Copy of Reykjavik's Cozy Coffee Shops
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Reykjavik Roasters: A cozy café right in the middle of old town Reykjavik. Good coffee where locals like to come. The beans come from Nicaragua and Colombia, but they roast them there.
Kattakaffihusid: This cat-lover’s calling lays right on the edge of Old Town Reykjavik. This adorably chic coffee shop with chandeliers, plush pillows, hanging plants, and a stunning mural painted on the wall is home to a few lovey-dovey cats that you can sit and enjoy while sipping on a coffee. I really commend their notes placed around stating to let the cats rest if they’re resting. Animal cafés can be problematic; no animal should be pestered or disturbed chronically for the sake of human enjoyment, but they do a good job of making sure we know to leave them be when they’re needing rest and space. There’s a lot of good cat reading material here, too!
Emilie’s: A hip little coffee shop near the water, they have great coffee and a cute interior themed with tropical plants. Ironic, right?
Mokka Kaffi: I read about this place before I visited and it boasted having the best waffles in town. This little coffee shop is actually one of Reykjavik’s oldest coffee shops - opened back in 1958 and still run by the same family. We got the waffles, a mokka, and a cappuccino. The waffle was incredible; perfectly crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. Top that waffle with some strawberry jam and buttery whipped cream and try to muffle your moans. It’s that good.
Stofan Café: Located in new town, this place is the definition of cozy - Google Maps even shows Stofan Café with the word “cozy” underneath. The decor is mostly rustic wood and antique style chairs. They serve all sorts of food, but we just had a simple coffee and some kleinur (icelandic donuts). I’ve tried kleinur a few times, and I’ve noticed freshly made makes all the difference - this one wasn’t overly dry and was perfectly sweet with a delicate crisp on the outside. We definitely spotted locals here, one even wearing the iconic lopapeysa. Supposedly, it turns into a bar at night.
Café Haiti: A café run by a sweet Haitian woman right near the harbor. Elda buys her coffee beans and imports them straight from her home country! She also serves fish soup and other traditional Icelandic foods, as well as some Haitian specialties. We only had coffee here (which when they say “strong”, they mean strong) but we’ll definitely be back again to try the food! The walls of the café are hand painted with cute designs and the ceiling is covered in netted lights, giving it a “by the harbor” feel.
Kaffibrennslan: Vegetarian-friendly place to get coffee and breakfast. Cute outdoor seating. There’s an upstairs seating if you want a bit more of a relaxed seating area away from the hustle and bustle of downstairs to rest your feet.
Te og Kaffi: A bit more chain-like of a feel, they do serve an interesting lakkris cappuccino, or licorice-flavored cappuccino. Just as the barista described, those flavors go perfectly in hand!
Kaffitár: This place also has a bit more of a chain-like feel as well, but the coffee was good and our barista, who happened to be Icelandic, was super friendly and helpful.