Question about International Cafe

[CeeCee59]

Are the desserts in the IC and the Horizon Court of the same quality?

[Jasperdo]

Are the desserts in the IC and the Horizon Court of the same quality?

Personally, I've found the desserts at the International Cafe to be better than the Horizon Court Buffet. Especially at lunch time. Many times my wife and I would have lunch at the buffet then head down to the IC for dessert.

[riclop]

I'm a little confused about the International Cafe. I know that they have specialty coffees and teas, pastries and ice cream. From all I have seen on the boards, there is a charge for the coffees and shakes. Is anything there complimentary or is it considered to be like a specialty restaurant? If there is a fee for everything there, are there complimentary alternatives elsewhere on the ship? I have already purchased 2 coffee cards but we are 4 adults in my family and over the course of 7 days, it could get very pricey. We love our pastries and ice cream! I also read on another thread that you can use the coffee card for gelato. Can anyone confirm this? TIA.

Lots of free stuff and delicious.

[suzyed]

Sorry, but Gelato is available on more ships than just the Royal...

 

Haha! I could have sworn we had it on the Ruby! ;)

Edited February 16, 2014 by suzyed

[sueandkent]

Are the desserts in the IC and the Horizon Court of the same quality?

 

We've found the IC to be better. They make the best doughnuts.

[Jadn13]

They do make the best DONUTS!

I also would enjoy the quiet of a latte and a hot breakfast sandwich in the morning. No crowds, just quiet :)

(It also helps you to not overeat, it's just right)

Look for the sign @ the IC with

-Hot breakfast sandwiches

- Soup of the day

[LovetheSea]

I love the food in the International cafe. Bring your own drink if you don't want fancy coffee etc. I always have my travel mug on cruises. The little fruit tarts are my weakness. Sent hubby down a few times to get me one. Great sandwiches etc.

[Carpe_Diem]

We love the International Cafe for a snack after coming back onto the ship. Something to eat before dinner. I love the salads. Tom likes the sandwiches. Pastries are tempting....

 

 

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[suzyed]

It's all good, if you ask me! ;)

[themerle]

I really enjoy the IC better than the HC. I definitely think the quality is better there but I have to be honest and say that I'm not someone who enjoys the buffet most of the time.

[HleeCruiser]

All the pastries on the ship come from the same bakery located in the main kitchen. Grated there may be some items served in the I. C. that are not served in the H. C.

 

As for quality, the fruit tart in the I.C. is the same quality as the fruit tart in the H.C.

 

The pastry chef does not make low quality for the H. C. and a higher quality for the I.C.

 

I know these perceptions exist and have wondered why. I have been on several Princess ships and have not noticed the quality difference issues.