Several stalls under one roof near Gate area in Terminal 1
In Terminal 1 at KEF, Pure Food Hall works like a mini food court with multiple counters under one sign. You’ll see sushi, burgers, salad/grain bowls and a few hot options all sharing the same seating zone. It sits airside after security, so you can stay close to gates used by Icelandair departures while hunting down food for a long layover.
Prices run high even by Iceland standards: expect mains in the 3,000–4,500 ISK range and drinks that can nudge 600–1,000 ISK. That $$$ tier lines up with reviews calling prices “crazy” across every stall. Portions vary by counter, so a burger plate and fries may feel more substantial than a poke-style bowl at the same price point.
The 2.5-star average rating comes from one big theme: inconsistency. Burgers and fries from the grill stall get better comments than the sushi, which some travelers call bland for the 3,500–4,000 ISK price. Salad and build-your-own bowl options earn mixed notes; they help vegetarians and lighter eaters, but quality swings by time of day and how long items have sat.
Seating is shared across all the counters, and that’s where complaints spike. At peak bank times around the 06:00–09:00 and 15:00–18:00 departure waves, travelers report hunting for a clean table for 5–10 minutes. The hall runs on self-busing, so trays and cups pile up quickly if staff can’t keep up, and families trying to seat four or more feel the pressure most.
Groups use Pure Food Hall as a compromise spot: someone grabs sushi, another orders a burger, a third picks a salad, and everyone still eats together at one table. Regular KEF flyers say to find that table first, leave bags with one person, then take turns ordering from different stalls. Tip: if the central area looks packed, walk the perimeter of the seating zone; edge tables near the walls free up faster than the middle.