50 Best Coffee Shops near Manchester By The Sea

“Laughing Gull Cafe is truly one of the best spots around. The sandwiches and salads are incredible, with super fresh ingredients, and I love that you can watch everything being made right in front of you. They also take allergies seriously and put a lot of care into making sure everyone feels comfortable ordering.

The coffee is Atomic and always excellent. The owner is basically a coffee science wizard, and you can tell the baristas are really well trained and know what they’re doing.

The cafe itself is beautiful inside and out, always spotless and welcoming. Even when they’re busy, they go above and beyond — if there’s a wait, they’ll bring your food right outside to you.

What really stands out, though, is the people. The owners are always there and clearly put so much care into the place. You also see the same staff year after year, which says a lot about how they treat their team. It genuinely feels like a little family.

Great food, great coffee and really great people. One of my favorite local spots!“

“Just this morning I placed a mobile order at the Walnut location in South Hamilton because I frequently order from there, but I was actually in Manchester by the Sea at the time and accidentally did not switch the order to the correct store. Ooops 😬 This has never happened to me before, and I realized the mistake only when I arrived at the Manchester location.

The Manchester team was incredibly kind and immediately helped by comping my order (cappuccino and donut) by direction from management, which I didn’t expect and really truly appreciated.

The management team here is spectacular. We have known them for years and they go above and beyond: they keep the Dunkin store in Manchester-by-the-Sea running very smoothly even on the most crowded days and they are very customer focused. Of all the Dunkin’ Donuts I’ve ever been to this is really the nicest one in terms of freshness, quality, friendliness, location, management, and customer service. 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟“

“We were looking for ice cream places and this one popped up eventually! It should be everyone’s first choice! They have such unique and creative flavors. Never had better ice cream in my life. They deserve all of the hype and praise.“

“Everything!!!!! I had the best Vanilla Latte this morning!!“

“Went to On the Grind this morning after seeing a post about them having a coconut bagel. The ladies behind the counter are very nice and know each of their regular customers. I watched them greet many and knew exactly what they were going to order or already had a preorder waiting. I ordered the coconut bagels for my son and I. One with regular cream cheese and one with pineapple cream cheese and they did not disappoint!!! The coconut bagel with pineapple was delicious and not overly sweet and lots of toasted coconut. Highly recommend trying this little hidden gem!“

“I love taking meetings over coffee at Kid Dream. The Sunshine pours in the windows and the baristas pour a great brew! I really enjoy their Golden Milk. Everyone that I introduce to the shop ends up loving it!“

“We always stop into Odd Meter when we’re in Salem! Delicious chai and coffee and the pastries are SO good! Nice atmosphere and great service too. Definitely worth stopping in!😊“

“stopped on our vacation to Boston while exploring in Salem! such a cute little shop!! our drinks were perfection!! I got a something seasonal coconut brulee? we also had a caramel latte both were delicious! amazing Boba selection too!!“

“This is my favorite coffee spot in Beverly. They are always well staffed and friendly, and their baristas are consistent with drink and espresso shot quality. I’ve been here often enough over the past year that I can tell they have good staff retention, which is a good sign that they treat their people well, and I know helps with that quality and consistency.

I recommend their hot chocolate with their house made marshmallow, anything with espresso in it, and their tot bowls. Their tater tots are delicious and any sandwich can be made into a tot bowl.

I would skip the bakery items unless you have a little one, they are the only item type that I’d skip here. That said, I’d love to see babka or homemade poptarts in the case, but am happy with my hot food and iced latte.“

“Not only was this the neatest historical and charming location, but the baristas and bakers were so welcoming. Our food and coffees were delicious! I am so glad we chose to stop here last week on our first ever trip to Salem.“

“First time visiting Marblehead and Mookie’s was the breakfast spot closest to where we are staying. Hubby and I both had an egg, cheese and bacon on an English muffin and pumpkin iced lattes and everything was delish! We’re going back tomorrow for breakfast again!“

“stopped on our vacation to Boston while exploring in Salem! such a cute little shop!! our drinks were perfection!! I got a something seasonal coconut brulee? we also had a caramel latte both were delicious! amazing Boba selection too!!“

“Wow. From the fun marketing and designs down to the personable customer service and the incredible coffee, I'm so thankful to get to enjoy Little Wolf from here in MO!“

“Best bake shop in Massachusetts..“

“What a gem! A friend and I recently visited Beverly and ate here or ordered coffee here daily… sometimes multiple times a day. The staff is so friendly, the coffee is perfection, the food is delicious and the prices are unbeatable. It is a picturesque cafe and if I could give it 10 stars I would. Highly recommend!“

“Chicken Salad is amazing. Good Iced Tea too“

“coffe was great, pastries were great staff very friendly, cozy on a cold rainy day.“

“Best coffee unde the sun 🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞“

“My girlfriends and I stopped into this little diner on a whim, and I’m so glad we did! The food was absolutely delicious (classic comfort food done right!) Everything tasted fresh and homemade, and our meals came out surprisingly fast. The staff couldn’t have been friendlier!! They treated us like regulars from the moment we walked in. You can really feel the heart and pride they put into their place. Definitely one of those hidden gems that makes you wish every restaurant still had this kind of charm and hospitality. We’ll absolutely be back!“

“The dark roast coffee of the day was fantastic! The atmosphere was inviting and the baristas were so sweet and friendly! Definitely recommend this shop!“

“A fantastic gem with excellent customer service! Get The Hero coffee, it was delicious. Everything was so good and fresh!“

“Great product! Brewed Coffees and lattes are delicious and great variety!! Bagel are exactly the way I like them with a perfectly crispy crust and soft chewy dough. Super friendly and attentive owner and staff. It’s a great vibe all around. I hope they’re here to stay. They take credit cards and Apple Pay now too“

“Wander in here on island time and have some dumplings and some big ole chicken that’s fried. Portions be big style and tastey.
PBR score 17 out 18 they do not have PBR but no one cares cause good island style restaurant.

Vegetarian options: Tofu“

“Absolutely Amazing, delicious coffee best in Salem. Not over hyped. Doesn’t need to be in a bunch of tik toks, no long wait or reservations Just a great quality cup of coffee. Been going to Salem every year for a long, long time. Enjoyed my visit to Brew Box and will be going here every time from now on.“

“We love Sweet Java! Everything is absolutely delicious and made with love! It has a wonderful atmosphere. The Grecian Acai bowls are to die for!!! Yum! ❤️“

“Excellent food and service!!“

“Do not miss this spot if you are visiting Salem. We had treats from our Air B&B which caused us to go in person. Everything was lovely, delicious and fresh. Customer service was fantastic. We had croissants, a bagel sandwich, fresh bread, the most amazing cookies and, my favorite, the spinach and leek puff with everything seasoning. The coffee was great too. Thanks so much!“

“Overall great pastry, exception was sausage roll. Very large roll with one pinkie finger sized piece of sausage tucked in the middle. Def not worth $5“

“Taro milk tea with black boba!!! Awesome flavor and even better costumer service! My new go to place for boba tea!!“

“One of my favorite places, where I start my day. Best coffee on earth and cinnamons buns that are addicting 🤣 great food, coffee, and people.“

“Great neighborhood bakery and coffee shop. The lunch wraps & sandwiches are ⭐️ too“

“How anyone could give this place a bad review makes no sense to me. You've probably already read from the other reviews that the staff is incredible, but truly -- they are. They are so kind and welcoming to every single person that comes in. Aside from that, the coffee is AMAZING! They have so many different flavors to choose from and you can customize any drink however you like (even if it's not on the menu). Also, the breakfast sandwiches... wow. Get 'The Stallion', just trust me. Prices are completely reasonable. Honestly, no other coffee place I've been to even compares. I'll be a longtime customer!“

“food is always great here. don't sleep on the devil's toast!!“

“A must try. The bakery products are outstanding. I will be a regular.“

“Let me start out by saying BEST HONEYDEW MILK TEA EVER!! Seriously, I have tried A LOT of milk tea in my day and what I ordered from sweet boba was the best milk tea I’ve had hands down. I am so excited that Sweet Boba is here! The staff is so kind and it’s such a nice experience. I will definitely be going here a lot!“

“Love all of the chicken choices. Piccata, marsala, enchiladas, herbed. We keep our freezer stocked with "Mill meals!"“

“My first time in and we will be back! The smells! The food! And of course the best coffee. We loved the vibe and the different seating options. Great way to step away from the chaos and into a different world for a beat.“

“My daughter & I stopped here on a recommendation and so happy we did ! Fantastic service and great food …. Best avocado toast we’ve ever had and the soft pretzel was sooo good ! We also liked the selection of unique gifts they sold too 😊“

“Top notch Cafe I meet the guys there every weekday morning for great coffee and good conversation!“

“Fantastic food and service. I would highly recommend.“

“I became a customer for the nostalgia, my parents store occupied this space for 45 years, but I return for the great location and coffee and teas. I often meet new clients here. I like the chai booster and lavender latte.“

“Great starbucks. very clean. amazing staff. thank you.“

“Place was spotless. Drive up appeared to be busy from the inside but I could see the cars were moving along. I went inside so I didn't have to have my husband go thru the drive thru (he's not a coffee person) They were friendly and it only took about 2 mins to get my coffee. It's on a busy street, a corner and it was difficult to take a left out of the parking lot but I would definitely go again!“

“Best coffee ever! Shop local!“

“Best customer service I've ever experienced at a Starbucks.
I mistakenly sent a mobile order to the wrong location. The staff here noticed me waiting a while, asked what I ordered, and made it for free! I offered to pay as this was completely my mistake, but they insisted. It was a totally unexpected kindness.“

“Come here when Vinnie is working. Perfectly made every time with a smile. If he's not there it ruins my day lol“

“Had a great experience.
staff are super helpful they pointed me in the right direction as far as my coffee and occasional juice goes.
Fruit juice is made fresh per order.
I rarely eat there but foods been more than acceptable compared to your regular coffee shop.“

“I needed something special for a friend's birthday. Lisa helped me and she and Lulu's are outstanding!! The cupcakes were delicious, the presentation was beautiful and the customer service is as good as it gets!!“

“love the coffee. worth the wait...“

“Wow Charming Cozy.
I thought I was going for a inner city decay tourism, but instead got charmed. People were actually happy there dispite the crowd streets lined with auto detail/body shops. Best place for a rush of mood for studying MCAT.
The bathroom is well above the average for Starbucks.
Amazing for a change from countryside.
The street traffic was somehow engineered to go as smooth as countryside. I am so bewildered.“