Mál og menning On the third floor of this book store is Súfistinn, a café serving decent food, but scrumptious chocolate cake. Page through one of the bookstore’s magazines while you gorge.   more

Segafredo : The newest addition to the mass of cafés in Reykjavik, Segafredo (Laekjartog 5), an Italian chain, is the perfect way to enjoy a slice of Italy while stuck in the grey overhang of Iceland.   more

Grái Kötturinn (The Gray Cat) With books lining the shelves of the Gray Cat (Hverfisgata 16a), the café gives off the air of an underground bookshop. Probably the only place in the world where you can buy a stack of pancakes for $15.   more

Café Victor Hafnarstræti 1. 101 Reykjavík. Tel.: 561 9555. Fax 561 9556. www.cafevictor.is Café victor is a regular come as you are café/bistro during the week with an interesting fusion of Mexican and Icelandic cuisine in large portions so make sure you show up hungry. At weekends Victor transforms  more

Cultura is in the heart of Reykjavík on Hverfisgata 18, in the same house as the Intercultural Centre, across the street from the National Theatre   more

Prikid Said to be the first coffee house in Reykjavik. Prikid (Bankastraeti 12) attracts a young crowd of mostly (in their minds) artists.   more