Susanb10567 Posted November 23, 2023 #1 Share Posted November 23, 2023 (edited) I was just watching a YouTube video of the Ascent…looks like there were sandwiches at Cafe al Bacio…is this new? that would be a nice addition..I have never noticed them on other ships…hoping it is fleet wide..we always feel that at times we could use a savory snack as opposed to sweet…and especially since they added the room service charge it is more of an issue.. Edited November 23, 2023 by Susanb10567 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted November 23, 2023 #2 Share Posted November 23, 2023 (edited) it would maybe be nice if they are free.. and does not further slow service...It is already overcowded as a " coffee and tea" and card player place.. the sandwiches at the Grand Bistro on E class are great but upcharge... mostly no charge at EDEN cafe. Edited November 23, 2023 by hcat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisestitch Posted November 23, 2023 #3 Share Posted November 23, 2023 42 minutes ago, Susanb10567 said: I was just watching a YouTube video of the Ascent…looks like there were sandwiches at Cafe al Bacio…is this new? that would be a nice addition..I have never noticed them on other ships…hoping it is fleet wide..we always feel that at times we could use a savory snack as opposed to sweet…and especially since they added the room service charge it is more of an issue.. They used to this on M and S class ships but ceased at least five years ago. it would be nice if they reinstated it fleet wide but are you certain you were looking at Cafe Al Bacio and not done other venue? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susanb10567 Posted November 23, 2023 Author #4 Share Posted November 23, 2023 Just now, cruisestitch said: They used to this on M and S class ships but ceased at least five years ago. it would be nice if they reinstated it fleet wide but are you certain you were looking at Cafe Al Bacio and not done other venue? Yes it was definitely Cafe Al Bacio .. it was Zach’s the traveling man YouTube channel…he is on board now… I didn’t realize that used to have them…I would be happy if they brought them back …since I don’t think we will be sailing too much in the Retreat after our Beyond cruise on 1/2/24…they have priced us out and I no longer see the value…so no more afternoon tea…so sandwiches included in Cafe Al Bacio would be nice… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StopTheWorld Posted November 23, 2023 #5 Share Posted November 23, 2023 @Georgia_Peaches can you confirm?? 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookitdanno Posted November 23, 2023 #6 Share Posted November 23, 2023 Just checked out the video and there ARE sandwiches in Al Bacio. They are pre-made, and share the case with the pastries. There appeared to be 3 different sandwiches. I'm sure they are served as is, like the pastries, so should not slow down service. Nice to see Celebrity trying something new. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helen haywood Posted November 23, 2023 #7 Share Posted November 23, 2023 24 minutes ago, bookitdanno said: Nice to see Celebrity trying something new Well, it’s not really new. One could say it’s nice Celebrity has brought back something they stopped doing. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Georgia_Peaches Posted November 23, 2023 #8 Share Posted November 23, 2023 52 minutes ago, StopTheWorld said: @Georgia_Peaches can you confirm?? 😊 Can confirm! Premade sandwiches are available in Al Baccio. 8 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Georgia_Peaches Posted November 23, 2023 #9 Share Posted November 23, 2023 55 minutes ago, Susanb10567 said: I would be happy if they brought them back …since I don’t think we will be sailing too much in the Retreat after our Beyond cruise on 1/2/24…they have priced us out and I no longer see the value…so no more afternoon tea…so sandwiches included in Cafe Al Bacio would be nice… We have been so impressed with all the common areas on Ascent. It definitely feels like an elevated experience across all stateroom categories making us question the value of a suite as well. We will compare the two experiences later this week but so far, I am not feeling the need to spend the extra money. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helen haywood Posted November 23, 2023 #10 Share Posted November 23, 2023 I’ll be interested to see if this is fleetwide. I have noticed in the past that often the new ships get amenities that the other ships don’t. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wineaux007 Posted November 23, 2023 #11 Share Posted November 23, 2023 5 minutes ago, helen haywood said: I’ll be interested to see if this is fleetwide. I have noticed in the past that often the new ships get amenities that the other ships don’t. They didn't have any sandwiches on Solstice earlier this month -- just the 4-5pm in the Oceanview. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisestitch Posted November 23, 2023 #12 Share Posted November 23, 2023 None in Cafe Al Bacio on Reflection last week 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfkcruiser Posted November 23, 2023 #13 Share Posted November 23, 2023 None in Beyond end of October. Remember those sabdwiches and wild like to see them again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the penguins Posted November 23, 2023 #14 Share Posted November 23, 2023 3 hours ago, cruisestitch said: They used to this on M and S class ships but ceased at least five years ago. it would be nice if they reinstated it fleet wide but are you certain you were looking at Cafe Al Bacio and not done other venue? Well over 5 years ago and still sadly missed. Please please bring them back. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanderlust58 Posted November 23, 2023 #15 Share Posted November 23, 2023 As of yesterday, not on the Constellation. There were none of those yummy macaroons, either. 🙁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SusieAV8R Posted November 24, 2023 #16 Share Posted November 24, 2023 2 hours ago, wanderlust58 said: As of yesterday, not on the Constellation. There were none of those yummy macaroons, either. 🙁 No yummy macaroons?😢 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise Gopher Posted November 24, 2023 #17 Share Posted November 24, 2023 We are on Ascent also and can confirm the little sandwiches at Baccio. Don’t get too excited about these, they are very small maybe like two bites and pretty basic. Good if you need a little bite with a coffee but that’s about it. Lemon tarts are present today too and boy are they good as ever! 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bejay219 Posted November 24, 2023 #18 Share Posted November 24, 2023 I don't remember the pastry case at Cafe Al Bacio being refrigerated. You cannot safely keep a sandwich with meat at room temperature. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Big_M Posted November 24, 2023 #19 Share Posted November 24, 2023 7 hours ago, helen haywood said: I’ll be interested to see if this is fleetwide. I have noticed in the past that often the new ships get amenities that the other ships don’t. None in Edge either so it’s also not an E class thing either. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare blueslily Posted November 24, 2023 #20 Share Posted November 24, 2023 1 hour ago, Cruise Gopher said: We are on Ascent also and can confirm the little sandwiches at Baccio. Don’t get too excited about these, they are very small maybe like two bites and pretty basic. Good if you need a little bite with a coffee but that’s about it. Lemon tarts are present today too and boy are they good as ever! Thanks. Do you know if there is a charge for them? Also, are they in a refrigerated section (post above includes a concern). Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goofysmom99 Posted November 24, 2023 #21 Share Posted November 24, 2023 (edited) No macaroons in Cafe al Bacio anymore. They stopped them on Constellation Nov 6th and I was told by F&B Dir that it's fleet wide. "Coconut is expensive." Meaning zero gluten free cookie option at CaB now. Next year, IF I choose X for my TA, I'll bring my own GF Walkers Shortbread cookies. After this most recent cruise, that's a reeeally big "if." Edited November 24, 2023 by goofysmom99 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandL Posted November 24, 2023 #22 Share Posted November 24, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, goofysmom99 said: No macaroons in Cafe al Bacio anymore. They stopped them on Constellation Nov 6th and I was told by F&B Dir that it's fleet wide. "Coconut is expensive." Meaning zero gluten free cookie option at CaB now. Next year, IF I choose X for my TA, I'll bring my own GF Walkers Shortbread cookies. After this most recent cruise, that's a reeeally big "if." They had gluten free macaroons periodically in Cafe Bacio on our B2B Beyond October 20 to Nov 13. That’s too bad. Edited November 24, 2023 by MandL 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Aurora Posted November 24, 2023 #23 Share Posted November 24, 2023 I also am posting from the Edge. I also have not observed any pre-made mini sandwiches but have seen the coconut macaroons. And at least some of those pastry cases are indeed refrigerated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise Gopher Posted November 24, 2023 #24 Share Posted November 24, 2023 8 hours ago, blueslily said: Thanks. Do you know if there is a charge for them? Also, are they in a refrigerated section (post above includes a concern). Thanks No charges for the sandwiches. Again they are TINY. They are in the normal case with the rest of the pastries. Not sure how cool it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NutsAboutGolf Posted November 24, 2023 #25 Share Posted November 24, 2023 10 hours ago, Bejay219 said: I don't remember the pastry case at Cafe Al Bacio being refrigerated. You cannot safely keep a sandwich with meat at room temperature. Like it or not, at the buffet they leave out in the open both sandwiches and cold cuts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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