48 Hours in Reykjavik: Ultimate Icelandic Food Guide

8 places in this vlog

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1. 0:23

   Brauð & Co.

   ☕ Cafe · Miðborg

   The happy marriage cake sells out fast, so go early. The hazelnut-filled pastry is a good backup.

2. 2:27

   Sky Lagoon

   🚡 Activity · Kársnes, Kópavogur

   Entry costs about 10,000 ISK (about $90) per person. Disposable bags for wet swimsuits are provided.

3. 3:27

   Blue Lagoon

   🚆 Day trip · Grindavík · brief mention

   Presented as the main alternative to Sky Lagoon, which offers a more spa-like ritual.

4. 4:21

   Le Kock

   🍴 Restaurant · Miðborg

   The potato buns baked next door are the star. The smash burger wasn't quite crispy enough.

5. 5:36

   Reykjavík Roasters

   ☕ Cafe · Skólavörðuholt

   Filter coffee comes with free self-service refills, and two different beans were on offer.

6. 6:08

   Deig

   ☕ Cafe · Miðborg

   The egg and ham bagel, with soft, almost creamy egg, beat the burger next door. A salmon bagel is also available.

7. 7:13

   Sægreifinn (Sea Baron)

   🍴 Restaurant · Old Harbour

   The lobster soup has a deep, fishy broth and is called the must-have dish in Reykjavík.

8. 8:48

   Skál!

   🍴 Restaurant · Hlemmur

   Try the cod wings with rhubarb hot sauce and buttermilk, plus the scallops with redcurrant and horseradish cream.