Locals hit this Icelandic chain at KEF Terminal 1 for coffee
Te og Kaffi sits airside in Terminal 1 and gives you Icelandic-style coffee instead of another generic international brand. It’s a kiosk setup near the gates, with prices in the $$ range and a Google rating hovering around 4. If you care about where your last Iceland coffee comes from before boarding, this is the spot.
The menu leans on espresso drinks, brewed coffee, and pastries you’ll also see at Te og Kaffi locations in Reykjavík. Expect cappuccinos, lattes, and filter coffee, plus sweet bites that work as a light breakfast at 06:00 or an afternoon sugar hit at 16:30. One reviewer flat-out called it the best coffee they had in the airport, which tracks with the chain’s reputation in town.
Plant-based milk options show up in several reviews, useful if regular milk wrecks your flight. Staff are used to oat and soy orders, and they’ll turn out a dairy-free latte in a few minutes even when the line hits 10–15 people. Regulars mention grabbing cappuccinos here every trip out of Iceland, treating it as part of their pre-flight routine.
Seats right by the kiosk are limited to a small ring of tables, and those go fast during the 07:00–09:00 and 16:00–18:00 bank of departures. Most people take their drinks in paper cups and walk 30–50 meters to quieter seating near their gate. That move also helps if your group needs to park with bags while one person does the coffee run.
Watch out for high prices compared with downtown Reykjavík cafés and some inconsistency in drink strength between visits. If you’re picky, ask for an extra shot in your 12–16 oz drink and be clear about size. Tip: budget 10–20 minutes from joining the line to walking away with coffee, and don’t cut it close on boarding time.