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We've compiled the best of the best in North Iceland - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.
Aðalbakerí is Icelandic to the core, offering up all the country's classic pastries at refreshingly reasonable prices. Grab a gooey caramel snúður—an Icelandic-style cinnamon roll—or opt for more traditional bakery fare like a buttery croissant. Make sure to wash it all down with some of their superb coffee.
If you're exhausted after a long day of driving between all the wonders of the Mývatn region, Daddi has you covered. This small hole-in-the-wall pizza place is a local favorite and offers quick delectable bites. If you're brave, order the one with smoked trout on it.
There's only one item on the menu at this unassuming little eatery and it's fresh, flakey, and guaranteed to hit the spot during a long day of sightseeing. Make sure you get your fries with "kokteilsósa"—a beloved Icelandic blend of ketchup, mayo, and secret spices.
Fill up on a hearty panini and end with a delicious piece of apple pie at this popular local café. It's owned by avid foragers, so it’s highly likely that a tasty harvest of blueberries and other fruits of the land could be flavoring your food. In case you are tempted to stay in town a little, the owners also offer comfortable and stylish guesthouse accommodation at Kaffi Klara Gistihús.
Even if you aren't hungry, a trip to this eatery—located in the so-bright-you-can't-miss-it red house right on the Siglufjörður harbor—isn't a wasted one, thanks to its spectacular views. But if you are hungry, the pizzas are filling and the cakes are sweet. In the off-season, the café is often open during holidays or random weekends, so check their Facebook or call in advance.
The terrific views of Stakhólstjörn pond and the Skútistðagígur pseudocraters are reason enough to visit this no-frills café, but the homemade fare comes in at a close second. Along with their delightful meat soup and cakes, they also offer a cozy selection of souvenirs and beer brewed on-site.
A port in any weather, this lovely little bakery-cum-café on the main street has great coffee and lots of tasty pastries and cakes. They also serve daily delicious soups and a variety of ready-made sandwiches.
