Gruel Britannia - Fairfield

The food was absolutely delicious! The cafe is quaintly decorated super cute inside and outside very cozy and comfortable! The food has a great varied selection and was delicious. The kale beet bowl was wonderful and the loaded scones are amazing!The full British breakfast was very good as well. Our service was excellent timely.

WOW!!! I am so happy that my husband and I ate here. First off, the staff were very attentive and accommodating. We had such a great experience with their service! For beverage, I had the turmeric tea and my husband had cortado. The barista was on point,even with the art. Next, the food, it was phenomenal! We ate every last bite! I had the Kale, Beet Sweet Potato Sauté, it?sso healthy but oh so good! It?s sautéed at the right temperature that you can still have the crunch of the veggies and freshtaste with the perfect seasoning. And my husband got the traditional Full English Breakfast with a side of the mash. WHAT???!!!That was hands down best English breakfast! The sausage was so mmmm good with the delectable beans and mushrooms and the eggsand the bacon! And with mash potatoes with the onion gravy, it was just the cherry on top. We were so full but we had to getsome pastries to go. And the owner and chef, Karen was so delightful and oh so down to earth, it was a pleasure and honor tomeet her! She recommended the loaded scone, flourless GF brownie and blueberry square pastries! Can?t wait to eat them later. Wealso found out that the coffee is her son?s business and we got a bag and he grounded it for us! Now, that?s good customerservice! We also noted repeat customers that came in and that speaks a lot about the establishment. It was great to see how muchthey like the restaurant. Highly, highly recommend!!!

"Charming" might be an understatement for this delightful gem! It offers the best tea in town (authentic tea!) along with a wonderful selection of English treats (Cadbury Flake!) and other packaged foods, as well as delicious homemade sweets and savories, including shepherd's pie. Don't miss out—make sure to reserve a spot for high tea a day in advance!

The restaurant has a fantastic and diverse menu. I ordered a cappuccino and their special toast topped with ricotta, grilled peaches, and hot honey-pistachio, along with a side salad. The cappuccino was flavorful, and the ricotta was simply delicious. However, the pairing of the toast with a salad felt a bit unusual to me, even though the salad was fresh. I also think the bread would have been better if it was toasted. I really enjoyed the British atmosphere of the café and all the unique items they offer, even though I can find some of them at Wegmans in the international aisle where I live. They also have takeout options available in the refrigerator, including salads and soups. The service was efficient, and I would definitely recommend this place and plan to return again.

I was never a fan of kale, but that changed when I ordered the kale, beet, and sweet potato bowl for breakfast last Sunday. The fried egg on top made it an incredible combination that left me feeling delighted. I’ve become a hesitant kale enthusiast and will definitely be returning for more!