Gate-side burgers, fries, and pizza when KEF options thin out
Delight sits airside in Terminal 1 at Keflavik, a straight fast-food counter with burgers, fries, and pizza slices and almost no atmosphere to speak of. Think generic mall food court, just in Iceland and with airport pricing. It carries a $$ price tier on paper, but most reviewers walk away calling it “stupidly expensive” for what’s basically frozen-style patties and heat-lamp slices.
Opening hours usually mirror the main departure bank in Terminal 1, so you’ll see it busy in the early morning and again before afternoon/evening waves of flights to North America and Europe. Lines around these banks can get long, though several travelers note they move reasonably quickly once you’re in the rope line. If you have under 25 minutes before boarding, this isn’t the safest bet; you’ll wait 10–15, then still need time to eat.
Menu basics: burgers, fries, and pizza by the slice, plus combo meals that bundle a drink. Combos cost less than ordering à la carte, which helps a bit when you’re swallowing KEF prices for fast food. Portions run large by European standards, so one meal can sometimes stretch to feed an adult and a smaller kid, especially if you add an extra side of fries.
Quality is mixed for a place holding a 4.0 rating: several reviews complain about lukewarm burgers and fries that arrive pale instead of crispy. Regulars who pass through KEF a few times a year say they skip the burger altogether and grab just fries or a slice as a quick filler. Families lean on it because kids recognize burgers and fries and eat without a fight, even if adults roll their eyes at the bill.
Practical tip: hit Delight before the top-of-the-hour departure rush in Terminal 1; if the line is snaking into the corridor, pivot to a grab-and-go sandwich instead.