Gannets in Aberdeenshire

Really great choice. Service and food were great. My bacon and brie sandwich with chilli James served with crisps, salad and a wonderful coleslaw was just really tasty and filling. Toasted cheese and ham sandwich made to order looked great. Pea soup was really good. Just a great stop for a really posh sandwich lunch ( prices reflect that it's.more than just a sandwich shop - so that's fair).

If in the area we always try to visit Gannets. Such fab food especially if you have dietary requirements. Family of all ages catered well for and service is always excellent. Definitely worth visiting.

I had heard Gannets was good and I was down in Laurencekirk picking something up so thought I'd pop in for a takeaway as I had my baby with me. I was just going for coffee and cake but ended up ordering a sandwich. The service was excellent by both people I dealt with. The sandwich came in a huge box with salad, coleslaw and probably a whole bag of crisps. It was the lightest, fluffiest bread ever. The banana bread I chose was probably the best I've ever had and the slice was HUGE! The cake cabinet was immense! The coffee was also lovely. I will definitely be back, thank you.

Superb little cafe offering a great range of dishes. Something on the menu to suit everyone, good choice for vegetarians. Huge portions, all beautifully presented and fresh. The home baking looks amazing, we were just too full to sample any of them. I have been here a few times times now and not been disappointed. Friendly service, reasonably priced. It's quite a small place and does get busy so I would recommend booking a table. Look forward to the next time. Well done Gannets!

I've been in here a few times while working in the area and it's on my list of trusted cafes. They always have an interesting selection of options on the menu and specials board. I love the bagels. Quick service and a great selection of amazing cakes. Not cheap buy it's well worth it. Looking forward to my next survey in Laurencekirk.

Nipped off the main road South for a 9.00 am breakfast this morning. I had my usual black pudding roll and cup of tea, which was delicious and my wife had her usual coffee with Eggs Benedict, commenting that it's the best she's ever had, and these have been well sampled. This is our first time here and it certainly won't be our last, already planning a trip down simply to sample the home bakes which were on display and were most definitely mouth watering. Lovely atmosphere, attentive staff and only a few minutes off the main route south or heading north, most certainly well worth a visit.

Popped in yesterday for lunch.Had the soup and sandwich combo.The bread was lovely and the ham good quality.The curried parsnip soup was delicious. My husband had a bagel with black pudding,brie,poached egg and marmalade chutney. We took a carrot cake muffin to share home and was one of best I have tasted.Will definitely return if in the area.

Great food. Well made food, local bread and a great menu. Had plenty of veggie and vegan options. I had smashed Avo on chunky toast with garlic mushrooms. Then a great big empire biscuit and an oat latte. Delicious and I will keep going back.

Excellent, really good food and really good service. Full marks to the boss and his team! He even came out to check we enjoyed our lunch - we did!

Have been here so many times now, brunch/lunch/fine piece - it always delivers. It’s a fantastic place. Definitely recommend

On daughters recommendation and she booked our table we went on a very wet Thursday. What can I say, super friendly service, lovely food and cakes for takeaway. This is a hidden gem, we will be back

Went for a meal with friends, food and service was excellent. Big portions, I still managed to squeeze in a dessert. Friend was over the moon to have proper a burger bun, even better that they are homemade. Highly recommend

We were looking for a breakfast 20-30 miles south of Aberdeen, and decided on a small detour into Laurencekirk. And what a lovely little gem! A warm welcome when we went in - a good choice too, although we only wanted something light. We settled on a bacon roll (good roll, tasty bacon and plenty of it), and a smoothie bowl. This was superb, my wife struggled to finish it, and declared it the best. When we ordered we spotted the lovely scones, and decided to order one between us - this was totally unnecessary - we were already full! But the scone was good too. Very reasonably priced, and as I said, well worth a detour.

Id read great things about this place and managed at last to pay a visit for lunch as part of a tandem ride with my other half. Everything on the menu (and other tables) looked tempting and we weren't disappointed. I had a huge pancake stack with a cooked breakfast within and my wife had a veggie flatbread. Both delicious. Staff were very friendly with service spot on. Nice touch to ask if we wanted our hot drinks right away or with our food. Not too expensive either. Laurencekirk you have a gem - look after it!!

This is our local coffee shop, we are so lucky to have it and frequent it on a near weekly basis. The staff are always friendly and welcoming, the food is delicious, big portion sizes and it's very reasonably priced. Whether grabbing a coffee and cake with friends, stopping in for lunch or taking away an afternoon tea you can find it all made with love at Gannets.

We had the afternoon tea today which was amazing. I literally cannot fault this cafe on my numerous previous visits. There was a great selection of sandwiches, cakes, scones, a quiche and a sausage roll. The white chocolate and Oreo scone was delicious. Despite my best efforts I still had a doggy bag home with me! I will be definitely be back very soon!

Delicious selection of food in their afternoon tea, plenty for two meals. Scones were amazing and the chocolate Tiffin just scrumptious.

Excellent welcoming bistro - a hidden gem of the Mearns. Since moving to the area in 2016, we were lucky enough to find out about Gannets through friends, and their occasional bistro nights. When they come around, don’t miss out on the opportunity. Aaron and Kirsty have created a wonderful business, and are very welcoming. Menus choices are excellent and the food second to none. When the bistro night isn’t on, they provide a great variety of cakes and light bites. Their weekly club sandwich is always a treat. They always utilise a great selection of local produce too.

Afternoon teas, takeaways, bistro nights the food is always fantastic. Great value and lovely staff always willing to help with any dietary requirements.

Found this gem on a random turn off the main road looking for a coffee break. Super set up, very friendly, obvious passion for good local food. Very friendly service, very reasonable prices, delicious large slab of cake. Easy access toilet, parking just outside. Wish...

Great value, fantastic fresh food served by pleasant welcoming staff. Steak club sandwich not to be missed

I just expected to get off the Aberdeen to Dundee road to have a sandwich and a drink. What I found was a wee gem of a place. The decor is very tasteful, reminded me of classy Italian ristoranti.. The hosting, the service and the...

Brilliant food I this village a real gem of a place had to wait for a table but we'll worth the wait full plates and full bellies when we left highly recommended

We drove through Laurencekirk looking for somewhere for lunch and were glad we spotted Gannets. The food was freshly made and was excellent. The staff were very pleasant and the prices very reasonable. All in all, an very pleasant lunch and somewhere we would.have no...

We were only in Laurencekirk because we had a flat tyre but turns out stumbling across this place was worth the ordeal! Phenomenal strawberries from Seahills Farm -highly recommend. We’ve been sampling LOTS of veggie haggis and this is really up there. Brill vegan options...

Although they were running late we were served by a cheery chap who did us proud. The sandwiches would have chocked a horse and the lemonade was better than lager. You are doing Laurencekirk proud

We have just had the grazing platter, so much tasty food! The pies were delicious! Plenty left for tomorrow. Really enjoyed it. Thank you so much.

Excellent food, service and overall experience. We’ve had takeaway food , afternoon tea and a bistro night all in the midst of a global pandemic. The staff are so good at accommodating your requests and they are keen to match gluten free substitutes so they’re...

My family and I stumbled upon this place and I'm so glad we did. We had lunch and a couple of tray bakes which was all absolutely delicious. The service and atmosphere was great, very friendly. Due to covid they had lots of precautions in...

We went along to a bistro night at Gannets with our little boy. The staff were so friendly and welcoming. They were great with our little one too! The food was a semi set menu. The starter was a trio of bruschetta which was incredible!...

I picked up a pre ordered afternoon tea today to have as a treat with a colleague as we were expecting a very long, difficult day. It was ready at the time I'd requested, and it's the first place I've seen that truly has no...

As a treat for my Birthday, my partner had ordered an Afternoon Tea from Gannets. Due to the Covid Pandemic it was ordered and collected from the premises at the time which was allocated. Truly (1st class) and how professional and outstanding this experience was....

Ordered afternoon tea for two as a treat for my Granny and myself. I've had many afternoon teas but this was easily my favourite. Highlights for me were the sandwich bread, sausage roll & jammie dodger cupcake although it was all delicious. Very reasonably priced...

Wow how do you say thank you a hundred times in a few words. My husbands 65th this month and how to celebrate in lockdown?. Aaron at Gannets solved the problem with the most amazing takeaway meal. Three courses plus a cake delivered to our...

Made a pit stop en route to Stracathro hospital, first time visiting. Husband and I had a half portion of soup and a sandwich combo, parsnip and apple soup , very tasty , along with our half sandwich, it hit the spot!! We decided to...

I can highly recommend this lovely wee cafe/coffee shop. It has a varied lunch menu without having so much you can’t make your mind up! Everything was fresh and tasty and cakes looked amazing. Cafe was warm, clean and welcoming. The staff friendly and willing...

Dropped in for coffee after hearing that this cafe catered for coeliacs ie gluten free. We were stunned by the choice of beautiful large cakes and the offer of gluten free bread toasties etc! Gluten free cakes etc are usually very much more expensive than...

Since Arran took over the cafe it has a special something about it, it is classy yet welcoming and everything is homemade. We are so lucky to have this in Laurencekirk! I'm going to head there for breakfast now!

Great cup of coffee. Stopped to recharge my car at the charging point just along the road and popped in for a coffee and bacon roll. Just what I needed before continuing my journey 👍🏻

Visited with friend and our babies. The waiting staff and chef were very friendly and the food was great too. The place is decorated so nicely it creates a lovely atmosphere. Have been back since & was just as great. Looking forward to my next...

Heard about Gannets from my aunt. Lovely little cafe in Laurencekirk. Very friendly & welcoming. The soup was delicious & sandwich had a generous filling. My only small criticism would be the bread, the sandwich could have been improved with a nice artisan bread. The...

Popped in for a coffee and cake, cracking atmosphere, great service along with great food/cakes, always a must when I’m in the area

Service was good and polite. I had a cheese and bacon scone which was v tastes with a good cup of coffee.

Been a few times now as good menu, generous portions & attentive staff, new owner is friendly & welcoming. Lovely cakes 🍰 too,will definitely be back.

Stopped here for lunch. We asked the manager of we could bring the dog and he quietly and quickly checked with all the other tables if they were ok with it. A very nice concern for everyone's comfort and it meant we could sit our...

Lovely clean and spacious cafe with plenty of on street parking right outside. Had delicious scones, today's special was rhubarb, it was freshly baked and well flavoured. My friend enjoyed her fruit scone just as much, both came with a couple of butter portions and...