Eat · Hallgrímskirkja & Skólavörðustígur
Brauð & Co
Bakery near Hallgrímskirkja: cinnamon buns and sourdough for a warm breakfast or coffee stop; go before 10:00 as the queue builds.
- Cinnamon buns
- Sourdough
- Near the church
- Tables and stools
- Walk-in window: 07:30–09:30
- Queue risk: 10:00–12:00
- Bring cash
- Vegetarian options
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Plan
Open now, when you can walk in, what to order
Go now?
Open?
Opens early and closes in the late afternoon; hours vary (check)
Busy this hour
Estimate by hour below
Easiest walk-in
07:30–09:30
Reservations
Walk-in, no reservation
Paying
Bring cash
Per person
ISK 1,500–3,000 (≈ US$13–25)2026 estimate · check
Walk-in windows
Tip
Format
A walk-in lunch is only planned as primary when your arrival lands outside the “impossible” window.
Your first order
- Cinnamon bunkanilsnúðurWarm, with a caramelised top.ISK 700–1,100≈ US$6–9
Menus and prices change; the board on the day wins.
Not checked in the last 12 months (no check date on file).
On the ground
How to order, tip and pay, allergies, and booking
Tipping
Unlike in the US, no tip is expected here.
Allergies and diets
- YesVegetarian · Most items are vegetarian; check fillings. · say: “Ég er grænmetisæta.”
- AskVegan · Some breads; ask at the counter. · say: “Ég borða ekki dýraafurðir.”
- AskHalal · No certification known (check).
- NoGluten-free · A wheat bakery; not a safe choice.
- AskNut allergy · Cross-contact is likely.
- Not on fileAllergy · Show a card: gluten, egg and nuts are present in many items. · say: “Ég er með ofnæmi fyrir ___.”
Paying
Bring cash
- Order the bun warm and pay by card at the counter.
- No tipping; prices include tax.
- Cards and phone payments; cash rarely needed.
Booking
- Booking
- Walk-in, no reservation
- Note
- Treat as walk-in unless the venue confirms otherwise.
Not checked in the last 12 months (no check date on file).
Map and nearby
Where this place is, how to get there, and what is around it
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How to order here
The order of play at the counter or table, what to say, how much to order and how to pay.
No shared language? Tap dishes in the order builder below and show the waiter the full-screen list in the local script. For a printed menu, translate a photo of it.
What to say
| In English | Say or show | Sounds like |
|---|---|---|
| The bill, please | Reikninginn, takk | RAYK-ning-in tahk |
| Hello | Halló | HAH-loh |
| Thank you | Takk | tahk |
Portions and sharing
- Take it to a table if one is free, or eat outside; seating is small.
Extras, condiments and what costs extra
- Take-away bag or extras: Extra ISK 50–300 (≈ US$1–3) — Ask before you add a bag.
- Tap water is free and cold: ask for a glass, not bottled.
Paying and tipping
Unlike in the US, no tip is expected here.
- Order the bun warm and pay by card at the counter.
- No tipping; prices include tax.
- Cards and phone payments; cash rarely needed.
- Tipping: Not expected; service is included. A small tip for exceptional service is welcome, not required.
At the table
- Join the queue at the counter; point at the pastry.
- Go before 10:00 on weekdays; queues build later, especially at weekends.Go before 10:00 AM on weekdays; queues build later, especially at weekends.
- Prices are high but portions are large: soup and bread is the value lunch.
- Kitchens close early in the week: dinner service often stops around 21:00; book on Friday and Saturday.Kitchens close early in the week: dinner service often stops around 9:00 PM; book on Friday and Saturday.
Price and paying
- Typical spend
- ISK 1,500–3,000 (≈ US$13–25) per person for a bun and coffee or a sandwich
Paying, diet and allergies
Paying
Accepted at some counters.
The normal way to pay.
Phone wallets through the terminal.
Diet and allergies
Yes means there is something for you; ask means possible with care; no means go elsewhere.
- Vegetarianyes
Most items are vegetarian; check fillings.
Show: Ég er grænmetisæta.
- Veganask
Some breads; ask at the counter.
Show: Ég borða ekki dýraafurðir.
- Halalask
No certification known (check).
- Gluten-freeno
A wheat bakery; not a safe choice.
- Nut allergyask
Cross-contact is likely.
- Allergynot on file
Show a card: gluten, egg and nuts are present in many items.
Show: Ég er með ofnæmi fyrir ___.
What is in the dishes
- Loaf of sourdoughwheat
Read from the menu names and notes; recipes vary and cross-contact is not tested. Check with the kitchen.
Who it suits, booking and the kitchen
Who it suits, booking, closures
- How to book
- No booking; walk in.
- How far ahead
- Not needed
- No-show / cancel fee
- Not applicable
- Dress code
- None.
| When | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Public holidays | check before you go | Some locations close on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. |
| Evenings | check before you go | Closes in the late afternoon or early evening. |
Show the kitchen
Tap a need to get a large screen you can hold up to staff. The wording is the guide’s; a helper who reads the language should confirm it if your allergy is serious.
Hour by hour, with queue times
Quietest listed hour: 17:00 (quiet).
- 09:00lightlittle or no wait
- 10:00busya short wait is possibleQueue builds
- 11:00heavyexpect a line
- 12:00heavyexpect a line
- 13:00busya short wait is possible
- 14:00busya short wait is possible
- 15:00lightlittle or no wait
- 16:00lightlittle or no wait
- 17:00quietlittle or no wait
- 18:00quietlittle or no wait
Desk estimate of crowd on a weekday; weekends and holidays run one level higher. Not live data. No line length is on file, so waits are in words.
Comfort, facts and cons
Hygiene and comfort
- Seating
- Tables and stools
- Kids
- kids' menu: no · stroller: caution · A quick bun stop, not a meal
- Access
- step-free: check · Small bakery; a step at the entrance (check)
Hygiene
- Open counter with quick turnover; the risk is low.
- Pastries are baked daily; eat them the same day.
Facts
- Reservations
- Not on file — Treat as walk-in unless the venue confirms otherwise.
- Capabilities
- food
- Getting there
- Frakkastígur, near Hallgrímskirkja · ~3 min walk
Cons
- Queues in the morning.
- Few seats; most people take away.
Dish glossary
| On the menu | What it is | Order it how |
|---|---|---|
| Kanilsnúður | Cinnamon bun. | Say ‘kanilsnúð, takk’. |
| Súrdeigsbrauð | Sourdough bread. | Ask for a half or a whole loaf. |
| Kaffi | Coffee. | Say ‘kaffi, takk’; filter is usually a refill. |
Price check
- locals pay
- A bun is about ISK 700–1,100 (≈ US$6–9) and coffee ISK 600–900 (≈ US$5–8); the same for everyone (2026 estimate).
- tourist price
- There is no tourist surcharge, but the queue is long at 10:00–12:00.There is no tourist surcharge, but the queue is long at 10:00 AM–12:00 PM.
- rule
- No tipping; prices include tax.
| Extra on the table | Typical charge | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Take-away bag or extras | Extra ISK 50–300 (≈ US$1–3) | Ask before you add a bag. |
Deep dive
Questions, alternatives, and where our facts come from
Questions and answers
Questions and answers
Are there seats?
A few stools inside; many people take away.
Checked 2026-09-28 · Voykit desk
Is there a queue?
Yes at 10:00–12:00 on weekdays and most weekends.Yes at 10:00 AM–12:00 PM on weekdays and most weekends.
Checked 2026-09-28 · Voykit desk
When should I go?
Before 10:00 on a weekday; the queue builds by 11:00.Before 10:00 AM on a weekday; the queue builds by 11:00 AM.
Is it worth the queue?
The buns are good, but a bakery elsewhere has shorter waits.
Where is it?
Near Hallgrímskirkja on Frakkastígur.
How much is a bun?
About ISK 700–1,100 (≈ US$6–9) in 2026 (estimate).
Is it good for vegetarians?
Most items are vegetarian; check fillings.
If it is closed or full
Nearby alternatives
If it is closed or the line is too long
- Café Loki4 min walkTraditional Icelandic plates opposite the church.
- Svarta Kaffið12 min walkSoup in a bread bowl.
- Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur15 min walkWell-known hot-dog stand near the harbour: a fast, cheap bite; order 'with everything' and eat standing.
- Old Harbour fish and soup counters19 min walkFish and lamb soup counters near the Old Harbour: a warm, quick lunch before or after a boat trip; confirm the counter is open and read the price board first.
Places without an authored walk are ranked by straight-line distance × 1.3 at 5 km/h (3 mph)3 mph (5 km/h).
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Sources
- secondaryWikivoyage — Reykjavík (eat)
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Source: Best time
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