IcelandCafes

Explore the best cafes in Iceland for specialty coffee, brunch, work-friendly seating, aesthetic interiors, and relaxed local coffee spots.

01

Cafe Loki

SPECIALTY:ICELANDIC RYE BREAD ICE CREAM
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
CROWD:TRENDING
MUST TRY:RYE BREAD ICE CREAM

Signature Coffee:Rye bread ice cream
02

Reykjavík Roasters

SPECIALTY:IN-HOUSE ROASTERY
ATMOSPHERE:MINIMALIST
CROWD:TRENDING
MUST TRY:SEASONAL SINGLE-ORIGIN FILTER

Reykjavík Roasters occupies a spare, light-filled space in the old city center. Exposed wood, minimal décor, and the persistent scent of freshly roasted beans set the tone. It feels less like a café and more like a workshop where coffee is taken seriously.

Signature Coffee:Seasonal Single-Origin Filter
03

Braud & Co Frakkastigur

SPECIALTY:SOURDOUGH PASTRIES
ATMOSPHERE:INDUSTRIAL
CROWD:TRENDING
MUST TRY:CINNAMON BUN

The vibrant graffiti-covered exterior opens into a warm space filled with the rich aroma of roasting beans. Exposed wooden beams and low lighting create a quiet sanctuary away from the chilly Icelandic winds. Locals gather at small tables, nursing dark cups of meticulously brewed single-origin coffee.

Signature Coffee:Cinnamon Bun
04

Sandholt

SPECIALTY:ARTISAN SOURDOUGH
ATMOSPHERE:MINIMALIST
CROWD:TRENDING
MUST TRY:VANILLA ALMOND DANISH

This minimalist space on Laugavegur smells of fresh sourdough and roasted single-origin espresso. Polished concrete floors and warm wood detailing frame a quiet, light-filled sanctuary. The steady hiss of steam and low chatter create a refined morning refuge.

Signature Coffee:Vanilla Almond Danish
05

Mokka Kaffi

SPECIALTY:ESPRESSO AND WAFFLES SINCE 1958
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
CROWD:LIVELY
MUST TRY:WAFFLES WITH JAM AND WHIPPED CREAM

Signature Coffee:Waffles with jam and whipped cream
06

Café Babalú

SPECIALTY:CREPES AND HOT CHOCOLATE
ATMOSPHERE:SOCIAL
CROWD:LIVELY
MUST TRY:NUTELLA BANANA CREPE

Signature Coffee:Nutella Banana Crepe
07

Kaffivagninn

SPECIALTY:HARBOR COFFEE HOUSE
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
CROWD:LIVELY
MUST TRY:FILTER COFFEE WITH KLEINA

Signature Coffee:Filter coffee with kleina
08

Prikid

SPECIALTY:ALL DAY CAFE BAR
ATMOSPHERE:SOCIAL
CROWD:LIVELY
MUST TRY:ICELANDIC COFFEE

Signature Coffee:Icelandic Coffee
09

Kaffibarinn

SETTING:INDOOR
DRESS:RELAXED-CASUAL
VENUE:DIVE-BAR
MUSIC:ELECTRONIC
ENERGY LEVEL:LIVELY

Kaffibarinn sits behind a modest red facade in downtown Reykjavík, with a small London Underground sign above the door. Inside, the room feels tight, warm, and lived in. Low light, packed tables, and a busy bar give it a sharp late night rhythm.

10

The Laundromat Cafe

SPECIALTY:LAUNDRY CAFE BRUNCH
ATMOSPHERE:SOCIAL
CROWD:LIVELY
MUST TRY:FLAT WHITE

Signature Coffee:Flat White
11

Idno

SPECIALTY:HERITAGE CAFE AND CULTURAL HOUSE
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
CROWD:LIVELY
MUST TRY:FILTER COFFEE

Signature Coffee:Filter Coffee
12

Blaa Kannan Cafe

SPECIALTY:RUBIN COFFEE AND HOUSE CAKES
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
CROWD:LIVELY
MUST TRY:HOT CHOCOLATE WITH CREAM

Signature Coffee:Hot chocolate with cream
13

Litla Kaffistofan

SPECIALTY:ROADSIDE COFFEE STOP
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
CROWD:LIVELY
MUST TRY:ICELANDIC PANCAKES

Signature Coffee:Icelandic pancakes
14

The Coocoo's Nest

SPECIALTY:SAN FRANCISCO STYLE BRUNCH
ATMOSPHERE:INDUSTRIAL
CROWD:TRENDING
MUST TRY:ORGANIC COFFEE WITH SOURDOUGH PIZZA

Signature Coffee:Organic coffee with sourdough pizza
15

Stofan Kaffihus

SPECIALTY:VINTAGE LIVING ROOM CAFE
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
CROWD:LIVELY
MUST TRY:HOUSE COFFEE

Signature Coffee:House Coffee