A place to slow down.
Coffee, books and quiet Reykjavík mornings — settle in with a cup, a pastry and something good to read.
Slow-brewed, always fresh.
We take our time with every cup — carefully sourced beans, brewed to order, and served without rush. Espresso, filter, or something milkier: whatever slows your morning down.
Við gefum okkur tíma í hvern bolla — vandlega valdar baunir, bruggaðar eftir pöntun, án asa. Espresso, síukaffi eða eitthvað mjólkurkennt.
Pull up a chair, order at the counter, and stay as long as you like.
A book café, properly.
Shelves of books and magazines to browse, worn armchairs by the window, and nobody watching the clock. Bring your own book or borrow one of ours.
Bókahillur og tímarit til að skoða, þægilegir stólar við gluggann og enginn að flýta þér. Komdu með þína bók eða fáðu lánaða hjá okkur.
There are board games and chess sets on hand too, if reading isn't quite your speed today. Free wireless throughout.
Einnig eru til borðspil og skák, ef lestur er ekki málið í dag. Frítt þráðlaust net alls staðar.
Something to go with your cup.
Fresh pastries and cakes baked to sit alongside your coffee, plus light meals if you're staying for longer than one cup.
Ferskt bakkelsi og kökur sem passa vel með kaffinu, auk léttra rétta ef þú stoppar lengur en einn bolla.
Ask at the counter for today's selection.
Cosy, relaxed, unhurried.
IÐA Zimsen is a book café at Vesturgata 2a in Reykjavík, where you can drink coffee while browsing books and magazines in a cosy, relaxed atmosphere. It's a place built for sitting down, reading, and staying a while.
IÐA Zimsen er bókakaffihús við Vesturgötu 2a í Reykjavík, þar sem hægt er að drekka kaffi og skoða bækur og tímarit í notalegu andrúmslofti.
Call 511 5004 · HringduWhat our guests say
“Found this cosy corner our first morning in Reykjavík and came back every day after — the coffee is excellent and no one rushes you.”
“Books on every table, good coffee, and the kind of quiet you don't expect to find downtown.”
“Staff are warm and unhurried. Perfect spot to read for an hour with a pastry and a cappuccino.”
“A proper book café — worn armchairs, good light, better coffee.”
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Daily coffee, book stacks and quiet corners from Vesturgata. / Kaffi, bókastaflar og rólegir krókar, á hverjum degi.