Sandholt

We came twice and had very different experiences. The first time, we came early and were sat at a table without much issues. Our server may have been new but was not familiar with the pastries and asked us to point at them on our phone (pictures). Otherwise it was a pleasant breakfast and the pastries (poppyseed bun, cinnamon danish, pan au chocolat, croissant, and a honey bun) were very good. Coffee and tea were well made. 5/5 experience. On our second trip the server was more knowledgeable but seemed to not care at all. She rushed us to order and offered no pleasantries (which would have been fine if not for the other issues). We ordered a poppyseed bun, pistachio danish, doughnut, waffle with bacon, lemon poppyseed bread and a salted pretzel. When the food came, we learned that she hadn’t heard us correctly when we ordered the pretzel and punched in an extra waffle instead. We pointed this out and the server acted like we had changed our order, giving us an attitude. Most of the laminated dough pastries were delicious, however the lemon poppyseed bread was dry and mealy. We finally got the pretzel after the other food had been finished (no rush at all for a cold pretzel they grabbed from the display) and they had brought one with no salt. At this point we just ate it and then paid (where we learned she had punched in 3 waffles from the cashier). Overall: Ambiance 4/5 Service 1/5 Laminated Pastries 5/5 Waffle 5/5 Soft Breads 4/5 Cake Breads 1/5 Pretzel 3/5 Coffee/Teas 4/5

My boyfriend and I went here twice on our trip to Iceland! Both times the food and drinks were amazing! Super cozy restaurant with fresh made everything! The first time we went we got the Swiss mocha, orange juice, shashuka with pork and the salmon avocado toast! We also got a brown sugar bun that was a little too sweet for both of us but still really good. The second time we came here we got two Swiss mochas, the shashuka with bacon, the salmon avocado toast, the skyr with fruit and lemon curd, and we also got a chocolate cinnamon bun and a slice of marble cake to go. Everything was super delicious! My boyfriend ended up liking the shashuka with pork better but still said both options are great! We went on Saturdays both times around 12pm/1pm and the wait was only about 10mins or so just depends on your group size but they’re very efficient and friendly!

The best bakery and lunch spot in Reykjavik! We have been here several days and noticed the line always out the door here and there’s a good reason! The line moves fast, waited about 10 minutes. Food, atmosphere, and service were 10/10. We had the pasta of the day, chicken salad, and tried several desserts. Everything was fresh and delicious. We will be back before we return home!

Wednesday at 10:00 am and waited about 15 minutes to be seated. Friendly hostess and waiter. Our order wasn’t put in and after everyone around us received their drinks and food the waiter realized his error. We weren’t in a hurry and things happen. The food was delicious and I would highly recommend any of the pastry selection! We stopped back after walking around the city for a loaf of sourdough bread too.

Location: Laugavegur 36, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland — right on a main street in downtown.  • Type of place: Bakery / café / brunch spot. A long-standing family bakery with a mix of traditional and more modern items.  • History: Operating since 1920, and still under family oversight. They maintain a blend of old recipes & baking traditions, but also innovate somewhat.  ⸻ Vibe & Atmosphere • Cozy, warm, pleasant interior; marble counters, nice presentation.  • A spot many locals & tourists like for relaxing, meeting friends, enjoying pastries & coffee.  • Often busy, especially mornings; queues are common, both for sit-in and takeaway

It’s our second to last day here in Iceland, and our hotel staff recommended this bakery to us. so we decided to give it a try. The atmosphere is wonderful, super cute, and very photogenic in my opinion. The staff are friendly, and there’s a great variety of both sweet and savory options to choose from. It’s such a lovely spot for breakfast or brunch! P.S. The coffee is a little on the sour side.

Don’t let the queue to eat in scare you! It moves quite fast and the experience is well worth it. My friends and I enjoyed a variety of dishes and the pastries. The kleina was a standout! Probably one of the best we’ve had in Iceland. Surprisingly the yogurt with lemon curd was my favorite dish. The thick, creamy yogurt paired with the lemon curd was incredibly decadent. The interiors are warm and cozy. Despite the busyness, they are able to maintain a relaxing atmosphere. My friends and I were delighted that we got to sit in a booth filled with pillows. We felt right at home ☺️

We had breakfast here with the whole family — and it was an absolute delight! The pastries were incredibly fragrant and delicious, the fresh bread and salad were beautifully presented, with the butter served on a stone and paired with a fantastic raspberry jam or preserve. The coffee was rich and flavorful, and the staff were very friendly and attentive. The place is clearly very popular, so be prepared to wait in line — but it’s 100% worth it! We’ll definitely be coming back. 💛