I had dinner with a friend recently at GB and WOW was the dinner delicious. We both had the stuffed cabbage dinner, which was a special, and I still don't understand how the dish could be so terrific. It had a mixed meat stuffing with mashed potato and green bean sides that was home cooking elevated by 10. We ended the meal with the large, fruity pavlova dessert, which was light and airy and not too sweet ... perfect. GB is an inviting and comfortable restaurant with wonderful ***** food. read more

A small British restaurant which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. The restaurant is very small and has a few tables which turn over pretty quickly. The service is great and the food is good. I had the French dip which was served with a side salad and my girlfriend had the shepherds pie. Both meals were excellent. For dessert we had a guava flavored danish which was warmed up and was really good, probably the best thing I ate. In addition they also had prepared food one could purchase and eat at home. read more

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It's been awhile since we last visited. Service still good and everything stays the same except the food seems changed. We ordered lamb burgers (medium) but turned out well done very dry and no more taste of lamb, the bun is different too. The fried fish very dark color (probably old oil) and greasy. Seems quality dropped. My English breakfast is fine, but family are very disappointed. Hope they will improve in the future read more

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We had a wonderful meal here. The service and ambience was really great. Such a neat place with a great menu. Highly recommend. We got the egg and cheese sandwich and the turkey club. Excellent. read more

I'm glad that I picked Gruel Britannia for breakfast. Gruel, which means, a food consisting of some type of cereal, such as ground oats, wheat, rye, or rice - heated or boiled in water or milk. The restaurant couldn't be better decorated with British items. Everywhere you turn, you'll see the Queen, King Charles, Lady Diana, and even British food items. They thought of everything....even the restrooms are nicely adorned. The service was incredible. From start to finish, we were treated with the attention, quick service, and delicious food. The orders were: Western Omelet, with multi grain bread & salad, egg white veggie frittata, with multi grain bread & salad, and French Toast, with bacon & peaches. Each item was delectable, fresh, and that French Toast brioche bread was the softest and sweetest I've ever tasted. After being dipped into the syrup, it became top three in my three year Yelp career...lol. You gotta try it! My 12 oz. Cafe Latte was just as good as the food and just capped off this delicious meal perfectly. If you find yourself in Fairfield, don't hesitate to stop into Gruel Britannia and enjoy a few moments surrounded by Britishy goodness. read more

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We used the Yelp app to order. Every restaurant had lines out the door for brunch. The food was excellent. The restaurant was super busy. The yelp grubbing connection was awful, didn't update. Not the restaurants fault. We had brioche egg sandwiches and the frittatas (best dish by far and huge). read more

Amazing. Love this place. As legit as it gets for UK food. Love the afternoon tea and english breakfast.

I loved this spot! It's a British themed restaurant that we stopped by for breakfast and I'm obsessed! The decor is super adorable from all the flowers on the table in teapots to the life sized cardboard cutout of the queen of England. I ordered a latte and it had the prettiest latte art I've seen in a while. For my meal, I had a special which consisted of a French toast with a fruit compote and bacon in the side. I liked that the syrup came in the side so that I could choose how sweet I wanted the dish. We also got the burger which was a good option as well. There's also various British snacks that one can purchase. The service was super quick and we were in and out in record timing which was perfect for this busy late morning. Definitely want to go back to try more food here for other meals too! read more

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I ordered the British Breakfast Plate without dairy. The server helpfully recommended swapping in hash browns for the bubble and squeak. The food was hearty, as expected--there were options for lighter fare, too. The mismatched place settings/teapots/ teacups were beautiful, and the wooden tables and decor contributed to a cute and approachable ambiance. Unfortunately, when I started setting up my breast pump, a woman, presumably the owner, came and asked me to pump in the bathroom "because there are young children here." Once I pulled down my shirt, she said it would be ok to pump at the table, but "in the future, please set up in the bathroom. This is a restaurant." I did not make a scene, but I am pumping milk for a young child, the young children were probably eating from a boob a year ago, and breastmilk is food - which is very proper at a restaurant. read more

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Brilliant English food served by true Brits. Authentic AF, and everything was delicious. Love the feel of a British Café/pub. Highly recommend. read more

Wonderful! I highly recommend this place!I love England, and when you visit here, you're in England. I highly recommend the loaded scone, but today they were out by the time I arrived. Instead of having the Victoria sponge with tea, I had the fish and chips! They were excellent! Service was friendly and fast. The food was fresh. Perfect! read more

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Very cute and quaint breakfast spot that is decked out with decorations for every season and British treats! I recommend coming early on the weekend because they fill up fast. The food is great. I highly recommend the bangers but they have wonderful vegetarian options too! They also make a great latte. read more

An amazing place!! Love it very much. The interior, the food, and the price. I would say is one of the best places for coffee, tea, breakfast, and brunch. Definitely recommend! read more

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If you can get past the odd name (for an American) you will find some nice English fare...

"All the stories have been told Of kings and days of old, But there's no England now." (The Kinks) Well, I'd say there are plenty of signs of England at Gruel Britannia - Union Jacks all over, full size stand ups of King Charles and the late Queen Elizabeth, English delicacies all across their menu, and even an iconic red British telephone booth by the front door. Three of us popped in for lunch on Thursday and we were lucky to get a table. It's a small dining room that seats around 30. Our lunch was Fish and Chips, a Winston Churchill sandwich, and Thai Chicken Meatballs. Those six meatballs were my choice, and it was one of the very best things I've had so far in 2023. They cost $20 and were served with Jasmine rice, sautéed spinach, and an amazing curry sauce. Tons of flavor, a hint of spiciness, and just plain delicious. The Fish & Chips ($22) were served with sides of mushy peas and tartar sauce. The Churchill Sandwich was $16 with grilled chicken, avocado, bacon, cheddar, tomato, herb aioli, lettuce, brioche roll, and a side salad. We loved our food and liked all the little British touches everywhere -from the fancy coffee and tea cus to the English grocery specialties on display for sale in the dining room. Word to the wise - their parking lot is teeny tiny and you'll probably have to park in the street. read more

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Charming discovery with an impressively authentic menu and vibe! The best way to travel to England without leaving Connecticut!

We ordered our food to go. We enjoyed everything! I do wish they provided salt, pepper and ketchup condiments. Staff was warm and very friendly. Ambiance is very cozy. They also sell British snacks. If you're missing England, this is the place to go. read more

Had my eyes on this place for a while with the intention to visit. Today I came dfor Breakfast, cause I was in the mood for some good old English breakfast. We came around 10:30 and the parking lot was empty and first I was afraid that they were closed. But I was glad to see people walk out, and so we pulled into a parking spot and made our way to the entrance. From the outside it almost looks like being in the UK, and as you walk in the decoration still gives you that idea that you just stepped into an establishment in Britain. It's small and cozy, and after we sat down other customers started to walk in. We had the Full Breakfast and I loved it! It reminded me growing up in Europe and visiting the UK or having breakfast in Germany at the army base were British soldiers were stationed. Loved it and will definitely come back to introduce others to Gruel Britannia! read more

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It's such a cool and spot! The cardboard cutouts of The Royals, to the English food imports, and the interesting teapots, make this a unique experience. I don't know the owner's name but she is always very pleasant. That said, the food is the star! It's always fresh and delicious. The English desserts are also a treat! I would recommend it to anyone, but it's fun to bring friends from England when they're visiting to make them feel at home. read more

We were excited to visit as we are British and live in the area, unfortunately this is British food without the British politeness. The food and our original server were great and the full English is authentic. After our meal we were interested in buying some British sweets so went to the front to have a look at what we could stock up on, unfortunately this is where we encountered the extremely rude old waitress, who kept barging past us while we were holding our newborn baby, she finally ran into me and instead of apologising scoffed at us. She kept making it seem like we shouldn't be there with a baby and that we were in the way. Maybe they shouldn't have a section of groceries where the waitress is barging through. We are disappointed and will not be going back. Fellow Brits, save yourself the trip. read more

Gruel Britannia - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Fairfield, Connecticut

Special sandwich French dip was good; Reuben had dubious corned beef and fries looked gorgeous but were soggy. Four stars because it's usually great. read more

We LOVED this place! On Mother's Day yet! Service good, if not perfect, on a day when even high end operations fail miserably. And the back of the house?? They batted a thousand! Michelin star operations couldn't make a better side salad. FABULOUS coffee, even the decaf was delicious-generous portions-were prices a buck or 2 higher than the norm? Maybe, but "you get what you pay for!" And the Made in England products for sale were a hoot! AND TASTY! read more

Great atmosphere. Very well done. Everyone friendly and polite food was good. Not great. Server left at some point and the others took over

If you haven't tried Gruel Britannia, you are missing a treat. Traditional British fare plus much more. Excellent service, great food, delicious desserts and pastries, unique groceries, outstanding coffee and so much more. Plus there's High Tea with King Charles and Queen Elizabeth II. read more

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First, it is the best place to get a proper cup of tea. Second, their breakfast sandwiches are a great taste of England, especially with the HP sauce. Third, I love the English market. It's my own special way to be transported back to England Fairfield style. read more

We came for lunch a few weeks ago. What a treat! Great drinks ( alcoholic and non) and super sandwiches and scones. Yum! We noticed they had fish and chips. We are originally from the Buffalo area, but missed our fish fry while living in Texas for 18 years. So, we got my husband and came for dinner tonight (Friday). My husband had the MOST yummy, authentic fish and chips. With smashed English peas. We also had Chicken Madeira which was the BEST we have ever had! Perfectly cooked chicken, pappardelle noodles, mushrooms and veggies. A great sauce topped it off. It was our winner. We also had the wild mushroom ravioli in a delicious cream sauce. Topped the super meal off with a cuppa and sticky toffee pudding and peach and rhubarb cobbler. We were stuffed but this topped it off. We can't recommend trying this quaint place for dinner ( also lunch and breakfast) enough! Try it, you won't be sorry. Great service also. Thanks, John. Drinks are wonderful, also. The picture was taken after we ate a good part of our meals. read more

Gruel Britannia - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Fairfield, Connecticut

I've been hesitant to try Gruel Brittania, mainly because I've been in that space before, when it was another restaurant, and a coffee shop, and it felt cramped & not conducive to a comfortable dining experience. Finally went to dinner with friends, and while it was small (& crammed full of UK memorabilia and products) I had a wonderful time! First.... THE TEA. Lately I've been ordering tea instead of cocktails/wine because, well, winter, and always I get served a lukewarm cup of water with a limp teabag. But here I got an TEAPOT full of DELICIOUSLY HOT TEA!!! They even have a TEA MENU! Should've known.... Brits are serious about tea. (My dinner mates got the Pimms Cup, which is an English version of sangria. A drinky good way to start the evening!) Next... THE FOOD. Scotch Eggs. Bangers and mash. Flat iron steak (perfectly medium). All delicious. I got the Fruit Crisp for dessert, which is a huge bowl more suitable for a filling breakfast than dessert, but so so good just the same. My date got the Chocolate Pot au Creme, which was just perfect. We are looking forward to going back--for lunch, for brunch, for dinner, for teatime, for the outdoor seating. read more

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I joined a friend for lunch on a busy Friday afternoon. We were fortunate enough to snag a table as it was pretty busy when we arrived around 2 pm. I ordered a turkey club on multigrain toast and my friend ordered a cobb salad with chicken salad rather than grilled chicken. We were both pleased with our meals. I took 1/2 of my sandwich home as it was quite large and served with a fresh salad. Our server was very friendly and efficient. Our lunches were really good. After lunch we helped ourselves to some chocolate Easter egg shopping while we were at it! I heard that the scones are delicious but I was too full to try one. Maybe next time. read more

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Was in the area for a hair appointment and asked where a good spot was for lunch and she recommended Gruel Britannia. A very small spot with only a few tables inside, but we were able to sit down immediately which was probably just luck. A decent size food menu with an additional menu for just specials. Surprisingly the tea menu was very small though. I ordered the bangers and mash and a grilled cheese. My friend ordered the special quesadillas (peach, goat cheese and prosciutto) and the British breakfast plate. They accidentally swapped my grilled cheese for another quesadilla, but was able to fix it pretty quickly. The bangers and mash was delicious, as was the grilled cheese. My friend really liked her 2 plates as well. I liked how the menu had a lot of different options, a little something for everyone. I would love to come back and try the afternoon tea menu read more

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Just to follow up, my honey and I recently returned to this lovely spot, to celebrate a milestone; we had a really great time. Our waiter - Nabil (hope I spelled your name right, friend), was warm and hospitable...and we got to sit on the back patio this time. It was fantastic - do try it out, if you haven't already. : ) read more

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I had Gruel Britannia as the caterer for my daughters Bridal Shower! Everything was wonderful - the food, the beautiful dishes and the staff that helped serve and organize the party. It was a cocktail party where Harvest Sangria (delicious) was very much enjoyed and we had lovely individual crostini, mini sandwiches, quiche, mini scones, all amazing. It was a fun and unique experience. Karen was so nice to work with, a lovely lady. The party was so important to me and it was a huge success by choosing Gruel Britannia! read more

Another fresh, quality meal with superb service. Curios about trying a Scotch egg ( was a breakfast special) our waitress happily explained that this was an egg wrapped in sausage and then fried. Dying to try one, our waitress went above and beyond to grab the last 2 avaiable, giving us the heads up that these sell out fast! So fun to try it and it was really good. The English breakfast was fantastic; fish and chips were delicious with moist, flaky fish perfectly battered and fried! Yum! The Bacon Butty sandwich which we got to go was such a hit at first bite that we will sure to be back very soon for this and more! read more

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Pleasant service and decent food although we were there early in the morning so our group of 10 did not have a problem being seated having made reservation ahead. read more

The food and service was excellent. The ambiance was very British! The only negative is the space is very tight which made the dining experience a little uncomfortable. read more

Was really excited to try this place! My family is from England, so it meant alot. I've sadly never had an English breakfast. I'm just not a huge fan of breakfast. Came here with friends and we really enjoyed it. It's a cute little spot. The breakfast was great and I love that you can buy English items. This place is a must. Definitely a different experience that you will enjoy! read more

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Always fantastic. Excellent service & food! Helps get the British food, chocolates & cake cravings taken care of. I wish the sausage rolls were bigger though read more

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Ambiance is nice. Service was terrible and food not nearly as good as expected. The gluten free bread was horrible. Note to chef:really good gluten free bread has been available for years. Not once did our server check on us after the food delivered. My order was not correct but could not find him to correct until it was clear I should just eat my meal to not disrupt the time with a friend. When I asked for a fork to use for my dessert it was brought over but our plates, put to the side, were not cleared. The blueberry coffee cake was dry and not worth the calories. Highly disappointed as the menu looks interesting but the food and service sub par by far. read more

This place always hits the spot. The food is always amazing. Peter and I come for the full English. The staff is always efficient and courteous. The place is as cute as a button. Feels like a travel to an English tea house. read more

Gruel Britannia - Liz and chuck in the corner overseeing the morning rush. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Fairfield, Connecticut

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Best meal out I have had in a while. Restaurant is small but I went on a Tuesday night. Delicious! I had the bangers and mash.

A new favorite. Everything we've had has been great. The space is small, but casual and comfortable. They also sell some English items like candy and tea. Highly recommended. read more

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