II Secondo Bacio vs Cafe al Bacio ?

[horseymike]

Hi Everyone,

Despite having cruised on the Equinox a twice already, we have never purchased coffee from II Secondo Bacio.

That said , for those who have , is the quality and service comparable to Cafe al Bacio ( which has always been a favorite for us ) ?

[Jim_Iain]

Segundo is basically an express service and only offer the Basic Drinks - none of the fancy ones that I recall.   Advantage is often there is no line as oppose to the Main al Bacio which is slowed with pastry orders and blender drinks.  

Recently on some ships they have fired up a Express Service for just Coffee, Cappuccino and Latee at the Galato Bar

Edited November 2, 2023 by Jim_Iain

[horseymike]

Thanks Jim

[PMT51]

Was on Edge in Feb. I found the service and product (cappucinos and lattes) in Secundo the same as at the primary location.

[cruisinsusin]

1 hour ago, Jim_Iain said:

Recently on some ships they have fired up a Express Service for just Coffee, Cappuccino and Latee at the Galato Bar

That has been the case on Solstice at least since the transpacific 

[Jim_Iain]

9 minutes ago, cruisinsusin said:

That has been the case on Solstice at least since the transpacific 

 

That's good to hear.   I've been on some ships and the line was 50+ deep.     Especially after the restaurants close for breakfast and every one going for pastries and muffins.

[cruisinsusin]

Just now, Jim_Iain said:

 

That's good to hear.   I've been on some ships and the line was 50+ deep.     Especially after the restaurants close for breakfast and every one going for pastries and muffins.

They had a few basic croissants there as well

[kwokpot]

Il segundo Bacio doesn't serve ANY Teas from the Art of Tea collection. So just espresso based drinks.

[Knights on the Beach]

Where is this located on Equinox? I'm not seeing it on the deck plan.

[mjwcruising]

I've read it's in the Oceanview Cafe....the buffet area.

[cruisestitch]

It is in the buffet.  Port side.  It is the bar for the buffet and there’s an espresso machine there.

[Knights on the Beach]

Thank you both! I'm not a coffee drinker but my husband is - that location will be very convenient since our room is just one deck down from there.

[TMLAalum]

Will waitstaff at the OV who come around for upcharge drink orders, e.g. fresh-squeezed o.j. or mimosas, take Il Secondo Bacio coffee orders as well? Never thought of doing that on the cruises we've had the drinks package, but finally making Elite Plus and not having package would enjoy coffee from there vs. what is available to all.

[helen haywood]

Yes, the roving drink waiters in the Oceanview will take coffee orders.  I remember once DH ordered a “double shot latte” and a fellow at the next table said in amazement “Did you just order a double shot of vodka?!”

[Ex-Airbalancer]

On our April TA on the Reflection the waiters would make me up my double shot cappuccino with oat milk , shoot of 43 as soon as they saw me entering OVC , never really had a coffee @ the main Bacio 

There is no difference in quality 

[Ex-Airbalancer]

Is there one on the Connie ? 

[Jim_Iain]

13 hours ago, Knights on the Beach said:

Where is this located on Equinox? I'm not seeing it on the deck plan.

At entrance to OVC .   Left side --- looks like a bar -  they also sell Fresh OJ.    If you look UP -it says al Segundo al Bacio.     I past it for years before I realized they had a Espresso Machine behind the bar.

 

Often a waiter will take your order and charge your card.   I believe you can also order from a waiter while sitting down, but have never done that.

[cruisestitch]

6 minutes ago, Ex-Airbalancer said:

Is there one on the Connie ? 

No

[Jim_Iain]

3 minutes ago, Ex-Airbalancer said:

Is there one on the Connie ? 

I believe just on S and E Class.  

[cublet]

13 minutes ago, Jim_Iain said:

At entrance to OVC .   Left side --- looks like a bar -  they also sell Fresh OJ.    If you look UP -it says al Segundo al Bacio.     I past it for years before I realized they had a Espresso Machine behind the bar.

 

Often a waiter will take your order and charge your card.   I believe you can also order from a waiter while sitting down, but have never done that.

Hello,

 

Yes, you can order from a waiter whilst seated (this year on Silhouette).

 

But Il Segundo serves its coffee in a mug not cup and saucer like Il Prima.

 

Regards,

 

Cublet

[Jim_Iain]

10 minutes ago, cublet said:

Hello,

 

Yes, you can order from a waiter whilst seated (this year on Silhouette).

 

But Il Segundo serves its coffee in a mug not cup and saucer like Il Prima.

 

Regards,

 

Cublet

 

Yea.. It's pretty normal for American's to drink Coffee in a Mug.   Larger and holds the heat better.   I'm trying to remember -  do they even have tea cups with saucers in OVC.     I looked at a picture and only see mugs in the self service area.

 

[Ex-Airbalancer]

10 minutes ago, Jim_Iain said:

 

Yea.. It's pretty normal for American's to drink Coffee in a Mug.   Larger and holds the heat better.   I'm trying to remember -  do they even have tea cups with saucers in OVC.     I looked at a picture and only see mugs in the self service area.

 

Since we are not American my wife bring her own expresso cup with her 😁

The staff remembers her quickly because of it 😉

[Jim_Iain]

3 minutes ago, Ex-Airbalancer said:

Since we are not American my wife bring her own expresso cup with her 😁

The staff remembers her quickly because of it 😉

 

Love it.    It looks so delicate.   Personally I drink so much coffee I refer the al Bacio take away paper cups.

[Random Cruizer]

There is no comparison, I think it's badly misnamed.  All it is a is a coffee stop in the buffett.

[Jim_Iain]

I agree but I wold consider the Coffee Stop to be the Free Battery Acid in the buffet.   I just can't drink that stuff..