Top Rated Restaurants & Cafes in Reykjavík

C is for Cookie delights all its guests with scrumptious delicacies and refreshing beverages. This cozy cafe is popular for serving delectable sandwiches, egg preparations and more and is ideal to drop by for a wholesome breakfast before kick-starting a busy day. In case you are feeling a little more indulgent, C is for Cookie pampers your palate with sinful desserts like cookies, cakes, pies and more. Unwind yourself after an exhaustive day with a steaming cup of coffee or other hot and cold coffee variations offered here. Its prompt service and intimate interiors make you feel at home and are ideal for catching up with your friends.

Ask around and you will find many who would list Svarta Kaffið as one of the city's attractions. This family-owned cafe is best known for its hearty and unbelievably delicious soups, served in a tasty bread bowl that soaks up the left-overs so than not a single drop is wasted. Two soups, one vegetarian and one non-vegetarian, are featured daily, alongside cakes, breakfast specials, beer, coffee and other typical cafe fare. Few things are as comforting as a bowl of soup in winter, and the Svarta Kaffið is one of the best places in town to get yourself a bowlful. While bread bowls are not the most novel idea, few do it as well as the folks at Svarta Kaffið.

Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur, literally meaning town's best sausages, pampers your taste buds with the delicious hot dogs and American delicacies. This food stand is popular among locals and tourists alike for its fine food quality and delicious taste and has gained several accolades for the same. Its friendly staff is known for their prompt service making this a great spot to drop by for a quick bite.

If you have a soft spot for burgers and beers, then Vitabar is probably a great option. Their hearty and juicy burgers are one of the finest in the city and according to patrons, people from far and wide come searching for their very affordable yet delicious hamburgers. Take a sip of your favorite Icelandic beer. Don't miss to try the crowd favorite, Forget-Me-Not Burger.

Take a break from your regular meals and entice you palate with the vibrant Thai flavors at Noodle Station. This restaurant, as the name suggests, specializes in delectable noodles and pampers your taste buds with flavorsome broth and succulent meats. The chicken and beef noodles are some of the popular favorites and have gained this restaurant loyal guests. You can choose from sodas and other cool beverages offered on their beverage list to accompany your meal. The cozy restaurant has a simple outdoor seating, just ideal to spend a relaxing after noon enjoying your meal. Its friendly and efficient service complemented by an easy-on-pocket menu makes Noodle Station one of the favorite hangouts of the locals.

Pylsuvagninn Laugardal is popularly known as one of the best hotdog places in the city. Located by the Laugardagur swimming pool, the no-frills restaurant is a is a great place to grab a quick bite on the go or a snack after a grueling session at the pool. The pocket-friendly restaurant also has a number of combo offers. So drop in, pick out your favorite hotdog, grab a soda and dig in.