travelplus Posted August 23, 2019 #1 Share Posted August 23, 2019 In my opinion Starbucks has run its course and it would be nice for Royal Caribbean to open up a Phillz, Cofee Bean and Tea Leaf, Peet's, Lavazza Espressemente Illy's or Blue Bottle Coffee shop onboard with comfortable easy chairs and the option to purchase an Unlimited Refill Coffee Card and offer drip coffee,Hot Teas , Iced Coffee/Teas but an upcharge for specialty drinks. I think Starbucks is overpopulated and past its prime in many aspects of good coffee unless Royal would open a Starbucks Reserve Bar. Caffffe Latitudes could stay and turn into the Complimentary Coffee and Dessert Offerings serving Illy's or Lavazza Coffee but premium coffees would be in a dedicated coffee shop/library. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovelife Posted August 23, 2019 #2 Share Posted August 23, 2019 Panera Bread lattes please! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LorraineP Posted August 23, 2019 #3 Share Posted August 23, 2019 Keep Starbucks. Love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UFMOM Posted August 23, 2019 #4 Share Posted August 23, 2019 Sounds like Cafe Al Bacio on Celebrity. Free with the usually included drink pkg. Also free desserts to go with the coffees whether you purchase a drink or not. Love that place. Would love something similar on Royal. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted August 23, 2019 #5 Share Posted August 23, 2019 3 minutes ago, UFMOM said: Would love something similar on Royal. La Patisserie on Quantum class? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mac_tlc Posted August 23, 2019 #6 Share Posted August 23, 2019 I’m not a Starbucks fan. On land or sea. I prefer Dunkin’ , just coffee, no flavors, no foam, no nothin, other than a little half & half. 😀 mac_tlc 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen of Oakville Posted August 23, 2019 #7 Share Posted August 23, 2019 (edited) 27 minutes ago, UFMOM said: Sounds like Cafe Al Bacio on Celebrity. Free with the usually included drink pkg. Also free desserts to go with the coffees whether you purchase a drink or not. Love that place. Would love something similar on Royal. Isn't that what Café Promenade is? Blended/fancy coffees and desserts? I'd be very upset if they parted ways with Starbucks. *corrected typo Edited August 23, 2019 by Queen of Oakville 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UFMOM Posted August 23, 2019 #8 Share Posted August 23, 2019 9 minutes ago, Biker19 said: La Patisserie on Quantum class? Yes. similar but wish they would put it on all their ships. Will be missing it this week on Symphony but Cafe Promenade will work even if the chairs are not as comfortable and no outside view. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UFMOM Posted August 23, 2019 #9 Share Posted August 23, 2019 2 minutes ago, Queen of Oakville said: Is that what Café Promenade is? Blended/fancy coffees and desserts? I'd be very upset if they parted ways with Starbucks. I think you can get plain coffee there too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dswallow Posted August 23, 2019 #10 Share Posted August 23, 2019 I'd just like them not to do some stupid exclusive deal that interferes with beverage package offerings. That, and put back all the different sizes. It's embarrassing to see some of the coffee places on the ships that have price boards with very-obviously-missing larger sizes/prices. They'll still make them if you ask, so why not just put them back up? And really they could do so much better marketing all their specialty coffees and probably double their business at the coffee shops. So, I think I have no interest in a branded coffee spot, unless it's still part of the Refreshment package. And the only reason to do a branded one at all is because they're just inept at running their own. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracey Posted August 23, 2019 #11 Share Posted August 23, 2019 I am fine with Starbucks, never heard of any of the ones mentioned in first post. At least at Starbucks I can get fresh brewed iced tea, the only place on the ship! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen of Oakville Posted August 23, 2019 #12 Share Posted August 23, 2019 4 minutes ago, dswallow said: I'd just like them not to do some stupid exclusive deal that interferes with beverage package offerings. That, and put back all the different sizes. It's embarrassing to see some of the coffee places on the ships that have price boards with very-obviously-missing larger sizes/prices. They'll still make them if you ask, so why not just put them back up? And really they could do so much better marketing all their specialty coffees and probably double their business at the coffee shops. So, I think I have no interest in a branded coffee spot, unless it's still part of the Refreshment package. And the only reason to do a branded one at all is because they're just inept at running their own. Starbucks does not interfere with the beverage package offerings. Starbucks is excluded from all beverage packages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iamcruzin Posted August 23, 2019 #13 Share Posted August 23, 2019 1 hour ago, Biker19 said: La Patisserie on Quantum class? Loved it. Haven’t set foot in Starbucks in years. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Babe Posted August 23, 2019 #14 Share Posted August 23, 2019 (edited) Starbucks is the worst coffee. Anything but starbucks please. Edited August 23, 2019 by Colorado Babe 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another_Critic Posted August 24, 2019 #15 Share Posted August 24, 2019 (edited) 8 hours ago, Queen of Oakville said: Starbucks does not interfere with the beverage package offerings. Starbucks is excluded from all beverage packages. I thought Starbucks is only excluded at the standalone Starbucks kiosks (Oasis class only?) Edited August 24, 2019 by Another_Critic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
123funcruiser Posted August 24, 2019 #16 Share Posted August 24, 2019 IMO there´s no Need to Change anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted August 24, 2019 #17 Share Posted August 24, 2019 Bring on Tim’s 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spookwife Posted August 24, 2019 #18 Share Posted August 24, 2019 Starbucks is nasty I agree. but if they were to bring in another brand, and it had to be a national chain I'd prefer Tim Horton's. otherwise, my local Drowsy Poet beat's 'em all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bookish Angel Posted August 24, 2019 #19 Share Posted August 24, 2019 I never drink coffee so I don't care. However, I would like to see the Starbuck's carry all of the cold green teas they carry in land stores - peach, dragonfruit, etc. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouhunter Posted August 24, 2019 #20 Share Posted August 24, 2019 18 hours ago, travelplus said: Thoughts? None of that is going to happen. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare bobmacliberty Posted August 24, 2019 #21 Share Posted August 24, 2019 2 hours ago, bouhunter said: None of that is going to happen. Truth 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCWalton1 Posted August 24, 2019 #22 Share Posted August 24, 2019 20 hours ago, travelplus said: In my opinion Starbucks has run its course and it would be nice for Royal Caribbean to open up a Phillz, Cofee Bean and Tea Leaf, Peet's, Lavazza Espressemente Illy's or Blue Bottle Coffee shop onboard with comfortable easy chairs and the option to purchase an Unlimited Refill Coffee Card and offer drip coffee,Hot Teas , Iced Coffee/Teas but an upcharge for specialty drinks. I think Starbucks is overpopulated and past its prime in many aspects of good coffee unless Royal would open a Starbucks Reserve Bar. Caffffe Latitudes could stay and turn into the Complimentary Coffee and Dessert Offerings serving Illy's or Lavazza Coffee but premium coffees would be in a dedicated coffee shop/library. Thoughts? Half the east coasters choke on the darker roast of Starbucks and you want to bring in Peet's? 🤣😂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen of Oakville Posted August 24, 2019 #23 Share Posted August 24, 2019 I'd rather drink the swill the ship serves than Tim Hortons. My only complaint about the Starbucks Kiosk is that they stop brewing dark roast after 1PMish. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChinaShrek Posted August 24, 2019 #24 Share Posted August 24, 2019 Another vote for Dunkin! Donuts too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThelovelyRach Posted August 24, 2019 #25 Share Posted August 24, 2019 No I like Starbucks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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