Vegan Travel in Iceland: Restaurants & Plant-Based Guide

Iceland's traditional table leans heavily on lamb, dairy, and fish, but a few staples are naturally plant-based: rugbrauð (geothermally baked dark rye bread) and flatkaka (thin rye flatbread) are found across the country and are typically vegan without modification. Reykjavík (and the 101 district in particular) is where dedicated plant-based eating is concentrated, with a genuine cluster of vegan and vegan-friendly restaurants within easy walking distance of each other. The scene has expanded considerably over the past five years, and many cafés and bistros now carry serious plant-based mains as standard rather than an afterthought. Outside the capital, options thin out fast, so we always recommend stocking up at supermarkets like Krónan or Bónus before heading to rural areas or highland roads.