Skip to content

Best Cafés in Iceland (2026)

Coffee shops, bakeries, tea rooms and dessert spots for breakfast, a light lunch or a break between sights.

6 places · Updated October 27, 2026

Our top 3 cafés in Iceland

  1. Reykjavik Roasters Kárastígur Specialty coffee roaster and café, SkólavörðuholtSmall specialty coffee café of Reykjavik Roasters near Hallgrímskirkja, serving coffee from beans the company imports green and roasts itself, open every day from 08:00.
  2. Sandholt Family bakery and café, LaugavegurLong-running family bakery on Laugavegur, now run by the fourth generation of master bakers, known for its daily sourdough, cakes, tortes and pastries.
  3. Brauð & Co. Frakkastígur Organic sourdough bakery, Frakkastígur / LaugavegurThe original Brauð & Co. bakery, opened in 2016 on Frakkastígur, baking organic sourdough, croissants and its famous cinnamon buns in full view of customers.

Café

2. Sandholt

Family bakery and café$$Laugavegur

Long-running family bakery on Laugavegur, now run by the fourth generation of master bakers, known for its daily sourdough, cakes, tortes and pastries.

View details — Sandholt