Would You Trade Johnny Rockets For...

[roe2ship]

Mike, a Waffle House and a Krispy Kreme Donut Shop anywhere up "nawth" would be a gold mine. Gotta love those cash businesses, but for alternative dining on a cruise ship, I can't think of anything any better.

Stretch

 

Stretch, they opened a Krispy Kreme here in Brick (Jersey Shore) the first in New Jersey about a year ago. There were lines all the time the first few months, but it has died down tremendously. Those donuts are MUCH sweeter than Dunkin Donuts, although I could never pass for the ones coming off the conveyor belt.........hot and fresh, YUMMY!

[Carl Lafong]

Let's see if I have this right. This thread has suggested that the ships have Dunkin Donuts, Walgreens, Starbucks, Fatburger, Atomic Burger, Krispy Kreem, White Castle, and several others I may have missed.

I believe this translates to a Strip Mall on water! The only thing missing is a SuperCuts, Carry out Chinese food, White Hen Pantry, Payday Loans and a used record store!

What a racket .... you pay several thousand to board the ship and are subjected to all the stuff you have within five minutes of your house! And here I thought we cruised to get away from all this!

No thanks. I'll take my meals in the dining room and wolf down bad burgers and donuts when I get back!!

 

The above commentary was "tongue in cheek" No flaming neccessary!

 

Charlie

[mojo4trav]

I never really understood the allure of JRs, since their food is mediocre at best. So I'd gladly give up the space, but only for something like Red Robin or IN-n-Out. I do like Starbucks, but would only be willing to swap that for the Ben & Jerry's. While we're at it, how about adding a Tropical Smoothie Cafe? Great wraps and real fruit smoothies, YUM!

[mojo4trav]

I could never pass for the ones coming off the conveyor belt.........hot and fresh, YUMMY!

 

You forgot to mention my favorite part, the icing waterfall! Ahhh...what I wouldn't pay to be a donut for a day. (I'd hang up my dough before being eaten, of course!) ;)

[mwsrccl]

I also agree with Red Robin!

[1corona4u]

Let's see if I have this right. This thread has suggested that the ships have Dunkin Donuts, Walgreens, Starbucks, Fatburger, Atomic Burger, Krispy Kreem, White Castle, and several others I may have missed.

I believe this translates to a Strip Mall on water! The only thing missing is a SuperCuts, Carry out Chinese food, White Hen Pantry, Payday Loans and a used record store!

What a racket .... you pay several thousand to board the ship and are subjected to all the stuff you have within five minutes of your house! And here I thought we cruised to get away from all this!

No thanks. I'll take my meals in the dining room and wolf down bad burgers and donuts when I get back!!

 

The above commentary was "tongue in cheek" No flaming neccessary!

 

Charlie

 

Ahahahaha hahahahah You are so right!!:D

[shipknotshore]

My teeth hurt just thinking about the Krispy Kreem donuts. They are super sweet, that's for sure. I haven't had a Dunkin Donuts cup of coffee but I think that not all that long ago Consumer Reports rated their coffee as one of the best. Guess I'll have to try it sometime and taste for myself.

[skiiergirl]

A DUNKIN DONUTS ON ALL THE SHIPS.........WITH THE FEE?

 

Yes I love REAL coffee.

 

No way. Krispy Kreme maybe....but Dunkin...not a chance!

[DON M.]

Let's see if I have this right. This thread has suggested that the ships have Dunkin Donuts, Walgreens, Starbucks, Fatburger, Atomic Burger, Krispy Kreem, White Castle, and several others I may have missed.

I believe this translates to a Strip Mall on water! The only thing missing is a SuperCuts, Carry out Chinese food, White Hen Pantry, Payday Loans and a used record store!

What a racket .... you pay several thousand to board the ship and are subjected to all the stuff you have within five minutes of your house! And here I thought we cruised to get away from all this!

No thanks. I'll take my meals in the dining room and wolf down bad burgers and donuts when I get back!!

 

The above commentary was "tongue in cheek" No flaming neccessary!

 

Charlie

Great take. I heard they are also considering female"escorts", 1-hour photo and a .99 cent store.

[skiiergirl]

I don't care for any of the junk food nor do I care for the donuts themselves. I simply wish I can drink much better coffee that is offered on cruise ships. I would rather pay a fee for coffee than for burgers at Johnny Rockets. Even though, no fees should be charged for either establishment, imo. It really can't be that hard for them.

 

I rarely drink coffee (except decaf at dinner to go with my ooey gooey dessert)...but don't they sell "finer" coffee in "Cafe Promenade" on Voyager class and "Lattetuudes" on Radiance class? I could be wrong but I thought you could get better coffees there.

 

 

If we are going to replace something, I agree with another poster....ditch the Ben & Jerry's and put in a Starbucks.

[ORANGEinINDY]

Great take. I heard they are also considering female"escorts", 1-hour photo and a .99 cent store.

 

I had heard that everything in the 99 cent store would be $1.50...:D

[lschrage]

I'd have to vote for keeping Johhny Rocket's over Dunkin Donuts.

 

Now, I'd gladly give up Johnny Rockets for a California Pizza Kitchen or a Baja Fresh anyday!! Somehow, though, I can't picture a kitchen with a wood-burning oven on a ship:)

 

Lynne

[titleistpro1963]

I would trade Johnny Rockets with a WHITE CASTLE!! These are primarily located on the East Coast, so I'm sure some of you are wondering, "What the heck is a White Castle." They are great and very addictive, you CRAVE them, don't we people??

[LisaGoeke]

I would trade Johnny Rockets with a WHITE CASTLE!! These are primarily located on the East Coast, so I'm sure some of you are wondering, "What the heck is a White Castle." They are great and very addictive, you CRAVE them, don't we people??

 

Now we're talking! I LOVE Whities, and I even eat them when I'm not drunk! ;)

 

Krispy Kreme has my vote!!!

[Weez]

Now we're talking! I LOVE Whities, and I even eat them when I'm not drunk! ;)

 

Krispy Kreme has my vote!!!

 

I'll take a JR hamburger over sliders any day of the week.:D

[cmich068]

Tim Hortons! Tim Hortons! Tim Hortons!

[ORANGEinINDY]

Let's get back to Krispy Kreme... mmmmmmm

But only if they're fresh and HOT !!!

Did not go to JR on board, don't feel like I missed anything...

But Krispy Kreme... that's a different story, but not sure if I'd pay extra, they'd need to be free... um, I mean included

[butterfly2]

I have never been to Johnny Rockets but I plan on going in April while onboard the Mariner.

Please describe their delicious onion rings......

What makes them SOooooo special. I am a fan of onion rings.

[EggDropErin]

JR's for me. Love them burgers!

[ciderapple]

STARBUCKS!!!

 

Or a Panera bread

 

Or a healthly smoothie bar

 

Don't like Dunkin coffee as I like to do my own milk in normal coffee!

[Schplinky]

I woudl totally go for a Panera Bread. We loved the Aqua Spa Cafe on Celebrity and it was nice to be alble to get tasty food that was also healthy.

[TexasMom2]

I loved Johnny Rockets (don't have 'em in Texas), can live without Krispy Kremes (too sweet) and Dunkin' Donuts, but I have to say if RCI would fix their coffee situation, they would have every cruiseline out there beat. Love Starbucks and anything strong that's made with real beans and not a syrup.

[OPSoccermom]

I'm with you, TexasMom..

 

Don't need anymore junk food, but when I'm on board, I would KILL for a good cup of coffee, and NO, you cannot find it at Seattle's Best on the Royal Promenade. The only cruise coffee that's ever been decent is at the Cova Cafe bars on X.

 

If they can build ice skating rinks and self-leveling pool tables, wouldn't you think someone at RCI could figure out how to make a good cup of coffee??? Guess I'll have to keep cruising until I can find that great cup o'joe at sea.

[Schplinky]

 

Don't need anymore junk food, but when I'm on board, I would KILL for a good cup of coffee, and NO, you cannot find it at Seattle's Best on the Royal Promenade. The only cruise coffee that's ever been decent is at the Cova Cafe bars on X.

 

 

:confused:

 

It was my understanding that the Cova Cafe served Seattle's Best AND that Seattle's Best was owned by Starbucks. Maybe the taste of coffee really is all in the drinker's perception...

 

Or I might be wrong. :)

[TexasMom2]

:confused:

 

It was my understanding that the Cova Cafe served Seattle's Best AND that Seattle's Best was owned by Starbucks. Maybe the taste of coffee really is all in the drinker's perception...

 

Or I might be wrong. :)

 

Maybe the water used to brew the coffee has an impact?