Grand Dutch Cafe not complementary anymore?

[SweetsugarNL]

I read on a Dutch facebookgroup that the food in the Dutch Cafe now have a additional cost.

 

The food was complementary.

 

Is there someone who knows more about  this?

[Hogladyrider]

We just were on Koningsdam to Hawaii and with HIA we were not charged for food or beverages at Dutch Cafe....and I confess to  having two of those DELICIOUS chocolate bombs in 18 days and many capaccinos!

[dfish]

Perhaps they are confused with food and beverage.  The food has always been complimentary, but we've always paid for beverages.  

[canadianbear]

We are on the South Pacific cruise now on the Koningsdam and food is included but you pay for a beverage. 

Edited March 11 by canadianbear

[SweetsugarNL]

4 minutes ago, dfish said:

Perhaps they are confused with food and beverage.  The food has always been complimentary, but we've always paid for beverages.  

That was what i was thinking.

 

But its now on the Dutch site under restaurants with additional cost.

 

I hope its not the case!

Love the Bosche Bol.

[REOVA]

I thought it depended on what food you purchased. Some were additional cost as was some of the beverages unless you had HIA or beverage package. 

[fusion927]

They could be referring to the plastic bags of treats that are an additional cost.  Of course, it could be a mistake (alternative vs. extra charge, for example).  

 

[cruisingrob21]

24 minutes ago, fusion927 said:

They could be referring to the plastic bags of treats that are an additional cost.  Of course, it could be a mistake (alternative vs. extra charge, for example).  

 

This seems like the right answer - the candies might have extra costs - or I could see them adding costs to some new specialty items.

[johnlcruise]

59 minutes ago, SweetsugarNL said:

I read on a Dutch facebookgroup that the food in the Dutch Cafe now have a additional cost.

 

The food was complementary.

 

Is there someone who knows more about  this?

If you read it on Facebook. Then it's not true. Just another troll causing problems. 😉 

[Mary229]

3 minutes ago, johnlcruise said:

If you read it on Facebook. Then it's not true. Just another troll causing problems. 😉 

Yep!!  I am on K right now and eat there regularly and have a cooler full of the cookies. Food menu items are free 

[Gail & Marty sailing away]

3 hours ago, fusion927 said:

They could be referring to the plastic bags of treats that are an additional cost.  Of course, it could be a mistake (alternative vs. extra charge, for example).  

 

I think you are correct.

[POA1]

Incorrect information?? On Facebook?? No!!

 

 

[SweetsugarNL]

7 hours ago, POA1 said:

Incorrect information?? On Facebook?? No!!

 

 

There is also a picture from the new Dutch HAL magazine where the Dutch cafe is now listed as “additional cost”

This was not the case before.

 

So maybe there are changes coming….

[POA1]

9 minutes ago, SweetsugarNL said:

There is also a picture from the new Dutch HAL magazine where the Dutch cafe is now listed as “additional cost”

This was not the case before.

 

So maybe there are changes coming….

Not likely. The Dutch Café has always been additional cost for coffee and cocktails. It's probably just a clarification.

[Veenendaal6]

this is a printscreen of the Dutch HAL site

[Haljo1935]

3 minutes ago, Veenendaal6 said:

this is a printscreen of the Dutch HAL site

Not a language I speak.

But I do see the word "additional."

Edited March 12 by Haljo1935
Typo

[kazu]

20 minutes ago, Veenendaal6 said:

this is a printscreen of the Dutch HAL site

 

Assuming I translated correctly, it clearly says the snacks are FREE.

it’s the drinks and a couple of the treats in the cellophane wrap that are additional cost.

[Veenendaal6]

8 minutes ago, kazu said:

 

Assuming I translated correctly, it clearly says the snacks are FREE.

it’s the drinks and a couple of the treats in the cellophane wrap that are additional cost.

Correct, it says the snacks are free.

[kazu]

30 minutes ago, Veenendaal6 said:

Correct, it says the snacks are free.

 

Thanks.  So then, nothing has changed.  the drinks were always a surcharge.

The snacks are still complimentary 🙂 

[Haljo1935]

46 minutes ago, kazu said:

 

Assuming I translated correctly, it clearly says the snacks are FREE.

it’s the drinks and a couple of the treats in the cellophane wrap that are additional cost.

Which is how it has been. Thank goodness 😉

[SweetsugarNL]

2 hours ago, POA1 said:

Not likely. The Dutch Café has always been additional cost for coffee and cocktails. It's probably just a clarification.

No cocktails on the Koningsdam there.

 

But yeah, it was not a speciality restaurant and it is now there listed.

 

[*Miss G*]

[Haljo1935]

On 3/12/2024 at 8:05 AM, SweetsugarNL said:

No cocktails on the Koningsdam there.

 

But yeah, it was not a speciality restaurant and it is now there listed.

 

There is a bar at Grand Dutch Cafe on K'dam that serves beer, wine and, yes, cocktails.

[SweetsugarNL]

On 3/14/2024 at 6:25 AM, Haljo1935 said:

There is a bar at Grand Dutch Cafe on K'dam that serves beer, wine and, yes, cocktails.

They refused last summer.

When i explain it was the case in Rotterdam they said they dont serve cocktails in the Dutch Cafe on the Koningsdam.

[ArgoNereus]

On 3/12/2024 at 7:25 AM, Veenendaal6 said:

this is a printscreen of the Dutch HAL site

I can almost translate it.  My absolute favourite place on N Statendam.