Café Babalú
Café and Bar$$$$
Miðborg, Reykjavík
"Fantastic vegan carrot cake and apple crumble."(7 Tips)
"Hot chocolate and swiss mocha is really good."(3 Tips)
"Love the way the place was set up,very artistic yet cozy feeling."(27 Tips)
"Grilled cheese and tomato soup + late night writing for the win"(10 Tips)
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Ian AgarJuly 13, 2014This place is cute, chilled and friendly. It has free wifi (bit patchy in parts of the cafe) and a wonderful selection of teas, coffees and cakes. Well worth a visit if you've got postcards to write!
Alvaro RodriguezAugust 16, 2013Nice café with vegetarian food. The lasagna is really good value, the portion is massive and it comes with garlic bread and salad. Try their cheesecake! Quite friendly staff as well.
PNR SHNMay 16, 2016Meeting,coffee and you have to try cheesecake ıt was excellent.Nice atmosphere and cute place.You can see all tale heroes everywhere.Decoration is successful.Liked it👍
Adam Molyneux-BerryFebruary 25, 2017Chilled lounge with super comfortable seating and a funky interior. House white could be a bit less sweet, but the beer hit the spot. As did the couch. Now to try to get up!- Imira YantyFebruary 21, 2014Love the way the place was set up,very artistic yet cozy feeling. Even the washroom was clean and uniquely decorated!!!!! A must place to come when in Rekjyavik
Tim FDecember 21, 2017Friendly staff, used to dealing with kids. The upstairs is a better set up to seat and entertain kiddos. Coffee and breakfast food were both good.
themanwiththeluggageMarch 12, 2015Extremely cozy cafe close to the main church. Simply grab a coffee and take a seat on one of the sofas upstairs. Living room experience.
Christopher KlausApril 14, 2015Famous for it's cheesecake. Enjoyed the panini that comes with a side salad. Very touristic but nice place. Free water, coffee and wifi.
Engin BOctober 11, 2015one of the best cheesecakea i had in my life (and i lived in New York, believe me). espresso is too weak.
- Kyle MairAugust 1, 2013Fantastic vegan carrot cake and apple crumble. The place is cool too, it is a little different than the norm here, trendy vibe.
Sofi HersherMarch 16, 2016Hot chocolate is amazing. The entire place smells like the inside of a carrot cake. Must stop in while in Reykjavik.
Mike BowlesMarch 24, 2022Come for the coffee, skip the meal. It’s nothing bad - I think I was just expecting more based on the Foursquare rating. Nice people, eclectic space.
Shaun SheehanApril 24, 2017Adorable and quaint- perfect for an afternoon coffee. The lemon sugar crepe melts in your mouth...
Sigrún Syssa EinarsdóttirDecember 4, 2013Café Babalú is my first pick when I'm looking for a cozy place where I can feel right at home and I love going there for chill moments.
Bryan KellerMarch 5, 2019Cute atmosphere, lazy food. Don’t be tempted by the tomato soup and grilled cheese combo, unless you really like the taste of canned tomato soup.
Ivor MicallefJuly 23, 2017Very tasty and not expensive place for lunch. Great veggie lasagna! A visit to the toilet is a must ;-)- Joram de RaafJune 19, 2017Looked cute. When you try to order something from the menu and you ask them to leave an item out the answer you get is; no we can't do that. All is pre prepared.Had a great breakfast a few blocks down
ChristinaApril 1, 2016The grilled cheese with tomato soup is delicious and hearty! Coffee is good, too!
- Tomáš MládekAugust 18, 2018Kaffi with free refills, great cheap (non-)vegetarian meals, nice view upstairs, interior a little gaudy :)
- Leemor YuravlivkerAugust 25, 2018Such a cozy spot!! Bring a board game, order some vegan carrot cake and hot cocoa and go upstairs
AdriàFebruary 21, 2017Super cozy place, nice coffee options, friendly staff, but over-rated carrot cake!
Silvia Stella OsellaAugust 8, 2013Really pretty and cozy, perfect for a cup of tea and a slice of cake! Great staff, laid back atmosphere and cute terrace too!
Coffee with free refill for 350 isk and loads of power plugs for your electronic equipment. Plus, nice atmosphere and good service.
Chris StangroomApril 18, 2016Cozy, eclectic, lots of character, great menu, and chocolate chip cooooookies!
Maggy LuyNovember 27, 2016Looks good on the paper but not very in the stomach. Hot chocolate is made with water and carrot cake is a disappointment with a lookout if cream. Apple crumble is more a crumble with trace of apples.
AniOctober 18, 2015Incredibly cozy cafe with board games, books, an array of comfy couches and chairs, and lovely baristas.
Nathaniel SchweinbergJune 7, 2014The chocolate crepe is incredible! And they have great organic juices
Sergio GarcíaJuly 22, 2017Best coffee bar I've been in Iceland (which doesn't mean they know how to do a proper expresso).- Meghal PatelNovember 27, 2014Hot chocolate and swiss mocha is really good. Banana bread not so much. Pretty cool place to hangout and people watch.
Blanche NNovember 4, 2014Awesome and super cozy place. Nice sandwiches and soup but don't order coffee if you are true coffee lover.
Dan LeaphartJuly 30, 2015Very cozy, off the beaten path but not by much. A local spot you'll be happy you stopped by.
Frank TeschenFebruary 9, 2017Neat and cool little place, one of the few "gay" places in Reykjavik. Nice selection of cakes for an afternoon snack...
Mikael OhlsonDecember 8, 2014Very relaxed café, fun staff and you get to pick your own cup for your coffee!
The Vegan Carott Cake is awesome ! And the place is really cosy, my new spot for next months in Reykjavik.
Mu-An 👾March 16, 2016The tomato soup is really pretty great(creamy) but I'm basically a tomato soup addict I'm biased.
Robert StormJuly 4, 2010A must visit. This little cafe is friendly, relaxed and looks like a living room. Pop in for a coffee or a hot chocolate.
Federico García AriasSeptember 28, 2014Great service, good prices. Try sweet or salty creppes and great coffees. Nice enviroment.
Liam ThomsonMarch 7, 2014Warm, friendly cafe with a Star Wars themed toilet. Lasagne or grilled cheese are both great choices.
Timo HAugust 27, 2014Cosy place with vegan carrot cake. It probably has a million calories — but who counts anyway? Perfect after lunch at Gló.- Jed ClampettOctober 10, 2019Tomato Soup and grilled cheese as well as spinach crepe. Nice lunch. Cool place.
Andy ThorntonJuly 2, 2012A vintage living room cosy to welcome bohemian types. Come here for the conversation and comfort, not necessarily the coffee.
MJ SiikNovember 1, 2013Nice place, but the prices are way too high for a quickly made food like crepes and paninis. Perhaps it's the Airwaves, but honestly you have better meals in fancier restaurants with the same price.
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