The 881 Grab & Go (881) Hartford

Listen here listen here!!!! The food is great along with the positive energy from the owner , staff ,and the people that come in to support the business..The love is real try the food and look around you will see what I’m talking about.This place gives you good food and you leave with food for thought also .when I ask the owner how was he doing.His response was “ LIFE IS GREAT”
That hit like the bag of chips and tasty cake ✌🏾

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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!!! ❤️

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cheyney Sandwich, Curry Chickpeas

Jerk Chicken sandwich was unfortunately not what I hoped it would be. the bottom bread of the whole sandwich was SOAKED & VERY SOGGY. The chicken was even worse it was honestly the roughest most rubbery chicken ive ever had in my life,

Been wanting to check this place out for sometime now and finally went, the food, owner and cooks DID NOT disappoint AT ALL, i ordered the fish with coco bread and jerk chicken with coco bread, PHENOMENAL! Do not hesitate to go! You won’t regret it AT

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I have been twice in two days. Both times I had the Cheney Sandwich and it was delicious! We tried jollof rice, jerk chicken cheesesteak and the jerk chicken meal. Everything was flavorful and fresh. The staff were friendly and accommodated my special requests with no problem. We plan to continue trying different menu items.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

First time ordering. Ordered the Cheyney sandwich on Uber eats. Didn’t come with the coco bread I always see advertised on instagram, and the menu description lists coco bread. However the fish itself was very delicious. Some of the best I ever had. I also ordered jerk wings, I was expecting more than 5 wings for $9. Despite my first order not being the best first impression, the sandwich alone is good enough for me to give it another shot in person

The food, service and atmosphere are always great. I highly recommend you check out their selection and fantastic variety of foods, you will not be disappointed!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Rice and Peas, Fried Chicken, Cheyney Sandwich, Jerk Wings, Sweet Potato Fries, Jerk Chicken Cheesesteak

The Philly cheesesteak here is so yummy!!

Well seasoned meat and great choice to soothe a craving for a true authentic Philly cheesesteak here in Hartford.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Employees are exception! Wonderful service, delicious food!
The amotsphere is lovely.

It is a grab n go area though, so shouldnt expect tables.
It is very quant. Very pleased.
Food is wonderful as well, i bought the groupon "i scream you scream jerk wings", and the employee knew immediately what it was! No mix ups!!

Overly pleased.
Very happy this business is doing well.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I've heard a lot about this so called wonderful fish sandwich at 881. Well I tried it today and I must say it's the Best fish sandwich I've had and believe me I've had alot of fish sandwiches The Cheyney Sandwich is better than the hype.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cheyney Sandwich

The soup is fire🔥🔥🔥🔥

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Top tier fish sandwich for sure

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Cheyney Sandwich

finally got to stop by and try the Cheyney fish sandwich on coco bread.. it was soooo good. that and the sea moss strawberry lemonade

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cheyney Sandwich

This place is legit 👌 I was excited to know there were vegan options and were hella tasteful! The staff was friendly and full of smiles the vibe was good and the food was delicious. Thank you see you soon

Today I tried what’s dubbed as “The best Fish Sandwich in CT”, and it did not disappoint, in fact it surpassed my expectations. There was a lot of depth of flavor, one of the best sandwiches I’ve ever had. They have many great choices on the menu and I’ve added this to my arsenal

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5