The 881 Grab & Go (881) Hartford

After seeing all the videos of the Cheyney fish sandwich on social media I finally had to try it for myself. I will admit I was a little skeptical about all of the hype around this sandwich. But let m... Read more

After seeing all the videos of the Cheyney fish sandwich on social media I finally had to try it for myself. I will admit I was a little skeptical about all of the hype around this sandwich. But let me tell you..the was the most AMAZING FISH SANDWICH I have ever had in my life. The flavor, seasoning, crunch, the combination of the coco bread, aioli sauce was out of the world, no cap! The jerk chicken cheesesteak was fire! Definitely one of the best cheesesteaks I’ve had in my life and in this area. I’m gonna keep this place in my weekly rotation. 🙌🏽🙌🏽 Read less

I drive by 881 Grab & Go weekly BUT I was craving fish and my friend told me about 881. We went. We left happy and wanting one of everything. We were pleasantly greeted by a nice young woman. Th... Read more

I drive by 881 Grab & Go weekly BUT I was craving fish and my friend told me about 881. We went. We left happy and wanting one of everything. We were pleasantly greeted by a nice young woman. The restaurant does not have a dining area because it’s Grab & Go but there was plenty to see and do while we waited. The restaurant has a very chill vibe. The decor is modern, hip and full of artwork! It’s very inviting, clean and tidy but packed with so much to see. There’s two arcade games you can play for free; which we did because it was fun. There’s two chess boards and other things as well. They have an outside patio area for nicer weather but it was rainy today. We couldn’t decide if we should get the Cheyney fish sandwich on potato bread or coco bread so we got both. The potato bread is a round roll that held the fully packed sandwich together. It had two layers of meaty fried fish; perfectly crispy outside and soft, moist tenderness inside. It had 881 aioli with pickled purple cabbage, lettuce and cheese. The purple cabbage not only added flavor and texture but it gave a beautiful presentation as well. We were speechless after our first bite. There are no words to justify a perfect fish sandwich. Simply no words at all. You’ve got to see our video on IG to fully understand what the BEST fish sandwich did to us. I didn’t do a “double back bite” because I was impatiently dying to try it on coco bread. Now, coco bread won between the two types of bread. This must be what Heaven tastes like because I did a “double back bite” and I couldn’t stop until it was gone. Gabriel, the owner, came out mid review and I wanted to give this stranger a hug but I was too busy eating my Cheyney sandwich. His personality and kindness truly made me feel very comfortable and welcomed. He generously gave us jollof rice, butter beans, black beans and cabbage to try. I devoured everything! I do not like beans but the butter beans were fantastic. Jollof rice was flavorful. If this is how vegans eat, I can be vegan (maybe); but I’d try going vegan for this amazing food. I saw a staff member put together a to-go container of oxtail, rice and peas with cabbage and I wanted that too! Everything smelled so delicious and looked so good but I was on a mini food tour today so I had to pace myself. However, I will be back for more very soon!!! Our sandwich came with chips and cake from Philly. One meal was about $15; totally affordable and worth every cent. I rarely give 5 stars because if you don’t deserve it, you’re not getting it. 881 gets 5 stars! They earned it and definitely deserve it. They serve up delicious island flavors with lots of positivity and beautiful smiles. Thank you, 881 for a wonderful experience and making my day. You’ll be seeing me soon. Keep doing your thing. Yahmeen!!! ❤️ Read less

My boyfriend and I decided to try this Caribbean spot after finding a Groupon and reading some solid reviews. The place is small, but the vibe was good—music playing, friendly faces, and the man at th... Read more

My boyfriend and I decided to try this Caribbean spot after finding a Groupon and reading some solid reviews. The place is small, but the vibe was good—music playing, friendly faces, and the man at the front (possibly the owner) had a great, positive energy. He even gave us a couple of free samples while we waited, which we appreciated. I really wanted to love this place, but unfortunately, the food didn’t live up to the experience. I ordered the oxtail, which I was excited about, but it ended up being really bland—we didn’t even finish it. But the bigger issue came with my boyfriend’s Philly cheesesteak sandwich. As soon as we sat down in the park to eat, he found a hair in it. He was already upset, but tried to give it another shot with the second half (since it was cut)—only to find *another* hair a few bites in. That completely ruined the meal for him. I truly wanted to leave a glowing review because the staff was kind, and I respect the mission and spirit of supporting Black-owned businesses. But for a food business to thrive, hygiene and consistent flavor are non-negotiable. I hope this was just a one-time slip, because the hospitality is there—but unfortunately, our experience was more wasteful and disappointing than enjoyable. Read less

I've been hearing so many great things about this spot that I just had to visit. The location is small & hard to miss. It's a 'Grab & Go' so there's no indoor seating,... Read more

I've been hearing so many great things about this spot that I just had to visit. The location is small & hard to miss. It's a 'Grab & Go' so there's no indoor seating, however there are two outdoor tables if you absolutely need to eat on site. The staff is friendly and accommodating. They gave me plenty of recommendations for how to order vegan. The food was AMAZING. Bursting with flavor, color, & spice. They also have plenty of vegan options, so I will return. Definitely a must visit if you are in the area. Read less

I had the best jerk chicken here. The food is phenomenal and made to order. The cheyney fish sandwich was delicious 😋