Iceland's Ring Road Trips Travel Guide by Lonely Planet

Author:Lonely Planet
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781787010758
Publisher: Lonely Planet
Published: 2017-04-17T04:00:00+00:00

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Bakarí Sandholt Bakery €

map Google map (551 3524; www.sandholt.is; Laugavegur 36; snacks kr600-1200; 7am-9pm; ) Reykjavík’s favourite bakery is usually crammed with folks hoovering up the generous assortment of fresh baguettes, croissants, pastries and sandwiches. The soup of the day (kr1540) comes with delicious sourdough bread.

BrauÐ & Co Bakery €

map Google map (www.braudogco.is; Frakkastígur 16; 6am-6pm Mon-Fri, to 5pm Sat & Sun) Queue for some of the city’s best home-baked breads and pastries at this tiny new bakery where you can watch Viking hipsters make the goodies while you wait.

Hamborgara Búllan Burgers €

map Google map (Hamborgarabúlla Tómasar; 511 1888; www.bullan.is; Geirsgata 1; mains kr1200-1800; 11.30am-9pm; ) The Old Harbour’s outpost of burgerdom and Americana proffers savoury patties that are perennial local favourites. Russell Crowe was spotted here while filming in 2012.

BuriÐ Cheese €

map Google map (551 8400; http://blog.burid.is; GrandagarÐur 35; 11am-6pm Mon-Fri, noon-5pm Sat; 14) Select from a broad range of Icelandic cheeses, skyr and other deli and sweet treats.

Walk the Plank Seafood €

map Google map (www.facebook.com/walktheplankiceland; ÆgisgarÐur; mains kr1500-1900; 10am-8pm) On decent-weather days and around whale-watching departures, this tiny food truck opens its window and dishes up yummy crab-cake sliders on the quay.

Bæjarins Beztu Hot Dogs €

map Google map (www.bbp.is; Tryggvagata; hot dogs kr420; 10am-2am Sun-Thu, to 4.30am Fri & Sat; ) Icelanders swear the city’s best hot dogs are at this truck near the harbour (patronised by Bill Clinton and late-night bar-hoppers). Use the vital sentence Eina meÐ öllu (One with everything) to get the quintessential favourite with sweet mustard, ketchup and crunchy onions.

oMessinn Seafood €€

map Google map (546 0095; www.messinn.com; Lækjargata 6b; lunch mains kr1900-2100, dinner mains kr2500-3800; 11.30am-3pm & 5-10pm; ) Make a beeline to Messinn for the best seafood that Reykjavík has to offer. The speciality is amazing pan-fries where your pick of fish is served up in a sizzling cast-iron skillet accompanied by buttery potatoes and salad. The mood is upbeat and comfortable, and the staff friendly.

oMatur og Drykkur Icelandic €€

map Google map (571 8877; www.maturogdrykkur.is; GrandagarÐur 2; lunch mains kr1900-3200, dinner menus kr3000-5000; 11.30am-3pm Mon-Sat, 6-10.30pm Tue-Sat; 14) One of Reykjavík’s top high-concept restaurants, Matur Og Drykkur means ‘Food and Drink’, and you surely will be plied with the best of both. It’s the brainchild of brilliant chef Gísli Matthías AuÐunsson, who also owns excellent Slippurinn in the Vestmannaeyjar, and creates inventive versions of traditional Icelandic fare. Book ahead in high season and for dinner.

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