6 of the best · Reykjavík, Iceland
Cafés and Bakeries in Reykjavík
Mokka, espresso and art since 1958; Reykjavík Roasters by Hallgrímskirkja; the sourdough of Sandholt and Brauð & Co; and the Grandi food hall by the fish market.
Our 6 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Reykjavík.
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Kárastígur and Brautarholt
Reykjavík Roasters
The city’s speciality roaster, with cafés on Kárastígur by Hallgrímskirkja and on Brautarholt.
Kárastígur 1, 101 ReykjavíkExplore View on map
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Since 2016
Brauð & Co
The sourdough bakery that began in 2016 in the painted house on Frakkastígur.
Frakkastígur 16, 101 ReykjavíkExplore View on map
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Coffee houses 3
Coffee and art.
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Kárastígur and Brautarholt
Reykjavík Roasters
The city’s speciality roaster, with cafés on Kárastígur by Hallgrímskirkja and on Brautarholt.
Kárastígur 1, 101 ReykjavíkExplore View on map
Bakeries 2
Sourdough and pastry.
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Since 2016
Brauð & Co
The sourdough bakery that began in 2016 in the painted house on Frakkastígur.
Frakkastígur 16, 101 ReykjavíkExplore View on map
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Sourdough daily
Sandholt
The Laugavegur bakery, with sourdough baked every day and food from Icelandic classics to brunch.
Food halls 1
To graze.
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By the fish market
Grandi Mathöll
The food hall at Grandi, beside the harbour where Icelandic fish is landed.
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