International Cafe

[custompcsys]

Milk is at no cost. Chilled tap water is at no cost.

 

Now if it was chocolate milk I would be in heaven :D

[Cruisin' Chick]

You pay for all beverages just like any bar. The food counter and beverage counter are separate, you have to go to both, or sit down and a waitress will take your beverage order.

 

On our last two cruises (only ones we've been on with an IC), I don't recall seeing any one taking drink orders in the Piazza, and we often went to the Piazza to listen to music.

[Kamloops50]

I've seen drink orders taken in the IC. Usually a bar steward will take the order.

[Luckiest Dog]

Not to confuse you, but coffee at the buffet is not brewed. It's coffee made from syrup concentrate.

 

Mmmm syrup.

 

I am somewhat of a coffee snob and buy the coffee card, however I have come to enjoy the "syrup" coffee in the HC and dining rooms. I believe this is due to the memories triggered with the unique aroma and taste of this coffee. It triggers the memories of being on a Princess cruise and therefore is a positive experience. I actually do think this coffee is very good and consistent.

[Colo Cruiser]

I am somewhat of a coffee snob and buy the coffee card, however I have come to enjoy the "syrup" coffee in the HC and dining rooms. I believe this is due to the memories triggered with the unique aroma and taste of this coffee. It triggers the memories of being on a Princess cruise and therefore is a positive experience. I actually do think this coffee is very good and consistent.

 

 

We don't mind it at all. :)

Last time on the Emerald the fresh brewed in the IC was consistantly bad for the entire cruise. :rolleyes:

[Thrak]

Last cruise the syrup coffee was quite good - until we asked for a refill. We obviously got coffee from a different dispenser or a different batch. It went from pretty darn good to OMG horrible. Whatever. It was coffee. :)

[Pia1913]

Last cruise the syrup coffee was quite good - until we asked for a refill. We obviously got coffee from a different dispenser or a different batch. It went from pretty darn good to OMG horrible. Whatever. It was coffee. :)

 

LOL. No it wasn't. It was hot and it was brown, but it wasn't coffee. :eek:

[hollon]

I'm a starbuck's drinker, but a simple one, I usually like the dark coffee w/ a shot of expresso and a little steamed milk. Would they have something similar to that on the Coral?

[Pia1913]

I'm a starbuck's drinker, but a simple one, I usually like the dark coffee w/ a shot of expresso and a little steamed milk. Would they have something similar to that on the Coral?

 

Ask for an Americano, which is what I always have. I order it with a double shot; no extra punch on your coffee card.

[Happy2cruise]

I've seen drink orders taken in the IC. Usually a bar steward will take the order.

So have we.....when sitting at a table in the IC area, a staff member has always come over and inquired if we wanted anything:)

[hollon]

Ask for an Americano, which is what I always have. I order it with a double shot; no extra punch on your coffee card.

 

thanks sounds good :) so sounds strong:D

[Pia1913]

thanks sounds good :) so sounds strong:D

 

Strength is in how much water is added. I take mine in a latte glass which leaves little room for water. Yes. Big jolt! Helps my A+ personality. ;)

 

For weaker, have them do it in a large takeaway container (I hate cardboard) or in the monster cappuccino cup.

[sept10dsm]

On our last two cruises (only ones we've been on with an IC)' date=' I don't recall seeing any one taking drink orders in the Piazza, and we often went to the Piazza to listen to music.[/quote']

 

They did it on the Caribbean Princess for our 2009 and 2011 cruises. We were quite surprised. Same wait staff as just by IC.

[Pia1913]

They did it on the Caribbean Princess for our 2009 and 2011 cruises. We were quite surprised. Same wait staff as just by IC.

 

Strange, because I have always seen someone taking orders. On all ships. In fact, when I go to the counter they usually intercept and ask me to take a seat. I prefer standing there so I see that they make my Americano the way I like it.

[sept10dsm]

Strange, because I have always seen someone taking orders. On all ships. In fact, when I go to the counter they usually intercept and ask me to take a seat. I prefer standing there so I see that they make my Americano the way I like it.

 

I guess we really noticed it on those 2 cruises since we sat there often with our grandchild. I was just responding to someone that did not see anyone taking orders there and knew for sure they did so on the 2 mentioned.

Edited July 29, 2014 by sept10dsm

[generichandle]

I usually find it simple nowadays to take a thermal mug. Then if I want something to drink from the buffet but food from the IC, no problems. Besides, it allows me ship freedom while nursing my preferred drink.

 

I especially like the frozen chocolate and caramel. Massive calories, but so good.

 

Doug

 

PS: Pia is A++ :D

[Pia1913]

 

I especially like the frozen chocolate and caramel. Massive calories, but so good.

 

Doug

 

PS: Pia is A++ :D

 

Mike likes that one too, but he's not calorie conscious.

 

Thank you. :o