Lucky Records is where you will find one of the country's largest collections of vinyl records and CDs, alongside t-shirts, used DVDs and posters. The spacious store is filled to the brim with records featuring music of every genre, both new and old, and is best known for its Icelandic collection. While it is easy enough to find the latest releases, Lucky Records stocks an impressive selection of rare, vintage, used and limited edition records as well, making it a haven for true music lovers. Discover previously unheard of musicians, check out the latest releases and hang out with fellow music lovers over a cup of organic coffee at Lucky Records. There are plenty of listening stations and a jukebox at Lucky Records so that you can share your latest finds with fellow fans of audible art.
Brim, a family-owned surf and board store in the northern part of Reykjavík, has been selling high-quality surf boards, surf shoes and apparel for quite some time. Apart from skate boarding and surfing equipment, Brim also stocks an extensive collection of snow-boarding essentials like boots, bindings, gloves and helmets. Shop for popular brands like Thunder, Krooked, Rome SDS, Hoppipolla and Spitfire, among several others at Brim, a one-stop shop for all accessories related to the fun-filled outdoor sport.
Kirsuberjatréð (The Cherry Tree) is one of the few craft galleries to offer contemporary Icelandic fashion design as well as the traditional mixture of ornaments and functional items. The clothes, while clearly designer wear, are also highly wearable, made out of unexpected materials and bold colors. In addition to the clothes, Kirsuberjatréð's collection consists of baskets, ceramics, copper sculptures, fish skin items, paper crafts, contemporary jewelery, felt items and various other designs. All the articles are unique, elegant and smart.
Ófeigur is a goldsmith and jewellery designer who has a shop and gallery, named Ófeigur (the name means 'not likely to die'), in gallery street Skólavörðustígur. The shop offers hand-made, exclusive-design jewelery by six well-known artists and designers, and the gallery room upstairs holds frequent exhibitions of varied art. In addition to the shop and the gallery there is a kind of a sculpture yard behind the house, where contemporary progressive sculptures are displayed.
Thorvaldsens Bazar is located in an old timber house in the heart of Reykjavík. It was initially opened in June 1901 by the Thorvaldsens society (est. 1875) which still runs it. The society's main purpose is to assist children in need, financing facilities in children's hospital wards etc. The bazaar offers traditional Icelandic souvenirs, cuddly toys, carved wooden objects and handknitted woollen clothing in classic Icelandic patterns, sweaters, gloves, etc. The fact that the staff is completely composed of volunteers is reflected in an exceptionally friendly and welcoming athmosphere.
One of the best bakeries in the capital, Mosfellsbakarí is known for offering a slew of baked delicacies. Loyal patrons swear by their freshly baked bread and heavenly cakes. From graduation to wedding celebrations, Mosfellsbakarí offers customized cakes for every occasion. They also offer refreshing cuppas of coffees and teas that customers can pick up.