Brauð & Co

There is a reason why everyone tells you to visit Brauð & Co. The cinnamon rolls are seriously the best I have ever had. They are so good that we made multiple trips back during our time in Reykjavík just to get more. Beyond the famous rolls we also loved the happy marriage cake. The bakery itself is full of character and the smell of fresh bread is amazing. It is an absolute must stop for anyone visiting the city.

There’s a reason why everyone tells you to come and get a cinnamon roll. They’re seriously the best I’ve ever had. We made multiple trips during our time in Reykjavik. Cinnamon rolls are incredible - we loved the happy marriage cake too!

honestly the best pastry I’ve had in a long time! I tried the caramel & müsti - absolutely incredible! A bit pricey, but totally worth it. There are only two seats by the window (otherwise it’s mostly to-go), and we were lucky enough to grab one - super cozy spot and 100% recommend! 🥐☕

It’s a cute little spot that serves a variety of pastries. We tried the famous Icelandic cinnamon roll and a square shaped pastry (not sure about the name, hahaaa) both were very cinnamon-y and quite sweet. It’s a great place to sample local sweets, though the only downside is that there’s no seating area, so everything is to-go. Other than that, it’s a perfect little nook! :)

The bakery is small and busy, so I felt rushed and didn’t have much time to consider all the options. I decided on the first thing that appealed to me, which was the pretzel croissant. Not a bad choice. It’s got the flaky texture of a croissant with the distinctive pretzel taste of lye. Quite unique and I recommend trying it. We also got some cinnamon and pecan pastries. I can’t personally sing their praises because I’m not a fan of those flavours, but the people who ate them enjoyed them. It would be nice to have a. dining area, but there is a small playground near the bakery where you can sit and eat.

This is by far the best cinnamon roll I’ve ever had in my life! I laughed and cried,quite literally, when I took my first bite. I wake up dreaming about this cinnamon roll! I tell everyone I know that they have to go to Iceland even if it’s just for this bakery. I used to be the pastry chef at the American Swedish Institute, so I’ve had, and baked, my fair share of cinnamon rolls but nothing can hold a candle to these!

Braud & Co is a bakery a few blocks away from Hallgrimskirkja, the giant church on the hill in the middle of Reykjavik. It's easy to get to and there's some street parking around. Inside it's quite small, no tables so everything is take away, but there's usually a line, however it goes quickly. The mornings are the best, everything just comes out and they have everything in stock to buy. We tried 6 pastries and none of them disappointed. It wasn't that expensive considering other local bakeries. The staff here are so friendly and helpful, don't be scared to ask them what's good for the day or what's their favorite. Overall this was one of the best bakeries in Reykjavik.

I heard of this bakery via TikTok and wanted to try. Their popular cinnamon roll was delicious! As well as their croissant and hot chocolate. I wish they had more coffee drink options (like a latte or cold brew), but I would highly recommend visiting. Another detail worth mentioning is that it is very small inside and there is only 1 table to sit at.