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REYKJAVÍK'S COFFEE CULTURE
Reykjaviikers take their coffee seriously, and there are many sweet corners in which to
dwell and sip your joe, or grab it on the go.
Babalú
CAFE
This mellow cafe feels like the den of one of your eccentric friends. Books and board
games abound and the baked goods, terraces and comfy couches are the main draw.
Paninis are just okay, so fill up instead on homemade chocolate cake and apple crumble.
Reykjavík Roasters
CAFE
8am-6pm Mon-Fri, 9am-7pm Sat &
Sun)
These folks take their coffee seriously. This tiny hipster joint is easily spotted on warm
days with its smattering of wooden tables and potato sacks dropped throughout the
paved square. Swig a perfect latte with a flaky croissant.
Kaffi Mokka
CAFE
The decor at Reykjavík's oldest coffee shop has changed little since the 1950s, and its ori-
ginal mosaic pillars and copper lights either look retro-cool or dead tatty, depending on
your mood. The mixed clientele - from older folks to tourists to trendy artists - dig the
selection of sandwiches, cakes and waffles.
Café Haiti
CAFE
588 8484;
www.cafehaiti.is
;
Geirsgata 7c;
8am-10pm Mon-Thu, to 11pm
Fri, 9am-11pm Sat, to 10pm Sun)
If you're a coffee afficionado, this tiny cafe in the Old Harbour is the place for you. Owner
Elda buys her beans from her home country Haiti, and roasts and grinds them on-site,
producing what regulars swear are the best cups of coffee in the country.