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“A pleasure to eat vegan at this charming spot”
Review of Cafe Gardurinn

Cafe Gardurinn
Ranked #35 of 599 Restaurants in Reykjavik
Price range: C$13 - C$29
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Neighbourhood: Mioborg
Description: You can enjoy our homemade vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free dishes, soups and treats at our place or take-away. Situated on Klapparstígur in the heart of the city centre, our little cafe offers homemade vegetarian and vegan dishes and treats. You can eat in our peaceful surroundings or order to take-away
Reviewed March 18, 2014

We loved this place! Good vegetarian food, friendly service, so much like a home-cooked meal that my daughter kept asking if we were going to eat dinner "at that lady's house" again. It was a lot like eating a dinner prepared by Grandma: no frills, good, healthful food, you eat what's on the menu that night (the night we went was a vegan "vegetable goulash," a bean/peanut paste [my daughter absolutely loved this], and a creamy [vegan] soup, served with a salad on the side). Definitely would recommend to anyone wanting a comfortable, friendly dining experience in Reykjavik.

Date of visit: March 2014
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2  Thank stella_luna33
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Reviewed January 28, 2014

the food was perfect, tasty, fresh, filling... I went twice and chose the menu, 2 plates for 1180 ISK. there are jars of water and you can just chill inside. The cakes are all amazing and I had a hot chocolate with soy milk,,,,very very good. I loved the place and it is central, parallel to the main street, near the church.

Date of visit: January 2014
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1  Thank cristinagps
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Reviewed January 13, 2014

Good quality vegetarian food in a central location in Reykjavik.
Carrot cake is the best I've ever tasted!

Date of visit: January 2014
Thank Steve B
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Reviewed December 23, 2013

We stopped here for lunch we had soup with bread and humus 1050 ISK which is typical cost for this. They have a set menu for the week, with two options each day so it is limited but I like the idea as it reduces food waste. The soup was lovely and obviously freshly made and good ingredients. There is free water jugs and the staff are really friendly. Its small and the interior is plain but clean and bright. Worth a stop for food which you know is fully vegetarian and fresh.

Date of visit: December 2013
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1  Thank cozza753
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Reviewed December 21, 2013

Very simple menu - one choice, plus soup - and simple, un-fussy fare. However, every dessert option is a winner, baby, and that's no lie - seriously, if there's a better carrot cake anywhere else, I really want to know about it.

The coffee is excellent.

Staff very friendly and laid-back.

Reasonably priced, too.

Date of visit: December 2013
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1  Thank Andrew P
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