Coffee Culture
Best cafés in Iceland — craft, roasting and local atmosphere
Reykjavík Roasters
RoasteryArtisan coffee roaster, self-roasted. Reykjavík's first specialty café.
Google MapsKaffitár
RoasteryCoffee roaster with own roastery. Sold nationwide.
Google MapsStofan Café
Library atmosphere, quiet old house. Popular with locals.
Google MapsSandholt Bakery
Fourth-generation bakery + café. French pastries and sourdough.
Google MapsBrynja Kaffihús
Ice cream and café. Popular with travelers in the North.
Google MapsBláa Kannan
Colorful café with cakes and soup. Old house.
Google MapsIcelanders and coffee
Icelanders drink more coffee than any other nation — about 9 kg per person per year (4–5 cups a day). Coffee is part of culture and social life.
Most beans were imported in earlier times, but now some companies roast themselves — Reykjavík Roasters, Kaffitár and Te & Kaffi.
What to order
- LatteIcelanders' most popular coffee drink.
- Coffee and cakeClassic Icelandic café theme — "coffee and cake".
- Pour-over / filterGrowing specialty culture — pour-over.
- Cold brew (summer)Popular in summer, especially in Reykjavík.
Cafés are a good place to rest while traveling. Most offer lactose-free milk, oat milk and gluten-free cakes. Tipping is not customary in Iceland.