Ice Cream in Reykjavík

Icelanders eat ice cream in every season, often in the car with the heater on. A Sunday ísbíltúr, a drive for ice cream, is a national tradition.

Try soft serve dipped in chocolate with candy toppings at a classic ísbúð, or creamy gelato made with Icelandic dairy.

1. Valdís

   Reykjavík · $$

   Best ice cream in Iceland. Wild flavors like licorice, birch, and rhubarb. Long queues worth it.

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2. Gaeta Gelato

   Reykjavík · $$

   Italian-run gelateria using Icelandic dairy, with sorbets, cannoli and espresso.

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3. Ísbúð Huppu

   Reykjavík · $

   Soft-serve chain loved for bragðarefur, a thick blend of ice cream and chopped candy.

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4. Ísbúð Vesturbæjar

   Reykjavík · $

   Classic Icelandic ice cream parlour famous for its old-style milk soft serve. Local institution.

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5. Ísbúðin Garðabæ

   Garðabær · $

   Classic Icelandic ice cream since 1969. Local family favorite in Garðabær.

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6. Skúbb

   Reykjavík · $$

   Small-batch ice cream made from organic milk, with many vegan flavours and ice cream cakes. Near Laugardalur pool and park.

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