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BEST OF REYKJAVÍK
Vegan Burger
Winner: Veganæs
Tryggvagata 22
Veganæs has answered the
prayers of those yearning for
diner fare that also happens to
be cruelty free. Despite towing
the seitan line, the Spicy Seit-
anic Burger is crunchy, spicy,
greasy and oh so satisfying.
Vegan cheese meltiness issues
aside, this is a toothsome burg-
er and the accompanying fries
are fancy with their herby frills.
The cocktail sauce is also on the
money, so mayo-deprived vegans
can shed tears of joy. Who knew
a vegan dive-bar could be this
much fun?

Runners Up:
Roadhouse Reykjavik
Snorrabraut 56
When the panel praises a vegan
burger as a “divine guilty plea-
sure,” you better believe it. Road-
house’s celery root burger is a
beacon of vegan-friendly hope
in a mock-meat world. Relying
on the inherent blandness of
celery root, the grill lends it an
unexpected smoky complexity.
Simply delicious.
Hagavagninn
Hofsvallagata 52
With one of Iceland’s most pop-
ular rappers behind the team,
Hagavagninn opened shop in
place of the old west side hotdog
stand. Their vegan burger has a
fan following thanks to the fat,
juicy patty. The pickled red on-
ions add pizazz. As our vegan
panellist confirmed: “it tastes
even better after a dip in Vestur-
bæjarlaug.”
26The Reykjavík Grapevine
Issue 10— 2019Best of Reykjavík
Get Diggin’
Where to snatch up second-hand
clothing in Reykjavík
Words: Hannah Jane Cohen Photos: Art Bicnick
From high-end brands to bizarre
eccentricities, Reykjavík’s second-
hand scene is rife with possibility.
Help the environment, save your
money, and look great doing it at by
shopping at these iconic Reykjavík
vintage stores.
Hertex
Garðastræti 6
Winner of the Reykjavík Grape-
vine’s 2019 “Best Secondhand
Shop” award, Hertex is a treasure
trove of eccentricities. For those
looking to dig through piles of
oddities in order to find the per-
fect fluorescent yellow pumps or
a new sequined jumpsuit, look
no further. It’s a Salvation
Army outlet, as well, so you can
feel good about your purchases.
.
Wasteland Reykjavík
Ingólfsstræti 5
The Reykjavík take on the Danish
franchise, Wasteland Reykjavík
came onto the secondhand scene
recently and quickly dominated
it. For super á la mode downtown
Reykjavík looks—i.e. cheerleader
uniforms, Guy Fieri t-shirts, and
astronaut-esque jumpsuits—this
is the go-to. Though it’s only been
in the city for a hot minute, Waste-
land has already proved it doesn’t
just sell trends, it makes them.
Spúútnik
Laugavegur 28
While Spúútnik used to be the be-
all-end-all of downtown Reykjavík
chic, it’s been slowly rebranding
lately. Now filled with one-of-
a-kind pieces plucked from the
depths of NYC and Berlin style,
it’s the place to go if you’re looking
to drop a lil’ dough on a vintage
M&M branded race car jacket or
something equally obscure. Note:
a binge can get expensive.
Stefánsbúð/p3
Ingólfsstræti 2b
Stefánsbúð is technically not a
secondhand store, but it does
have a rack of old high-end de-
signer pieces in the back. A favou-
rite among Reykjavík’s fashion
elite, the selection proves there
is a distinction between “vintage
clothes,” and “vintage pieces.”
Prices trend high, but what you get
will no doubt be top notch.
Fatamarkaðurinn
Laugavegur 126
The cheaper sister shop of Spúút-
nik, Fatamarkaðurinn is a fa-
vourite for those looking to find
Spúútnik-esque style at a lower
price. Recently, they’ve been
stocked with athleisure, Ugg
Boots, camo pants, and other
Instagram-friendly pieces. While
their quality is a bit shabbier than
Spúútnik, that’s pretty much the
vibe you want from vintage pur-
chases, right?
The Red Cross
Laugavegur 12 & Laugavegur 116
Filled to the brim with clothes
that’ll either make you say, “Who
on Earth would wear that?” or “I
can’t live without that,” the Red
Cross stores are great whether you
end up snatching something or
not. Profits go to helping the local
community and the shops also ac-
cept donations, so drop off some
bags after you Marie Kondo your
closet. Did you ever really need
that empire waisted paisley top?
No.
Trendport
Nýbýlavegur 6, Kópavogur
Basically a flea market for style,
Trendport recently turned Kópa-
vogur into a destination for
Reykjavík’s secondhand life.
Each booth has a different ven-
dor, so you’ll never know exactly
what you’ll find at this cornuco-
pia of clothing, but if oftentimes
leans towards high-end brands.
If you’ve been dying for some
Burberry pants, this’ll be your
best bet.
Looking for treasures at Stefánsbúð/P3