Brauð & Co.
Two words: Christmas Pillow.
Before going to Iceland I did a bit a researching, and by that I mean I did a lot of Googling all things Iceland. From blogs to reviews I found information of all sorts. One such tidbit I utilized was in regards to fiscal responsibility. If looking to save on some travel expenses, going to bakeries for breakfast while in Iceland is an excellent way to keep food costs low. A simple Google search of "best bakery in Reykjavik" lead me to find Brauð & Co.
Nestled in the heart of Reykjavik, Brauð & Co. is another treasure I would highly recommend stopping by for a quick morning bite. As I've said in previous articles, whenever I travel somewhere I like to fully submerge myself into the culture and traditions of the area. One way I do this is of course through food. The best way I've found to do this is by simply asking people what their favorite item on the menu is or perhaps what the most popular dish is. It is a fun and unpredictable way to try out new foods. I also find it as a great way to not only learn about somebody but also engage in conversation. It was this philosophy that led me to my first ever Christmas Pillow.
We showed up around six on a cold, dark, and rainy morning to this tiny little colorful bakery. The window was stocked full with delicious looking creations and we strolled in excited and hungry. As per usual, I asked the baker what their most popular item was and he informed me their famous cinnamon rolls wouldn't be done for quite some time yet. He went through with us the available breakfast items and I became intrigued when he mentioned something I had never heard of before: a Christmas Pillow. Curious and past due for some food I asked him what was in this delicious looking concoction. The Christmas Pillow is a square flaky croissant-like pastry with apples, pear, and raisins inside coated with a generous layer of powdered sugar to blanket the delicacy. I ordered one of those with a classic croissant (just in case). With only two bar stools to sit on, we ordered our pastries and walked back to the rental car for our breakfast. Although the ingredients to the Christmas Pillow didn't necessarily sound appealing I knew I had to try it, and boy I was not disappointed. Brauð & Co. was a great little find and the buildings artwork on the outside just added to its charm.
My advice: no matter the time of day be sure to make a pit stop and get something (ANYTHING) on the menu.
Just wing it.
-C
Before going to Iceland I did a bit a researching, and by that I mean I did a lot of Googling all things Iceland. From blogs to reviews I found information of all sorts. One such tidbit I utilized was in regards to fiscal responsibility. If looking to save on some travel expenses, going to bakeries for breakfast while in Iceland is an excellent way to keep food costs low. A simple Google search of "best bakery in Reykjavik" lead me to find Brauð & Co.
Nestled in the heart of Reykjavik, Brauð & Co. is another treasure I would highly recommend stopping by for a quick morning bite. As I've said in previous articles, whenever I travel somewhere I like to fully submerge myself into the culture and traditions of the area. One way I do this is of course through food. The best way I've found to do this is by simply asking people what their favorite item on the menu is or perhaps what the most popular dish is. It is a fun and unpredictable way to try out new foods. I also find it as a great way to not only learn about somebody but also engage in conversation. It was this philosophy that led me to my first ever Christmas Pillow.
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| Partially eaten Croissant & Christmas Pillow |
We showed up around six on a cold, dark, and rainy morning to this tiny little colorful bakery. The window was stocked full with delicious looking creations and we strolled in excited and hungry. As per usual, I asked the baker what their most popular item was and he informed me their famous cinnamon rolls wouldn't be done for quite some time yet. He went through with us the available breakfast items and I became intrigued when he mentioned something I had never heard of before: a Christmas Pillow. Curious and past due for some food I asked him what was in this delicious looking concoction. The Christmas Pillow is a square flaky croissant-like pastry with apples, pear, and raisins inside coated with a generous layer of powdered sugar to blanket the delicacy. I ordered one of those with a classic croissant (just in case). With only two bar stools to sit on, we ordered our pastries and walked back to the rental car for our breakfast. Although the ingredients to the Christmas Pillow didn't necessarily sound appealing I knew I had to try it, and boy I was not disappointed. Brauð & Co. was a great little find and the buildings artwork on the outside just added to its charm.
My advice: no matter the time of day be sure to make a pit stop and get something (ANYTHING) on the menu.
Just wing it.
-C
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