Rumncoke Posted March 19, 2006 #1 Share Posted March 19, 2006 I just thought I'd throw this out... Nearly every review I read describes the breakfast buffet as okay, so-so, bad or even horrible. I've cruised a fair amount, and have always been pleased with the breakfast buffet, especially when there's an eggs-made-to-order station. I prefer the new "station" buffets over the older buffet lines, for sure. The variety is amazing IMO. I think they do a good job multi-culturally. There are just some things that aren't conducive to a buffet situation, like eggs benedict. So, realistically, what's missing in a breakfast buffet that would cause someone to call it just okay to horrible? What are you used to for breakfast that you can't get at a cruiseship buffet? Curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish1c Posted March 19, 2006 #2 Share Posted March 19, 2006 A good breakfast buffet has hot, not just warm, food; has food that is not overcooked from being under heat lamps too long; has a variety (they usually do a good job here); has big juice glasses, not thimbles; has fresh fruit, kept away from the heat lamps; has crisp bacon that is not swimming in a container of fat; has a variety of pastry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markandrews Posted March 19, 2006 #3 Share Posted March 19, 2006 For me, Granola cereal and scambled eggs that are done and at least look real. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrinaLC Posted March 19, 2006 #4 Share Posted March 19, 2006 fresh to order (omelettes etc) without a huge line bagels and lox good pastries, including croissants nicely done bacon, link sausage high quality fruit, esp. canteloupe and berries Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuizer2 Posted March 19, 2006 #5 Share Posted March 19, 2006 A good breakfast buffet has hot, not just warm, food; has food that is not overcooked from being under heat lamps too long; has a variety (they usually do a good job here); has big juice glasses, not thimbles; has fresh fruit, kept away from the heat lamps; has crisp bacon that is not swimming in a container of fat; has a variety of pastry. This list is good except you forgot the most important item. The food has to taste good! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillfloatin' Posted March 19, 2006 #6 Share Posted March 19, 2006 Variety, hot food, short lines, waffle and egg stations, fresh fruit, crisp bacon, properly cooked hash browns, variety of bagels, cold juice and milk and LARGE glasses. A tray to carry it on is a plus. The Jewel covers most of the above so it gets my vote for best ship buffet breakfast so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Planer's Edge Posted March 19, 2006 #7 Share Posted March 19, 2006 high quality fruit, esp. canteloupe and berries ...but not canned. :D PE<---just couldn't resist that one, sorry...:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladysadie Posted March 19, 2006 #8 Share Posted March 19, 2006 On vacation smoked salmon each morning is a MUST!!!:) :) :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeannep Posted March 20, 2006 #9 Share Posted March 20, 2006 Hot cereal. I never eat it at home but it always tastes soooooo delicious on a cruise. Now that I think about it, all food just seems to taste better when I am on a ship. Ok Now I am really getting hungry!!!!! Jeanne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamboatin Posted March 20, 2006 #10 Share Posted March 20, 2006 Grits. Found only one cruise line that serves them. Had them on the Illinois River and on other rivers while aboard the Delta Queen Steamboat Company's boats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seago2 Posted March 20, 2006 #11 Share Posted March 20, 2006 20+ kinds of Danish. Authentic oatmeal with raisins and raw sugar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tatka Posted March 20, 2006 #12 Share Posted March 20, 2006 Omelletes made to the order with different ingridients like salmon, onion, green onion, ham, cheese, mushrooms, tomatoes e.t.c. Fresh juice ( preferably 5-6 or more kinds) Different kinds of cold meats and cheeses I try not to eat bacon, sausages or hash brown... but sometimes I do. I really hated kind of H/B they used on RCCL, it was the same frozen kind I buy for my son for use in situations of absolute emergency. Oh... and the best buffets are the ones without huge lines! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinMatt Posted March 20, 2006 #13 Share Posted March 20, 2006 A variety of pastries Yogourt with fresh berries fresh bagels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smarterman64 Posted March 20, 2006 #14 Share Posted March 20, 2006 is a champagne brunch buffet too much to ask for :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ask4Jay Posted March 20, 2006 #15 Share Posted March 20, 2006 How about a good selection of sliced breads: white, wheat, whole grain, multi grain, rye, whole rye, linseed bread - and a good toaster close by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beepers40 Posted March 20, 2006 #16 Share Posted March 20, 2006 Peet's coffee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hikini Posted March 20, 2006 #17 Share Posted March 20, 2006 Everyone here has given good answers. I have to say that all three of the NCL ships we've been on have had breakfast buffets that we were very pleased with. I prefer dining in the main dining room for eggs benedict though. But, to make the buffets even better, I would have to add a nice, chewy, warm cinnamon roll dripping with gooey frosting!:p I love cruising! Hikini:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb Nahoumi Posted March 20, 2006 #18 Share Posted March 20, 2006 Large glasses of fresh juice omlets with smoked salmon bagels & cream cheese---light for those who want it. fresh fruits Coffee which tastes like dunkin's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legalcruiser Posted March 20, 2006 #19 Share Posted March 20, 2006 The Carnival Glory served great grits a few years back - mix in some bacon, cheese and butter and yum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mousey Posted March 20, 2006 #20 Share Posted March 20, 2006 Really good iced cold Pepsi (Coke is fine)! I like my caffiene cold! Real butter! Cocoa Cocoa Krespies and chocolate milkfor my son (hey he's on vacation). Italian Cold Cuts and Fresh hard roles for the hubby. I know - we're weird! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seago2 Posted March 20, 2006 #21 Share Posted March 20, 2006 Oh yeah! How could I forget to mention GOOD COFFEE!!!? Good coffee. Brewed, not reconstituted like Camp Takodah Bug Juice. Strong. Fruit Good Bagels, Cream Cheese, Lox I am not a fan of omelet stations. I hate waiting in line. I also don't like the mini cubes of ham. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnjrval424 Posted March 20, 2006 #22 Share Posted March 20, 2006 Eggs made to order (including omelettes and scrambled) Bacon (microwaved, not deep fried as has become the custom) Link Sausage (not shriveled from being kept warm too long) Hash Browns (sliced potatoes, please! Not chunks and NOT with green and/or red peppers - shredded will substitute just fine for the sliced) Fresh Fruit (fresh fruit salad is perfect) Croissants (minis - not full size) Belgian Waffles (a must!) Bread Varieties (for toast) Can't think of anything else right now that would be a necessity. And no - just in case you are wondering - I DON'T eat all of this in one sitting- I just like having it to choose from! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy-Europe Posted March 20, 2006 #23 Share Posted March 20, 2006 Hi, you make me happy, if I can get Kaiser Rolls and different kind of bread (whole rye with crust and so on). Ok - I am german and I love dark brown bread... But I also love pancakes and eggs (sunny side up and soft) And I will die for eggs benedict! Wendy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pool girl Posted March 20, 2006 #24 Share Posted March 20, 2006 I good buffet breakfast for me would be granola and yogurt also fresh fruit. Also anything I don't have to prepare myself is a good meal. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BishCruiser Posted March 20, 2006 #25 Share Posted March 20, 2006 Um... what are grits? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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