Mál og menning On the third floor of this book store is Súfistinn, a café serving decent food, but scrumptious chocolate cake. Page through one of the bookstore’s magazines while you gorge.   more

Hressingarskálinn : Don’t worry about trying to pronounce that mess of a word. We all call it Hresso. Located right downtown (Austurstraeti 20), this spacious café is perfect for anyone packing a laptop in that TIMBUK2 bag. They got wi-fi!   more

Cultura is in the heart of Reykjavík on Hverfisgata 18, in the same house as the Intercultural Centre, across the street from the National Theatre   more

Mokka Skólavördustíg 3a, Tel.: 552 1174. www.mokka.is An Icelandic tradition since 1958 Mokka is the oldest café in Reykjavík, and the first one to make coffee with an espresso machine. Covering the walls is art for sale and the seats are usually filled with loyal  more

Segafredo : The newest addition to the mass of cafés in Reykjavik, Segafredo (Laekjartog 5), an Italian chain, is the perfect way to enjoy a slice of Italy while stuck in the grey overhang of Iceland.   more

Prikid Said to be the first coffee house in Reykjavik. Prikid (Bankastraeti 12) attracts a young crowd of mostly (in their minds) artists.   more