Breakfast is definitely one of the best meals of the day, and there is no doubt you can find great places in Reykjavík for this. But if you are a sleepy head and prefer some brunch, then you have come to the right place. However you want to call it, breakfast or brunch, here we have our top 5 places in Reykjavík and the capital area 2024/2025.
Located in Austurstraeti 9 (Downtown Reykjavík)
As soon as you enter, you will be immersed in a diner-style restaurant. The Laundromat Cafe is a trendy place for both tourists and locals. It offers breakfast/brunch from 9 am to 4 pm. And from 11:30 am to 9 pm you will find burgers and other snacks, beer, and coffee. The settings are very comfortable, even though it is usually packed, so you might need to wait at least 10 minutes (not that long, though). All the pancakes on the menu are amazing, the Mexican eggs are unique but the best for sure is the Dirty Brunch (sausages, bacon, scrambled eggs, baked potatoes, grilled tomato, brie cheese, bread and fresh fruit, Greek yogurt with honey roasted granola, homemade pancakes with syrup).
And last but not least, as its name says, the Laundromat Café also offers a self-laundry service. So if you need to wash some clothes and dry them off, you have come to the right place.
Located in Melhagi 20
Coffeehouses in Iceland have something in common when it comes to being rustic. If you understand what I mean, is that places like Kaffihús Vesturbæjar exhale nature. From the materials used in the decoration to the fresh ingredients used in food, Kaffihús Vesturbæjar is the perfect place to relax with a nice and healthy brunch. It is located in Vesturbær neighborhood on the west side of the city, and it is open from 8 in the morning until 11 pm on weekdays and from 9 am to 11 pm on weekends. You can have a special brunch menu from 11 until 3 pm.
Omelettes, pancakes, delicious fresh croissants, salmon and avo toasts. It is difficult to suggest something because everything is so good. You should try it for yourself, and tell us how it goes.
Located in Vegamótastígur 4
Bastard is one of the most fun and delicious places in the capital area. Brunch is served only on weekends (Saturdays and Sundays) from 12 to 4 pm. Their style is different since they serve bottomless brunch. You can choose as many courses from the menu as you like but only two at a time. The table is available for you for 2 hours. The price per person is 6.490kr and with bottomless drinks 10.980kr
Our favorites? Pull Pork Taco, Tiger Prawns Taco, and the Bao Burger. This place is a must-try if you are in Reykjavík. The service is also great and fast.
Located in Hverfisgata 16a
Grai Kotturinn, which means The Grey Cat, is one of the coziest places you will see in Reykjavík. Everything screams homemade and it’s delicious. They are open every day of the week from 8 am to 2 pm, and they don’t accept reservations.
The bread is always super fresh since they make it right there, and all the bagels are very good. Their signature dish is The Truck (American pancakes, bacon, potatoes, fried eggs, tomatoes, toast, syrup, and butter). Since 1997, Grai Kotturin has been serving amazing brunch, so you cannot miss this!
Grandagarður 10
Last but not least, is Kaffivagninn, one of the oldest restaurants in Reyjavík located in the Old Harbour of the city. Founded in 1935, its name means “The Coffee Wagon”, because back in the day it started as a small restaurant in a wagon. Brunch is only available on weekends from 11 until 16:00. But they are open until 9 pm.
What best than having brunch in front of the old harbour, don’t you think so? We love it! The nice thing about the food here is that is just like your mom’s. How about trying some sweet french toasts with strawberries? Or a warm bowl of the deluxe oatmeal porridge? Maybe just go all in with the Brönsplatt, amazing fulfilling plate of eggs, veggies, bacon, potatoes, and fruits.
Don’t miss this excellent place. Because what is better than brunch with a view?
Iceland’s cuisine is growing every day and the offer of unique places is unbelievable. Local people put their heart into their businesses and you can see that in every single place. Try these brunch places and tell us how you like them.
PSST? Want to grab a quick bite instead? Try these:
Braud & Co. (Frakkastígur 16 and other locations) – Sourdough bread is the best. Order a cinnamon Bunn and the best, the caramel and múslisnúdur. If you want something for the bread, the pesto and the chili tuna salad are great.
Reykjavík Roasters (Karastigur corner of Frakkastigur) – Delicious coffee. Try the caramel muffin.
Emilie and the Cool Kids (Hverfisgata 98) – Great cookies and coffee, and super nice service.
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