Breakfast Menu questions MDR and Buffet

[hansi]

The dining room breakfast menu doesn't really change but then Princess is very flexible when it comes to changing or exchanging menu items or ordering something "off menu." If you want eggs Benedict, just make the request the night before. Tell your waitstaff you want to order something for breakfast and he or she will bring over the Table Captain. Same for lunch or dinner: you can pre-order what you want.

 

The buffet has a variety of breakfast items, some of which change daily. What's offered depends on the chef as sometimes one item that's on most Princess ships isn't on another. Which is a little strange but true. There are always scrambled eggs, friend eggs, hard-boiled eggs and made-to-order omelets. The omelets have to be ordered. Just ask one of the people behind the counter. Sometimes, there are a couple of different types of scrambled eggs, sometimes eggs Benedict (not very good) or eggs Florentine (also not very good.) There's hash, at least a couple of types of sausages, bacon and ham. A variety of fresh fruit, cereals both hot and cold, etc.

 

The poached eggs (to order) are very good and fresh.

[hansi]

The omelet station is a corner of one of the counters nearest the cooking area.

 

I suspect they will make a fried egg if you ask, but not sure.

 

Fried eggs are always available, I usually wait till they bring out fresh ones because they congeal quickly.

[smilz]

Years ago the MDR featured a breakfast parfait that was fabulous, Anybody see one recently? I've gotten ones from IC but they were not anywhere near as good and DH likes to eat breakfast in the MDR.

[Gimer]

Earlier Emerald Princess cruise, met a lady that would only ate egg whites. She spoke to the Horizon Chef and she got fried whites and poached whites on request. She was happy as a lark.

[klenklen]

On the Ruby Lido deck you can get nice freshly made waffles for breakfast where the pizza slices are served later in the day.

[worldtraveller]

This is from this past summer on the Pacific Princess.

 

Panorama Buffet (changes daily; may include other items as well)

 

Variety of Fruit Compotes, Swiss Alpine Museli

Sliced and Whole Fresh Fruit, Fruit and Yogurt Parfait

Cold Cereal including Grape Nuts, Granola and Museli

Oatmeal and either Grits or Cream of Wheat, Brown Sugar, Raisins, Hot Milk

Plain and Fruit Flavored Yogurt, Dried Fruit, Cottage Cheese

Croissants, Danish Pastries, Fruit and Bran Muffins

English Muffins, Bagels, Bread (for toasting), Butter, Preserves, Peanut Butter, Cream Cheese

Scrambled Eggs (plain and usually an option with cheese or ham or such), Boiled Eggs, Egg McMuffin

Made-To-Order Eggs and Omelets

Potatoes (style varies)

Bacon, Turkey Sausage, Link Sausage, Ham

Pancakes, Waffles and/or French Toast

Congee (variety changes daily), Rice

Biscuits and Gravy

Grilled Tomatoes, Baked Beans, Kippered Herring

Cold Meats, Salmon, Cheeses, Onions & Capers

Orange Juice, Apple Juice

Milk, Skim Milk

Regular and Herbal Tea, Regular and Decaffeinated Coffee, Hot Chocolate

 

 

 

Room Service regular menu

Juices: Orange, Tomato, Prune, Apple

Fresh Fruits: Half Grapefruit, Bananas, Sliced Oranges, Melon in Season

Yogurt: Plain, Fruit

Cold Cereals: Raisin Bran, Special K, All Bran, Frosted Flakes, Corn Flakes, Meuslix, Shredded Wheat

Breads & Pastries: Danish Pastry, Rolls, Croissants, White Toast, English Muffin, Rye Toast, Bagel, Whole Wheat Toast

Preserves: Butter, Honey, Orange Marmalade, Apricot Jam, Strawberry Jam

Omelettes & Eggs: Plain Omelette, Cheese Omelette, Scrambled Eggs

From the Griddle: Link Sausage, Bacon, Ham, Hash Brown Potatoes, Egg/Bacon/Cheese Breakfast Muffin

Beverages: Hot Milk, Cold Milk, Skim Milk, Coffee, Decaffinated Coffee, Cream, Hot Tea, Herbal Tea

 

 

Everyday in the Main Dining Room

Juices: Orange, Apple, Prune, Tomato, Pineapple

Fresh fruit: Half Grapefruit, Orange Segments, Papaya or Melon in season, Sliced Bananas

Compotes: Stewed Prunes, Cinnamon Flavored Fresh Apple Wedges

Cereals: Oatmeal with cream or milk, Corn Flakes, Granola, All Bran, Grape Nuts, Special K, Frosted Flakes, Raisin Bran, Bran Flakes, Shredded Wheat, Rice Krispies, and Muselix

Yogurt: Plain or Flavored fruit yogurt

Smoked Salmon, Toasted Bagel, Cream Cheese

Egg Dishes: Fried Eggs, Poached Eggs on Toast, Soft Boiled, Plain Scrambled Eggs, Omeletttes (Plain, Mushroom or Ham and Cheese), Egg Beaters (Omelette or Scrambled)

Grill and Griddle: Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes with Syrup, Rasher of Bacon, Ham Steak, Link Sausage, Hash Brown Potatoes

From the Bakery: Soft and Crusty Rolls, Croissants, Danish Pastries, English Muffins, Fruit and Bran Muffins, Six-Grain Bread

Beverages: Regular and Herbal Tea, Regular and Decaffeinated American Coffee, Hot Chocolate, Regular Milk and Skim Milk

 

Specials 7/3

Warm Blueberry Pancakes

With Syrup and Whipped Cream

Alaska Scrambler

Scrambled Eggs with Diced Smoked Salmon, Accompanied by Golden Hash Brown Potatoes

 

Specials 7/4

Eggs Florentine

Two Poached Eggs on a Bed of Sauteed Spinach Leaves, Topped with a Swiss Cheese Sauce

Fresh Fruit Plate

A Refreshing Selection of chilled, seasonal fresh fruits, accompanied by a scoop of Ricotta Cheese flavored with lemon peel

 

Specials 7/5

The Lumberjack

Grilled Minute Steak, Two Ranch Style Fried Eggs, Sauteed Mushrooms, and Crispy Hash Brown Potatoes

Assorted Melon Cocktail

Fresh Cantaloupe, Honeydew, and Watermelon Drizzled with Tangy Lime Juice

 

 

Specials 7/6

Frittata Con Funghi

An Open Faced Omelette with Sliced Mushrooms and Provolone Cheese, served with Grilled Italian Sausage, Polenta and Herbed Foccacia Bread

Caribbean Sunrise

A Fresh Pineapple Boat Filled with a Tropical Fruit Salad, Topped with a Honey-Yogurt Dressing

 

Specials 7/7

Eggs Benedict

Two Poached and Canadian Bacon on Toasted English Muffins, Topped with Hollandaise Sauce

Mother’s Favorite Compote

Kadota Figs, diced Yellow Peaches and Bartlett Pears mariniated in syrup and garnished with a Strawberry

 

Specials 7/8

Scrambled Eggs with Green Asparagus and Swiss Cheese

Accompanied by Gratin Potatoes

Dr. Bircher’s Museli

A Healthy Mixture of Rolled Oats Soaked in Milk and Yogurt, Enhanced with shredded Apple, toasted Hazelnuts, Raisins, and Honey

 

Specials 7/9

Farmer’s Style Eggs

Two Fresh Eggs accompanied by a slice of Country Ham, Link Sausage, Crisp Bacon Strips, and Home-Fried Potatoes

Poached Finnan Haddie

Smoked Haddock, served with Seasoned Parsley Potatoes and Melted Butter

 

Specials 7/10

J.B.’s French Toast

With Crumbled Up Corn Flake Coating

Kadota Fig Compote

Tender Juicy Figs soaked in Syrup with finely grated Lemon Peel

 

Specials 7/11

Eggs Benedict

Two Poached and Canadian Bacon on Toasted English Muffins, Topped with Hollandaise Sauce

Mother’s Favorite Compote

Kadota Figs, diced Yellow Peaches and Bartlett Pears mariniated in syrup and garnished with a Strawberry

 

Specials 7/12

Spanish Tortilla

An open faced Egg Omelette with sliced Bermuda Onions and Diced Potatoes

The Ritz’s Compote

Fresh Grapefruit and Orange Segments in their own juice, lightly sprinkled with Toasted Almonds

 

Specials 7/13

English Tradition

Two Fried Eggs, Baked Beans, Sausage, Bacon, Grilled Tomato and Mushrooms, served with White or Whole Wheat Toast

Hawaiian Surprise

Papaya Filled with a fresh Fruit Medley and served with Sour Cream-Honey Dressing

[tinatark]

I remember a time when you could enjoy breakfast on the Lido deck and there was a person on deck with a bunch of waffle irons, cooking to order. Do they still do that?

 

Just off the Ruby - the Pizza/Ice Cream station is a waffle station until 10 am each morning.

[vanrrr]

What deck is the waffle station located at

 

 

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[Colo Cruiser]

What deck is the waffle station located at

 

 

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Deck 15 (hamburger grill) next to the pool outside the buffet.

[SugarStar00]

On the emerald now... Have yet to see a waffle station anywhere but in buffet with regular syrup

[caribill]

On the emerald now... Have yet to see a waffle station anywhere but in buffet with regular syrup

 

Some ships do it at the Pizza station, some at the hanberger stand and most at the buffet. You should be able to ask for sugar-free syrup if you want it. Also should be some chocolate syrup.

[Times Prince]

Some ships do it at the Pizza station, some at the hanberger stand and most at the buffet. You should be able to ask for sugar-free syrup if you want it. Also should be some chocolate syrup.

sugar free syrup is in a bottle (Smucker's) and has been found next to the sugary stuff. I use it all the time when getting waffles or pancakes.

[Rocknie]

One of my favorite breakfast items is fresh pineapple. If it is something simple that they have on hand like that, you don't have to order the day before.

 

Sailed on the Island to PC last October... had fresh pineapple in breakfast buffet everyday. I was even able to get pineapple juice in the morning.

[prerna]

Does the breakfast buffet also include the daily speciality that is served in the mdr? Also does the buffet have a live counter for pouched eggs, egg florentine and eggs benedict ?

Does the mdr give anything extra as compared to the buffet?

[hansi]

I don't go to the MDR for breakfast but I can tell you that you can order poached eggs at the buffet. There is usually a wait of about 5 minutes, not sure about eggs benedict and suchlike as these are served on different days and are laid out in the buffet.

Edited April 26, 2014 by hansi

[Pmorton3360]

We usually eat in MDR. I always get a bowl of strawberries. Start my day off. Also , try getting the eggs Benedict sauce on the side. I find this works well. Never noticed it was cold. And they make it fresh instead of one that has been sitting.

[MauiLvrs]

Do they have eggs benedict?

 

Always available on the MDR lunch menu for brunch.

[coops14]

We are on anytime dinning, can we go to the MDR for breakfast?

[chrysalis]

We are on anytime dinning, can we go to the MDR for breakfast?

 

Yes, you can.

[Working 2 Cruise]

Does the breakfast buffet also include the daily speciality that is served in the mdr? Also does the buffet have a live counter for pouched eggs, egg florentine and eggs benedict ?

Does the mdr give anything extra as compared to the buffet?

 

Eggs Benedict in the buffet are really not good. The fried eggs and made to order omelettes are so much better!

 

Breakfast in the MDR is very nice. Eggs Benedict are much better there... As far as getting anything extra... I never tried ordering any non-breakfast items, as food is plentiful (usually too much).

[Jasperdo]

We are on anytime dinning, can we go to the MDR for breakfast?

And lunch as well. (Which is only open on sea days.)

[prerna]

This is from this past summer on the Pacific Princess.

 

Panorama Buffet (changes daily; may include other items as well)

 

Variety of Fruit Compotes, Swiss Alpine Museli

Sliced and Whole Fresh Fruit, Fruit and Yogurt Parfait

Cold Cereal including Grape Nuts, Granola and Museli

Oatmeal and either Grits or Cream of Wheat, Brown Sugar, Raisins, Hot Milk

Plain and Fruit Flavored Yogurt, Dried Fruit, Cottage Cheese

Croissants, Danish Pastries, Fruit and Bran Muffins

English Muffins, Bagels, Bread (for toasting), Butter, Preserves, Peanut Butter, Cream Cheese

Scrambled Eggs (plain and usually an option with cheese or ham or such), Boiled Eggs, Egg McMuffin

Made-To-Order Eggs and Omelets

Potatoes (style varies)

Bacon, Turkey Sausage, Link Sausage, Ham

Pancakes, Waffles and/or French Toast

Congee (variety changes daily), Rice

Biscuits and Gravy

Grilled Tomatoes, Baked Beans, Kippered Herring

Cold Meats, Salmon, Cheeses, Onions & Capers

Orange Juice, Apple Juice

Milk, Skim Milk

Regular and Herbal Tea, Regular and Decaffeinated Coffee, Hot Chocolate

 

 

 

Room Service regular menu

Juices: Orange, Tomato, Prune, Apple

Fresh Fruits: Half Grapefruit, Bananas, Sliced Oranges, Melon in Season

Yogurt: Plain, Fruit

Cold Cereals: Raisin Bran, Special K, All Bran, Frosted Flakes, Corn Flakes, Meuslix, Shredded Wheat

Breads & Pastries: Danish Pastry, Rolls, Croissants, White Toast, English Muffin, Rye Toast, Bagel, Whole Wheat Toast

Preserves: Butter, Honey, Orange Marmalade, Apricot Jam, Strawberry Jam

Omelettes & Eggs: Plain Omelette, Cheese Omelette, Scrambled Eggs

From the Griddle: Link Sausage, Bacon, Ham, Hash Brown Potatoes, Egg/Bacon/Cheese Breakfast Muffin

Beverages: Hot Milk, Cold Milk, Skim Milk, Coffee, Decaffinated Coffee, Cream, Hot Tea, Herbal Tea

 

 

Everyday in the Main Dining Room

Juices: Orange, Apple, Prune, Tomato, Pineapple

Fresh fruit: Half Grapefruit, Orange Segments, Papaya or Melon in season, Sliced Bananas

Compotes: Stewed Prunes, Cinnamon Flavored Fresh Apple Wedges

Cereals: Oatmeal with cream or milk, Corn Flakes, Granola, All Bran, Grape Nuts, Special K, Frosted Flakes, Raisin Bran, Bran Flakes, Shredded Wheat, Rice Krispies, and Muselix

Yogurt: Plain or Flavored fruit yogurt

Smoked Salmon, Toasted Bagel, Cream Cheese

Egg Dishes: Fried Eggs, Poached Eggs on Toast, Soft Boiled, Plain Scrambled Eggs, Omeletttes (Plain, Mushroom or Ham and Cheese), Egg Beaters (Omelette or Scrambled)

Grill and Griddle: Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes with Syrup, Rasher of Bacon, Ham Steak, Link Sausage, Hash Brown Potatoes

From the Bakery: Soft and Crusty Rolls, Croissants, Danish Pastries, English Muffins, Fruit and Bran Muffins, Six-Grain Bread

Beverages: Regular and Herbal Tea, Regular and Decaffeinated American Coffee, Hot Chocolate, Regular Milk and Skim Milk

 

Specials 7/3

Warm Blueberry Pancakes

With Syrup and Whipped Cream

Alaska Scrambler

Scrambled Eggs with Diced Smoked Salmon, Accompanied by Golden Hash Brown Potatoes

 

Specials 7/4

Eggs Florentine

Two Poached Eggs on a Bed of Sauteed Spinach Leaves, Topped with a Swiss Cheese Sauce

Fresh Fruit Plate

A Refreshing Selection of chilled, seasonal fresh fruits, accompanied by a scoop of Ricotta Cheese flavored with lemon peel

 

Specials 7/5

The Lumberjack

Grilled Minute Steak, Two Ranch Style Fried Eggs, Sauteed Mushrooms, and Crispy Hash Brown Potatoes

Assorted Melon Cocktail

Fresh Cantaloupe, Honeydew, and Watermelon Drizzled with Tangy Lime Juice

 

 

Specials 7/6

Frittata Con Funghi

An Open Faced Omelette with Sliced Mushrooms and Provolone Cheese, served with Grilled Italian Sausage, Polenta and Herbed Foccacia Bread

Caribbean Sunrise

A Fresh Pineapple Boat Filled with a Tropical Fruit Salad, Topped with a Honey-Yogurt Dressing

 

Specials 7/7

Eggs Benedict

Two Poached and Canadian Bacon on Toasted English Muffins, Topped with Hollandaise Sauce

Mother’s Favorite Compote

Kadota Figs, diced Yellow Peaches and Bartlett Pears mariniated in syrup and garnished with a Strawberry

 

Specials 7/8

Scrambled Eggs with Green Asparagus and Swiss Cheese

Accompanied by Gratin Potatoes

Dr. Bircher’s Museli

A Healthy Mixture of Rolled Oats Soaked in Milk and Yogurt, Enhanced with shredded Apple, toasted Hazelnuts, Raisins, and Honey

 

Specials 7/9

Farmer’s Style Eggs

Two Fresh Eggs accompanied by a slice of Country Ham, Link Sausage, Crisp Bacon Strips, and Home-Fried Potatoes

Poached Finnan Haddie

Smoked Haddock, served with Seasoned Parsley Potatoes and Melted Butter

 

Specials 7/10

J.B.’s French Toast

With Crumbled Up Corn Flake Coating

Kadota Fig Compote

Tender Juicy Figs soaked in Syrup with finely grated Lemon Peel

 

Specials 7/11

Eggs Benedict

Two Poached and Canadian Bacon on Toasted English Muffins, Topped with Hollandaise Sauce

Mother’s Favorite Compote

Kadota Figs, diced Yellow Peaches and Bartlett Pears mariniated in syrup and garnished with a Strawberry

 

Specials 7/12

Spanish Tortilla

An open faced Egg Omelette with sliced Bermuda Onions and Diced Potatoes

The Ritz’s Compote

Fresh Grapefruit and Orange Segments in their own juice, lightly sprinkled with Toasted Almonds

 

Specials 7/13

English Tradition

Two Fried Eggs, Baked Beans, Sausage, Bacon, Grilled Tomato and Mushrooms, served with White or Whole Wheat Toast

Hawaiian Surprise

Papaya Filled with a fresh Fruit Medley and served with Sour Cream-Honey Dressing

 

Are the daily specials mentioned above applicable for royal princess as we'll or only for pacific princess?