Tröllaskagi
Dressed in sunny yellow, this stylish, light-filled space is furnished with cool seats made from old herring barrels. It's under the same ownership as…
Must-see restaurants in North Iceland
Akureyri
Cheerful, citrus-toned decor matches the fresh approach of this all-day cafe in the heart of town: smoothies, fresh-pressed juices and salads make it easy…
North Iceland
Grab a quick bite or check your email in this little cafe where they homemake the fillings for their wraps (from chilli to stir-fry) and homebake their…
North Iceland
Once home to Iceland’s first cooperative, this historical building houses an easy-breezy, crowd-pleasing restaurant serving a diverse menu: everything…
North Iceland
This store on Rte 85, close to the visitor centre, has a selection of groceries, plus simple grill-bar options (soup, lamb, fish, burgers). There's also a…
North Iceland
Right beside Goðafoss is a complex with information, free wi-fi, a few groceries, a souvenir shop, public toilets, a petrol pump and a decent cafeteria…
North Iceland
Small but well-stocked supermarket. If it's closed when you need it, it's usually just a matter of letting a local know and they'll arrange for it to be…
North Iceland
The usual suspects – soup, salad, burgers, fish and pizza – greet diners on the picture menu at this decent, albeit overpriced, place neighbouring the N1,…
Tröllaskagi
Super-sweet, this wee cafe opens for a short burst in peak summer, in the kitchen and lounge of a local house. It serves soup, coffee and wine, plus…
Tröllaskagi
Ruby-red Rauðka has an informal atmosphere, with an all-day menu of sandwiches, salads and tasty mains like the catch of the day.
Mývatn Region
At Vogár campground, this small space cranks out tasty pizzas to eat in or take away. Try the house speciality: smoked trout, nuts and cream cheese …
Mývatn Region
If you're just after a quick bite, grab a hot dog, soup or prepackaged sandwich at this combined souvenir shop-cafeteria next door to the Sel-Hótel.
North Iceland
Petrol, bathrooms, wi-fi, a shop and a grill bar – stop in, as there's not much else along this stretch of Ring Road for a while (until Blönduós, if you…
North Iceland
At the harbour is this sweet old-time cafe, luring customers with the usual suspects: soup, panini, quiche and cakes, plus heartier meals of lamb chops…
Mývatn Region
Busy, well-stocked supermarket (with petrol pumps) next to the visitor centre. Has a grill and outdoor picnic tables.
Tröllaskagi
This small, cosy restaurant is close to the boat dock and has a simple lunchtime menu of soup and sandwiches, plus burgers and catch of the day.
Akureyri
For a quick pit stop or for picnic supplies, this small bakery and cafe on the main drag sells breads, cakes and pastries.
Tröllaskagi
A big bakery popular with locals and tourists alike. Stop by for coffee and cake, or sandwiches and picnic supplies.
North Iceland
Supermarket by the N1 is open late; also has a grill-bar serving up burgers and hot food. The kitchen closes at 9pm.
North Iceland
Relax in a cosy log cabin while sampling fish straight from the fjord, or other local lamb and beef dishes.
Tröllaskagi
Pick up supplies here, where you can also get simple grill-bar food. There's a petrol pump out the front.
North Iceland
Sells fresh bread, sandwiches and a cabinet full of sugary cakes and pastries.
