Elite breakfast

[bhughey]

It's been a long while since I've attended the elite breakfast, and was curious if this is still offered, and if so, do they still serve mimosas, sparkling wine, etc?

[cruisestitch]

Yes still offered.  Sometimes plated, sometimes a buffet.  Same drinks as always.

[upwarduk]

7 minutes ago, bhughey said:

It's been a long while since I've attended the elite breakfast, and was curious if this is still offered, and if so, do they still serve mimosas, sparkling wine, etc?

On Silhouette this summer the food was plated. The picture is showing the Ultimate platter, which we decided was the best value, as I am Dairy Intolerant, so didn’t want the cheese platter.

Previously on Eclipse in 2015 the food was buffet style, but I think they serve it that way if there are more Elites on board.

I know they served Bloody Mary’s, but am not sure about mimosas.

[patchit]

Mimosas and Bellinis

[keesar]

1 hour ago, upwarduk said:

On Silhouette this summer the food was plated. The picture is showing the Ultimate platter, which we decided was the best value, as I am Dairy Intolerant, so didn’t want the cheese platter.

Previously on Eclipse in 2015 the food was buffet style, but I think they serve it that way if there are more Elites on board.

I know they served Bloody Mary’s, but am not sure about mimosas.

Looks like someone took a bite or 2 off the plate before you received it.  

 

Yes, they have mimosas.

[cruisestitch]

[upwarduk]

Sorry, should have said that my husband & I shared the Ultimate Platter and he had the cheese, as I am Dairy Intolerant.

[dani negreanu]

May I ask if the orange and grapefruit are freshly squeezed ?

[Denny01]

The OJ is fresh squeezed; didn’t try the Grapefruit.

 

Den

[C 2 C]

1 minute ago, Denny01 said:

The OJ is fresh squeezed; didn’t try the Grapefruit.

 

Den

Sorry Den, the OJ is squeezed by machine, bottled and sent to a ship, at least on Eclipse last fall and Equinox this Jan/Feb.

I'll let you know if reflection is any different next week.

 

[keesar]

56 minutes ago, Arno. said:

Sorry Den, the OJ is squeezed by machine, bottled and sent to a ship, at least on Eclipse last fall and Equinox this Jan/Feb.

I'll let you know if reflection is any different next week.

 

Silhouette had a juice machine in Blu for the grapefruit and orange juices.  Reflection had bottled juice that came on the ship.  This may be subject to change.

[Denny01]

Oops. 

 

Den

Edited November 27, 2018 by Denny01

[cruisestitch]

I haven't seen one of those juice machines in a long time.  I was told that they were removed because there was too much possibility of contamination.

 

AFAIK all the "fresh squeezed" juice is now simply "never frozen juice".  

 

At the Elite breakfast on Reflection in October they were serving both the a self-serve station of the same  "juice drink"  that comes out of the Oceanview dispensers, and also the "fresh squeezed", which you had to ask for specifically.

[davekathy]

7 hours ago, dani negreanu said:

May I ask if the orange and grapefruit are freshly squeezed ?

No fresh squeezed OJ or grapefruit juices. Including the tomato  juice. 

[ROYALBOY]

Still want to give it a try...next cruise will be our first as Elite.

[Betsynh]

Sailing the Edge in January — my first as Elite. I’m excited about the fancy coffees and smoothies, but wondering if there’s any food I can eat as I’m gluten-free (wheat allergy). Is the menu more bread/pastries or are there any eggs/fruit or perhaps a gluten-free bread product. Any input?? The beverage menus were awesome!

[dani negreanu]

6 hours ago, davekathy said:

No fresh squeezed OJ or grapefruit juices. Including the tomato  juice. 

 

Thanks 

[upwarduk]

6 hours ago, Betsynh said:

Sailing the Edge in January — my first as Elite. I’m excited about the fancy coffees and smoothies, but wondering if there’s any food I can eat as I’m gluten-free (wheat allergy). Is the menu more bread/pastries or are there any eggs/fruit or perhaps a gluten-free bread product. Any input?? The beverage menus were awesome!

All Celebrity menus have symbols in the MDR, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Sugar Free and Vegetarian as you should know if you have reached Elite. 

I am Dairy Intolerant, so mention this to servers in all other food outlets, so I am sure you will be accommodated.

[cruisestitch]

"Sailing the Edge in January — my first as Elite. I’m excited about the fancy coffees and smoothies, but wondering if there’s any food I can eat as I’m gluten-free (wheat allergy). Is the menu more bread/pastries or are there any eggs/fruit or perhaps a gluten-free bread product. Any input?? The beverage menus were awesome!"

 

There are breads and pastries, but I have never seen GF at the Elite breakfast.  You can get GF breads at the Oceanview Cafe.

 

There is a large selection of cut fruit, like melons, kiwis, and pineapple.  Sometimes there is a bowl of whole fruits like apples, bananas, pears. 

 

No eggs.

 

There are meats and cheeses, and salmon with traditional fixings (cream cheese, capers, onions)

 

 

Edited November 28, 2018 by cruisestitch

[chemmo]

We found the Elite breakfast a light, pleasant and alternative breakfast venue on both Eclipse and Reflection. 

 

Really enjoyed, especially on sea days, sitting sipping my Bellinis watching the wonderful wake views!

[Betsynh]

Thanks so much! Most of my sailings have been on Royal, so this is my first Celebrity since I’ve been gluten free... I appreciate the input.

[awhfy]

We go down to Elite breakfast, get a mimosa & a little fruit then go into dining room or Oceanview for a full breakfast. The Elite Coffee Break is pure continual, no hot entrees but we still enjoy it

[davekathy]

39 minutes ago, awhfy said:

We go down to Elite breakfast, get a mimosa & a little fruit then go into dining room or Oceanview for a full breakfast. The Elite Coffee Break is pure continual, no hot entrees but we still enjoy it

We never go to the Elite breakfast. But I will say the atmosphere is nice during that time. We like eating in the MDR. 

Edited November 28, 2018 by davekathy

[APDMOM]

Is there a dedicated Captain’s Club Lounge on Equinox?  I do not see it on the deckplans. 

 

If not, where is the breakfast usually served?  

Edited December 16, 2018 by APDMOM
Clarify.

[bhughey]

6 minutes ago, APDMOM said:

Is there a dedicated Captain’s Club Lounge on Equinox?  I do not see it on the deckplans. 

 

If not, where is the breakfast usually served?  

There is not, the elite breakfast is usually held in Tuscan Grille. Details will be listed on a printout which you will find in your stateroom on embarkation day.