Food and Coffee
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Tjöruhúsið
A summer restaurant specialised in different fried fish dishes. The menu changes depending on the fishermen’s catch. The butter fried cod cheeks, or ‘gellur’, topped with parsley are divine. This buffet style restaurant is very popular and people travel from far to eat here – it’s worth booking a table in advance. Call + 354 456 4419 or send them a message on Facebook.
Heimabyggð
Heimabyggð is an environmentally conscious café in the heart of Ísafjörður. The café has a cheery and colourful charm to it that envelops you in the scent of newly baked bread, other baked goods and quality coffee from the moment you open the doors. The menu offers a variety of vegetarian and also vegan options.
Kaffihús Bakarans
This lovely bakery serves fresh bread and pastries for the people of Ísafjörður. Come for breakfast or have some to take away. We recommend ‘kleinur’, the traditional Icelandic pastries. ‘Kleina’ is like a knot shaped doughnut, without the sugary icing. Delicious! Another good choice is ‘vínarbrauð’, a long Danish pastry topped with jam and almond paste.
Vagninn - the best party place in Westfjords
Vagninn is the heart and soul of Flateyri. Vagninn is a pub and night time hang out. The home of Vagninn is an old building full of history. The view is beautiful with the fjord, the mountains and the harbour right outside. Somewhat of a rarity in Iceland these days, a slightly grubby but sympathetic little bar where you can go drink beer in your joggers if you like and no one will bat an eyelid. The atmosphere is very laid-back. Best parties in the Westfjords take place here. The summer time schedule is full of events, happenings, stand-ups and concerts.
Simbahöllinn - a lovely summer cafeteria in Þingeyri
The Simbahöll waffle café was a jackpot for the small, remote village of Þingeyr. A Danish-Belgian couple bought a cheap house in the village, converted it into a café and invested in a proper Belgian waffle maker. Now many people travel to Þingeyr just to try the café’s scrumptious waffles. Hildur drives here sometimes during her shift just to get a great waffle with whipped cream…
Bubbly - a wonderful wine bar in Ísafjörður
A top notch wine bar in a remote town in Westfjords? Oh, yes! Bubbly is a must visit for wine lovers. Bubbly serves also food. Their kitchen is open as long as the bar. Fill the table with small courses to share together. They offer a great selection of wines. Sparkling, Reds, Whites, Orange, Natural, Pet-Nat… Skál!
Dokkan Brugghús - local brewery & bar
Dokkan Brugghús is the first and so far only brewery in the Westfjords, brewing top-notch craft beer. This small family business started in 2018. A must-visit for beer enthusiasts exploring the area. My personal favourite is the rhubarb sour Púki. If you want to try out several beers, I recommend the 4, 6, 10 or 12 beer tasting tray. Dokkan serves also simple bar food. A lovely place!
Bryggjukaffi - local treats in Flateyri
A cozy local coffee house and a small restaurant is open every day from 11am to 6pm. Local food, home made bread and cakes. Great place to stop for a lunch (their fish soup is excellent!) or coffee and cakes in a the beautiful fishing village Flateyri in the Westfjords. The atmosphere remains you your grandma’s home…