Café Babalú
Café Babalú is a quirky, cozy coffee shop in downtown Reykjavik that delights visitors with its unique vintage decor, delicious food, and reasonable prices (by Icelandic standards). The charming establishment is known for its hearty cauliflower soup, tasty grilled cheese, excellent coffee, and unforgettable Star Wars-themed bathroom that guests are encouraged to visit.
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3 months ago
Cute and corky place in downtown Reykjavik! The food was wonderful, we got the cauliflower soup and grilled cheese. The soup was so hearty and well seasoned. My husband and I loved it! They make a tasty latte too! Folks didn't stop coming in, it's clearly a well loved spot!
4 months ago
I’m in love with this café ☕️ The interior is so unique and cozy ✨The cakes and coffees were so good too. Apple crumble was next level. So many different games to choose from. 👾🃏🎲 While you’re there, you must visit the toilet on the ground floor 🪩 The prices (for Iceland) were reasonable.
4 months ago
Unique cafe, upstairs is cozy and has outdoor seating plus a terrace. Almond croissants and skyr cake are amazing as well as the hot coffee drinks. Fun bathroom, check it out! Try to make this my first early-morning stop on every trip to Reykjavík.
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