3 Best Restaurants in City Center West, Reykjavík

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Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur

$ | Miðbær Fodor's Choice

This tiny yet famous fast-food stand is known for serving the original Icelandic hot dog—and a single person serves about a thousand of them a day from the window. Ask for eina með öllu (pronounced ayn-ah med utl-lou), or "one with everything," which gets you mustard, tomato sauce, rémoulade (mayonnaise with finely chopped pickles), and chopped raw and fried onions. Expect fairly long lines at almost all hours of day and night.

Tryggvagata 1, Reykjavík, 101, Iceland
511–1566
Known For
  • Long lines but quick service
  • Wide variety of locally loved condiments
  • Incredibly helpful hot dog holders on the nearby tables

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Laundromat Café

$$

Reminiscent of an American-style diner, Laundromat Café makes two promises: a meal and a place to wash your clothes—and it delivers. The latter can be found in the basement, but you'll find hearty breakfasts, weekend brunches, and a selection of burgers, sandwiches, salads, and snacks in the main-level eatery.

Mandi

$$

If you're short on time and you need a snack—or some quick fuel for your next museum visit—Mandi has you covered. The Middle-Eastern dishes span kebab and hummus to shawarma and falafel, but there are a few outliers as well, like burgers and fries.

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