Iceland’s vegan scene is small but genuinely full of heart — and far better than you might expect. Reykjavik has a tight-knit plant-based community that has produced some truly wonderful restaurants, from cosy neighbourhood kaffihouses to a cat café that serves entirely vegan cakes and coffee. Whether you’re road-tripping the Ring Road or spending a long weekend in the capital, the city’s compact size means you can easily work through this whole list in just a few days.
Whether you’re a long-time vegan or just plant-curious, Iceland has something special waiting for you. Here’s my guide to the best vegan and plant-based restaurants in and around Reykjavik, tried, tested, and loved.
Best Vegan Restaurants in Iceland
1. Mama Reykjavik — Healing Plant-Based Bowls in the Heart of the City
Mama Reykjavik on Bankastræti is one of the most warmly regarded plant-based restaurants in Iceland — a nourishing, deeply comforting spot in the very centre of the city that feels like a genuine hug on a cold Icelandic day. The menu centres on hearty bowls and seasonal dishes that make clever use of local Icelandic produce alongside warming global flavours: think roasted root vegetables with tahini and dukkah, grain bowls packed with fermented vegetables and herbs, and soups that are deeply restorative after a morning spent chasing waterfalls. The atmosphere is cosy and welcoming, the staff are knowledgeable and kind, and the coffee is excellent. A must-visit on any plant-based trip to Reykjavik.
📍 Bankastræti 2, 101 Reykjavík | ☎️ +354 766 6262 | 🌐 mama.is | 📸 @mamareykjavik
2. Vegan World Peace — Pan-Asian Plant-Based Comfort Food
Vegan World Peace on Aðalstræti — one of Reykjavik’s oldest and most beautiful streets, right in the historic centre — is a 100% plant-based restaurant with a pan-Asian soul and a genuinely welcoming atmosphere. The menu spans a range of Asian-inspired comfort food dishes: fragrant curries with jasmine rice, stir-fries packed with seasonal vegetables and tofu, noodle soups that warm you from the inside out, and rice bowls layered with bold, beautifully balanced sauces. The interior is calm and inviting, and the ethos of the place — as the name suggests — is one of openness, kindness, and good food shared freely. A beloved spot in the Reykjavik plant-based community.
📍 Aðalstræti 2, 101 Reykjavík | ☎️ +354 556 2200 | 📸 @lovinghutvwp
3. Loving Hut Iceland — 100% Plant-Based in a Welcoming Setting
Loving Hut on Laugavegur — Reykjavik’s famous main shopping street — is one of the most accessible and reliably good fully vegan restaurants in Iceland. Part of a global plant-based chain but with a menu tailored to local tastes and seasonal ingredients, Loving Hut serves an eclectic mix of international dishes: Asian-inspired noodle bowls, plant-based burgers, fresh salads, and warming soups that hit the spot whatever the weather outside. It’s a casual, friendly spot with quick service and good prices — ideal when you’re exploring Laugavegur’s shops and galleries and need a solid, satisfying vegan meal without fuss. The portions are generous and the food is consistently good.
📍 Laugavegur 164, 105 Reykjavík | ☎️ +354 552 8333 | 🌐 lovinghut.com | 📸 @lovinghuticeland
4. Plantan Kaffihus — House-Made Plant-Based Pastries & Brunch
Plantan Kaffihus on Njálsgata is a lovely, neighbourhood plant-based café that has built a devoted following in Reykjavik’s residential 101 district for its excellent house-made pastries, wholesome brunch plates, and genuinely outstanding coffee. The cinnamon buns are a particular highlight — deeply fragrant, perfectly sticky, and made fresh each morning — and the savoury brunch dishes are seasonal, creative, and satisfying. The space is small and cheerfully decorated, the kind of place that fills with regulars on weekend mornings and has a warm, community feel that makes you want to linger long after your cup is empty. A perfect start to a day exploring the city.
📍 Njálsgata 64, 101 Reykjavík | ☎️ +354 510 6464 | 🌐 plantankaffihus.is | 📸 @plantankaffihus
5. Kattakaffihusid — Iceland’s Only Cat Café, 100% Vegan Cakes
Kattakaffihusid on Bergstaðastræti is one of Reykjavik’s most unique and beloved spots — Iceland’s only cat café, where resident cats roam freely while guests enjoy entirely plant-based cakes, coffee, and light bites. The cakes are genuinely excellent: rich, creative, and made with real care — think layered chocolate and hazelnut tortes, tangy lemon tarts, and seasonal fruit crumbles that rotate with what’s available. The cats are friendly and independently spirited in the way that cats always are, and the atmosphere is wonderfully relaxed and unusual. It’s a one-of-a-kind experience in an already extraordinary city, and a particular delight if you’re visiting with children — or if you simply love cats and good cake.
📍 Bergstaðastræti 10a, 101 Reykjavík | 🌐 kattakaffihusid.is | 📸 @kattakaffihusid
6. Gróa Verslun — Plant-Based Soups, Sandwiches & Grocery
Gróa Verslun on Tryggvagata near the Old Harbour is a wonderful hybrid concept — part plant-based café and deli, part vegan grocery store — that has become an essential stop for plant-based visitors to Reykjavik. The daily soup is always made with seasonal, locally sourced vegetables and is deeply comforting on a cold Icelandic day; the open sandwiches are piled high with thoughtful, flavourful toppings; and the grocery section stocks an excellent range of vegan products, snacks, and provisions that are perfect for stocking up before a road trip. The whole place has a warm, independent spirit and a genuine commitment to sustainable, plant-based living that makes it feel like more than just somewhere to eat.
📍 Tryggvagata 26, 101 Reykjavík | ☎️ +354 497 1507 | 🌐 groaverslun.is | 📸 @groa.verslun
7. Loving Vegan — Wholesome Plant-Based Dishes in Hafnarfjörður
Loving Vegan is located in Hafnarfjörður — a charming harbour town just 10 kilometres south of Reykjavik that’s well worth the short drive — and it’s one of the most nourishing and wholesome plant-based restaurants in the greater capital area. The menu is focused on honest, carefully made food that genuinely nourishes: warming grain bowls with roasted root vegetables and herb dressings, house-made soups that change with the season, and main courses built around locally sourced produce and thoughtful plant-based proteins. The atmosphere is calm and unhurried, the service is generous, and the whole experience feels restorative in the best possible way. A lovely destination if you’re exploring beyond the city centre.
📍 Reykjavíkurvegur 68, 220 Hafnarfjörður | ☎️ +354 780 6161 | 🌐 lovingveganiceland.com
8. Kemuri — Polish Dumplings & Global Comfort Food with Strong Vegan Options
Kemuri on Hverfisgata is one of Reykjavik’s most characterful and unusual restaurants — a small, atmospheric spot that specialises in Polish dumplings alongside a broader menu of global comfort food, with an impressive and enthusiastically executed range of vegan options. The pierogi are the main event: pillowy, hand-formed dumplings with plant-based fillings that vary by the season — roasted mushroom and sauerkraut, spiced lentil and herb, sweet potato with caramelised onion — all served with a crispy, buttery finish and a dollop of dairy-free sour cream. The room is intimate and candlelit, the atmosphere is warm and slightly bohemian, and the food is the kind of thing you’ll be talking about for days. An absolute hidden gem.
📍 Hverfisgata 82, 101 Reykjavík | ☎️ +354 765 1928 | 📸 @kemuri_rvk
9. Kaffihúsið Garðurinn — Organic Vegetarian & Vegan Dining Since 1991
Kaffihúsið Garðurinn on Klapparstígur is a Reykjavik institution — one of the oldest vegetarian and vegan restaurants in Iceland, serving organic, seasonal plant-based food since 1991 with a warmth and consistency that has made it beloved across generations of locals. The menu reads like a love letter to vegetables: daily-changing soups made from organic Icelandic produce, hearty lunch plates of roasted grains and seasonal greens, house-made cakes and pastries that are genuinely outstanding, and a café atmosphere so cosy that you’ll be tempted to stay for the whole afternoon. It’s the kind of restaurant that exists in every great city but is rare and precious — a place with genuine soul, history, and food that nourishes completely.
📍 Klapparstígur 37, 101 Reykjavík | ☎️ +354 561 2345 | 🌐 heart-garden.is
Tips for Vegan Travellers in Iceland
Reykjavik is a small, walkable city — most of the restaurants on this list are within easy walking distance of each other in the 101 postal district. The weather in Iceland is famously unpredictable, so warm bowls of soup and hearty grain dishes are always welcome. Most vegan restaurants in Iceland are small and independently run, so booking ahead is strongly recommended, especially at weekends and during the busy summer tourist season. Follow each restaurant on Instagram for the latest seasonal menus and opening hours, as some spots close on certain days. If you’re renting a car to explore outside the city, Loving Vegan in Hafnarfjörður is a perfect lunch stop on your way out.
Have you visited Iceland on a plant-based trip? I’d love to hear your favourite spots — drop them in the comments below!