Non-buffet breakfast option for regular rooms

[saffy12]

Hello, 

On our upcoming Eclipse cruise, we have a regular veranda room - no status or  suite/AQ access to "special" options.  I understand for breakfast we can order from the (very limited) continental breakfast room service menu or go to the Oceanview for full breakfast options.  I need protein in the mornings, so don't think the room service options will work for me, and I'm just not a big fan of buffets.  Is there any sit down service breakfast option in the MDR (or anywhere else) included?   Or will I have to plan on facing the buffet every day (along with everyone else who doesn't have Blu / Luminae access)?

[barneyboy]

The MDR is open to everyone to breakfast every morning and there are also some small plates at the Spa cafe. The only problem with the MDR for us is the early closing and we usually sleep too late to make it in time. 

[gold1953]

the buffet has a made to order egg station so you food will be freshly cooked and plated for you

[cruisestitch]

2 hours ago, saffy12 said:

Hello, 

On our upcoming Eclipse cruise, we have a regular veranda room - no status or  suite/AQ access to "special" options.  I understand for breakfast we can order from the (very limited) continental breakfast room service menu or go to the Oceanview for full breakfast options.  I need protein in the mornings, so don't think the room service options will work for me, and I'm just not a big fan of buffets.  Is there any sit down service breakfast option in the MDR (or anywhere else) included?   Or will I have to plan on facing the buffet every day (along with everyone else who doesn't have Blu / Luminae access)?

Main Dining room is open for breakfast every day

[RichYak]

5 hours ago, saffy12 said:

I understand for breakfast we can order from the (very limited) continental breakfast room service menu or go to the Oceanview for full breakfast options.

You can order a full breakfast via room service for a fee.

[NMTraveller]

1 hour ago, RichYak said:

You can order a full breakfast via room service for a fee.

This is my plan for every morning of the cruise.

[ElmaLee]

“Free” breakfast options on Edge:

* ‘continental’ breakfast in cabin

* MDR, but closes early

* Eden cafe ( not open every morning) (not on S class)

* OVC buffet

* spa cafe

 

Edited September 27, 2023 by ElmaLee

[Random Cruizer]

Main dining room!  You can get strawberries and raspberries there in addition to your protein!  I hate the melon-heavy buffet, though I understand the logic of it.  On my last cruise, I was surprised at how many folks didn't seem to know that breakfast at the MDR was complimentary. 

[NutsAboutGolf]

If you do the MDR bear in mind it's only open for 90 minutes for breakfast and lunch.  As stated at the buffet they have an omelet station.  Pro tip, be sure to order "fresh eggs" or else you'll probably get the liquid pre-mix eggs from the carton

[saffy12]

Thanks everyone!  I knew on our last cruise (6 years ago) the MDR was an option,  but that was a port intensive cruise and full room service was included, so it was easier to do that instead and we only made it there once in 10 days.  This trip will have many more sea days, so plan on more relaxing, quality breakfasts.  I have seen so little mention of mdr breakfasts though,  I wasn't sure that was an option ant longer!

[saffy12]

Its not the unfresh omlette, i just don't like buffet dining.  Yeah, the omlette is fresh, but all the rest is either sitting on your plate while you wait I'm line for the omlette, or the omlette gets cold while you then gather the fruit and toast and then try to find a table and wait for the rest of your party.  It's just not how I like to eat if I can avoid it

[SoloAlaska]

22 minutes ago, saffy12 said:

Its not the unfresh omlette, i just don't like buffet dining.  Yeah, the omlette is fresh, but all the rest is either sitting on your plate while you wait I'm line for the omlette, or the omlette gets cold while you then gather the fruit and toast and then try to find a table and wait for the rest of your party.  It's just not how I like to eat if I can avoid it

I’m not a buffet person either but on my Millenium at least the omelet station also did toast so just need to grab fruit and your good. It surprisingly wasn’t too crazy and with a smaller group it was always easy to find an available table.

 

MDR didn’t open on some days till 7:30 which when you have an earlier port day and wanted to get going wasn't great. The apple pancakes are delicious though, I had them most mornings.

[Jim_Iain]

Another option but not much protein is the Captain's Club Breakfast for CC Elite and above.

 

They do have a charcuterie platter with cheese and meats on the menu as well as continental, smoothies, belline's, fresh fruits etc and they are open late.