Bakery & Café in Iceland

A family-owned bakery in Akureyri since 1996, serving freshly baked pastries, soups, sandwiches, and excellent coffee in the Linduhus building.

One of Reykjavik's oldest family-run bakeries, serving traditional Icelandic pastries, snudur, and excellent coffee from its Alfheimar location since 1977.

A charming roadside shop and cafe on the shores of Eyjafjordur near Dalvik, serving homemade cakes, coffee, and light meals with spectacular fjord views.

Akureyri's cosiest cafe, serving excellent specialty coffee and fresh pastries in a warm, inviting space just off the main street of Iceland's northern capital.

A traditional Icelandic bakery in the Vesturbae neighbourhood of Reykjavik, operating since 1905, serving freshly baked bread, pastries, and strong coffee in a charmingly unpretentious setting.

A beloved Akureyri cafe housed in the iconic blue 'Paris Building' from 1913, serving coffee, cakes, and light meals in one of northern Iceland's most characterful settings.

A family-run sourdough bakery in Reykjavik's Hateigsvegur neighbourhood, turning out exceptional bread, pastries, and light lunches in a warm, unpretentious space.

A quietly charming neighbourhood cafe on the eastern stretch of Hverfisgata, serving specialty coffee and homemade cakes away from the tourist crowds.

A charming cafe in the Akureyri Botanical Gardens with gorgeous picture windows, a sun terrace, lunchtime soup buffet, and happy hour drinks.

A cosy cafe at the foot of Mount Esja serving soups, coffee, and light bites — the natural starting and finishing point for hikes on Reykjavik's most prominent mountain.

A magical cafe nestled inside Reykjavik's Botanical Gardens, surrounded by plants and flowers, serving light meals and homemade cakes in a greenhouse-like setting.

A neighbourhood cafe and grill tucked away in a Reykjavik residential area, serving homemade soups, excellent burgers, and baked goods in a warm, old-time tavern atmosphere with remarkably friendly prices.

A tiny, beloved basement cafe on Hverfisgata where Reykjavik starts its morning with the best pancakes and homemade bread in the city.

A cafe and cultural house in the beautifully restored 1915 home of Iceland's first prime minister, serving brunch and lunch in one of Reykjavik's most historic settings.

A beloved ice cream parlour near Hallgrimskirkja with an outstanding selection of homemade gelato, including some of the best vegan ice cream in Iceland.

A traditional Icelandic coffee house that keeps the old ways alive, serving proper filter coffee and homemade cakes in a calm, unhurried setting.

A quality deli in Reykjavik's business district serving artisan sandwiches, fresh salads, and baked goods to a loyal crowd of local professionals.

A welcoming neighbourhood coffee shop in central Reykjavik serving quality coffee, homemade cakes, and light bites in a cosy, unpretentious setting.

A beloved cafe in one of Akureyri's oldest houses, serving homemade cakes, lamb soup, and excellent coffee with stunning views over Eyjafjordur.

A cafe perched above a working robotic cow farm near Akureyri — sip your coffee while watching cows being milked by robots below. One of the most uniquely Icelandic cafe experiences you can have.

A neighbourhood gastro bar in the Laugardalur area serving award-winning sourdough pizzas, craft beer, and weekend brunch — beloved by locals, overlooked by tourists.

A centrally located cafe on Austurstræti where Reykjavik's main square meets coffee culture, offering light meals and people-watching from morning until late.

An outpost of Iceland's beloved Kaffitar coffee chain perched atop Perlan's iconic glass dome, offering quality coffee and light bites with panoramic views over Reykjavik and the surrounding mountains.

A family-run gourmet bakery in Akranes since 1967, serving outstanding pastries, legendary melted cheese toasties, and proper Icelandic baked goods.

One of Iceland's oldest bakeries, operating since 1912 on Akureyri's main street, serving traditional Icelandic pastries, fresh bread, and coffee every morning.

A bright, cheerful cafe in the heart of Akureyri serving fresh sandwiches, smoothies, and juices — the healthiest fast food option in North Iceland.

An iconic Icelandic fuel-station cafe that has been serving homemade pastries and strong coffee to travellers since the mid-twentieth century -- a genuine piece of roadside history.

A cafe and eatery on the second floor of the Reykjavik Art Museum at Hafnarhus, serving healthy dishes with farmers' market ingredients, organic coffee, and Thursday wine evenings.

A historic 1832 Norwegian timber house in Stykkisholmur, now a regional museum with a small cafe serving coffee and cakes amidst nineteenth-century charm on the Snaefellsnes peninsula.

An organic cafe set inside a converted greenhouse at Iceland's pioneering Solheimar eco-village, serving locally grown food and freshly roasted coffee in a setting unlike any other in the country.

A bookshop cafe above Mal og Menning on Laugavegur, serving house-roasted coffee and homemade cakes surrounded by books, art, and a secret rooftop garden.

A no-fuss speciality coffee bar on Bankastræti serving expertly pulled espresso and fresh pastries to Reykjavik's caffeine-dependent population from early morning.