Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur – Hot Dogs in Iceland

Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur - Best Worscht in Town

When it comes to fast food, you'll find it

There is one thing in Iceland - hot dog stands.

One of the most famous, if not the most famous hot dog stand in Iceland can be found in Reykjavík near the harbor, opposite the Kolaportið customs house : B æjarins Beztu Pylsur.

The place has existed since 1937 and former US President Bill Clinton was a guest here, as was the guitarist from Metallica - something the place itself proudly points out.

Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur, or “the best hot dogs in town,” is usually open from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m., and even until 4:30 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights. Our kids insist on eating hot dogs there every time we visit Reykjavík, and every time I've stopped by during opening hours there's been a line, such is the popularity of the place it seems to be with both locals and tourists .

Personally, I don't think Pylsur in the rather soft rolls is the highlight of my culinary dreams, not even with the special, slightly sweet Pylsur mustard and various onions, although I'm grateful that the roasted onions give the whole thing a bit of structure. But I'm not a hot dog fan either way and probably just don't really appreciate Bæjarin's Beztu Pylsur.

So – just go there and try it out yourself: “eina með öllu!”

Here is the link to the hot dog stand:
http://www.bbp.is/

Early in the morning, before opening...

[Translated from here.]