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The Reykjavík Grapevine
Issue 09 — 2010
Special | Best Of Reykjavík Special | Best Of Reykjavík
Ísbúðin Ísland only recently joined the
crowd of ice cream stores dishing out
cold creamy goodness to Reykjavík
residents. Opening its doors in January,
Ísland is pretty new, but unknown it is
not. This excellent, little ice cream shop
has been making quite a name for itself.
In fact, it scored our ‘Best ice cream’
award’!
Owner Hlédís Sveinsdóttir sells
specialty ice cream that she procures
straight from farms around the country.
Growing up on a farm herself, Hlédís
understands where ice cream comes
from, and wants others to appreciate
the work that many cows and farmers
put in to each scoop.
Her shop, located right across the
street from Kringlan, sells this special
farm-made ice cream, called Holtsel af-
ter the farm where it’s produced. Ísland
also offer the regular scoop and soft
serve stuff from Kjörís, but Holtsel is
really why you should pay Ísland a visit.
Ringing up at 420 ISK a scoop, it’s for-
tunate that most people tell Hlédís they
only need one scoop to feel full.
Ísland serves up scoops of Holtsel
in an array of flavours, the most popu-
lar being coconut with chocolate chip,
strawberry skyr (made with real skyr.
And strawberries, of course), and beer
(yes, it DOES taste like beer). Stand-by
flavours like chocolate, vanilla, choco-
late-liquorice, and caramel are always
in stock. This tasty treat is also avail-
able in boxes to take home.
Ísbúðin Ísland offers a variety of fro-
zen treats for every customer. If you’re
jonesing for a sugar fix, you can find
all the traditional candy toppings, dips,
and sauces. If healthy and refreshing
is more to your taste, there’s a variety
of skyr and yogurt based ice creams
as well as fresh strawberries, rhubarb
pieces, and agave and dandelion syr-
ups to top it off. They also stock a good
assortment of organic yogurt products
and old Icelandic skyr.
If you’re looking for some delicious,
filling ice cream straight from the farm,
look no further than Ísland. This awe-
some little shop will fulfil each and ev-
ery one of your ice cream needs. While
it may cost a few krónur more than that
boring soft serve stuff, your tummy will
thank you.
The Best Scoop Around Coffee Pioneers In 101
Reykjavík’s Tastiest Ice Cream Reykjavík’s Original Café
Ísbúðin Ísland
Stigahlíð 45-47, 105
Mokka
Skólavörðustíg 3A, 101
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JULIA STAPLES
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Mokka, founded in 1958, is one of
Reykjavík’s oldest coffeehouses. When
asked why they think it’s stuck around
for so long, the proprietors answered
“Because it’s never changed.” Truer
words were never spoken. Mokka’s
interior is shockingly similar to what
it must have looked like decades ago,
when the first Italian espresso machine
in Iceland made its home on Mokka’s
counter.
Strong, Italian coffee is something
that sets this cozy coffeehouse apart
from its other downtown counterparts.
As does some delicious, Belgian-
style waffles that are always great for
brunch. Mokka also offers regular ex-
hibits from some local, Icelandic artists.
This comfy, Reykjavík staple offers a
nice atmosphere, rich coffee, and some
serious nostalgia. It is a true 101 insti-
tution.
Special | Best Of Reykjavík: Locals
"One of my favourite places in town is
Café Flóra in the Laugardalur Botani-
cal Gardens. It's incredibly restful to
sit down there and enjoy some coffee
surrounded by plants and goldfish. I am
also very happy with the area that's in
formation down at the harbour these
days, that started with Sægreifinn but
has now turned into a cluster of restau-
rants and shops." .
Fantastic Flóra
Ólöf Arnalds, musician