• Akureyri Backpackers

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Serves meat, vegan options available. Menu includes vegetarian section with 2 vegan burgers: thai burger and vegan cheese burger. Breakfast menu includes oatmeal and soymilk option for coffee drinks. Open Mon-Sun 11:30am-11:00pm.


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11 Reviews

First Review by JMcCleary

kce127

Points +29

Vegan
15 Jul 2024

Fresh and properly prepared

The only vegan burget was a lentil burger that came with guacamole, tomato, lettuce, fried onions, and a tomato curry sauce that I subbed for BBQ sauce. It came on a yummy bun with a side of potato wedges. The flavors worked perfectly together. The onions were caramelized as described on the menu. The BBQ sauce was sweet and smoky. The lettuce was nice, leafy greens, not boring and flavorless head lettuce. The burger was nicely seasoned, too. The serving size was generous, and the service was fast and easy.
The restaurant was clean and attractively decorated. The bartenders were friendly, and my drink was delicious (Amaretto sour-first place I've found Amaretto Disaronno on this trip to Iceland.)

Updated from previous review on 2024-07-15

Pros: Well prepared meal, served hot, Friendly staff, Pleasant and warm atmosphere of the restaurant

ShaneMcDaniel

Points +1570

Vegan
25 Jun 2024

One good option

They have a single vegan burger on the menu, the HC description is out dated it seems.

The burger was really good though. Not sure what the patty was but it was good. Included curry ketchup avocado(?) spread and onions

MiriamHuisman

Points +168

Vegan
06 Feb 2024

Lovely place

Very nice place, had a great time and a very nice vegan chili burger! Super fast and great taste.

richardj

Points +36

Vegetarian
22 Sep 2022

Good burgers

It was busy when we were there, but the service was reasonably good. We enjoyed our Thai burgers and fries, and they had a nice selection of beers.

Pros: Good vegan burgers

Cons: Limited options

Douglas1955

Points +28

Vegan
19 Jul 2021

Good option in Akureyri

My wife and I tried both vegan burger options. Her burger (Thai )had mushy consistency but the roasted potatoes were great. My burger was excellent although the dip for the potatoes was not vegan. Not a lot of options around so you take what you can get.

Pros: Vegan options, Very friendly service, Nice ambiance

vegankaland

Points +18

Vegan
09 Feb 2020

As if no one was working

I just popped into this place, previously I searched HappyCow for vegan options in Akureyri. A few tables were taken, the staff was busy flirting with each other, and I did not get a menu card. The vegan burgers patty was dried out and the potato wedges were nearly burnt.

Cons: Unfriendly staff, No menu card, Burnt wedges

linahrichiger

Points +512

Vegan
11 Jan 2020

Nice coffee

Went there to have a coffee very early in the morning. Lovely interior design & staff, tasty coffee.

Pros: Cozy, Tasty coffee

lynncarter

Points +36

Vegan
21 Jan 2019

The Thai vegan burger is delicious!

Only one vegan option but it is delicious and the atmosphere is relaxed and friendly.

Pros: Delicious burger, Friendly atmosphere

Cons: Only one vegan option

Edda

Points +70

Vegan
11 Jun 2018

Good athmosphere

Akureyri backpackers have a nice selection of vegetarian and vegan options. They are very accommodating to vegetarians and can change their sandwiches, burgers etc to your needs. They also have clearly marked vegan options on the menu.

Pros: Good value, Friendly staff, Nice vibe

AnnRoyall

Points +32

Vegetarian
26 Feb 2018

GREAT!

Great atmosphere and great choice of non-meat food. Happy hour daily 5-7pm most welcome in I celand where you need a mortgage for a beer. Visited twice on a 3 day stay. Vgan burger and the naan bread pizza weer both great. Staff very heplful and friendly. Eclectic furnishings. Only downside 1 toilet for the hwole restaurant.

Pros: Choice of food, Happy Hour daily, Friendly staff

Cons: 1 toilet for the whole restaurant

JMcCleary

Points +330

Vegan
25 Sep 2017

Delicious burgers

Happy to find this bar/restaurant/hostel/traveler's resource in Akureyri. We had both the Vegan Thai Burger and the Vegan Cheese Burger. Both were tasty and came with some really nice roasted potatoes. Very filling and a nice change from camping food! They also had soymilk for coffee. Also a couple of other vegetarian options in a separate section on the menu.

Pros: Tasty vegan options, Vegan options clearly labeled on menu, Nice vibe




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