Reykjavík Grapevine - 22.05.2009, Blaðsíða 17

Espresso
Caffé latte
Swiss Mocca
Cappuchino
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Laugarvegi 19 • 101 Reykjavík •Tel: 511-1180
www.glaetan.is • Open from 8 in the morning
Bacon and eggs, from 9-12 Saturday mornings
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Bus terminal
Domestic Airport
City Pond
The Old Harbour
Hljómskáli
Park
Miklatún
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Habibi
Glætan - Bókakaffi
Karamba
Barbara
Grand Rokk
Kaffi Hljómalind
Sódóma Reykjavík
Kaffitár
Babalú
This small restaurant offers up a
concise menu of delicious Arabic
cuisine, from shawarma to kebabs and
falafels. The staff is really friendly and
accommodating of requests to kick
up the spiciness or tone it down if the
customer so desires. Habibi seriously
hits the spot after hours of partying
(or any other time of day) so it’s
convenient that the place is open until
6 a.m. Friday and Saturday. CF
Glætan - Bókakaffi is a great café with
a domestic feel. It’s somehow always
a convenient choice for whatever
you’re doing when you come a across
it. I am always happy to step into this
comfort zone and simmer down with
an excellent cup of espresso and one
of the books in their selection. Glætan,
roughly translated, means a tiny ray
of light, something this nice little café
definitely is. -AJ
New hotspot in town Karamba is
a colourful and eclectic bar on
Laugavegur with a comfortable
atmosphere, typically great music and
a chill crowd. This is a good place to
relax or to do some serious drinking
or to relax. Plus, their decors are done
strictly by Grapevine-friendly artists,
such as Lóa (who does our comics),
Hugleikur Dagsson (who illustrates the
monster column) and Bobby Breiðholt
(who’s done a lot of nice illustrations
for us); they are truly a sight to behold.
CF
At Laugavegur 22, above Karamba,
Barbara serves up a lively atmosphere
for Reykjavík’s gay community and
anybody else who just wants to dance
and have a good time. The first level is
made for dancing and is often packed
with sweaty bodies, while the second
level of the bar offers a place to sit,
drink and chat and another in which to
smoke. CF
The only ‘real’ bar in town, no doubt. In
downtown Reykjavik it’s hard to rumble
into a pub not crowded by musicians or
artsy folks, but this one is an exception.
Whether it’s 4AM on a Friday or 5PM
on a Monday you’ll see the same flock
of John Does, taking a break from their
daily routines, enjoying a shot ’n’ a
brew. If you want to witness an earnest
Icelandic ‘Cheers’ or a ‘Moe’s’ – this is
the place. Oh, and on weekends, they
play host to some awesome concerts,
too. SKK
The only true activist-friendly,
community servicing co-op in town,
Kaffi Hljómalind lends a breath of
fresh air and a welcome alternative
to Reykjavík’s beer-stained, decadent
cafés. Offering up a fare of vegetarian-
to vegan friendly courses, some pretty
good coffee and an awesome selection
of tea. As well as a free, anarchist
library. What else do you need?
Newly opened Sódóma on Tryggvagötu
is already a hit with party crowds and
gig-goers alike. An extensive venue,
filled with reasonably priced beverages
and reasonably good looking people.
Some of Iceland’s finest musical
ventures have played in recent months,
and their schedule looks promising
too. Also, make sure to visit their men’s
room for a glance at the “Pissoir of
Absolution”. JB
Kaffitár on Bankastræti is a
comfortable little café with a great
selection of coffee, tea and baked
goods on offer. Since Kaffitár is also
a big-name Icelandic roasterie the
caffeinated beverages on the menu
are quality. The wi-fi makes this a nice
place to sit and chill with your laptop
as well. CF
Located on the second-floor
of a quirky little building on
Skólavörðustígur, Babalú is an inviting,
quaint and cosy café serving up
a selection of tea, coffee and hot
chocolate along with delicious baked
goods and light meals. Food and
drink aside, Babalú boasts colourfully
decorated and super-comfortable
surroundings and a genuinely friendly
and likeable staff. CF
Hafnarstræti 18
Laugavegi 19
Laugavegi 22
Laugavegi 22
Smiðjustíg 6
Laugavegi 23
Tryggvagata 22
Bankastræti 8
Skólavörðustíg 22
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