Talking about the weirdest breakfast buffet setup ever: Restaurant Plantn @ Sapphire House Antwerp, Autograph Collection (21. July 2024)
Admittedly, I went to breakfast only shortly before it closed around 10:20am (it closes at 10:30am), but the way the buffet was staffed and setup was really somewhat disturbing and unsettling. There was a tiny room where you could find bread and spreads as well as a coffee machine, but nothing else much. Hence, I was definitely a little surprised how little food there actually was.
Luckily, there was also cereal, which was nice to see that they didn’t just have bread and spread …
… but when looking at the juice selection, it turned out to be rather disappointing. I mean, you get three fresh juices and then the carafes are not even remotely filled up.
The patio is rather lovely – you have space, and the tables are sufficiently apart, so, you get a feeling of privacy. What isn’t so great is the fact that they do not manage to clean tables – or to ensure that there is sufficient cutlery around for you to be able to eat your food.
And yes, after a bit of searching, there is a second room with food (bacon, eggs) around the corner, which is somewhat hard to find. And frankly, I do wonder why one doesn’t really make sure to label things, so people can at least find it relatively easy. All in all, I do admit, the overall experience was not in line with the rest of the experience of the hotel stay, which was actually great.
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Contact Details:
Restaurant Plantn @ Sapphire House Antwerp, Autograph Collection
Lange Nieuwstraat 20/24
2000 Antwerpen (BE)
Tel.: +32 3 201 03 70
E-Mail: info@sapphirehouseantwerp.com
Homepage: https://sapphirehouseantwerp.com/en/restaurant
About the Author: Sven
I started the blog in October 2009, while living in Milan which I definitely consider to be one of the food capitals of the world. I was in touch with food since my early childhood (as my father is a former chef). Whenever I can, I travel the world to discover new places, to meet people but mostly to try local dishes and to find hidden gems! If you know a place worth going, please drop a line to: info@thediningexperience.org.
Currently, I am a member of the following food-related associations: Chevalier @Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Zurich-Ville; Membre Gourmet Dégustateur @Ordre Mondial des Gourmets Dégustateurs [OMGD]; Gesellschafter @Goldener Fisch and Member @Slowfood Convivium Zurich City. 
