Pepper Market trial buffet?

[KCMiller]

Hi,

Can anyone share information about this? From what I'm hearing, it counts as a QS credit, which would be great, but I can't find much info.

thanks,

KC

 

[shoes99]

Hi,

Can anyone share information about this? From what I'm hearing, it counts as a QS credit, which would be great, but I can't find much info.

thanks,

KC

Its not really a buffet. It is pay one price for what you care to eat for breakfast and lunch. You still have to go up to the stations and order your food. We went to the grill to order omlettes for me and bacon & eggs up for DH. I went to the bakery to get croissants and toast. The CM brings you your juice and coffee and the CM also brings you your check at the end of the meal and you give her your KTTW card to be charged a counter service/QS meal credit per person.
The stations are still the same, you just choose what stations you care to order from.

 

[sharonabe]

Its not really a buffet. It is pay one price for what you care to eat for breakfast and lunch. You still have to go up to the stations and order your food. We went to the grill to order omlettes for me and bacon & eggs up for DH. I went to the bakery to get croissants and toast. The CM brings you your juice and coffee and the CM also brings you your check at the end of the meal and you give her your KTTW card to be charged a counter service/QS meal credit per person.
The stations are still the same, you just choose what stations you care to order from.

But that makes it even better than a buffet. If you choose the right stations, they don't cook your food until you order, so it's nice and hot and fresh instead of something that's been sitting under a heat lamp. Then you can go back and order more if you want.

AND it's a QS credit!!!

 

[StitchandPooh'sMom]

The CSR thread on the resorts board has a few reviews and also some pictures of the lunch buffet. Check out page 21 if the link doesn't take you there:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2828206&page=21

WDW Magic also had a review of the PM buffet.

http://www.wdwmagic.com/Dining/The-...---A-look-at-the-new-Pepper-Market-buffet.htm

 

[nkereina]

But that makes it even better than a buffet. If you choose the right stations, they don't cook your food until you order, so it's nice and hot and fresh instead of something that's been sitting under a heat lamp. Then you can go back and order more if you want.

AND it's a QS credit!!!

It's a QS credit but you're expected to tip the server. If not on DDP, it's automatically added to your bill. If you are on DDP, you're expected to tip as you would at a TS - except 10% rather than 18%. When I go to a QS location, its to eat fast and cheap. Having to tip someone and wait for someone to bring me more drink and a bill defeats the purpose of QS for us.

 

[cajunprincess]

It's a QS credit but you're expected to tip the server. If not on DDP, it's automatically added to your bill. If you are on DDP, you're expected to tip as you would at a TS - except 10% rather than 18%. When I go to a QS location, its to eat fast and cheap. Having to tip someone and wait for someone to bring me more drink and a bill defeats the purpose of QS for us.

From what I've read, this new way of doing things does not require you to tip your server. Not to say that you should or shouldn't, but I don't think it's required anymore?

 

[candielips]

I was worried that CSR wouldnt have a QS option for breakfast and lunch anymore so I am glad to see that it still counts as a QS, even though it is a buffet.

 

[nkereina]

From what I've read, this new way of doing things does not require you to tip your server. Not to say that you should or shouldn't, but I don't think it's required anymore?

I haven't heard this, hopefully someone can confirm. The only change I've heard as far as tipping the serve goes, is when they removed tips from DDP. When that changed, people on DDP had to start tipping at Pepper Market. It was no longer included so DDP were no longer exempt from the tip at Pepper Market. To my knowledge, the 10% is still automatically added to the bill for those paying OOP.

I was worried that CSR wouldnt have a QS option for breakfast and lunch anymore so I am glad to see that it still counts as a QS, even though it is a buffet.

Not really a buffet as described above. They have made to order stations and they check off on a card what you get. Not sure if it has the same restrictions as QS though (entree, dessert, drink).

 

[shoes99]

I haven't heard this, hopefully someone can confirm. The only change I've heard as far as tipping the serve goes, is when they removed tips from DDP. When that changed, people on DDP had to start tipping at Pepper Market. It was no longer included so DDP were no longer exempt from the tip at Pepper Market. To my knowledge, the 10% is still automatically added to the bill for those paying OOP.



Not really a buffet as described above. They have made to order stations and they check off on a card what you get. Not sure if it has the same restrictions as QS though (entree, dessert, drink).

There is no card to check. You just keep going to each station to get your food. Its pay one price for all you care to eat at breakfast and lunch. The CM brings you your beverages and you give the CM your kttw card when finished. You no longer go up to the cash registers. 10% is not added, you have to add a gratuity if you wish.

 

[lvdis]

Do you know what it costs out-of-pocket? We won't be using the DDP. Thanks!

 

[shoes99]

Do you know what it costs out-of-pocket? We won't be using the DDP. Thanks!

The Pepper Market buffet “test” will take place December 4, 2011 – January 4, 2012 at a cost of $14.99 for adults and $8.99 for kids for the morning meal and $16.99 (adults) and $9.99 (kids) for lunch.

 

[MSSANDRA]

Anyone confirm that it's going to be on the 2012 DDP??? Was not on the original flyer but it was expected to be confirmed as the date got closer. We arrive at CRS Jan 2 and really would like to know if its a DDP option for us!

 

[DisneyLoverUSA]

It's a QS credit but you're expected to tip the server. If not on DDP, it's automatically added to your bill. If you are on DDP, you're expected to tip as you would at a TS - except 10% rather than 18%. When I go to a QS location, its to eat fast and cheap. Having to tip someone and wait for someone to bring me more drink and a bill defeats the purpose of QS for us.

Well Pepper Market has servers that wait on you and a tip is expected. So if you prefer not to tip then I would just skip Pepper Market. Because the servers wait on you and refill your drink as long as you are there and they only get 10% instead of 18%. I still left 18%. They got us refills NUMEROUS TIMES and they bus the tables of all your dirty dishes after you leave. If you prefer not to tip, just go to one of the All Star food courts.

 

[nkereina]

There is no card to check. You just keep going to each station to get your food. Its pay one price for all you care to eat at breakfast and lunch. The CM brings you your beverages and you give the CM your kttw card when finished. You no longer go up to the cash registers. 10% is not added, you have to add a gratuity if you wish.

This has changed over the years then, yes? The last time I was there was 2008 I believe and they gave you a card that each station marked off so they know what you ordered. At that time, 10% was automatically added to OOP bills and you did not have to tip if you were on DDP because at that time tip was included. When tip was removed from DDP, you were expected to tip on your own.

Is what you're describing related to the trial buffet which is going on through January? Or is that just how it is now?

 

[shoes99]

The Pepper Market buffet “test” will take place December 4, 2011 – January 4, 2012 at a cost of $14.99 for adults and $8.99 for kids for the morning meal and $16.99 (adults) and $9.99 (kids) for lunch.

This has changed over the years then, yes? The last time I was there was 2008 I believe and they gave you a card that each station marked off so they know what you ordered. At that time, 10% was automatically added to OOP bills and you did not have to tip if you were on DDP because at that time tip was included. When tip was removed from DDP, you were expected to tip on your own.

Is what you're describing related to the trial buffet which is going on through January? Or is that just how it is now?

We were at PM the first week of the test. That is what I am describing. We don't know if the "pay one price" for breakfast and lunch will continue as they are still in test. Breakfast worked fine for us on the QS dining plan.

 

[candielips]

This has changed over the years then, yes? The last time I was there was 2008 I believe and they gave you a card that each station marked off so they know what you ordered. At that time, 10% was automatically added to OOP bills and you did not have to tip if you were on DDP because at that time tip was included. When tip was removed from DDP, you were expected to tip on your own.

Is what you're describing related to the trial buffet which is going on through January? Or is that just how it is now?

Yeah, the whole thread here is about the trial buffet going on at CSR.

This was how they were doing it when we were there in 2010 and still the way they are doing it for dinner.

 

[B-Ride]

This sounds interesting. Wish they had it back in the days we stayed at CSR.

 

[gigi1313]

wow! i hope they keep it for when we are there in March... in '09 my kids and their friends did not understand PM at all (despite knowing the DDP inside and out and getting a tutorial on how PM is different) and they went at it like a buffet, using nearly three days worth of QS credits at one meal... we ended up paying OOP as it was not the best use of credits (no full meals, multiple drinks, etc... just lots of pizza and other kid-stuff)!

 

[smidgy]

I have read rumors that after the trial it will take a TS credit.. I hope not! we booked in May with the quick service plan.. we ahve always felt that CSR is too pricey to eat at unless you are on a dining plan.
the regular ddp is just too expensive.. we are actually hoping for free dining, but, if not, we purchased the quick service.

with the ddp , the cs credits are well worth it, esp. at the grill station!

 

[MSSANDRA]

Ok, its CS but a buffet. Does my 5 year old on the DDP have to get kid choices or can he can whatever, just like any WDW buffet?