Cafe Babalau (22a Skólavörðustígur, Reykjavik) is approached from the downtown area on the walk up to the stunning Hallgrímskirkja, the famous church landmark.You have to go up to a flight of stairs to reach the cafe from the street and when you do you're in for a surprise. The upstairs area, whilst modest in size and occupied with a number of tables and chairs, is an Aladdin's cave of toys. Where I sat was awash with memorabilia from the Flintstones. It makes for an engaging and enjoyable experience as you feel that you're in somebody's home. There is even a good-sized rooftop deck that will make this a popular hangout place on sunny days.
There is a small but good range of food options available, from paninis to crepes, lasagne and cake, many for under KR1000. The price makes it competitive place in a convenient location, which is a great offering and made me want to return here when I was unsure of where else to eat.
I had a cappucino and a panini, which was filling but also healthy on the wallet. The guy running the place seemed to be American and that may be why there are cheesecakes on the menu and a fondness for the memorabilia around the cafe.
Overall I enjoyed eating here and would happily have gone back. The food range for a vegetarian was a little limited compared to other places and the quality of the food not outstanding, but it still gave a charming, good value welcome to Reykjavik.
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