Iceland Coffee Guide: Reykjavík's Best Cafés

☕ Sandholt 📍 Laugavegur 36 | 🕢 *7:30–18:00* Must-try: The strawberry tart is a visual + flavorful masterpiece! Also famous: Freshly baked bread, decadent chocolates, and buttery pastries. Vibe: Cozy and bustling—great for warming up with a hot latte. ☕ Ásmundarsalur (Reykjavík Roasters) 📍 Freyjugata 41 | 🕗 *8:00–17:00* Work-friendly: Quiet, spacious, and full of locals on laptops—perfect for brunch + deadlines. Coffee: Their oat milk flat white is a lifesaver. 🥐 Brauð & Co 📍 Frakkastígur 16 | 🕡 *6:30–17:00* Iconic cinnamon rolls: Sweet, sticky, and best enjoyed on the go. Pro tip: Pair with Reykjavik Roasters coffee next door! 🧇 Mokka Kaffi 📍 Skólavörðustígur 3A | 🕘 *9:00–18:00* Waffle heaven: Crispy outside, fluffy inside—top with strawberry jam + cream. Local quirk: Spot Icelandic dads with kids (gender equality win!). ☕ Reykjavik Roasters (Flagship) 📍 Kárastígur 1 | 🕗 *8:00–17:00* Design love: Minimalist Nordic aesthetic with handmade ceramic cups (we took one home!). Coffee: Their latte fueled our last-minute work sprint (thanks, deadlines). #Sandholt#Mokka Kaffi#Brauð & Co#Reykjavik Roasters #Reykjavik#coffee#travel guide