Laughing Man Coffee & Tea

I love coffee and I really love Laughing Man. If you appreciate a good cup — this is your place. The inside is tiny so it’s not your spot to sit and read the paper but it is the place to get a cup to go or sit outside and enjoy your coffee in the summer. I’ve tried the several of the offerings and my favorite is most definitely the flat white. The lavender latte is also delicious. I don’t think you can go wrong with any coffee on the menu. They do offer almond milk (which Starbucks does not) and a wide variety of teas and pastries. Worth a stop by if you are in or around TriBeCa.

Can’t say better thing about this place! Great coffee and the price is even lower than most other places. There isn’t menu, but probably has everything you need. It’s super small, with seatings outside. Anyway, highly recommend it if you are around this area.

An unassuming, and very sweet little coffee stop. A must visit as far as I’m concerned. The Flat White I ordered was heavenly. Tea selection seems ample, baked goods had a wonderful aroma & the baristas are pleasant.

Well, Mr. Jackman, I tip my hat to you. You could have made it easy on yourself and traded on a name, catering towards the Hollywood name chasing set without regard for your product. You could have fired up the hype machine into overdrive, all marketing and no quality. That would have been easy. But you didn’t. Instead you put time and effort into creating quality, and that quality is what brings me back time and time again to this tiny little gem in Tribeca. My advice? Go now. Get a flat white. Win the day.

If you love good cup of coffee, Hugh Jackman, and using your money for good cause, then this is the coffee shop to visit! Many says that they have the best coffee, latte, and espresso in NYC, and I might just agree with that, and that is coming from a non coffee lover. Yes, I am more of a tea lover, but I do appreciate a good cup of coffee. And here, I had THE best Flat White, ever.
However, I must warn you, the inside is super small. I heard it was small, but upon visiting, I was surprised of how small it really was. There is no seating, other than small bench by the small window, and that is mostly used for people who are waiting for the coffee anyways. It gets packed after a handful of people in there. But it is worth the wait in the crowded, tiny little space.
We got Hugh’s favorite, Flat White, and a special of the day, White Chocolate Lavender Mocha. If you are not familiar with Flat White, it is a beverage that originated in Australia, yes, where our beloved Huge is from. It is prepared by pouring microfoam (kind of steamed milk) over a single or double shot of espresso. I’ve had Flat White in the past, but none of them were this good. It was smooth, velvety, deep in aroma and flavor. It costs around $ 4, but it was totally worth it! Now I have more than one thing to thank Australia for; Hugh and Flat White (and Koala). And, please note that Hugh donates all his profits to the Laughing Man Foundation. Read my full review of the shop and coffee on my food blog, foodlovergirl.

Best flat white I have ever had.
We did the whole tourist thing and were actually awake on a Sunday before the official NYC wake up time of noon, so we took a stroll from our hotel in search of a decent coffee. Our bellman had recommended «you have to check out Hugh Jackman’s place» to which my girlfriend quickly concurred.
She did not speak much during the 10 minute walk but she was smiling all the way. I had never seen her so happy for a morning coffee. Once we got there the line was a few people deep so she had time to fix her lipstick, which I thought was odd as surely it would just come off as soon as she got her coffee.
The line moved quickly and soon enough we were in this small shop (150−200sq ft). No room for a chair inside, this place relays on good weather and outdoor seating. We were fortunate to see both. The shop sells Mr. Wolverine’s own coffee and the were educated that all the profits go to charity.
Wolverine was not there that day (I doubt he’s drawing espresso shots too often) and while my lady was smiling a little less the coffee soon turned that around.
*Important note: Auzzies and Kiwis roast and serve the BEST coffee. The worst coffee serves in New Zealand is better than 90% of the coffee you get here. True fact, check Wikipedia. *
The flat white was a cloud of warm almond milk with a velvet espresso that when combined in my mouth, cleansed me of a years worth of Starbucks attempts to satisfy me.
Life is too short for bad coffee.

Buy coffee here and help the cause.
I’m a sucker for a good latte and I’m a fan of Hugh Jackman plus he started this business to help make a difference in the world. Sold.
I didn’t even know that Wolverine was in the coffee business until one of my friends told me to visit when she found out that I would be visiting NYC. Hugh J. wasn’t there, but I still enjoyed my lavender latte, both the taste of it and the knowledge that 100% of the proceeds were going to help farmers in developing countries in community development and education.

Coming to Laughing man, there’s one drink that I know for sure I will be getting — the flat white. Yes. As being suggested by my foodie friend as the top notch flat white in the city, we came out with two flat whites, adding skim milk (me) and almond (her). It was indeed the best I have ever had, forget about Starbucks, it’s really like comparing heaven with hell.
During summer times, outdoor seating will be provided, which was designed by those renown architects. Cannot believe myself only discovering this trendy place not until now!

The coffee and espresso marts have been over-​run by Starbucks and it’s clones. There is not a quality coffee day that passes where I would not pay more for a Bohemian atmosphere and a caring server. Laughing Man is on that scale. Small, intimate, artful foam on top of the espresso drink. No, it (probably doesn’t have Wi-​Fi. It’s a coffee and pastry shop in quaint little Duane Park.

Great coffee here. I was impressed with the friendly service. I ordered an iced latte and my boyfriend got a flat white. The coffee flavors in my latte were amazing, and I really liked how they had a large coffee size for how much you pay for it. There is not much space inside the coffee shop, but there is a small bench area outside where you can enjoy your coffee and chat with friends. I will be coming back again to get my lattes when I am in the TriBeCa area!

I’ve found the secret to Wolverine’s regenerative mutant powers, a Flat White. Laughing Man has restored my vitality and revived me on many villainous mornings. This velvety Australian coffee beverage is perfected at this tiny coffee shop in TriBeCa. Hugh Jackman’s mission to bring an end to global poverty through fair trade and entrepreneurial equality is nothing short of heroic. All profits go to his foundation to bring more laughter to the world.

You go Wolverine and your fan-​say Flat White!
I did come in on a blistery cold day, lets just say I wasn’t in the laughing mood. Also, what’s with this place? There are no tables, chairs, stools, no nothing. Get your flat white and GTFO.
If you think you’ll be drinking flat whites all day while working on your screen play, forget it. This place is so small my car trunk is saying, damn that place is small.
Ah but coffee is coffee. And what they’re serving up at Laughing Man Coffee & Tea is pretty legit.
Mr. Jackman, I have now experienced your coffee concept as well as watched the video, Dukale’s Dream. It’s great that you bring Fair Trade beans from Ethiopia. Along with a very good cuppa coffee I might add.
Hoodoo!

I ordered Hugh’s favorite flat white —- Best AROMATIC expresso I ever had! If La Columbe offers bold full-​body flavorful expresso, then Laughing man’s expresso is on light and aromatic side with creamy steamed milk and chocolate aroma.
It’s more like a grab-​to-​go type of coffee shop with limited space inside and only two outdoor seats. But the lovely thing is the shop offers more than great coffee — cute comics drawn on the blackboard, and the idea of fair trade coffee — a project by Hugh Jackman… Very lovely place.

Amazing drip & expresso. A place that gives you the feeling you belong. But not the place you bring your on mug kinda place.

Was working in NYC last year. This shop was close by so I gave it a try. Good coffee. I order espresso. Others who were with me order different things as well (latte, long, etc.) and very happy with there order. It became a regular for us. Also grabbed a pain au chocolat from time to time. Very soft, good amount of chocolate, moist and flaky. Moist enough I didn’t get flakes on me as I ate.

Yummy Coffee! The shop is super small, not really a place to sit and do some pondering but the coffee is definitely well made. My boyfriend and I shared the eggnog latte and the flat white (which was Hugh Jackman’s favorite) and were happy with our choices. The flat white was perfectly balanced with espresso and the milk was perfectly foamy. The eggnog was delicious. It was nice and sweet but not overwhelmingly sweet, a perfect balance. The eggnog flavor was nice and pronounced in the coffee.
I myself am not really a coffee drinker due to me overeating coffee candy when I was child so much that I am not a fan of the coffee flavor anymore but this coffee was good! I would go back again on a cold winter’s day and try some of their other seasonal lattes.

Hands down my favorite coffee place in Tribeca. Loved it even more when I realized it was Hugh Jackman’s coffee shop. Get the flat white latte with almond milk, You won’t be disappointed. But stay clear of the pastries, they can get really stale. No place to sit and barely and place to stand but totally worth it.

Hugh Jackman’s shop offers some of the best espresso drinks I’ve had in New York City, hands down. I don’t normally get espresso drinks or lattes or anything — usually just a coffee. However, I was forced into getting a latte here and it was amazing! I’m not really good at describing flavors or tastes or distinguishing a certain type of coffee bean from another, but I do know that the espresso here made me go «mmmm» and that’s not usually the case for boutique (non-​chain) coffee joints.
It’s a cute little shop in Tribeca and while there’s not really any seating inside, it’s a great place for a coffee to go if you live or work around the area.
Staff are nice.

Love love love!
This coffee shop is right by the corner of the street in trendy TriBeCa. Who doesn’t love a cup of coffee during a walk in the neighborhood?
The shop is warm and cute, so was the cashier! I got the eggnog latte, not so strong and warm to the heart with the holiday feel. They also have a variety of homemade pastries that I’m determined to go back for!
Stop by when you are around!

The main thing I know about Laughing Man is that when I bring it home as a gift for my dad (or any other non-​NY male in my life) it makes him such a happy camper.
Oh, and I also know Hugh Jackman is behind it — so there’s that.
Not being a coffee drinker myself, I’ve enjoyed their hot chocolate on occasion but mostly just savor the smells — and the gift-​giving cred I get whenever I buy a a bag.
Bear in mind, this isn’t the «linger while you leisurely sip» kind of coffee shop. There’s no seating to be had. This is too close to FiDi for that kind of behavior: p Strictly a grab-​and-​go joint. So if you’re wanting to take a date here and impress them with java spawned by America’s favorite Aussie, you’d better be prepared to walk and talk while you sip.

Laughing Man
NY Manhattan TriBeCa
12pm Thursday 29^th October 2015
Five Stars
I have been here several times and this tiny coffee shop exceeded my expectation each time. The store itself is at most 200 square feet with just enough room to order and leave. There is a window seat but it’s kind of cramped if you sit there. However there is a public seating area complete with AstroTurf.
If you didn’t know Laughing Man is Hugh Jackman’s pet project which aims to provide fair trade coffee to world. It has now even partnered with coffee giant Keurig who make those environmentally unfriendly K Cups.
I had a flat white today and it was just what I needed on this windy autumn day. They only have ceramic cups for espresso and macchiatos. So a plain white paper cup held my beverage. The espresso was rich, warm, and chocolate-​y. The steam whole milk added a nice thickness and creaminess to the delicious espresso. I really enjoy the coffee to diary ratio in this Australian beverage.
*they even have a dog hitch to stow your animal while you refill on caffeine.

My friend and I made the trip down from the UES to Laughing Man mostly under the influence of it being owned by Hugh Jackman. However this small coffee shop is cranking out some mean drinks and by mean I mean awesome! I went with Mr. Jackman’s recommended Flat White which was mild and super smooth. My friend got a Pumpkin Spice latte that was delicious as well. There is a little seating area with fake grass and benches outside which is also open to the public. You do not have to be a patron of LM to rest your feet for a spell.
Proceeds from the shop go to The Laughing Man Foundation which support educational efforts, community development and entrepreneurs around the world.

Love this place! Great staff, consistent quality, fun products, and all for a good cause.
Small space, so don’t plan to hang out, just pop in and be glad you did!

The flat white here reminds me of how they’re made in Sydney — nicely done. Topped off with friendly baristas, i’d be happy to stop by here again.
Edit: yes, the Hugh Jackman thing is neat but seriously the staff and flat white are both the main things worth visiting for.

By the water in a great, but hidden location. There are no seats so be prepared to get your coffee to go or go sit outside. The only thing I don’t like is that they don’t have prices listed anywhere so you have to be okay with ordering and paying whatever price the barista names. I got an iced chai latte for $ 4.75.

The fanciest hole-​in-​the-​wall, standing-​room-​only joint I’ve ever seen. Their iced coffee lacks flavor and they don’t have cold brew, but it seems everyone raves about the hot drinks. If you want cream or sugar you have to ask when you order, as there’s no self-​serve station.
Laughing Man is 100% grab and go except in the summer, when there’s a cute couch setup with some fake grass outside.

Super cute, very small. If you are walking around TriBeCa perfect spot. Also super cute fake little grass area out front so you could sit with a friend or colleague. Prices comparable but the cup was actually huge so you get more for your money! Almond latte wasn’t best ever but it was good for sure!

It’s a tiny coffee shop situated on a classic tree-​lined block in Tribeca. They have a good selection of pastries lined up on the right side wall and coffee products to buy and bring home on the left side wall. They don’t really have a coffee menu listed but I’m assuming that apart from a regular coffee and iced coffee, they most likely also serve lattes and such. I got a regular coffee from here and loved the flavor! It wasn’t too bitter or strong but had enough kick to get me up in the morning and keep me up for awhile.
However, if you’re looking for a place to hang out, meet a date or do some work/​reading, then this might not be the place for you. There is no room to sit down inside and it can even get a little too packed in the morning as the line waits to order coffee. In the summer (and warmer months), there is outdoor seating very artistically crafted (keep in mind that it is very limited). The outdoor mini «garden» is right in front of the coffee shop and has a row of benches on astro-​turf like grass sprinkled in with plants separating each wooden bench.

Gotta love a place with jokes + clever chalkboard drawings. Came here and had a flat white, it was yummy… tasted darker than the flat white I’ve had at Happy Bones! Not a flat white connoisseur by any means so I’ll just leave it at the fact that I enjoyed it :)
They do simple latte art and are open to answering questions about their coffees/​tea! YAY

Thank you Hugh Jackman for finally being able to have a tasty flat white in New York!
The coffee has a good flavour and you can actually taste it when you drink it!

This place is popping. I’ve never seen such a small coffee shop, they’d probably have more space if it was a street cart. But the place is popular, I don’t know if that has anything to do with Wolverine owning the place or not ;) Just kidding the coffee is pretty good, even hot on a hot summer day. I’ve also had the hot chocolate which always helps my hangover. I do love the benches they have outside with the fake grass haha its cute

Does what it says on the tin: makes a great cup of coffee for a reasonable price. Previous reviewers weren’t kidding when they said it’s tiny. It’s literally a counter with some room for customers to wait next to merchandise. There’s a few seats and AstroTurf outside if you want to linger. I ordered the flat white, which is thick, creamy, and has just the right amount of bitterness. The takeaway cup doesn’t come with a lid, so be careful!

The flat white at laughing man is amazing every single time! I come here regularly and drinks are consistently smooth and well made, baristas are super friendly, and the little doodles on the boards always make me chuckle.
No real seating inside so take your coffee to go!