Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.5 out of 5
Outstanding | 482 reviews

What User likes about Cafe Babalu:
babalu was our first place to stop eating and drinking something during the first hours we visited the capital of Iceland. the coffee is located in one of the main (and picturesque) streets of Reykjavík, skólavörðotígur. with a bright façade, with the orange front and a light blue side with a graffiti where the main services and meals of the local are detailed, the narrow entrance leads to a staircase of steep wood,... View all feedback. What User doesn't like about Cafe Babalu:
Undoubtedly a hidden gem, this café in Reykjavik may not be a typical tourist destination, but it is worth a visit. We stumbled upon it by chance, seeking a warm drink after visiting a nearby church. The cozy atmosphere and friendly bartender made us feel at home. They offer a variety of drinks and mouthwatering cakes. I tried the Swiss mocha and was blown away by the delicious flavor and reasonable price. The café a... View all feedback.

Reviews from various websites

Happycow
3.5 ★ from 59 reviews
Sassyvegan
27.08.2024 - 10:32

Really chunky and well made vegan carrot cake. It’s a nice and chill café. I haven’t tried any of the other food they offer but its worth popping in just for th...

read more
peggie305
27.08.2024 - 10:32

Place your order up front and sit where you like. The patio was perfect to people watch. The vegan chilly had the perfect amount of spices.

JessLamb
27.08.2024 - 10:32

“The best chilli I’ve ever had” said by my non vegan friend who had it! The bean chilli with nachos was really tasty and a good portion size. The only other opt...

read more
niff
27.08.2024 - 10:32

I had the spinach crepe, the carrot cake and the cappuccino. The drink was the only nice thing in the menu. The food was bad, the crepe was very wet and the car...

read more
fayrobertsface
27.08.2024 - 10:32

Very simple vegan menu (vegan chilli and carrot cake), but the portions are large and I could easily spend all afternoon chilling out in this lovely little cafe...

read more
Menulist
3.8 ★ from 5 reviews

Undoubtedly a hidden gem, this café in Reykjavik may not be a typical tourist destination, but it is worth a visit. We stumbled upon it by chance, seeking a war...

read more

I absolutely love this café in Reykjavik! It is very cozy and has unique decorations. The cappuccino is delicious! The prices are a bit high, but that's to be e...

read more

This small cafe offers a vegan grilled cheese sandwich and a vegan carrot cake. The prices are reasonable and the food is delicious. Highly recommended!

babalu was our first place to stop eating and drinking something during the first hours we visited the capital of Iceland. the coffee is located in one of the m...

read more

We have coffee, chocolate and a delicious cake, in a trio something unfavourable but comfortable. a very picturesque and recommendable place, retro furnishings,...

read more
INT Restaurants
4.6 ★ from 419 reviews
Dísa
15.02.2024 - 15:06

Child-friendly place with colorful and small things for kids. Very friendly and helpful staff. Pancakes, pastries, and classic Icelandic dishes on the menu (suc...

read more
Oliver
15.02.2024 - 15:06

Popular spot, a fast-serving traditional Icelandic restaurant with fair prices. I recommend the lamb shank and lamb soup, which come with excellent bread. There...

read more
Eva
15.02.2024 - 15:06

A Google Review We stopped at Cafe Loki after reading many reviews about it. I must say, the place was excellent to relax. We tried the Shark and dry fish with...

read more
Joe
15.02.2024 - 15:06

Þýtt af Google) Virkilega góður rúgbrauðsís, kjötsúpan var líka mjög góð. Verðin voru ekki slæm. Virkilega upptekinn staður. Þjónustan gæti verið betri. En brag...

read more
Melody
15.02.2024 - 15:06

Þýtt af Google) Elska þennan veitingastað, frábær staðsetning, frábær matur og yndisleg þjónusta. Fyrsta íslenska máltíðin okkar, þvílík upplifun! Fiskur og kar...

read more
Minube
4.8 ★ from 4 reviews
petaqui
16.07.2024 - 04:59

Without a doubt, a place you MUST visit. We all know that a café is not usually a tourist spot, but just like you end up stepping into the Hard Rock Cafe in New...

read more
Jorge
16.07.2024 - 04:59

Babalú was our first place to stop for food and drinks during the first hours of our visit to the capital of Iceland. The café is located on one of Reykjavik's...

read more
Dacio
16.07.2024 - 04:59

We had coffee, chocolate, and a delicious cake in a slightly run-down but comfortable armchair. A very picturesque and recommendable place, with retro furniture...

read more
Dacio
16.07.2024 - 04:59

Cafe Babalu, Reikiavik (Iceland) Tomamos café, chocolate y una tarta deliciosa, en un tresillo algo destartalado pero confortable. Un lugar muy pintoresco y rec...

read more
Bully
16.07.2024 - 04:59

No, esto no es una etiqueta en la pared, pero el mapa y el calendario! La fachada colorida, original y cambió atrae inmediatamente los ojos ... Por curiosidad,...

read more
Facebook
4.7 ★ from 275 reviews
Foursquare
3.9 ★ from 591 reviews
Google
5.0 ★ from 169 reviews
Tripadvisor
4.4 ★ from 175 reviews

Good Rated Restaurants near Reykjavik

4.8
Menu
Table booking
Open Now
4.8
Menu
Table booking
Open Now
City: Reykjavik, Laugavegur 107, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland, Reykjavik
"Amazing experience from beginning to end. The restaurant is located in a really cool dining room with an elegant yet entertaining atmosphere. Prices a..."
4.9
Menu
Table booking
Open Now
4.9
Menu
Table booking
Open Now
City: Reykjavik, Lækjargata 6B, 101 Reykjavik, Iceland
"Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5"
4.8
Menu
Table booking
Open Now
4.8
Menu
Table booking
Open Now
City: Reykjavik, Laugavegi 120, 105, Reykjavik, Iceland
"Very low value, for rhe price paid the food was below average"
4.8
Menu
Open Now
4.8
Menu
Open Now
City: Reykjavik Iceland (near Reykjavik), Ingolfsstraeti 2, Reykjavik I-101, Iceland, Reykjavik Iceland
"Amazing service! Great kjötsúpa."
4.6
Menu
Open Now
4.6
Menu
Open Now
City: Reykjavik, Frakkastígur 9, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland, Reykjavik
"Very good. Ate twice because it was so great."
4.6
Menu
Table booking
Open Now
4.6
Menu
Table booking
Open Now
City: Reykjavik, Skólavörðustígur 40, 101 Reykjavíkurborg, Iceland, Reykjavik
"The menu is very well marked. many gf options. great cocktail options. eating is very tasty. the service is somewhat slow, but this is a part of it en..."
4.5
Menu
Table booking
Open Now
4.5
Menu
Table booking
Open Now
City: Reykjavik, Templarasund 3, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland, Reykjavik
"Weganski brunch, but added something to warm."
4.5
Menu
Table booking
Open Now
4.5
Menu
Table booking
Open Now
City: Reykjavik, Grandagarður 23, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland, Reykjavik
"Beautiful tacos on a Tuesday night."
4.4
Menu
Table booking
Open Now
4.4
Menu
Table booking
Open Now
City: Reykjavik, Hafnarstræti, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland, Reykjavik
"The food was absolutely delicious! excellent customer service also. we wanted to sit on a table, but no one was available so we found a place on the b..."
4.4
Menu
Table booking
Open Now
4.4
Menu
Table booking
Open Now
City: Reykjavik, Hverfisgata 26, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland, Reykjavik
"Great food and service. It vegan choklad mousse was Fenomenal."