Dirty Burger and Ribs is a burgers budget eat in 101, Reykjavik.
Editorially verified May 30, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
Guided tour · 3 hours
Learn about the culture of Reykjavik and Iceland through its tasty food on a guided walking tour. Visit 5 different Icelandic eateries as you explore the Icelandic cap...
Guided tour · 3 hours
Experience traditional Icelandic food, and learn about real-deal Icelandic cuisine on this exciting tour.
Guided tour · 2h 30m
Join a beer walking tour to explore three of the finest bars in Reykjavik. Sample 10 of Iceland’s delicious craft beers, most of which you can only find in Iceland.
Address: Austurstraeti 18, 101 Reykjavik
Salka Valka on Skolavordustigur runs a meat-free, half-vegan kitchen of soups, salads and sandwiches, a cheap healthy Reykjavik option a few doors below.
TryVegetarian and vegan plates
TipVegan options daily and a small but filling lunch menu. Bagels and soups are the value picks.
Krua Thai on Skolavordustigur serves generous Thai plates with strong takeaway deals, a dependable budget meal in the centre of Reykjavik for under ISK 3,000.
TryThai curry and rice
TipTakeaway is the cheaper option here. A green curry with rice is the value pick.
Mama Kitchen on Laugavegur sets generous bowls of pho and Vietnamese rice plates on a fast counter, a central Reykjavik budget meal on the main shopping.
TryPho and Vietnamese rice plates
TipOpen 11:00-22:00 daily. Pho or a stir-fry plate is the value pick for a quick filling lunch.
Hlollabatar has filled cheap hot Icelandic subs since 1986, a reliable budget sandwich chain whose loaded baguettes still undercut a sit-down Reykjavik meal.
TryHot subs
TipSeveral branches, some open late. The loaded baguettes are filling enough to skip a second meal.
Deig near the Old Harbour on Tryggvagata sells cheap doughnuts and filling bagel sandwiches, a low-cost Reykjavik breakfast or quick lunch by the water.
TryDoughnuts and bagels
TipA bagel sandwich here costs far less than a cafe brunch. Open early for a takeaway start.
Salka Valka on Skolavordustigur runs a meat-free, half-vegan kitchen of soups, salads and sandwiches, a cheap healthy Reykjavik option a few doors below.
TryVegetarian and vegan plates
TipVegan options daily and a small but filling lunch menu. Bagels and soups are the value picks.
Krua Thai on Skolavordustigur serves generous Thai plates with strong takeaway deals, a dependable budget meal in the centre of Reykjavik for under ISK 3,000.
TryThai curry and rice
TipTakeaway is the cheaper option here. A green curry with rice is the value pick.
Mama Kitchen on Laugavegur sets generous bowls of pho and Vietnamese rice plates on a fast counter, a central Reykjavik budget meal on the main shopping.
TryPho and Vietnamese rice plates
TipOpen 11:00-22:00 daily. Pho or a stir-fry plate is the value pick for a quick filling lunch.
Hlollabatar has filled cheap hot Icelandic subs since 1986, a reliable budget sandwich chain whose loaded baguettes still undercut a sit-down Reykjavik meal.
TryHot subs
TipSeveral branches, some open late. The loaded baguettes are filling enough to skip a second meal.
Saegreifinn on Geirsgata serves its famous langoustine soup far cheaper than the restaurants, a budget taste of Icelandic shellfish at the Reykjavik harbour.
TryLobster soup
TipThe soup with bread is a full meal for the price. Small and casual, with barrel seats.
Deig near the Old Harbour on Tryggvagata sells cheap doughnuts and filling bagel sandwiches, a low-cost Reykjavik breakfast or quick lunch by the water.
TryDoughnuts and bagels
TipA bagel sandwich here costs far less than a cafe brunch. Open early for a takeaway start.
