End of free bread at table service?

[Jon81uk]

I've seen discussion on Twitter this morning that more cuts might be happening, seeing complimentary bread removed from table service places.

The site that cannot be named reports that Tony's at MK now charges $9 for garlic knots and there is no free bread and that many other places such as Coral Reef said bread service stopped on Sunday.

So far it seems that Signature restaurants still have complimentary bread.

For me, given the high prices at a lot of WDW places, the bread helped off-set that and I do expect it at signature level. But at some of the simpler restaurants it did feel like something Disney offered but no other restaurant of similar quality does. I would be more annoyed if it was removed at signature places.

 

[Ohana-Means-Family]

Oh i do hope not - I'm not sure why but the bread service is quiet often my favourite part of the meal! American dinner rolls are just incredible in comparison to what us brits get!

 

[Chip Chipperson]

That would be a shame. The gluten free rolls they serve at most places are only good while still warm, but they really hit the spot while waiting for my meal - especially since there are rarely appetizers I can have that I'd enjoy. I guess they felt like this is a good way to save some money and potentially get guests to spend more money on appetizers.

 

[Lilofan]

No more bread could be less calories consumed and this could be a good thing.

 

[larryz]

While this might be the more appropriate forum for this topic, there's another thread about it in the News and Rumors forum...

 

[Club Cooloholic]

I am sure the waiters won't be happy. Bread service can buy some time if the kitchen is backed up.

 

[Simba’s Mom]

How cheap! Disney overcharges for meals as it is, IMO. The least they could do is throw in some rolls before dinner. For DH, this could be a real problem, since he grew up having bread at every meal. Don't know if it's a generational thing, or just in his house. Even now, if I don't serve some rolls/biscuits at dinner, he'll grab a couple slices of bread.

 

[Hockey89]

No impact for me... Don't waste the calories and it's filler...

 

[DisNerd86]

I wonder if the new "no free bread" policy will apply to the pastry tray you get at BOG with breakfast?

 

[Jon81uk]

I wonder if the new "no free bread" policy will apply to the pastry tray you get at BOG with breakfast?

That’s a prix fixe counter service meal so it’s included in the menu price (effectively the appetisers course).

 

[drizgirl]

That’s a prix fixe counter service meal so it’s included in the menu price (effectively the appetisers course).

It's not really prix fixe because not everyone is required to order.

 

[fngoofy]

I like the bread service, especially if they have a spicy olive oil with it.... yum.
Deleting it also allows them to flip the table quicker.

 

[Jon81uk]

It's not really prix fixe because not everyone is required to order.

But you can’t order the entree without a drink or the pastries. So it’s order both courses or just drinks. Prix fixe is just a set menu option.

 

[Mr Ferret 75]

Watching the latest TT on YouTube , it seems to still be being served at Brown Derby.

 

[Tom P.]

According to The Site That Shall Not Be Named, Disney has issued a statement regarding the complimentary bread. In it, they state that they are have not discontinued complimentary bread service and that it will continue at all table service restaurants.

Whether that means that they tried to discontinue it and had to walk it back due to backlash, or that they never actually intended to do so and some cast members spoke incorrectly, remains up for debate. But, at least for now, the complimentary bread is safe.

 

[James J]

No more free bread at table service....

I think it’s best to offer bread. If the table doesn’t want it, then it doesn’t get wasted, by the offer of the service has been made. Unless I'm mistaken, bread that's been placed on a table and left uneaten can't be offered to anyone else. It simply gets thrown away.

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