Reykjavík Grapevine - 17.07.2009, Síða 24

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Bus terminal
Domestic Airport
City Pond
The Old Harbour
Hljómskáli
Park
Miklatún
Places We Like
Kaffi Hljómalind
Café HaitiKisanDeli
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? SKK
The first time I entered this exotic little
joint, meaning to buy myself a take-
away espresso, I ended up with two
kilos of fresh and roasted coffee beans
due to some language complications
and way too much politeness. Since
then I have enjoyed probably way-too-
many wonderful cups of Haitian coffee,
but they’re always as nice, so the two
kilos were definitely worth it. SKK
This store is incredibly cool. It’s
stocked with really unique and quirky
clothes, outerwear, accessories and
handbags, plus they have an adorable
section of kids clothes, kitschy vintage
toys and books and even interior
design items. Wicked place; definitely
worth a visit. CF
Getting a good slice of pizza on the
go can be an utter ordeal. If you’re
not careful, you’ll frequently wind up
paying good money for a cardboardy
wafer that has been sitting in a heater
box for a week. Not at Deli, however.
Their slices are consistently awesome
and fresh, the topping selection is
intriguing and tasteful and, best of all,
they’re really cheap. HSM
Laugavegi 23
Tryggvagötu 16Laugavegur 7Bankastræti 14
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Babalú
Jacobsen
Á Næstu Grösum
Kaffitár
Ban Thai
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
A fairly new venue in town, Jacobsen is
owned by some nouveau riche Swedes,
and has been providing a non-stop
party over the last few months. Besides
its importing foreign big-shot DJs
and other niceties, it is probably most
appreciated for its loooong hours; it
doesn’t matter if you stop partying at
2AM or way-too-much AM, Jacobsen
is always forking out shots and
cocktails. SKK
Á Næstu Grösum is an all vegetarian
restaurant right in the city centre that
features a friendly atmosphere and
fair prices. There is always at least
one vegan soup on offer and the daily
special portions are big and always
satisfying. There is even some organic
wine on offer. HSM
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
Even though the service at Ban Thai
may get a little flaky, the food is always
to die for and the place also offers a
very pleasant dining atmosphere that
puts you right in a comfortable Thai
sorta mood. It’s really Reykjavík’s only
“fancy” Thai restaurant. Ban Thai has
remained a true Reykjavík treasure for
the longest time, and is truly one that
should be celebrated. HSM
Skólavörðustíg 22
Austurstræti 9
Laugavegi 20b
Bankastræti 8
Laugarvegur 130
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