North Iceland
This main-street bakery is the heartbeat of the town. Stop in to stock up on supplies for your drive – everything from fresh-baked bread to soup to iced…
North Iceland
This main-street bakery is the heartbeat of the town. Stop in to stock up on supplies for your drive – everything from fresh-baked bread to soup to iced…
Ísafjörður
For breakfast, lunch or a mid-morning sugar fix, Gamla is the best bakery in town and is usually packed for its full range of sweet treats (cookies,…
Reykjavík
Conventional burgers get a fresh new feel at this enterprising eatery. Organic meat or lentil patties are sandwiched between soft, seeded buns and…
The Golden Circle
This popular restaurant serves fresh local food from farm to table in a simple, cheerful dining room. The herby lamb chops with vegetables, salad,…
Reykjavík
Out of the city centre beside Nauthólsvík Geothermal Beach, this reliable option for Icelandic faves sits in a delicate glass box with views out to the…
Southeast Iceland
In an elevated position by the harbour, the family-friendly Ice House doles out thin-crust, stone-baked pizzas with crowd-pleasing toppings, from Hawaiian…
Reykjavík
The Old Harbour’s outpost of burgerdom and Americana proffers savoury patties that are perennial local favourites. Hollywood film stars have been known to…
Reykjavík
There's nothing fancy here, but the homemade breads and fresh produce mean you'll be eating among locals as they flip through magazines, gossip and devour…
The South
Grab a booth and a burger at the old-school grill inside the N1 petrol station with a view of Reynisdrangur. Daily specials from casserole to traditional…
The Golden Circle
This simple cafeteria in the information centre sells grilled sandwiches, salads, hot dogs and soup of the day with bread. It also has a tiny mini-mart…
Ísafjörður
Voted Iceland’s best fast-food joint by national radio polls, this outpost attracts locals who gossip over Béarnaise burgers and pizza. Sport frequently…
Southeast Iceland
This food truck close to the visitor centre has a small menu of well-executed dishes made from local ingredients: lobster soup, fish and chips, baby back…
The South
Behind the N1 petrol station is this semi-smart wood-panelled option enjoying sea-stack vistas. Go local with lamb soup or fish stew, or global with…
The Golden Circle
Above Gullfoss, the small tourist information centre boasts a large souvenir shop and a cafe serving coffee and a good selection of soups, salads,…
The Westfjords
The town’s welcoming pub and restaurant is set in a historic wooden building with carved magic symbols on the bar. The nutty, sesame-crusted chicken is…
Reykjavík
The Hilton’s five-star restaurant has a contemporary but welcoming vibe and continues to pack 'em in for New Nordic cuisine and a famous weekend brunch …
Snæfellsnes Peninsula
This small but welcoming cafe along the main road serves coffee drinks and a range of snacks, from cake to lamb schnitzel and burgers (including a vegan…
East Iceland
Pause your road trip at this Ring Road pitstop and enjoy a 1600kr dish of the day at lunchtime, and a crowd-pleasing menu of pizza, burgers, lamb, fish…
Reykjavík
The aromas wafting from this bright tiled deli draw you inside for gourmet breakfasts and picnic supplies. It's a handy pit stop in the high-rise hotel…
The South
This fishmongers sells the freshest morsels from the sea, plus one cooked dish only – tasty fish and chips. Pick your battered fish from the catch of the…
Reykjanes Peninsula
If you’re up to your eyeballs in fish and lamb, this restaurant is a great choice with authentic Thai dishes. There’s outdoor seating during warm weather.
Reykjavík
Wayward Danes seek out this no-frills joint specialising in smørrebrød: traditonal Danish open-face sandwiches with any number of Nordic toppings.
East Iceland
Good road-tripping fare: out front of Steinasafn Petru a small kiosk sells takeaway soup, coffee and baked treats.
North Iceland
This restaurant has a welcoming yellow exterior and a crowd-pleasing menu. It’s known for its lobster and shrimp sandwich, burgers, pizza and lamb.
The Golden Circle
Good little cafe with a pleasant outdoor patio and marquee for eating in fine weather. It serves pastries, cakes, hot soups, coffee and sandwiches.
Reykjavík
A cheerful street-food-style restaurant dishing up lamb and falafel flatbread combos with fresh, crunchy veg and zingy skyr-based sauces.
Snæfellsnes Peninsula
This friendly pýlsuvagninn (hot-dog wagon) has the best hot dogs in town. Each menu item is named after someone from Stykkishólmur.
The Westfjords
The cute, welcoming Ögur Cafe is also the base for hiking and kayaking trips run by Ögur Travel.
Reykjanes Peninsula
Simple, cafeteria-style eating at the Blue Lagoon, with smoothies, sandwiches, baked salmon and rice, vegetable trays and pre-made sushi.
East Iceland
This cafe-bakery and craft shop has a quintessential small-town vibe and offers excellent crêpes, cakes, sandwiches and soup.
Snæfellsnes Peninsula
In the Saga Centre, this cheery cafe is tops for cappuccinos, hot soup and sandwiches.
Reykjavík
A harbourside eatery with broad windows looking onto the bobbing boats, good breakfasts and hearty seafood-based lunches.
Ísafjörður
Check to see if friendly Gata – part cafe, part outdoors store – is open for coffee, cake, paninis and fresh juice.
Reykjavík
Select from a broad range of Icelandic cheeses and skyr (Icelandic yoghurt), and other deli and sweet treats.
West Iceland
This simple shopfront houses a seafood joint run by a friendly family serving dishes from fish-and-chips to mussels.
Southeast Iceland
Warm up with lobster bisque or a lobster roll from this ace food truck. Non-lobster-lovers can opt for a hot dog.
The Westfjords
Simple cafe that serves soup, sandwiches and hot dogs during summer; also sells ferry tickets and has brochures.
Snæfellsnes Peninsula
Casual spot for grabbing a pizza, burger, nachos, fish and chips, and beer, with a nice deck for sunny days.
Reykjavík
Delicious, piping-hot fish and chips are on offer at this simple food truck near the Vikín Maritime Museum.
West Iceland
This little eatery near the water offers cakes, soup and salad, as well as full seafood and pasta meals.