sells authentic Italian gelato, sorbet, traditional pastries, and custom cakes from a single downtown Seattle cafe, manufacturing all products fresh daily in small batches using from-scratch recipes. The company also distributes products wholesale to local restaurants, cafes, hotels, and specialty markets, and provides catering services for weddings, corporate events, and special occasions.

Product overview

Gelatiamo is an authentic Italian gelato and pastry café founded by Maria Coassin in 1996. The company operates as a single-location retail café in downtown Seattle, offering a unified product portfolio centered on artisanal gelato and traditional Italian desserts. Core offerings include gelato (4-8% butterfat, made fresh daily in small batches), sorbet (vegan), gelato cakes, pastry cakes (Diplomatica, Millefoglie, Tiramisú, etc.), and Italian pastries and cookies (cannoli, cream puffs, baci di dama). Seasonal specialty products include Maria's Panettone (holiday bread rising 27 hours) and rotating semifreddo flavors. Services include catering (wedding cakes, event trays, gelato bar rental) and wholesale distribution to local restaurants and markets. The company also features a monthly rotating semifreddo program and collaborates with local partners like Elysian Brewery for unique flavors like Punkuccino.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Tonnemaker FarmscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2016Partnership for sourcing local cherries and peaches during summer season. Products are Salmon-Safe certified. Used in gelato recipes like Cherry Sorbet, Cherries & Cream, Cherry Compote Chocolate Chip, and Bellini (Peaches & Prosecco) Sorbet.
• Stewardship PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2016Salmon-Safe certification partnership. Manages the Salmon-Safe eco-label in Washington, working with farmers to protect water quality and restore wild salmon habitat. Supports Gelatiamo's commitment to local, sustainable sourcing.
• Fresh Breeze OrganicscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganic milk supplier certified Salmon-Safe. Family farming since 1901 in Lynden. Provides organic milk used in every Gelatiamo recipe. Fresh Breeze has been supplying Gelatiamo for over 20 years.
• Elysian BrewerycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual collaboration on beer-infused gelato. Punkuccino gelato made with pumpkin, coffee, and Elysian's Punkuccino beer. Available at Gelatiamo store and all Elysian Brewery locations. First collaboration was instant success with Elysian selling out in weeks.
• Patterson CellarsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Late Harvest Roussanne gelato flavor. Uses Patterson Cellars Late Harvest Roussanne dessert wine combined with organic pears from Tonnemaker Farms.
• Floisand Studio ArchitectureminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLocal Seattle architecture firm that designed Gelatiamo's 2015 store remodel. Known for recent projects with Pagliacci and Macrina Bakery. Modernized space with minimalist interior and crisp white cases.
• Frank's Quality ProducecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term supplier partner for California Blood Oranges and Texas Ruby Red Grapefruit. Secures supply for seasonal sorbet flavors that have been produced since 1996.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams: Direct-to-consumer and wholesale premium ice cream brand built on proprietary from-scratch recipes and a flagship retail experience. Highly comparable to Gelatiamo's small-batch, story-led model with broader national reach.
• Van Leeuwen Ice Cream: Premium ice cream chain with retail scoop shops, wholesale pints, and a vegan line. Directly comparable to Gelatiamo across retail café experience, premium ingredient positioning, and grocery/wholesale distribution.
• McConnell's Fine Ice Creams: Premium small-batch ice cream maker with scoop shops, wholesale distribution, and a strong heritage/branding story. Directly comparable to Gelatiamo on craft positioning, heritage narrative, and channel mix.
• Salt & Straw Ice Cream: Premium artisanal ice cream chain with small-batch, from-scratch recipes and story-driven flavors. Direct peer to Gelatiamo in positioning, ingredient sourcing ethos, and multi-channel retail/wholesale presence.
• Dolcezza Gelato: Small-batch Italian-style gelato maker operating scoop shops and wholesale accounts. Closest direct gelato-format peer to Gelatiamo's authentic-Italian, from-scratch production model.
• Ample Hills Creamery: Premium scoop-shop ice cream brand built on small-batch, from-scratch recipes and wholesale pints. Comparable to Gelatiamo in artisanal production, café retail, and premium positioning.
• Bottega Louie: Italian-inspired patisserie, café, and dessert destination known for macarons, pastries, and cakes. Comparable to Gelatiamo in combining Italian dessert heritage, retail café experience, custom cake orders, and premium positioning.

Emerging players

• Caffè Panna: Small-batch, from-scratch Italian gelato shop with a single-flavor-at-a-time focus and growing footprint. Comparable to Gelatiamo as an artisanal gelato specialist with strong founder-driven identity and premium positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Talenti Gelato: Mass-market gelato brand sold primarily through grocery and retail pints. Comparable product category to Gelatiamo but at vastly larger scale and without the single-café experiential anchor.
• Häagen-Dazs: Global premium ice cream and gelato brand with widespread foodservice and retail presence. Represents the broad-incumbent competitive context for Gelatiamo's premium positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/gelatiamo
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gelatiamo-llc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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