Food Scene
Fantastic local spot. Good food, fair prices. Fun atmosphere. Keep in mind there are no reservations after 6:30 PM so be prepared to wait. Also serves a great brunch on weekends.
288 locals recommend
Snaps Bistro
1 ÞórsgataFantastic local spot. Good food, fair prices. Fun atmosphere. Keep in mind there are no reservations after 6:30 PM so be prepared to wait. Also serves a great brunch on weekends.
Great café chain. Proper espresso. Soy and decaf options. Food options include sandwiches, good croissants and bagels.
62 locals recommend
Kaffitár
Great café chain. Proper espresso. Soy and decaf options. Food options include sandwiches, good croissants and bagels.
Very good local spot. Charming atmosphere. Extremely good coffee.
245 locals recommend
Reykjavik Roasters
1 KárastígurVery good local spot. Charming atmosphere. Extremely good coffee.
This place comes highly recommended for fish. Somewhat pricey, but lunch options are cheaper.
119 locals recommend
Sjávargrillið
14 SkólavörðustígurThis place comes highly recommended for fish. Somewhat pricey, but lunch options are cheaper.
Drinks & Nightlife
Often live music. Great lively atmosphere. Outside terrace with heat lamps. Great beers on tap and decent bar food.
176 locals recommend
Kex Hostel Reykjavik
28 SkúlagataOften live music. Great lively atmosphere. Outside terrace with heat lamps. Great beers on tap and decent bar food.
Kaffibarinn
Very lively local bar. Gets very crowded after midnight. Open late.
Shopping
Great shop offering a good variety of Icelandic and international labels. Woolen sweaters, hunter boots, Fjallraven backpacks, = all your hipster needs. :). Great for gifts to take back home.
71 locals recommend
Geysir
16 SkólavörðustígurGreat shop offering a good variety of Icelandic and international labels. Woolen sweaters, hunter boots, Fjallraven backpacks, = all your hipster needs. :). Great for gifts to take back home.
Book store. Good international sections. Magazines and good book shop cafe.
34 locals recommend
Penninn Eymundsson Skólavörðustíg
11 SkólavörðustígurBook store. Good international sections. Magazines and good book shop cafe.