Earlier this year, I spent some time in the wondrous nation of Iceland. Every day I would wake up before my traveling companions to go seek out the very best coffee shops and cafés in Reykjavík, the capital. What I found was a thriving and growing coffee culture in a land that doesn't see the sun for a significant portion of the year. Below is an excerpt from, and link to, my guide to the best places to drink coffee in Reykjavík. Many thanks to Sprudge (sprudge.com) for publishing the piece on their fantastic website.
*Read the full article: https://sprudge.com/the-sprudge-guide-to-coffee-in-reykjavik-253290.html
Excerpt:
Iceland was not always considered the travel destination it is today. It wasn’t until recent years that word got out about its shocking natural beauty, cultural richness, and lovely people. These days, folks from all over the world come to Iceland to experience volcanic mountain trails, vibrant wildlife, and glacial caverns where you’re allowed to swim. The population of the island nation is relatively small, only about 394,000, and about a third live in Reykjavík, the capital.
It’s also a fantastic place for coffee lovers since almost everywhere in Iceland has an espresso setup. That means dedicated grinders and baristas loading up portafilters and pulling shots at just about every restaurant, bar, and hotel you’ll find. “Drinking coffee is definitely a big part of our culture,” says Torfi Þór Torfason, co-owner of Reykjavík Roasters. “We don’t get a lot of daylight during the winter so we need coffee to help us wake up.” Even if you’re driving the Golden Circle, you’ll be able to grab an espresso somewhere on your journey.
If you ask locals what you should do while in their country, almost all of them will tell you to drive multiple hours outside of the capital and see the more remote parts of the island. Now, you could spend a lot of time discovering enchanted waterfalls, hiking up misty mountains, and soaking in geothermal hot springs and not have to drive far. Even so, if you do take the locals’ recommendations, you would see the best sights Iceland has to offer. The irony of this is that some of the best locations for coffee Iceland has to offer are within a mere mile of one another in the center of Reykjavík. It’s very possible (and recommended) to explore this part of the city on foot if you’re able.
*Click the link above to find my list of the greatest coffee spots in Reykjavík*
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