Reykjavik: Guided Foodie Walking Tour with 6 Tastings
Learn about the culture of Reykjavik and Iceland through its tasty food on a guided walking tour. Visit 5 different Icelandic eateries as you explore the Icelandic cap...
7 brunch in Reykjavik, editor-picked for brunch open saturday. The saturday brunch spots worth queuing for. All brunch in Reykjavik.
Sandholt ★ 4.4
101 · Laugavegur 36, 101 Reykjavik
Hours: Mon-Fri 07:00-18:00, Sat-Sun 07:30-18:00
Sandholt on Laugavegur serves an all-day bakery brunch in Reykjavik, with shakshuka, sourdough toasts and savoury waffles by the pastry counter.
Tip: The pastries come straight from the bakery in the same room. Arrive early at weekends to beat the queue.
Hradlestin ★ 4.3
101 · Hverfisgata 64a, 101 Reykjavik
Hours: Mon-Fri 11:00-21:00; Sat-Sun 17:00-21:00
Hradlestin on Hverfisgata serves South Indian dosas, appams and bhatura for brunch, the Grapevine runner-up bringing Chennai tiffin to central Reykjavik.
Tip: A genuine break from the egg-and-toast brunch template. The crisp masala dosa is the order.
Grai Kotturinn ★ 4.3
101 · Hverfisgata 16a, 101 Reykjavik
Hours: Daily 08:00-14:30
Grai Kotturinn on Hverfisgata is the classic Reykjavik breakfast den, a tiny basement famous for the Truck, a plate of pancakes, bacon and eggs.
Tip: Only a handful of tables, so a queue is likely. Mornings only, closing mid-afternoon.
Snaps Bistro ★ 4.3
101 · Thorsgata 1, 101 Reykjavik
Hours: Daily 07:00-23:30 (breakfast 07:00-10:00; brunch 11:30-16:00; dinner 16:00-22:00)
Snaps Bistro on Thorsgata runs a busy French-Danish brunch in its glassed-in Reykjavik room, with eggs benedict and pastries served until late afternoon.
Tip: Brunch runs to 16:00 daily and the room fills at weekends. Book a table to be safe.
Cafe Paris ★ 4.1
101 · Austurstraeti 14, 101 Reykjavik
Hours: Daily from 08:30
Cafe Paris on Austurstraeti faces Austurvollur square in central Reykjavik, an all-day French-American brunch room of eggs Benedict, omelettes and crepes.
Tip: Brunch from 08:30 daily, on the main square. Good for a late breakfast after the early-morning sights.
Cafe Babalu ★ 4.1
101 · Skolavordustigur 22a, 101 Reykjavik
Hours: Daily 11:00-23:00
Cafe Babalu on Skolavordustigur is a quirky two-floor Reykjavik brunch cafe of crepes, grilled sandwiches and soups, with vegan options and a sunny balcony.
Tip: A cosy, low-key brunch on the climb to Hallgrimskirkja. The upstairs balcony is the seat in summer.
Apotek Kitchen + Bar ★ 4.0
101 · Austurstraeti 16, 101 Reykjavik
Hours: Mon-Thu 11:30-23:00; Fri 11:30-00:00; Sat 12:00-00:00; Sun 12:00-23:30
Apotek on Austurstraeti offers a smarter Reykjavik brunch in the old first-pharmacy building, Icelandic-European plates and grill dishes with cocktails.
Tip: A more grown-up brunch than the cafes, with cocktails. Open from 11:30 in the heart of the centre.
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