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Reykjavík’s main shopping
and culture street, featuring
a wide range of bars, bistros,
cafes and restaurants.
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Places We Like
Á Næstu Grösum
KaffibarinnnPizza King Kolaportið
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.
Weekends are somewhat overrated at
Kaffibarinn if you ask me. Don’t get me
wrong, they can be brilliant if you’re
completely pissed, the DJ is fresh and
the crowd is full-blooded, still the
weekdays are better. It doesn’t matter
when you pop in, you’re always treated
like a pal rather than a customer, and
you should always expect get caught in
some shenanigan, whether it’s a crazy
Monday bender or a wacko Tuesday...
well... bender. SKK
To be honest, this isn’t the best pizza
up for grabs, but it’s cheap, not pre-
heated (like at various other pizza
places downtown), and the guys are
rather cool. Their pizzas are always
bulletproof, and they offer various
great offers on top of it, which you
should definitely check out. SKK
Reykjavík’s massive flea market is a
wonderful place to get lost for a few
hours, rummaging through stall upon
stall of potential treasures. There
are heaps of used clothing, knitwear
and other yard-sale type goods from
decades of yore, and a large food
section with fish, meats and baked
goods. Check out the vintage post
cards and prints at the table near the
army surplus. CF
Laugavegi 20b
Bergstaðastræti 1Hafnarstræti 18Tryggvagata 19
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Habibi
Sægreifinn
Hemmi og Valdi
Kaffitár
Krua Thai
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
Down by the Reykjavík harbour,
Sægreifinn fish shop and restaurant
is truly a unique establishment. The
menu features various fish dishes
(including most of the “crazy Icelandic
food” you’ll want to tell your friends
you had) and a rich portion of the best
lobster soup we’ve ever tasted. Good
food and welcoming service make this
place a must-try.
The “colonial store” Hemmi and Valdi
was probably 2008’s most surprising
crowd pleaser. The cosy hangout
advanced from being a toasty retreat,
where you could get cheap beer and
have a quiet chat, into being a chock-
full concert venue and an all-night
party place. And believe me, the new
atmosphere is brilliant. SKK
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
This is the best affordable Thai food on
offer in Reykjavík. Rice is always fluffy,
the spicy kick is just right and the
spring rolls are always crispy cylinders
of deliciousness. The servings are
hearty too, so you’re bound to leave
satisfied. CF
Hafnarstræti 18
Verbúð 8, Geirsgata
Laugavegur 21
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