Food Scene
A hot dog stand. This place is an Icelandic tradition. Please try “Ein með öllu” (a hot dog with everything).
190 locals recommend
Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur
1 TryggvagataA hot dog stand. This place is an Icelandic tradition. Please try “Ein með öllu” (a hot dog with everything).
Noodle Station
A great and cheap noodle soup place
A great place for a slice of pizza. They also have Panini’s salads and other juicy stuff.
17 locals recommend
Bankastræti
BankastrætiA great place for a slice of pizza. They also have Panini’s salads and other juicy stuff.
Gamla Smiðjan
great place for pizza. Not a restaurant.
Hamborgarabúlla Tómasar
Geirsgötu 1 GeirsgataSome call it the best burger in town. What do you think,
Pósthússtræti
PósthússtrætiDecent Sushi. Very quick.
Reykjavik Roasters
1 KárastígurIt's called Reykjavik Roaster now. Great coffee. Close.
One of Iceland’s oldest coffee houses. It’s really great to have a coffee there in the morning. They also have a full menu. It’s probably the cheapest menu in town. It is a hangout for regulars.
109 locals recommend
Prikið
12 Bankastræti One of Iceland’s oldest coffee houses. It’s really great to have a coffee there in the morning. They also have a full menu. It’s probably the cheapest menu in town. It is a hangout for regulars.
Reykjavík’s oldest coffee house. The décor is all original. The customers are local artists, all regulars. Great place for a waffle and hot chocolate
75 locals recommend
Mokka Kaffi
3A SkólavörðustígurReykjavík’s oldest coffee house. The décor is all original. The customers are local artists, all regulars. Great place for a waffle and hot chocolate
It’s family friendly. They have a huge playground downstairs, a full menu and good coffee.
111 locals recommend
The Laundromat Cafe
9 Austurstræti It’s family friendly. They have a huge playground downstairs, a full menu and good coffee.
French bistro dining at an affordable price. It’s definitely a place where locals hang out.
288 locals recommend
Snaps Bistro
1 ÞórsgataFrench bistro dining at an affordable price. It’s definitely a place where locals hang out.
Sakebarinn
2 LaugavegurGreat sushi.
Sushi Social
5 ÞingholtsstrætiFusion restaurant. Check out their website.
Austur-Indíafélagið
56 HverfisgataGreat indian restaurant.
Hraðlestin
Best take away in Reykjavik.
For a good steak I highly recommend Grillmarket (they also have the best burger in town, but only for lunch). They also make an excellent salmon. Make a reservation for this one.
336 locals recommend
Grillmarkaðurinn
2a LækjargataFor a good steak I highly recommend Grillmarket (they also have the best burger in town, but only for lunch). They also make an excellent salmon. Make a reservation for this one.
Kex Hostel Reykjavik
28 Skúlagatacasual dining in a fabulous surrounding
Bergþórugata
BergþórugataNo bull burgers. Nothing fancy, very cheap, very good (esp. if you have a hangover).
Raw food at its best. This place also has vegetarian food and a chicken dish. The veggie lasagne and the raw pizza are amazing.
328 locals recommend
Laugavegur
LaugavegurRaw food at its best. This place also has vegetarian food and a chicken dish. The veggie lasagne and the raw pizza are amazing.
Grænn Kostur
8b SkólavörðustígurVegetarian food.
Essentials
Iceland can be very expensive, so if you’re on a budget, I suggest you take a trip to the supermarket to get practical items for the kitchen. The cheapest place is right around the corner
25 locals recommend
Hallveigarstigur
HallveigarstigurIceland can be very expensive, so if you’re on a budget, I suggest you take a trip to the supermarket to get practical items for the kitchen. The cheapest place is right around the corner
Krambúð
42 SkólavörðustígurA small store that has all the essentials.
If you want gourmet produce and products, I highly recommend Frú Lauga.
6 locals recommend
Óðinsgata 1
1 ÓðinsgataIf you want gourmet produce and products, I highly recommend Frú Lauga.
Everything Else
Reykjavik Backpackers
28 LaugavegurGreat happy hour.
BSÍ
Fly-bus terminal.
Aðalstræti
Aðalstrætihttp://www.visitreykjavik.is/travel/tourist-information-centre
Bankastræti 2
2 Bankastrætihttp://www.icelandictravelmarket.is/About-ITM/
Drinks & Nightlife
Kaldi Bar
20a LaugavegurHappy hour. Nice outside area.
Brilliant cocktails. They also have a great menu.
51 locals recommend
Icelandair Hotel Reykjavik Marina
2 MýrargataBrilliant cocktails. They also have a great menu.
Hotel Holt
37 BergstaðastrætiFancy hotel. Great for happy hour.
Great for drinks. If the weather is good, their balcony is brilliant.
20 locals recommend
Reykjavik Loft HI Hostel
7 BankastrætiGreat for drinks. If the weather is good, their balcony is brilliant.