Historic bakery since 1920 serving exceptional sourdough bread, pastries, and cakes. Perfect breakfast or lunch spot with both sweet and savory options. Beautiful displays of artisan baked goods.
Sandholt Bakery has operated on Laugavegur in central Reykjavík since 1920, making it one of the city's oldest and most respected bakeries. The bakery is known for exceptional sourdough bread made using long fermentation techniques, alongside a wide range of French-influenced pastries, cakes, and open-faced sandwiches suited to breakfast or lunch. The interior combines a working bakery counter with a sit-down cafe area, where beautifully arranged displays of baked goods draw customers in from the street. The atmosphere is bright and bustling rather than quiet, particularly during breakfast and lunch rushes, and it functions equally well as a quick takeaway stop or a short sit-down meal. There is no reservation system, and the bakery can sell out of popular items, especially sourdough loaves, later in the day.
| Price | $$ |
|---|---|
| Hours | Monday-Friday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Saturday-Sunday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Reservations | Walk-in only |
| Address | Laugavegur 36, 101 Reykjavík |
Signature dishes
- Sourdough bread — $8
- Danish pastry — $6
- Open-faced sandwich — $12
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Location
Laugavegur 36, 101 Reykjavík
64.1455, -21.9313 View on map
Highlights
- Historic bakery operating since 1920
- Long-fermentation sourdough bread
- French-influenced pastries and cakes
- Open-faced sandwiches for breakfast or lunch
Tips for visiting
- Visit earlier in the day for the best selection of sourdough and pastries
- Good for a quick takeaway or a short sit-down breakfast
- No reservations; it operates as a walk-in bakery-cafe
Accessibility
The bakery has step-free street access on Laugavegur with seating suitable for wheelchair users.
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Frequently asked questions
How old is Sandholt Bakery?
It has operated on Laugavegur since 1920, making it one of Reykjavík's oldest bakeries.
Can visitors sit down to eat at Sandholt?
Yes, there is a cafe seating area alongside the bakery counter.
Does Sandholt sell out of items?
Popular items like sourdough bread can sell out later in the day, so earlier visits are recommended.