Popular Mansfield Restaurant Wrecked By Fire

MANSFIELD, CT — A popular restaurant in Mansfield was wrecked by a Fire Monday, but the owners have vowed to rebound.

The fire broke out at about 2 p.m. at Gramma's Comfort Foods at 452 Stafford Road. Authorities reported heavy smoke and flames visible from the building, which also has a residential element on the top floor.

Route 32 was closed for some time as firefighters worked at the scene. One firefighter turned an ankle while battling the blaze and two cats in the apartment did not make it, authorities said.

A message from the restaurant on social media Tuesday morning said, "Saddens me to let y'all know Grammas is permanently closed due to structure fire. Please pray for is as we are devastated. We love you all that supported over the 4.5 years."

Gramma's has been prosperous after a management change in 2017.

Ownership was already pointing to the horizon.

"Thank you to all the dedicated customers over the years and all the beautiful faces and personalities we got to meet," a social media post said. "Hopefully in the future we will see everyone at a new establishment. And to all the employees who helped make grammas possible, thank you."

Customers were lamenting the loss in the restaurant's Facebook page.Comments included:

• "We are so sorry, you all became our friends and I am gonna miss going there every weekend. Really don't want to lose touch and would love to be of any help, please feel free to reach out ... "
• "Thank you so much for some amazing meals and college memories. My friends and I talk about Gramma’s all of the time. Thinking of you ..."
• "I hope the best for you in your future as we all love Grandma's ..."
• "So sad to hear this. Gramma’s had amazing food and even better employees ..."
• "So sorry to hear that we were just there Sunday !!! Prayers your way and hopes that you can rebuild ... Loved the food ... "
• "So sorry, wishing you the ability to come back later ... God bless and grateful you were not injured ..."