Specialty coffee
in Iceland.
16 cafés across 5 cities in Iceland, with Reykjavik alone holding 69% of them.
Regional and global context
Ranked #36 of 41 countries in Europe on Roasters, with <1% of the regional listings. On the global table of 126 countries it sits at #78. Just above in the global ranking: Kenya (17). Just below: Jordan (16).
City distributionHow the cafés are spread
Reykjavik holds 69% of the national total, and the top three cities together hold 88%. The median city lists 1 café, and 1 city has three or more.
- 10–29 cafés 1 city
- 1–2 cafés 4 cities
No city here has reached the 30 cafés needed for themed guides yet.
Where to drink in Iceland
See all 16 cafés in Iceland
on Roasters.
Open the map, filter by what is open now or nearest, save the spots to lists, and log every cup. Free on iOS and Android.
About specialty coffee in Iceland
How big is the specialty coffee scene in Iceland?
16 cafés on Roasters, #78 of 126 countries worldwide.
Where is specialty coffee concentrated in Iceland?
Reykjavik has 69% of all listings; the top three cities hold 88%.
How does Iceland compare with the rest of Europe?
It ranks #36 of 41 countries in Europe and holds <1% of the region’s specialty cafés on Roasters.
How are cafés chosen for Roasters?
Community members submit them, and every submission is reviewed against the specialty bar before it goes live. No paid placements.
Is Roasters free to use in Iceland?
Yes. Roasters is free to download and use everywhere. A Pro tier adds advanced filters, unlimited lists and Forums access.
