Evilgrin72 Posted September 12, 2012 #1 Share Posted September 12, 2012 What are some of these drinks? :D Wow, there's some funky stuff on these menus... as a first time X cruiser, I'm obviously unfamiliar with Cafe al Bacio and the wife and I, both coffee drinkers, were amazed with some of these offerings..... anyone had these and can you comment on them? Espresso ai Frutti di Bosco - Espresso, blackcurrant jam, fresh whipped cream and fresh wild berries Espresso Caraibico - Espresso, pineapple, coconut syrup and fresh whipped cream Espresso Melba - Espresso, peaches, hot chocolate, fresh whipped cream and crushed amaretti biscuits Affogato - Espresso, chocolate syrup, served over one scoop of gelato Most of these sound more like meals than beverages ! Are these all part of the Premium N/A package, and with the exception of the Affogato, which seems self-explanatory, are these blended drinks? Breakfast dishes? :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evilgrin72 Posted September 12, 2012 Author #2 Share Posted September 12, 2012 73 views and no one has ever tried any of these? :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ghstudio Posted September 12, 2012 #3 Share Posted September 12, 2012 make it 74 :) Never had these, and have no interest in trying them. On the other hand, I've also never been to the molecular bar.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adammara Posted September 12, 2012 #4 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Normally we drink their latte's, but we have tried the Affogato, quite tasty but would not want to many! Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evilgrin72 Posted September 12, 2012 Author #5 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Normally we drink their latte's, but we have tried the Affogato, quite tasty but would not want to many! Richard Very cool ! Not sure if you had the drink package - this sounds like something my wife would love, but with the premium N/A package, she probably would opt for something else if this carried a $5-6 price tag and she could get a macchiato for $0. Do you know if this thing is counted as a drink, even though it's served over gelato? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherylroslyn Posted September 12, 2012 #6 Share Posted September 12, 2012 What are some of these drinks? :D Wow, there's some funky stuff on these menus... as a first time X cruiser, I'm obviously unfamiliar with Cafe al Bacio and the wife and I, both coffee drinkers, were amazed with some of these offerings..... anyone had these and can you comment on them? Espresso ai Frutti di Bosco - Espresso, blackcurrant jam, fresh whipped cream and fresh wild berries Espresso Caraibico - Espresso, pineapple, coconut syrup and fresh whipped cream Espresso Melba - Espresso, peaches, hot chocolate, fresh whipped cream and crushed amaretti biscuits Affogato - Espresso, chocolate syrup, served over one scoop of gelato Most of these sound more like meals than beverages ! Are these all part of the Premium N/A package, and with the exception of the Affogato, which seems self-explanatory, are these blended drinks? Breakfast dishes? :D They sound like they are blended. I have tried a variety of blended drinks there, but I never memorized the names....... If it doesn't have alcohol and it is blended it should be ok on the premium non-alcohol package........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo70 Posted September 12, 2012 #7 Share Posted September 12, 2012 I had a similar drink at Cafe al Bacio on Silhouette (I forget what it was called but it had gelato and white chocolate). Very tasty, but it was extremely high calorie and unhealthy - so I just did one. I did not have a package, but I would think that the premium non alcoholic package covers them; in fact I think my wife may have done the Affogato with the package (she had the package, but I paid a la carte for my drinks) - but am not certain of this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising Domer Posted September 12, 2012 #8 Share Posted September 12, 2012 What are some of these drinks? :D Wow, there's some funky stuff on these menus... as a first time X cruiser, I'm obviously unfamiliar with Cafe al Bacio and the wife and I, both coffee drinkers, were amazed with some of these offerings..... anyone had these and can you comment on them? Espresso ai Frutti di Bosco - Espresso, blackcurrant jam, fresh whipped cream and fresh wild berries Espresso Caraibico - Espresso, pineapple, coconut syrup and fresh whipped cream Espresso Melba - Espresso, peaches, hot chocolate, fresh whipped cream and crushed amaretti biscuits Affogato - Espresso, chocolate syrup, served over one scoop of gelato Most of these sound more like meals than beverages ! Are these all part of the Premium N/A package, and with the exception of the Affogato, which seems self-explanatory, are these blended drinks? Breakfast dishes? :D I normally drink either espresso or black coffee, but have tried a few of the speciality coffee drinks on prior cruises including the carabico. It was good for what it was, but since I'm used to drinking my coffee and espresso without anything in them, I only tried the speciality coffees when I wanted a dessert-like treat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adammara Posted September 12, 2012 #9 Share Posted September 12, 2012 EvilGrin72 We both had the Premium n/a package, and made good use of it! Love the bill at the end of the cruise, sheets of zero charge drinks! Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiser Susie Posted September 12, 2012 #10 Share Posted September 12, 2012 73 views and no one has ever tried any of these? :) No, I have been Cafe al Bacio lots of times, but never had any of these. I would try the Affogato if it didn't have chocolate in it... that gives me a migraine. :( Let us know if you try them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey & Sophie Posted September 12, 2012 #11 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Sorry, I HATE coffee, but adore the teas they serve there. Delish whether served hot or cold! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted September 12, 2012 #12 Share Posted September 12, 2012 I have also been to Cafe Al Bacio many times but never tried any of them. To be honest, I have never heard of them before. Now if you want something heavenly, try an Aspen Coffee:D Kahluah, Bailey's and Frangelica, poured over the coffee in a stemmed glass.....yummy:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ugaaucruisers Posted September 12, 2012 #13 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Have only had Cafe Americano...coffee with cream! yum! it is included in the regular drink package. Great coffee...another perk of the drink package:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bena Posted September 12, 2012 #14 Share Posted September 12, 2012 that sounds great Lois we have bought the clasic alcoholic package on the Constellation. Would this, and other coffees, such as Irish coffee be available in Cafe Al Bacio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted September 12, 2012 #15 Share Posted September 12, 2012 that sounds great Lois we have bought the clasic alcoholic package on the Constellation. Would this, and other coffees, such as Irish coffee be available in Cafe Al Bacio I know one of the packages has drinks on it up to 8.00 each...I think that is the Classic. I know the Premium is for drinks up to 12.00 each. I don't know if the Specialty Coffees are included in them or not but I am sure someone who buys the packages will be able to help and yes, that coffee is delicious:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbt518 Posted September 12, 2012 #16 Share Posted September 12, 2012 I tried the Affogato on the Eclipse last March. It was delish but really more of a dessert than a coffee. I wouldn't get it every day. Every day I DID get a latte in the morning and the Tea Forte iced tea in the afternoon. And it was covered under my Premium Alcohol package. But since there is no alcohol in it I think it would be covered under the premium non-alc package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maitlandmom Posted September 12, 2012 #17 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Sorry, I HATE coffee, but adore the teas they serve there. Delish whether served hot or cold! Me too! I am addicted to the pear tea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherylroslyn Posted September 12, 2012 #18 Share Posted September 12, 2012 I have also been to Cafe Al Bacio many times but never tried any of them.To be honest, I have never heard of them before. Now if you want something heavenly, try an Aspen Coffee:D Kahluah, Bailey's and Frangelica, poured over the coffee in a stemmed glass.....yummy:) Lois....when you sail Summit in November have Zora make you a frozen Aspen.........it was amazing!!!!!!!! Wow....getting giddy just thinking about it........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted September 12, 2012 #19 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Lois....when you sail Summit in November have Zora make you a frozen Aspen.........it was amazing!!!!!!!! Wow....getting giddy just thinking about it........ Hi Cheryl:) A Frozen one?:D.....oh wow..sounds amazing except for what happened to the hot coffee?:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare vickykay Posted September 12, 2012 #20 Share Posted September 12, 2012 We have had a hot Aspen late in the evening (decaf) and highly recommend it. Frozen sounds wonderful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karynanne Posted September 12, 2012 #21 Share Posted September 12, 2012 A Decaf, Non-Fat Latte works for me. I don't think I'd ever order one of listed ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey & Sophie Posted September 13, 2012 #22 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Me too! I am addicted to the pear tea. MMMM, yes! the pear tea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goofysmom99 Posted September 13, 2012 #23 Share Posted September 13, 2012 I had a premium N/A package on my last cruise and drank a LOT of beverages in Cafe al Bacio. Never tried any of the ones the OP describes. Don't remember even seeing them on the menu. Every afternoon I'd have a sugar-free vanilla iced coffee and park on my balcony with a book. Ahhh. The deadly deal for me is that it's next to the gelato. VERY dangerous, even if I had to pay for that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evilgrin72 Posted September 13, 2012 Author #24 Share Posted September 13, 2012 I normally drink either espresso or black coffee, but have tried a few of the speciality coffee drinks on prior cruises including the carabico. It was good for what it was, but since I'm used to drinking my coffee and espresso without anything in them, I only tried the speciality coffees when I wanted a dessert-like treat. What exactly was it? Did they blend it or were there chunks of fruit floating around in the coffee? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebutlerdidit Posted September 13, 2012 #25 Share Posted September 13, 2012 OK, now I need to learn more about this Pear Tea. Is this an herbal type tea bag or is it something special that they mix up for you? I assume that there's a charge for it? My husband got hooked on those Aspen Coffees on our Alaskan cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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