Egilsstadir Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Egilsstadir

December 5, 2017 Marlin Saiz

Discover the best restaurant in Egilsstadir, Iceland including Bokakaffi, Guesthouse Egilsstadir, Klausturkaffi, Cafe Nielsen, Salt Cafe & Bistro, Hotel Herad, Kol Bistro, Kaffi Egilsstaoir, Fjalladyrd, Subway
Things to do in Egilsstadir

1. Bokakaffi

Helgafelli 2, Egilsstadir, Iceland Seating, Wheelchair Accessible Cafe, Vegetarian Friendly Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch +354 471 2255
Excellent
65%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 31 reviews

Bokakaffi

Reviewed By vwp - Onancock, Virginia

Finished driving across the highlands, the last part in thick fog, so needed some coffee and a rest. This place has a neat retro vibe with lots of books, and served good coffee and bakery treats. Also soups though we did not try them. Clean restroom. We picked up some croissants later for our next day picnic, wish they opened earlier.

2. Guesthouse Egilsstadir

Lake Lagarfljot, Egilsstadir 700, Iceland Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Validated Parking European, Scandinavian, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options Dinner, Brunch, Breakfast, Lunch +354 471 1114
Excellent
62%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 205 reviews

Guesthouse Egilsstadir

Reviewed By Puksel - Bern

We had dinner in the Gistihusid on 26.08.2017. We were at first seated right at the entrance of the restaurant next to the children's playroom. Since the kids playing there had a lot of fun and thus loud, I asked for an other table, which was granted. After all, when eating here for these kind of extraordinary high prices, I don't want to sit next to screaming kids.
The food was absolutely delicious and worth the price. Service is perfect and attentive.

3. Klausturkaffi

Skriduklaustur | Fljotsdalur, Egilsstadir 701, Iceland Buffet, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Seating, Free Off-Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Outdoor Seating, Accepts Credit Cards Soups, Scandinavian, European, Contemporary, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options, Vegan Options Lunch, Drinks HK$141 - HK$487 +354 471 2992
Excellent
86%
Good
11%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 117 reviews

Klausturkaffi

Klausturkaffi is located in the former home of the writer Gunnar Gunnarsson. It is a mansion built in 1939 and donated to the Icelandic nation in 1948. Now a cultural centre in memory of the writer. Opening hours of the restaurant are: May&Sep. 11:00-17:00. June-August 10:00-18:00. April & half October 12:00-16:00. Focus on local food.

Reviewed By vtyndall

My husband and I had supper here in August and it was fantastic! He enjoyed the reindeer pie and I loved the keish. The staff were all so plesent and we also purchased some preserves that are made at the restaurant as well. The both of us were able to eat for around 80$ CAN which isn't to bad regarding the prices in Iceland and the quantity and quality of the meal. We would like to go back for the lunch buffet but unfortunately will are leaving the area tomorrow to continue our trip on the ring road. 100% recommended!!!

4. Cafe Nielsen

Tjarnarbraut 1, Egilsstadir 700, Iceland Outdoor Seating, Buffet, Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Reservations, Highchairs Available European, Scandinavian, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options Brunch, Lunch, Dinner +354 471 2626
Excellent
41%
Good
48%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 235 reviews

Cafe Nielsen

On the menu you can find a great variation of delicious meals including Cafe Nielsen's pride, the reindeersteak from the east coast of Iceland. Also on the menu you can find a good selection of homebaked cakes, cacao and coffee drinks. The balcony on Cafe Nielsen is a great place for all of those who want to sit outside og enjoy great catering. Warm welcomes Staff of Cafe Nielsen

Reviewed By Katherine R - Moscow, Russia

We ate cod, seefood pasta and home cake. It was really tasty and the portions are big, but it is the most overpriced "medium range" cafe we've been to in Iceland. Also staff was very friendly.

5. Salt Cafe & Bistro

Midvangur 2, Egilsstadir 700, Iceland Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Free Wifi Bar, Pizza, European, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options Lunch, Dinner, Brunch +354 471 1700
Excellent
25%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
7%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 376 reviews

Salt Cafe & Bistro

Reviewed By Shelley J - Brisbane

This little cafe was overrun on the Sunday we arrived in town. Demanding tourist were getting cranky with the frantic staff, which only made things worse. We waited patiently and were rewarded with the gratitude of a frazzled waitress, who gave us a great discount for the delay and out patience. We only had coffee and shared a cake but it was worth the wait.

6. Hotel Herad

Miovangur 5-7, Egilsstadir, Iceland Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible Scandinavian, European Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Excellent
46%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 29 reviews

Hotel Herad

Reviewed By Ester L - Tel Aviv, Israel

We stayed at the hotel and were tempted to eat at the restaurant and try the reindeer.
The food was very good. We shared Lobster tails soup, reindeer pate, reindeer steak and lamb.The reindeer meat was exceptional. Dinner was very expensive but the taste justified the higher price.

7. Kol Bistro

Hallormsstadur, Hallormsstadur, Egilsstadir 701, Iceland Indian +354 471 2400
Excellent
30%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
0%
Terrible
30%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 10 reviews

Kol Bistro

Kol bistro is an Indian restaurant located at Hótel Hallormsstaður.

Reviewed By Troy S - Los Gatos, California

What a surprise, first-rate Indian food in remote village in Iceland! But food was terrific, and a nice change of pace after a week traveling around Iceland. Well prepared and presented. Flavorful. Beautiful views of lake and forest. As with all meals in Iceland, a bit on pricey side of course.

8. Kaffi Egilsstaoir

Kaupvangur 17, Egilsstadir, Iceland Bar, Pub +354 470 0200
Excellent
8%
Good
51%
Satisfactory
25%
Poor
0%
Terrible
16%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 12 reviews

Kaffi Egilsstaoir

Reviewed By Matt P - Greater Sydney, Australia

We thought we would eat at this "restaurant" because it was a little cheaper than the one at our hotel. Big mistake. Yes, we saved $10 but everything about this place was terrible. Service was totally non-existent, the food was overcooked, slow in coming, and tasted weird. We are just hoping that we are not going to be made ill with it overnight. Foolishly we waited until we could get someone to allow us to pay for this rubbish meal. We could have walked out very easily without paying. Sadly our only bad experience in our week thus far in Iceland.

9. Fjalladyrd

Modrudal 701, Egilsstadir, Iceland
Excellent
0%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
50%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 2 reviews

Fjalladyrd

Reviewed By dottbaio - Monza, Italy

Il locale è tutto in legno ed è decisamente molto bello, con vista sulla campagna circostante. Il cibo è buono e ben cucinato, anche se si devono sempre considerare gli standard islandesi con ridotta possibilità di scelta. Comunque consigliabile

10. Subway

Midvangur 13, Egilsstadir, Iceland +354 477 2777
Excellent
31%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
0%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 16 reviews

Subway

Reviewed By JY_Globetrotter - Calgary, Canada

Even when you reach the end of the Earth and locate a Subway, you can count on it being like every other one you've ever been to...minus the "sub sauce". Maybe it was a language barrier?
Ordered a sweet onion chicken teriyaki and it tasted exactly like it does at home.

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