Viennese Coffee Court

This was something new that we had not had on other cruises. It replaced the afternoon tea one day.

"Viennese Coffee Court - 'as venerable tradition' we will recreate another gracious social event. The Viennese always considered the Cafe' to be a natural extension of their homes and offices. They spent many hours in these grand scale locations where the cafe'- concept was born, embodied by the Sorgento Strings this afternoon. White coffee ('Kapuziner', a dollop of whipped heavy cream placed on top of black coffee, sprinkled with powdered chocolate), was in fact first introduced by the Viennese and will accompany an elaborate traditional Viennese pastry display."

On a table outside the upper level of the dining room were stacks of small plates. You formed 2 lines as you picked up a plate and entered the dining room. On tables just inside the dining room were lots of various kinds of rolls, coffee cakes and a few other regular cakes. The line moved very slowly!! You were served coffee but a couple of people asked for tea.

You could also buy a special coffee for $4.25 - no refills:

Explorer's Coffee - Kahlua & Grand Marnier

Prince Charles Coffee - with Drambuie

Almond Dream Coffee - Bailey's Irish Cream & Amaretto

Captain's Coffee - Grand Marnier

Irish Coffee - Irish whiskey

That's neat. Sounds like something different to spice things up a bit. I'd sure give it a try.

Sounds very nice :)

Sounds a little bit like the Venetian Hours they have at many weddings. Only on a little smaller scale. Still would be something I would like to try.

Sounds like a nice idea - but might be nicer if the waiters served from trays or carts rather than having the guests wait in line for a bun...