What could be better than a cozy cafe with high quality coffee on a cold day? Nothing. The answer is nothing. Because after braving a rather windy walk from the hotel into the heart of the city on our first day in Iceland after a red eye flight, hot coffee was exactly what I needed.

Granted, there isn’t a ton of competition around, but Reykjavik Roasters has built up a solid reputation among locals and visitors alike. Over the years, they’ve expanded to three locations around the city. All of their coffee is roasted in-house at their original location in Kárastigur. The cafés themselves are cozy and warm contrasts to the often cold outdoors. They cultivate a space to linger with friends and actually spend some time to enjoy a cup of well-made coffee.

Reykjavik Roasters as withstood the test of time. It’s been around since 2008 (though at the time under a different name), and is a beloved coffee institution that brings out the best small-town vibes that Reykjavik (and Iceland in general) cultivates. This is where you get coffee if you’re ever in town.