Café
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Kaffi Laugalækur
Neighbourhood café and bistro in the residential Laugarnes district, serving brunch and dinner, a short walk from the Laugardalur pool and park.
At a glance
- Type
- Neighbourhood café and bistro
- Area
- Laugarnes, Reykjavik, Iceland
- Price
- $$ · Mid-range
- Official site
- kaffilaugalaekur.is
Good to know
- Brunch
- Dinner menu
- Table booking
- Neighbourhood setting
Why we recommend it
Kaffi Laugalækur is a neighbourhood café and bistro in Laugarnes, a residential district east of the city centre close to the Laugardalur valley. It offers a different side of Reykjavik from the busy cafés of Laugavegur, and visitors staying in this part of the city will find it a convenient local base.
The café serves two main menus, a brunch menu and a dinner menu, both published on its website as PDFs, so you can check the current dishes before you go. It is open from mid-morning into the evening every day, making it a flexible stop for a late breakfast, a coffee and cake in the afternoon or an informal dinner. Opening times are listed on the café's website; as they vary slightly through the week, check before a late visit.
Tables can be booked through Dineout, which is a good idea for weekend brunch, the café's busiest time. Otherwise you can usually walk in. The café also runs a mailing list and posts news and specials on Instagram and Facebook.
Kaffi Laugalækur suits travellers staying in the Laugardalur or Laugarnes area, families, and visitors who want to see an everyday Reykjavik neighbourhood rather than the tourist centre. It is a comfortable place to rest before or after a swim, as the large public pool at Laugardalur, the Reykjavik Botanic Garden and the Family Park and Zoo are all in the same part of the city.
Prices are typical of Reykjavik cafés and generally lower than in the most touristy streets of the centre. For visitors with a car, parking is usually easier in residential districts like this than in the old town. If you are relying on public transport, check the Strætó bus routes before you set out, as services to residential districts run less often in the evenings.
Laugarnesvegur is around 30 to 40 minutes' walk from the centre, or a short bus or taxi ride, and the surrounding streets are quiet and residential. Combine a visit with a walk in Laugardalur, a swim in the geothermal pool or a trip to Ásmundarsafn, the sculpture museum of the Reykjavik Art Museum, which is also in Laugardalur. If you are coming for dinner, book ahead and check the evening menu online.
Kaffi Laugalækur FAQs
Where is Kaffi Laugalækur?
The café is at Laugarnesvegur 74a, 105 Reykjavik, in the Laugarnes district.
What does Kaffi Laugalækur serve?
It has a brunch menu and a dinner menu, both available as PDFs on its website.
Can I book a table?
Yes. Tables can be booked online through Dineout.
Is it open in the evening?
Yes. The café is open into the evening and serves a dinner menu.
Is it near the Laugardalur pool?
Yes. It is in the same part of the city as Laugardalur, with its pool, park and botanic garden.
Does the café have a mailing list?
Yes. You can sign up on the website, and news is also posted on Instagram and Facebook.
How far is it from the centre?
It is around 30 to 40 minutes' walk or a short bus or taxi ride from the city centre.
How do I contact the café?
Call +354 537 6556 or email [email protected].