Being Vegan in Iceland is not as hard as you might think, the selection of vegan options in grocery stores might not be as diverse as you are used to at home but Krónan has the best variety of vegan-friendly food of all grocery stores. In Reykjavík, the amount of restaurants that offer Vegan dishes is continuously increasing. This list contains options of Vegan restaurants in Reykjavik and vegetarian-friendly restaurants in the capital area. Being Vegan in Iceland is far from impossible.
Vegan-friendly restaurants in Reykjavik: Kaffi Vínyl
Kaffi Vínyl is Vegan and Vegetarian-friendly and is located in downtown Reykjavík. It was the first restaurant in the city, and even the whole country to offer an all-vegan menu. The atmosphere is light, and they often play live music in the evenings.
Location: Hverfisgata 76, 101 Reykjavík
Menu: https://www.facebook.com/kaffivinyl/
Opening hours:
Monday – Friday: Open from 8 AM to 23 PM
Saturday: Open from 10 AM to 23 PM
Sunday: Open from 11 AM to 23 PM
Vegan-friendly restaurants in Reykjavik: Gló
They have three restaurants in the capital area. Gló tries to be as environment-friendly as possible and use as much organic food as they can. They offer a good selection of vegan, vegetarian and non-vegetarian food. However, the restaurant in Laugavegur 20b is now 1 of 2 restaurants in Reykjavík that is entirely vegan. Spinach lasagna is a great option and one of the more popular dishes.
Locations and opening hours:
Location: Fákafen 11, 108 Reykjavík
Monday – Friday: Open from 7:30 AM to 21 PM
Saturday – Sunday: Open from 9 AM to 17 PM
Location: Laugavegur 20b, 101 Reykjavík
Monday – Friday: Open from 11 AM to 21 PM
Saturday – Sunday: Open from 11:30 AM to 21 PM
Location: Hæðasmári, Kópavogur
Monday – Friday: Open from 11 AM to 21 PM
Saturday – Sunday: Open from 11:30 AM to 21 PM
Menu: https://www.glo.is/english/
Vegan-friendly restaurants in Reykjavik: Culiacan
Culiacan Mexican grill offers a great selection of vegan dishes, altogether 11 options which include Burritos, Hotplates, Quesadillas, Tostada, Salad, and a kids menu. It’s a casual place where you order at the desk, have a seat, and they bring you the food. They offer fresh ingredients every day and even make their salsa, guacamole, and nachos.
Location: Suðurlandsbraut 4A, 108 Reykjavík
Monday – Sunday: Open from 11:30 AM to 22 PM
Menu: http://www.culiacan.is/menu-eng/
Vegan-friendly restaurants in Reykjavik: Serrano
Serrano is a healthy, Mexican fast food option that offers freshly made food every day. Their menu includes suggested burritos, and on that menu, they have one standardized vegan option. However, you can choose the ingredients you want from the display inside and fully customize your burrito to your preferences. They also offer quesadillas and burrito bowls.
Locations and opening hours:
Location: Bíldshöfði 2, 110 Reykjavík
Monday – Friday: Open from 10 AM to 23:15 PM
Saturdays: Open from 11 AM to 23:15 PM
Sundays: Open from 12 AM to 23:15 PM
Location: Borgartúni 8-16, 105 Reykjavík
Monday – Saturday: Open from 11 AM to 21 PM
Sundays: Open from 12 AM to 21 PM
Location: Kringlunni shopping center, 103 Reykjavik
Monday – Wednesday: Open from 11 AM to 19 PM
Thursdays: Open from 11 AM to 21 PM
Fridays: Open from 11 AM to 19:30 PM
Saturdays: Open from 11 AM to 18:30 PM
Sundays: Open from 12 AM to 18:00 PM
Location: Hringraut 12, 101 Reykjavík
Monday – Thursday: Open from 10 AM to 23:30 PM
Fridays: Open from 10 AM to 4 AM
Saturdays: Open from 11 AM to 4 AM
Sundays: Open from 12 AM to 23:30 PM
Menu: https://www.serrano.is/#matsedill
Vegan-friendly restaurants in Reykjavik: Joylato
If you are craving something sweet after your dinner or just a midday snack, Joylato offers a range of fresh Vegan Ice cream. The Ice cream is made with liquid nitrogen, the ice cream making process happens as soon as you order, and it’s made right in front of you, as fresh as it could be! If the thought of getting a cold Ice cream in the cold in Iceland frightens you, Joylato offers a good selection of hot drinks that can all be made vegan if you ask for it. So make sure to leave out some space for dessert!
Location: Njálsgata 1, 101 Reykjavík
Monday – Sunday: Open from 12 PM to 22 PM