What you'll do
Reykjavík Foodie weekend
This is the ultimate foodie weekend in Reykjavik. I have added my favourite places to eat and drink - as well as a mix of sights and shops that are worth checking out.
I would also recommend doing The Reykjavik Food Walk to sample a bunch of different things from highlights - and meet other fellow travellers.
This is a mix and match itinerary!
Day 1
Start the day with the classic Reykjavik combo - a nice cup of coffee and a cinnamon bun. Next, head over to the swimming pool for a nice bathing experience in the city centre. After that, roam the city, do some shopping and then get amazing lunch/brunch at Brút. Get the best coffee in town at O´Le and then dinner later when you feel hungry again at Le Kock - the best burger in Reykjavík. If you’re up for it, go for drinks at Jungle, followed by a late night snack at the famous hot-dog stand.
Reykjavik Roasters
café
Classic coffeehouse experience
Classic coffeehouse experience in Reykjavik. the iconic spot.
Brauð & Co
restaurant
Bakery
Amazing hip craft-bakery. The cinnamon buns made it to the New York Times. Should not be missed!
Sundhöllin
Source chaude
Swimming pool
A thermal pool in the city, basically a public bath house with different temp pools. Inexpensive and where the locals go to take a soak.
Kaktus Espressobar
café
Cafe
Another of the best coffeehouses in town. Very cozy atmosphere
Hallgrimskirkja
culture
Famous church
Hallgrimskirkja is perhaps the most famous building in all of Iceland. It's an iconic symbol of Reyjavík and an awesome place to visit. The church is equally beautiful inside and outside. I recommend going up to the viewtower for some great 360° view of Reykjavík
The Handknitting Association of Iceland
culture
Icelandic sweaters
Get your Icelandic sweater here
Bòkin Books
shop
Amazing vintage book store
This Vintage Book store has a big range of interesting books and it's an experience in itself.
BRÚT Restaurant
restaurant
Food & Wine or Just Wine
Best brunch in Reykjavik. Also awesome dinner and wines!
Seafood focused menu but also several options for vegans and vegetarians. Lunch/brunch, dinner, and bar menu available plus dessert and cheeses.
Kaffi Ó-le
café
Best coffee in Reykjavik
Kaffi O'Le has the best coffee in Reykjavik. I recommend getting the Oat Flat White here. It's a total banger.
Located close to the famous hot dog stand - Kaffi O'Le is the perfect place to stop for a casual brew or to get a takeaway coffee while roaming around downtown Reykjavik.
Fischersund
culture
Perfume house
Beyond amazing perfume house and scent journey based on Icelandic nature and smells. By artist Jonsi and family from Sigur Ros
Le KocK
restaurant
Best Burger in Iceland
The Best Burger in Iceland! Period...
This sought after "title" has been Le Kock's for some years now. I recommend the burgers "Dirty Harry" and "Trump Tower". The Buffalo Wings are also amazing.
The restaurant is very cozy and conveniently located by the older harbor in Exeter hotel.
Jungle Cocktail Bar
bar
Cocktail Bar
Great cocktails
Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur
restaurant
Iconic hot-dog stand
Try the iconic hot-dog stand that Bill Clinton made famous.