South Iceland Food Guide
Best Restaurants in Selfoss
Selfoss's top dining spots — hearty South Iceland cooking, river-view cafés and craft beer on the Ring Road.
Where to Eat in Selfoss
Selfoss is South Iceland's largest town, a lively hub on the Ring Road set on the banks of the Ölfusá river. The food scene punches above its weight — you'll find everything from farm-to-table Icelandic cuisine to international flavours and good-value cafés.
Whether you're stopping on the way to the Golden Circle, the Westman Islands ferry, or heading further along the South Coast, Selfoss is worth an extra hour for a meal.
Top Restaurants & Cafés
Illy is a café in South Iceland, Iceland. Iceland's café culture is warm and welcoming, offering a respite from the weather with excellent coffee, home-baked goods, and a cosy atmosphere. This is the kind of place where locals linger over coffee and visitors feel immediately at home.
Almar Bakari is a bakery in South Iceland, Iceland. Icelandic bakeries are beloved community institutions, known for their freshly baked bread, kleina (twisted doughnuts), snúðar (cinnamon rolls), and strong coffee. The smell of fresh baking is one of Iceland's most comforting experiences.
★ View reviews on TripadvisorReykjadalur Café is a café in South Iceland, Iceland. Iceland's café culture is warm and welcoming, offering a respite from the weather with excellent coffee, home-baked goods, and a cosy atmosphere. This is the kind of place where locals linger over coffee and visitors feel immediately at home.
Töfragarðurinn is a café in South Iceland, Iceland. Iceland's café culture is warm and welcoming, offering a respite from the weather with excellent coffee, home-baked goods, and a cosy atmosphere. This is the kind of place where locals linger over coffee and visitors feel immediately at home.
Kaffi Selfoss is a café in South Iceland, Iceland. Iceland's café culture is warm and welcoming, offering a respite from the weather with excellent coffee, home-baked goods, and a cosy atmosphere. This is the kind of place where locals linger over coffee and visitors feel immediately at home.
Rosa is a café in South Iceland, Iceland. Iceland's café culture is warm and welcoming, offering a respite from the weather with excellent coffee, home-baked goods, and a cosy atmosphere. This is the kind of place where locals linger over coffee and visitors feel immediately at home.
Konungs Kaffi is a café in South Iceland, Iceland. Iceland's café culture is warm and welcoming, offering a respite from the weather with excellent coffee, home-baked goods, and a cosy atmosphere. This is the kind of place where locals linger over coffee and visitors feel immediately at home.
Minniborgir is a café in South Iceland, Iceland. Iceland's café culture is warm and welcoming, offering a respite from the weather with excellent coffee, home-baked goods, and a cosy atmosphere. This is the kind of place where locals linger over coffee and visitors feel immediately at home.
Dining Tips for Selfoss
- →Tryggvaskáli is one of Selfoss's most established sit-down restaurants — good for a proper lunch before heading south.
- →Most cafés and restaurants are clustered along Austurvegur and Breiðamörk streets.
- →Selfoss has more dining options than most Ring Road stops — you won't be limited to a single pizza place.
- →If driving from Reykjavík, Selfoss is under an hour — an easy lunch detour without adding much distance.
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