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Hours
Sun
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Mon
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tue
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wed
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thu
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Fri
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sat
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
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Ratings and reviews
4.5
Travellers' Choice 2024
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PRICE RANGE
HK$33.00 – HK$247.00
CUISINES
Cafe, European
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Gluten free options
meals, features
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About
Reykjavík Röst is coffee house&bar by the Old Harbour (Gamla Höfnin) in Reykjavík. We offer quality Italian coffee from Lavazza, traditional as well as with trendy twists, such as Keto Coffee and Magic Mushrooms with Chaga and Reishi mix. We have a selection of local beers, wines, and cocktails. We also serve sourdough sandwiches, pastries, and fresh soup throughout the day. Try our specials: Smoked Icelandic Salmon sandwich, Icelandic Pancake with whipped cream and rhubarb jam, and Brennivín shot with a bite of shark. Treat yourself to coffee with the view.
PRICE RANGE
HK$33.00 – HK$247.00
CUISINES
Cafe, European
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Gluten free options
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Drinks
FEATURES
Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Waterfront, Family style, Gift Cards Available
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4.5
378 reviews
Excellent
280
Very good
78
Average
13
Poor
4
Terrible
3
Simon
Romiley226 contributions
Feb 2020 • couples
Located overlooking the old harbour, this coffee shop features big picture windows looking out to sea towards the mountains.
My wife and I both had the soup and sandwich combo. The soup was red pepper and lentil, there's a choice of several sandwiches and we had the marinated chicken, which incidentally comes as a toasted sandwich.
The food was served quickly and comes fresh and hot. The flavours of both were superb and blended together nicely. Warming, filling, and tasty, exactly what we needed. I had swapped to gluten free bread for a very reasonable 150isk (about £1) more.
With two teas (and free water) it came to about £32. Not cheap but then most of Iceland isn't.
Well worth a visit for the great views, great food, and great service.
Written 21 February 2020
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Alison1207
Aurora158 contributions
Feb 2020 • couples
Popped in here to thaw out on a brutally cold afternoon. Intending to just have coffee but we’re enjoying the fabulous view and so we ordered a sandwich too. Fabulous taste and super fresh. Nicely presented and wonderful staff. Went back for breakfast couple of days later and were not disappointed. Staff were very accommodating of our friend who has medical dietary needs and they prepared him a special meal. A++ customer service and phenomenal coffee!!! Don’t forget to use the 20% off coupon from the book available at hotels!
Written 19 February 2020
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Chris B
4 contributions
Jan 2020 • family
Visited recently with my partner.
Just happened to stumble upon this place whilst having a walk along the harbour. Looked cute from the outside and weather was horrible so we decided to go in and give it a try.
That turned out to be one of the best decisions we made during our stay.
We absolutely loved this place!
Beautiful wooden decor inside, views were great, staff were friendly, atmosphere was nice and relaxed but most importantly the food and drinks were delicious.
Me and my partner both had a grilled chicken sandwhich which came with a housemade garlic dip (all delicious). We also both had hot chocolate with whipped cream and chocolate sauce on the top (which again was delicious).
If you are looking for a good coffee and a light bite for lunch in Reykjavik then i would 100% recommend this place.
Written 23 January 2020
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MorayJohnny
Princeton501 contributions
Jun 2022 • none
Reykjavik Rost – - Geirsgata 5c - at the harbor
We stopped for a ‘hold me over’ snack at Rost after a morning of Hop On Hop Off bussing around Reykjavik, and a couple of bad museum visits. It was a good choice. Along with a couple of adult beverages, I enjoyed Minestrone soup w/fresh bread & butter, and Catherine had a Tomato mozzarella red pesto sandwich, which she pronounced to be “very good”. The minestone soup was hearty and flavorful, with several varieties of bean, and a tasty broth. The bread was delicious, as we typically found Iceland bread to be. The staff was pleasant, as was the weather, and we were able to sit outside and enjoy our meal. If you elect to go on a whale watch or other cruise with Special Tours, you also receive a 15% off coupon.
Written 20 June 2022
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Joolsybabe
St Austell389 contributions
Feb 2020 • none
We called in one very chilly afternoon for soup and a sandwich and was not disappointed. The soup was lentil and bell pepper and I had the vegan cheese toasted sandwich. Both were absolutely delicious and just what we needed to warm us up. Lovely cafe, right on the harbour with amazing views, definitely worth seeking out for great coffee and lovely food.
Written 15 February 2020
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Mark G
London43 contributions
Oct 2022 • none
Iceland is a great country to visit but it is eye wateringly expensive. So, here's
a tip when you are in the delightful city of Reykjavik. Avoid the popular tourist streets with their mortgage level prices and pop down to the Harbour and enjoy the simple pleasures of Rost. You can get soup, have a choice of salads, enjoy a rhubarb pastry and sink a coffee made with hand ground spices. While my wife and I were in Iceland last week we made three visits to Rost, each totally enjoyable.
Written 3 October 2022
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Georgie
United Kingdom20 contributions
Mar 2022 • none
We found this place as we went to book whale watching and it quickly became a firm favourite for mid morning coffee and cake.
Lovely team and nothing was too much trouble. I highly recommend the muffins but share them first - they are BIG!!
Great views that are so peaceful, just a great chill out zone
Written 23 March 2022
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Steviefull
Kidderminster2066 contributions
Jul 2021 • none
After an amazing whale watching tour we were a bit chilly and in need of a snack and with Rost being just a few steps away it was the obvious choice.
We had a Hot Chocolate, a Tea and a slice of (rhubarb) cake to share which were all good, but now the only negative, it came to £15ish. Which even by Icelands inflated standards seemed steep, but saying that we did return a couple of days later so it clearly didn't put us off.
Ignoring the price its a lovely place to rest a while and take in the view.
Written 30 August 2021
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Emily L
London24 contributions
Nov 2022 • couples
We came here for a lunch by the water. We asked if they had anything gluten free and they had loads of options: soups, salads and open sandwiches with gluten free bread! I ordered a surf and turf sandwich (salmon and ham) on the gluten free bread - they said because it was smaller bread they would give me an extra slice. It was delicious and I was very full when finished. My partner got a tuna sandwich which he really enjoyed and coffees were great too. Lovely food, staff and view!!
Written 12 November 2022
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K8SAS
Baltimore272 contributions
Apr 2023 • couples
Eh, this place was okay. I was very enticed by the reviews saying this is the best coffee in Reykjavik. Sadly, it is just basic coffee with a crazy loud ambiance. Upon entering, we walked up to the counter to order our beverages and we were shooed away to a table to sit first and then come up to order. Kinda silly since we already knew what we wanted, but we obliged. We sat for all of 30 seconds and then returned to the counter to order. My cappuccino was okay taste wise but holy moly it was SO HOT. Like scalding hot. It was not enjoyable at all. My husband’s Cortado was also boiling hot. Both drinks didn’t even have any art on top. Just a splotch of foam. Meh on the coffee. The Icelandic Happy Marriage cake was the highlight of our stop.
The cafe is very loud and noisy, full of kids running around and the tables were close together. The views of the harbor are pretty, but I did not return. Instead, we headed to our trusty Reykjavik Roasters for some legit coffee and a more peaceful ambiance.
Written 9 April 2023
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The3Clarks
Colchester20 contributions
Aug 2022 • none
A fantastic little cafe on the waterfront at the harbour - the views from the window are amazing. The coffee and tea were both great and they had non-dairy milk for my husband's coffee and also a vegan cake (he has dairy intolerance). Staff were very friendly and accommodating.
Written 19 August 2022
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Amy
Woking16 contributions
Oct 2022 • couples
Went here after walking for a while and wanted a hot drink. Lovely atmosphere and staff friendly. Coffee was delicious but definitely far too small - not worth £4 for a cappuccino. Next time, I recommend ordering the double.
Written 27 October 2022
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Seanage84
8 contributions
Oct 2022 • none
This cafe is located right in the heart of Reykjavik´s Old Harbour. You get an amazing view of the ocean and the mountain in the background. They offer a wide variety of pastries (Icelandic and European). The coffee is some of the best in the city but it´s the staff that really make it. They were really busy when I came in but they were still able to accommodate me and add a personal touch. They went to great lengths to decorate and make the cafe seem cozy.
Written 3 November 2022
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DaveandElaine_8
Beckenham36 contributions
Feb 2022 • couples
First day in Reykjavik and after the drive from the airport and checking into our hotel we went for a walk to the old harbour and saw this cafe bar. Apart from providing a respite from the cold wind it gave us a very tasty late lunch. We tried the turf n surf on sourdough which was a delicious generous portion. Great friendly team looked after us very well - even if we did forget to hold onto the door when entering in the strong wind!
Written 19 February 2022
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Nic
Southport7 contributions
Mar 2023 • couples
Gorgeous coffee, wonderful friendly service and a beautiful view. In amongst the other eateries on the harbour side, well worth a visit! Highly recommend the speciality maple and sage latte and also the barista’s favourite rum and raisin latte ☺️ Really warming and delicious!!
Written 30 March 2023
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