Discover the Top 10 Coffee Shops in Reykjavik, Iceland
Iceland is easily one of the most captivating, beautiful, and dramatic (landscape wise) places in the world. A trip to Iceland is like a trip to another planet. Weather you visit in the winter and get to experience the polar night or visit in the summer and get to see the midnight sun, coffee will be very important on your trip. The weird hours of daylight will surly mess up your sleep schedule - it's a good thing Icelanders are excellent at coffee. Read on to find the 10 best coffee shops in Reykjavik, Iceland.
This post is all about the 10 best coffee shops in Reykjavik, Iceland.
1. Reykjavik Roasters
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Reykjavik Roasters strives to create tranquility in each cup of coffee. Each cup of coffee or tea is brewed fresh with each order creating a sense of comfort.
Where The Beans Come From
Reykjavik Roasters uses beans from all over the world. They are careful to follow the seasons of where the coffee is freshest during the specific time of year.
At Reykjavik Roasters you will find beans from Ethiopia, Kenya, Brazil, Guatemala, Peru, Colombia, and Costa Rica.
Reykjavik Roasters Locations
Reykjavik Roasters has three different locations throughout the city.
Ásmundarsalur - The Ásmundarsalur location is perfect for lounging or getting any work done. They have an array of books at Ásmundarsalur to browse through. On weekdays the Ásmundarsalur location is open from 8:30am - 4:00pm. On weekends they are open from 9:00am - 5:00pm.
Kárastígur - The Kárastígur location is more of a grab and go cafe. Along with Reykjavik Roasters the building is home to a milk shop and convenience store. There is seating at the Kárastígur location, but it is limited. The Kárastígur location is open daily from 7:00am - 6:00pm.
Brautarholt - The Reykjavik Roasters Brautarholt location is a quintessential cafe. You will find plenty of seating, coffee, baked goods, and breakfast in this lovely cafe. The Brautarholt location is open daily from 7:00am - 6:00pm.
Addresses & Hours
Ásmundarsalur - Freyjugata 41, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland (Weekdays 8:30am - 4:00pm, Weekends 9:00am - 5:00pm)
Brautarholt - Brautarholt 2, 105 Reykjavík, Iceland (7:00am - 6:00pm)
Kárastígur - Kárastígur 1, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland (7:00am - 6:00pm)
Recent Review
"Reykjavík Roasters has the best coffee in town, hands down. I like this location, it's spacious and cozy, and the menu is a bit bigger. I had a delicious carrot soup (changes daily) with bread, and my staple latte." - Priscillia Sicuranzo
🌐Website - Reykjavik Roasters
2. Kaffibrennslan
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Located just a few steps from Reykjavik's iconic rainbow street, Kaffibrennslan is a quaint cafe perfect for your morning coffee and breakfast. The cafe offers plenty of seating and is in a charming area of Reykjavik.
Address & Hours
Address: Laugavegur 21, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 11:00pm // Saturday 9am - 1am // Sunday 9am - 11pm
Recent Review
"Absolutely perfect spot for a quick(ish) lunch. They have all sorts of sandwiches - good for many dietary needs. Everything seems made to order, which we love for freshness sake, but note it does take a few extra minutes. Well worth it :)" - Victoria Vossler
🌐Website - Kaffibrennslan
3. Mokka Kaffi
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Located in the heart of Reykjavik on the famous Rainbow Street, Mokka Kaffi is a cozy cafe that serves delectable coffee alongside baked goods, sandwiches, and more.
Address & Hours
Address: Skólavörðustígur 3A, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
Hours: Everyday 9:00am - 6:00pm
Recent Review
"The absolutely kindest staff and the most gorgeous coffee shop! I wish they had more vegan options, but loved their toast. The atmosphere made me come back multiple times during my trip. I’m still thinking about this place from time to time." - Malena
4. Kaffe Ó-le
Kaffe Ó-le is a trendy little cafe situated in the center of Reykjavik. The cafe is quite small, but you will find indoor and outdoor seating and plenty of coffee and baked goods. I found Kaffe Ó-le to be a great place to do work.
Address & Hours
Address: Hafnastraeti 11, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
Hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm // Saturday & Sunday 9am - 4pm
Recent Review
"Wonderful calm place to have your coffee at. Ideal to have a chat or for work. The coffee is fantastic and the pastries too, we had a flat white and a cardamom bun. Very friendly staff :)" - Tsvetelina Kyopcheva
🌐Website - Kaffe Ó-le
5. Klambrar Bistro
Located in the outskirts of the city near Klambratún Park, The Klambrar Bistro is the best place for Brunch in Reykjavik. The highly rated restaurant offers a trendy atmosphere alongside lovely brunch food and coffee. You will find Klambrar Bistro inside of the Reykjavík Art Museum.
Address & Hours
Address: Flókagata 24, 105 Reykjavík, Iceland
Hours: Open daily from 10am - 5pm
Recent Review
"Beautiful place in a museum, with a view of park. Very clean, with a nice atmosphere, and even a little kid’s corner with building blocks and paper w crayons which kept our 4yo occupied for nearly 2 hours. The food was delicious - especially the salad with added chicken and baked cheese!" - T S
🌐Website - Klambrar Bistro
6. The Laundromat Cafe
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The Laundromat Cafe is an eclectic brunch joint located in the heart of Reykjavik. You will find coffee, baked goods, burgers, breakfast plates, salads, and more at the Laundromat. This place is perfect for a sit down breakfast, especially with kids because of the fun decor.
Address & Hours
Address: Austurstræti 9, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
Hours: Monday - Wednesday 9:00am - 9:00pm // Thursday & Friday 9:00am - 10:00pm // Saturday 10:00am - 10:00pm // Sunday 10:00am - 6:00pm
Recent Review
"Adorable and well worth the stop!! We warmed up and stocked up on some sugar after pulling an all-nighter on the plane ride here. Super cute color coordinated bookcase, with fun posters to be entertained by on the wall." - Rebekah Lebahn
🌐Website - Laundromat Cafe
7. Café Rosenberg
Located in downtown Reykjavik (near the Reykjavik Art Museum), Café Rosenberg is a cozy and quiet cafe. Cafe Rosenberg has a sense of hominess with the hardwood floors and electric furnishings.
Address & Hours
Address: Vesturgata 3, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
Hours: Open daily 11am - 8pm
Recent Review
"Love everything about this place. Nice staff, tasty coffee and waffles. The price is normally high for Iceland I guess. But worth it!!" - Ronny P
🌐Website - Café Rosenberg
8. Brauð & Co
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Brauð & Co is most about the baked goods than it is the coffee, but the coffee is still great here. Everyone knows that the best combination in the world is coffee and pastries, and you can find the best in Reykjavik at Brauð & Co!
Address & Hours
Address: Frakkastígur 16, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
Hours: Open daily from 6:30am - 5pm
Recent Review
"This little pastry shop is one of the best I’ve ever had! The building is super colorful and beautiful! Lots of graffiti, making it the most notable building on the block!" - Matt Pugh
🌐Website - Brauð & Co
9. Cafe Babalu
The colorful Cafe Babalu is situated in on the fabulous Skólavörðustígur (one of the most popular streets in Reykjavik). Cafe Babalu is full of cool trinkets, art pieces, and color.
Address & Hours
Address: Skólavörðustígur 22, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
Hours: Open daily from 7:30am - 7:00pm
Recent Review
"It was a really beautiful cafe. Each and every wall was decorated with love. They have also hanged currency of all the countries in the world which is interesting. We really loved coffee and cheesecake." - Prashant Tiwari
🌐Website - Café Babalú
10. Sandholt Bakery
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The Sandholt Bakery is just a couple streets over from Café Babalu. The lovely bakery serves up everything bread, pastries, sandwiches, cakes, and coffee. You will find a good amount of seating at Sandholt, but its does get busy.
Address & Hours
Address: Laugavegur 36, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
Hours: Open daily from 7:30am - 6:00pm
Recent Review
"This place is truly exceptional. The food, the bakery, the coffee...the kitchen is open and clean and everyone was so friendly. I wish we could have tried all the baked goods... just not enough time!" - Alexis Bauer
🌐Website - Sandholt Bakery
Top 10 Coffee Shops in Reykjavik, Iceland Wrap Up
Iceland is a must visit place not only because of the unbelievable nature, but also because of the cozy cafes and hospitality. We hope that this guide to Top 10 Coffee Shops in Reykjavik, Iceland helps you plan the perfect trip to the land of fire and ice. If you liked this post we think that you will love our Complete Guide to Reykjavik, Iceland and 8 Things No One Tells You About The Blue Lagoon.
Happy Travels,
Daisy
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