Grapevine’s Best Of 2017: Best Cheap Meal

Bike Cave
Einarsnes 36
If you’re looking for a no-frills, quality meal at honest prices with a fantastic view to boot, then Bike Cave is definitely the place to be. Sure, it’s not bang in the middle of downtown, but the simple cheeseburger, two veggie burger patty options and kjötsupa all come under a 1000 isk each! If that isn’t a cheap meal, we don’t know what is.

Runners Up

Bónus
Multiple locations
The in-house Bónus brand of sandwiches are pretty much the cheapest on-the-go meal in the country. Icelandic favourites include the rækjusalat. “It’s a deluge of mayo with shrimp and boiled eggs—kinda how we like it here,” said our panel, who were also partial to the smoked salmon and roast beef.

Súpubarinn
Borgartún 26
This is a true hidden gem not many locals know about, let alone tourists. Tucked away in the basement of a nondescript building on Borgartún, Súpubarinn offers lunch at throwaway prices. The expansive salad and soup bar, and even the hot food counter, are perfect for both the working man and the króna-weary traveller.

Previous Winners

2016: Noodle Station
2015: K-Bar
2014: 10-11 after 14:00
2013: “Sub of the month” at Subway
2012: Íslenski barinn