Serendipity 3
Dessert Shop and American Restaurant$$$$
Upper East Side, New York
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"A must visit in NYC and you MUST try the frozen hot chocolate."(186 Tips)
"Get the Bleu Burger with (of course) the Frrrozen Hot Chocolate!"(18 Tips)
"The Forbidden Broadway sundae!! It's sooo good!"(9 Tips)
"Try the Peach Lemonberry Blitz Sundae, it's really good."(53 Tips)
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Aimee CJuly 4, 2011frozen hot chocolate was worth it! Sat at the same table that John Cusack and Kate Beckinsale did in the movie "Serendipity" My visit was complete!
Kaitlin HarrisDecember 14, 2011The frrrrrozen hot chocolate is obviously a must have. If only you had John Cusack and 1/2 of a pair of gloves to share it with... [sigh]
Frrrozen hot chocolate will change your life. Indulge in a foot-long hot dog afterward if you've got room, and stick out the wait- it's never as long as they say.
Ayeshah Alam KhanJuly 4, 2013Make sure u call ahead to make a reservation. Or u may not get a table. We didn't ... So we didn't !
Annie TolochinskiOctober 5, 2014The portions are large I came for the dessert and just couldn't do it. Save some room!
David LeeMarch 21, 2011Frozen mint hot chocolate is made for us mint chocolate fans...and the chicken pot pie is perfect for a wet rainy day.
Claire TumolacJuly 8, 2013After telling us there's a 1.5-hr wait we were able to get in after 15 mts so make sure you check back often. Lots of empty seats inside. Food was mediocre. Frozen hot chocolate was tdf!
Lívia FontanaMay 13, 2013Meeeh... Don't believe the hype. The place is great and I'm sure they do have some good desserts, but I expected waaay more from the "Frrrrozen Hot Chocolate". Is just an ok Milkshake. Disappointed...
ValeriaApril 9, 2014Food here is not that great. Stick to the burgers & sandwiches if you must eat here. But the desserts are delicious!
Katherin SonJune 1, 2012Put your name on the list, then go to Dylan's candy bar down the street to kill time and eat sweets. Yes, sweets before sweets.
Madhumanti SarkarOctober 26, 2013I think the place is totally hyped, to be honest, their deserts are nothing great or to die for. Their frozen hot chocolate is horrible. Starbucks mocha cookie crumble is million times better.
Gloria MedinaJuly 6, 2014The frozen hot chocolate is good, but the less famous desserts are actually better.
- Jessie EdenJanuary 9, 2012Try the Peach Lemonberry Blitz Sundae, it's really good. But beware, the berries are semi-frozen.
StageBuddyApril 5, 2013
Rong NguyenJanuary 23, 2012They say to get the frozen hot chocolate which I did but I thought it was ok it taste like a slushy hot choco. Enjoy the cheesecake very much prob next time I will try another dessert. Wait was 30 min
Lisha ArinoSeptember 5, 2011Everyone comes for the Frozen Hot Chocolate (it's mandatory!), but the Lemon Icebox Cake is AMAZING.
Marissa Del PradoFebruary 12, 2013If I ever lived in New York, I would be horribly obese from drinking the delicious frozen hot chocolate at Serendipity all day, every day.
Jim AndersonFebruary 8, 2012Try the Hot Fudge Sundae - "Can't Say No" Sundae humble pie, ice cream, banana and hot fudge with whipped cream 15.00
Ari SchulerDecember 14, 2014Be aware. They will refuse to serve or seat you as far as 15 minutes before closing time on the weekend. Closing hours were also 1 am not 2 am on weekends as foursquare says.
Todd HermanMay 8, 2011The broadway chocolate dessert is outstanding! Don't bother with the entrees...greasy and overcooked. Desserts are outstanding!
Birtan ErdoganNovember 14, 2012It's stupid that you have to order a minimum of $8.50. You can not just come and have frozen hot chocolate for 2.
- Thomas MoAugust 14, 2014I would only come here for the frozen hot chocolate. Or the golden opulence Sundae if i could afford it.
GarikTravelsApril 5, 2011Founded in 1954 by Stephen Bruce. A very friendly man who you can meet at the entrance chatting with his guests.
Chris DionFebruary 19, 2012They hype should be about the chicken wings...delicious and the blu cheese...yum!
Becky HendersonSeptember 27, 2013I used to come here when I was younger and loved their FHC. Returned as an adult and very disappointed. Don't get the salted caramel HC very artificial tasting. The can't say no sundae was good
Josh WrightJanuary 8, 2015Very nice place and friendly staff, however to food is nothing special. The sundae made me feel sick.. More like a desert.
Emily EganSeptember 23, 2012Go late at night to avoid the lines! Makes for an amazing midnight snack!
Leon Alv AlvFebruary 27, 2012My beautiful mexican people if u r thinking this place has chilli keep on waiting. Cause it doesn't have :)
El PresidentteOctober 22, 2012Try the White Chocolate Strawberry Cheesecake Icecream - This is how u satisfy a "Sweet Tooth" Baby!!!!
Jill GMarch 14, 2011The meatloaf is so good. You'll leave there stuffed! The sand sundae is for coffee lovers. Delish!
Surprisingly good food! The black bean burger was delicious.
BravoJanuary 27, 2010We go to Serendipity for the desserts only. They have the best Frozen Hot Chocolate. For real! -Jill Zarin, Real Housewives of New York City
TaylorAugust 3, 2013Took 2 hours to get a table on a Saturday...but the frozen hot chocolate was worth it!
Derek DeVeauxAugust 7, 2011Phenomenal frozen hot chocolate... But for God's sake, share it!!! Delicious but huge!!... That's what she said.
Fumiko NakatsuAugust 5, 2015Frozen hot chocolate and other fruit frozen drinks were amazingly delicious.
Josh KekoaApril 1, 2012Read the story on the front of the menu! Its pretty cool how this place got started and got it's name! Enjoy!!!
Kirk McMurrayApril 4, 2012Try the Frozen Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate - First time with the peanut butter. I approve!
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- Mon–Thu, Sun
- 11:30 AM–Midnight
- Fri–Sat
- 11:30 AM–1:00 AM
(212) 838-3531
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