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    The British Grocer

    4.4 (123 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 5:30 pm

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    Terry L.

    Until now I've never really batted an eye at exploring British cuisine; I had heard that they had some great food but I've always primarily associated Britain with tea (I know, typical American), which is weird because I've always been fascinated by the UK, it's storied rich history, traditions, and customs! But after a hearty lunch at The Olde Ship and several visits to The British Grocer, I can say that the journey towards exploring all the culinary delights of the United Kingdom has officially begun! The British Grocer is a quaint little store hidden inside a larger unassuming building. Once you walk in you're greeted by its lovely and helpful employees who really do an amazing job introducing you to all their items and answering your questions. You'll find imported candies, canned goods, jams & marmalades, hair products, you name it, they'll probably have it! The only thing they didn't have was Tangfastics (Killing Eve fans wya?); I'll just buy a tub of it online again. When I do visit this spot now I usually get their candies, tea, jams, digestives (that's biscuits for you uncultured Americans), and clotted cream, which goes SO well with their jams! Also plentiful are trinkets, apparel, and other accessories adorned with the union jack, so if you want to feel "Rule Britannia" surge through your body, you most certainly can. Overall, a great little shop that shows you a glimpse of what the legendary island nation has to offer! A bit pricey of course but you won't find many of the items here elsewhere or even online. Come here when you feel adventurous and want to treat yourself to something a little different. Lovely store, amazing staff, chuffed to bits.

    Lovely cookies
    Vanessa G.

    Do not sleep on this hidden gem! It is located in the beautiful Villa Del Sol courtyard. Shopping here will make you feel like you're on a far away vacation. You will find treats and food items you cannot find anywhere else in the area! The staff is friendly and it's always a fun shopping experience. I especially love the cookies. So many to choose from. Talk a look for the experience, and I guarantee you will not leave empty handed.

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    Roy R. P.

    The last time I was in Fullerton looked for the British Grocer but since all I had was the address, 305 North Harbor Blvd, I could not find the British Grocer. This time I had both the address and the fact it was inside a building called Villa Del Sol so I found the British Grocer. Went through the archway in front of the building, walked straight across the courtyard, and found the British Grocer. Looked around inside. Saw many interesting things. Got a ginger beer, sat on the bench in front of the British Grocer and drank it.

    "Real" Cadbury creme eggs!
    Danielle G.

    Everything about this charming little grocery store reminded me of when I visited a small corner shop in a quaint countryside village in England; from the dim lighting, relatively large assortment of teas to even the work desk behind the counter! I probably made at least 5 trips around that store just to make sure I took everything in. I love trying snacks from around the world and this place has a good assortment of chocolate, biscuits and sweets from England. I picked up a candy bar, a bag of hard candies and 2 (real!!) Cadbury eggs and it was about $8.50, which is very reasonable, given the shipping costs. There's even a small refrigerated section where they carry double cream, cheeses, an assortment of drinks and even haggis! To add to the charm, the 2 women behind the counter were very sweet and pleasant to talk to. I love finding little gems like this, especially now that we aren't traveling as much. For now, I'm enjoying exploring our new and surrounding towns and I'm looking forward to coming back here and trying more British food!

    Stocking up my last Senior Care package for a tea lover.
    Pam S.

    Back in August I came here to find items to place into an Adopt-a-Senior graduate. SO GLAD I came wonderful selection of all things Tea - a variety of tea's, tea cakes, cups, towels, cozies, pasties, greeting cards etc. If you are in the mind to host your own High or Afternoon Tea and you wish to serve traditional accompaniments... look no further. Respectfully Reviewed.

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    Michelle R.

    I'm always looking to help the local business and this hidden gem is located in the Villa Del Sol building, off Harbor and Amerige?... they share the same building as Hildalgo and The Cellar. There's a parking lot behind the building, but behind that is a parking garage, where you can park for 3 hours. Currently, during COVID time, the street where you normally turn in from Harbor is block off to allow people to dine al fresco. You may get sticker shock on the items, but then realize it's shipped from the UK. If you want stuff cheaper, hop on the plane or find a buddy in the UK to ship it to you. Shipping, by the way will cost you about $90 if you try to do it that way (trust me, I tried). It's not a huge store, but it will satisfy any cravings if you need digestives, teas, biscuits, or a quirky tea cozy or tea towel.

    Jennifer M.

    The 2 women that were there were very friendly. Answered all my questions as well. Pretty good selection of the British basics.

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    Birdie M.

    What a wonderful store! Tucked away inside the beautiful & historic Villa Del Sol, "The British Grocer" is a quaint & charming little hidden gem in downtown Fullerton. Featuring goods imported from the U.K., it's a pleasure browsing their many items including a variety of British teas with delicate tea pots & cups, candies, biscuits & cookies, snack foods, Heinz Beanz, soups, custards, beverages, mushy peas, HP Sauce & other condiments, jams, double devon cream, & much more. Under the same ownership as nearby "Ye Olde Ship" British pub, "The British Grocer" also carries some of the pub's popular items in their own freezer (e.g., sticky toffee pudding, sausage rolls, pasties, meat pies, & more). Although I was a bit disappointed to find a few items past their expiration date (be careful before you purchase), & there were no scones nor crumpets available today, the young gentleman (Donovan) working there was so kind & helpful that he made my visit an absolute delight! I'm so happy I no longer need to search all over for some my favourite treats --- (especially sticky toffee pudding). Definitely looking forward to a return visit soon! :) If you're seeking British fare in Orange County, check out "The British Grocer." COVID-19 Know-Before-You-Go: * Masks/Face-Coverings Required. * To accommodate outdoor dining due to the current mandate in Orange County, parking is now limited. Tip: Park in the garage located behind Villa Del Sol for complimentary 3-hour parking - just a short walk to "The British Grocer."

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    Jo S.

    The British Grocer is a cute store located in the charming Villa del Sol shopping center. As you might have guessed, they sell everything British- food, souvenirs, home decor, a bit of everything. It has a decent selection (comparing to stores of this type), it has a decent size and has OK customer service. So, if you want a great selection of teas, they got it, bangers, scones, pies (mince pies included), different typed of Kit Kat, cool candies, tea cosies, "Keep Calm and Carry on" type merch, British sodas, etc. As you can imagine, prices are a bit high, but this isn't the type of place where you'd go on a regular basis, here and there, just to shop for fun, satisfy a craving, get something more unusual, exotic, very British...

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    I finally found a place nearby that has all the British treats of my toddlerhood. Milky Bar and more.

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    Friendly associates and a nice selection of teas, vaious groceries, tea pots, and gifts.

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    Great selection of British Goodies. Frozen Sausage and bacon available too. Located in Fullerton.

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    All the best British foods, ingredients and teas we grew up loving. It's our go to shop for everything British

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    4 years ago

    a nice trip down memory lane and worth a visit to stock up on Marmite and digestives

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    This perfect little gem hidden in the heart of Fullerton not only brings nostalgia but makes me feel just a little closer to home

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    Excellent selection and great/helpful staff. Loved the ambiance. We'll be back every weekend to keep our supplies up!

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    Ask the Community - The British Grocer

    Can I get british style back bacon and black pudding there?

    Yes of course!

    Can I buy vegetarian haggis there?

    We can definitely try to order it for you. Very rare that we see it but we will try! Give us a call if you'd like us to do so xx (714) 738-0229

    Do they have Lion Bar and Yorkie?

    Yes & yes!

    Do they sell clotted cream here?

    Yes!

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