Guidebook for Reykjavík
Food Scene
Reykjavik Roasters aka Kaffismiðjan makes the best coffee. There are other really good ones but Reykjavik Roasters stands out when it comes to quality. Design is second hand and very low key
245 Einheimische empfehlen
Reykjavik Roasters
1 KárastígurReykjavik Roasters aka Kaffismiðjan makes the best coffee. There are other really good ones but Reykjavik Roasters stands out when it comes to quality. Design is second hand and very low key
Café Babalú
22 SkólavörðustígurSmall and eccentric. Serves food as well
In one of the old fishing industry houses. Great friendly service and they make really good turkish coffee.
20 Einheimische empfehlen
Café Haiti
5C GeirsgataIn one of the old fishing industry houses. Great friendly service and they make really good turkish coffee.
A really good, kind of expensive, bakery that also makes good coffee. Check out their sourdough bread.
146 Einheimische empfehlen
Sandholt
36 LaugavegurA really good, kind of expensive, bakery that also makes good coffee. Check out their sourdough bread.
Yes like the movie. That’s the theme of this bar. They make really good, cheap diner style burgers. I definitely recommend splurging on “The other Lebowski” steak burger.
90 Einheimische empfehlen
Lebowski Bar
Yes like the movie. That’s the theme of this bar. They make really good, cheap diner style burgers. I definitely recommend splurging on “The other Lebowski” steak burger.
Very close to an authentic American burger joint. They make really good burgers and milk shakes.
169 Einheimische empfehlen
Hamborgarabúlla Tómasar
Geirsgötu 1 GeirsgataVery close to an authentic American burger joint. They make really good burgers and milk shakes.
The make one type of burger, and ribs. No, fuss, no frills. Founded by decorated Michelin chef Agnar Sverrisson.
They also have a location downtown.
10 Einheimische empfehlen
Dirty Burger & Ribs
101 MiklabrautThe make one type of burger, and ribs. No, fuss, no frills. Founded by decorated Michelin chef Agnar Sverrisson.
They also have a location downtown.
If you don’t feel like walking too far from the apartment. You'll find good diner type meals.
38 Einheimische empfehlen
Roadhouse Reykjavík
56 SnorrabrautIf you don’t feel like walking too far from the apartment. You'll find good diner type meals.
Formerly a cracker factory, now a Hostel/bar/restaurant. Very hipster friendly, really good food, good selection of beers. Only downside is they don’t make good coffee
176 Einheimische empfehlen
Kex Hostel Reykjavik
28 SkúlagataFormerly a cracker factory, now a Hostel/bar/restaurant. Very hipster friendly, really good food, good selection of beers. Only downside is they don’t make good coffee
Another hipster friendly hostel/restaurant/bar. I recommend the polish sausages. They are something else!
10 Einheimische empfehlen
Bunk Bar
LaugavegurAnother hipster friendly hostel/restaurant/bar. I recommend the polish sausages. They are something else!
Forréttur means appetizer. They’ve got good looking interiors, really interesting and an inventive menu.
142 Einheimische empfehlen
Forettabarinn
14 NýlendugataForréttur means appetizer. They’ve got good looking interiors, really interesting and an inventive menu.
A local classic. You never leave dissatisfied, but never mesmerised either.
77 Einheimische empfehlen
Vegamót - Bistro/Bar
4 VegamótastígurA local classic. You never leave dissatisfied, but never mesmerised either.
Íslenski barinn
1a IngólfsstrætiIcelandic food with a twist at reasonable prices.
Steakhouse
They have the best steaks in Reykjavik. Hands down.
Kol Restaurant
40 SkólavörðustígurVery fancy. Interesting menu. It’s really good.