Best Of Reykjavík 2018: Best Cheap Meal

Icelandic Street Food

Lækjargata 8

You can’t really beat the incredible prices at this tiny spot with a big heart. All the soups are offered in a bread bowl version—and wait for it—unlimited refills! In a country that prides itself on the quality of its free-range lamb, kjötsúpa is a must try. It’s a hearty bowl of lamb chunks and vegetables that’s old school in a good way. The fisherman’s meal is also popular—a tasty plokkfiskur of mashed potato and fish, with bread and butter. The soups start at 1,390 ISK—if you’d like to try Icelandic food without breaking the bank, this is the spot.

Runner-Up:

Noodle Station

Laugavegur 103

Walking down Laugavegur, towards Hlemmur, the inviting scent of cinnamon, star anise and coriander leads one to Noodle Station. In this more spacious location, they continue to serve up bottomless bowls of intense broth, with either meat, chicken or veggies, the cheapest veggie soup coming in at less than 1,000 ISK.

Runner-Up:

Bike Cave

Einarsnes 36

The cheeseburger at Bike Cave is still a steal at just 995 ISK. There are plenty of vegetarian and vegan options, a friendly residential Sphinx cat, and a darn good view of the airstrip still warrants a trip to the ‘other’ side of town.

Previous Winners

2017: Bike Cave

2016: Noodle Station

2015: K-Bar

2014: 10-11 after 14:00

2013: “Sub of the month” at Subway