What we offer
A warm refuge just minutes from Grótta lighthouse — great coffee, fresh food, and the best lactose-free ice cream in Iceland.
Expertly crafted lattes, cappuccinos and filter coffee — made with quality beans and served with care.
A full range of Arna-brand ice cream flavours, all completely lactose-free. Scoops, cones and sundaes.
Chicken panini, pesto panini, grilled sandwiches and salads — made fresh every day.
Open from 9 am on weekdays — a great way to start the day with coffee, a croissant or skyr cake.
A dedicated play area with little chairs and tables for the youngest guests. High chairs available.
Free Wi-Fi, comfortable sofas and a calm, quiet atmosphere. Popular with students and remote workers.
The menu
From morning coffee to afternoon ice cream — there is something for everyone.
What guests say
"Love the Esja view here! I ordered chicken panini, it was delicious and full of filling. Besides, they cleverly use couches to devise comfy spaces and they have a 'green house style' area with blurry sunlight — we need it in Iceland! Also they have a lot of lactose free ice cream choices! A good place to study, meeting friends, family gathering or just grab an ice cream after visiting the lighthouse Grótta nearby!"
"What a lovely place to rest and recover after a walk to Grotta through the sunny windy, blizzardy weather! Great coffee, lively jazz, good service and candles. Candles! At 11am! ❤️"
"Very good coffee house & ice cream store. It's branded by Arna, which is a well known brand of lactose free products. The place is cozy, full of sofas with warm blankets. They have a special place for kids where they can play safely. Highly recommendable."
"Cafe with families and business type people. Prices are fairly and the atmosphere is chilled and relaxing. Lovely view of the mountain across the bay. Staff very friendly. Quality of coffee was very good. Overall very happy and would come everyday if I lived in Iceland."
The place
We're open
| Monday | 9:00 – 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 9:00 – 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 9:00 – 17:00 |
| Thursday | 9:00 – 17:00 |
| Friday | 9:00 – 17:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 – 17:00 |
| Sunday | 11:00 – 17:00 |
Location
Right next to the Grótta lighthouse — the perfect stop after a seaside walk.
Address
Eiðistorg 15
170 Seltjarnarnes
Getting here
Free street parking and parking lot on site. About 10 minutes by car from central Reykjavík.
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance, seating, car park and toilet.