This is a delightful breakfast/coffee spot in the heart of town. The prices were reasonable, too! I ordered the ham, egg, and cheese on a plain (locally made) bagel and a large iced black tea. The food was delicious and exactly what I'd wanted. Also, every staff member was super friendly and helpful. If I had to guess I would say it's a family-owned business as they clearly care a lot about customer experience. It was also cute to see lots of customers greeted by name - clearly, the locals like this place too! After eating my sandwich I stayed for a couple of hours to work on my computer. They have great free wifi and a nice big bathroom as well. Before leaving I bought a can of kombucha and a cinnamon chip scone to have at the beach - both were EXCELLENT! I will definitely come back here next time I'm in town. read more

Laughing Gull - egg, ham, and cheese on a plain bagel with a black iced tea! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Manchester, Massachusetts

Stopped by on my way to the beach in Manchester. I got an iced Hazy Mocha and a lemon blueberry scone. The drink wasn't too sweet, and the scone was absolutely delicious and massive (kept me full for my whole beach day!). I took my order to-go but the seating area looked cute from what I could see. I would recommend the pastries and coffee to anyone in the area! They also have gluten-free options in a separate display case for those who are interested. This gets 4, rather than 5, stars because the person who took our order was a bit rude. I tried to order a smoked salmon bagel and was told that "sandwiches take 45 minutes." I asked for a bagel with cream cheese instead and was told that if it was toasted it would also take 45 minutes. I felt that the tone of the conversation and the fact that a bagel would take 45 minutes was a bit much. When my partner inquired about allergies, the worker just shoved a menu at him and said "read the menu to see what's in the drink." Obviously we always read the menu, he was asking if there was anything in the drink BEYOND what was listed, as sometimes happens, and needs to be checked for allergies. We came at a busy time so I'll chalk it up to the stress of the morning rush. Also, after we ordered, the baristas were accommodating of my partner's allergies and noted them all on his cup which is very reassuring. read more

Laughing Gull - Hazy mocha and snickerdoodle latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Manchester, Massachusetts

This is my favorite place to grab a quick coffee or pastry before heading to the beach! This adorable little shop has some delicious food, just make sure to get here early before the crowds. They have some very cute seats indoors to eat at (if there's space available), or it serves as the perfect pit stop on the way to the beach. My favorite is the iced mocha, but it's hard to go wrong here! read more

Laughing Gull - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Manchester, Massachusetts

Generally, this could be a 4 star spot, but the service was unreasonably slow. I stopped in with a friend for a coffee and sandwich and it took a good 30 minutes, which seemed like a very long time for a casual café type place. Wait time aside, the menu had tons of fun options and the food itself tasted great. We especially enjoyed the outdoor seating area. Definitely a local neighborhood spot. Maybe I'm just spoiled by faster service in Boston, but if you don't mind waiting around, this could be a solid place. read more

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Great everything!! I grew up around here and now back for some time and just wanted to share that I love this place!! You do run into a million people when there so beware and brush your hair ; ) the owners great and love it here!! Bravo. read more

We went before the beach and got smoothies for breakfast and sandwiches to go for lunch. The smoothies were delicious! The sandwich I got (turkey pesto) was just ok in my opinion. My friend liked her sandwich though. The lady who took our order was kind, and there is a public bathroom. The food did take a very long time to come out, but I would definitely go back! read more

Laughing Gull - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Manchester, Massachusetts

This is my favorite breakfast spot in town. Very chill vibes. Great coffee, pastries and sandwiches. Staff is kind and welcoming. I'll be back many times! read more

A delicious small-town cafe with friendly staff, a huge selection of scones, gigantic blueberry muffins on weekends, and terrific smoothies. The goat cheese and zucchini sandwich is amazing, even though I'm not usually a zucchini person! Comfy seating inside and a pleasant little sidewalk seating area for when you want to enjoy the weather. read more

Stopped here for breakfast and a coffee after driving through Manchester. conveniently located and lots of options in the pastry case

Service with smile and charming a surroundings, that's what will greet you as you enter this place. I was looking for a good cup of cappuccino, can't say I was disappointed. Good beans, robust flavor but not burnt, hint of hard chocolate and decent finish. But the bummer is the way milk was steamed. Typical case of baristas trying to do quick job of dumping in cup, rather than making sure the output is velvety smooth. read more

Cute little spot tucked away in gorgeous scenery! Very warm and welcoming inside. Food was outstanding! Breakfast burrito and Pumpkin Coffee, delish!!! Go check this place out!! read more

Second time coming here. Went with the same singing beach sandwich that was great. Friendly staff. Layout inside could be a little better but still happy with the experience. read more

Laughing Gull - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Manchester, Massachusetts

Went here for the first time for lunch about a week ago. Wanted to get out of my busy hometown and took a ride up the coast and picked The Gull to grab a bite. What a great idea; fantastic menu, great sandwiches prepared by friendly helpful crew. I took mine across the street to the town harbor, sat on a bench in the shade and enjoyed every bite. If you are looking for fresh ingredients, put together well, in a nice seaside town...this is the place! read more

An overall fine experience grabbing breakfast and coffee here, twice, during our brief stay at Man-by-the-sea. My breakfast burrito order was messed up and had excessive fluids in it so it became a gooey mess. A croissant egg and cheese sandwich came out better, and the our cappuccinos were actually great. Aside from that, pastries here are good and refreshed daily. Overall, the job gets done here but still a ways to go for a 5 star experience read more

Never been here before but from the pictures, the food and the aesthetic look amazing. Can't wait to give it a try!

Very happy with this place, everyone was nice. The coffee lattes were relishes and the reboost smoothie was excellent. read more

Laughing Gull - Smoothie menu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Manchester, Massachusetts

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Laughing Gull has a big selection of sandwiches, salads, pastry, etc. it looks very nice inside but ordering system is a bit confusing (there is a little station hidden in the dark behind the pastry's window). But this place seems to be very popular by locals... This popularity is taking a toll on long waiting time on items and confused personnel. I was very disappointed waiting for one toasted bagel with plain cream cheese for 20 minutes - no explanation no apology just 6-7 people running around calling customers names without any order. read more

Best breakfast sandwiches around. I've tried a few spots in Beverly/Salem area but making your way up to MBS for Laughing Gull on a Sunday is always worth it. read more

Great Customer Service, Great Coffee!!! Stopped in for a quick bite, so glad we did. A perfect way to start your day with coffee by the SEA.... No indoor seating yet, However there are still tables outside..... read more

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Not a sit-down restaurant but you can order to go or eat on-site indoors or outdoors. Serves variety of baked goods, breakfast wraps, different coffee drinks, hot and cold, sandwiches for the lunch crowd. I ordered a ham and cheese croissant and an orange cranberry scone, both of which were quite delicious. My spouse ordered a breakfast wrap with eggs, beans, avocado, aioli and ham, which he liked. The line can get long but moves quickly. Friendly and hard working staff. read more

Went to the Laughing Gull to get a breakfast sandwich, some muffins and coffee. Everything was way overpriced and nothing tasted right at all, gelatin comes to mind. I would not recommend anything in there. The staff was pleasant and courteous, that's about the only thing good going for it. read more

We love laughing gull! Moved to town recently and it has become a staple as the location couldn't be more convenient. All sandwiches have been amazing and the large muffins and pastries are to die for. They also serve atomic coffee which is a great local roaster. Not a ton of indoor seating but a great spot to pick up food and bring to the beach. If you are picking up beach food on the weekend in the summer plan ahead as the wait for sandwiches can be very long! Just goes to show how good the food is read more

Friendly stuffs!!!!! I was asking for recommendations and I'm so happy I picked one sandwich from the Fan's fav. Highly recommend Singing Beach. I'm also glad that I went to singing beach but not castle because of their tips. read more

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This was my second time there. First not a great experience so I thought I'd give them another chance. They had at least 10 people working and it took 20+ minutes to get a breakfast burrito. It appeared not to be busy. Got mine to go and when I started eating it the avocado in it was not ripe - slices were hard. Not sure how the egg was cooked - think they were scrambled but there was white around the yellow? Also no cheddar cheese in it. I wanted them to be good but I won't go back. read more

Wonderful lunch spot in "downtown" Manchester. Jack was very helpful with everything! Loved the coffee and the sandwich.

Great breakfast and lunch spot. Breads are fresh. I recommend the breakfast sandwich on croissant. Their BLTs are good for lunch. My daughters like walking down for coffee and hanging out at their outdoor tables. For folks getting off the train for the beach, it's an excellent place to pick up sandwiches. We ordered online to avoid the wait. Laughing Gull is just what MBTS (Manchester by the Sea) needs. Andy read more

I've been to the Laughing Gull a few times before visiting Singing Beach and after my last visit, I've decided I have to give up on this place. I've tried multiple menu items, looking to find something halfway decent but the bottom line is that the food is not good. Today I got the breakfast burrito. Upon unwrapping it, I could see the burrito was cut in half. The ingredients were so unevenly distributed, it seemed like it had been thrown together in 10 seconds with giant slices of tomatoes. One of my biggest frustrations with this place is the eggs which on the menu are said to be house-made, but clearly come from a package and are completely unseasoned. The restaurant itself is awkwardly configured so guests are confused by where to order and where to wait for their food (and it's always a long wait). My friends and I agreed, we would have enjoyed the Dunkin across the street much more. read more

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Way overpriced. I ordered breakfast and when I went to pick it up was shocked to find out it was $50. They didn't even toast the avocado toast and they forgot a smoothie that I had to go back for. The food is not bad but in no way worth the prices they are charging. read more

First time trying this cafe. Ordered a smoothie, and it tasted fresh and flavorful. Service was fast and friendly.

the coconut iced drink was very yummy but it took a while to be prepped. i thought their chocolate chip cookie was delicious -- it would be nice to have the cookies all be warm, some of the cookies/baked goods seemed less fresh than others but the ingredients seemed simple for them overall. they have free wifi and a handful of tables inside. staff was nice. cute overall. between 3 & 4 stars but rounding down. read more

Great local spot ! Everything is amazing .. from the cold brew to the brownies! Yum!! Thank you.

They have a great selection of cookies. The Chocolate chip is my favorite one and perfectly cooked with so many chocolate chips!

Fantastic breakfast sandwiches, coffee drinks, and salads! I recommend the curry chicken salad. It was delicious. The service was excellent too! read more

Everything was amazing. Great selection of teas and the best coffee in town. The pressed sandwiches are superb!!