Serendipity 3
Dessert Shop and American Restaurant$$$$
Upper East Side, New York
This dessert shop is famous for their frozen hot chocolate. It's one of the most popular in the city!
"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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Ariel JimenezOctober 14, 2013Really good. Def make RSVPs. Really recommend it. Frozen hot choco the best.
Neil BhatiyaSeptember 25, 2011Make a reservation, as this is a definite tourist attraction. Leave room for dessert (the meals are OK but only a precursor to the frozen hot chocolate)
Jon SpiegelNovember 23, 2014Legendary Thousand Dollar Sunday. But the frozen hot chocolate is a must.
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
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!
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
Stacy AdamJune 28, 2010The frozen hot chocolate was good, but the omelette was AMAZING! Get there before they open to get in line if you are lucky, you'll get seated or at least have a shorter wait.
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!!!
Lisha ArinoSeptember 5, 2011Everyone comes for the Frozen Hot Chocolate (it's mandatory!), but the Lemon Icebox Cake is AMAZING.
Go for the peanut butter pie sundae...actually called the "Can't Say No" sundae...it's out of this world and my favorite dessert of all time. From anywhere. Ever.
Fordcast TourAugust 22, 2011Make sure to order the iced hot chocolate! It is incredible and cant be found anywhere else in the city!
aj (andrea jo)September 19, 2010Split the specialty sundaes! They're enormous. The apple pie sundae beat out the Broadway chocolate sundae at our table for better mix of flavors.
Surprisingly good food! The black bean burger was delicious.
Christine BJanuary 31, 2011The wait is long to get in but it's worth it. Also, keep in mind they have a minimum $8 per PERSON. But yes, the Frozen Hot Chocolate is seriously incredible.
Caitlin SakdalanJanuary 27, 2016I think Serendipity is something that every curious tourist or new "New Yorker" has to experience. Overpriced and usually busy but necessary
Emily EganSeptember 23, 2012Go late at night to avoid the lines! Makes for an amazing midnight snack!
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
Leon Alv AlvFebruary 27, 2012My beautiful mexican people if u r thinking this place has chilli keep on waiting. Cause it doesn't have :)
Jill GMarch 14, 2011The meatloaf is so good. You'll leave there stuffed! The sand sundae is for coffee lovers. Delish!
Kirk McMurrayApril 4, 2012Try the Frozen Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate - First time with the peanut butter. I approve!
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.
ScoutmobNovember 28, 2011They may have highlighted it with pink and white paint, but Serendipity 3 flaunts the original, 110-year-old moulding of the building they occupy.
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.
Elia ClementeAugust 13, 2017They don't have high chairs, only booster seats. If you can bring your own do so, otherwise you have to improvise with a sweater.
Gloria MedinaJuly 6, 2014The frozen hot chocolate is good, but the less famous desserts are actually better.
StageBuddyApril 5, 2013
El PresidentteOctober 22, 2012Try the White Chocolate Strawberry Cheesecake Icecream - This is how u satisfy a "Sweet Tooth" Baby!!!!
Alisa BleskeMay 23, 2013Sometimes you just get lucky! We got right in- no wait. Was a Wednesday at 9pm.
Public Art FundNovember 2, 2011The sweet spot where Andy Warhol went regularly before he became well known and paid for dinner with drawings.- Jessie EdenJanuary 9, 2012Try the Peach Lemonberry Blitz Sundae, it's really good. But beware, the berries are semi-frozen.
GarikTravelsApril 5, 2011Founded in 1954 by Stephen Bruce. A very friendly man who you can meet at the entrance chatting with his guests.
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.
Eliza SouraAugust 8, 2016This place is overrated. Waiting for an hour for a regular coffee place. Fruit bowl not fresh and tasty at all. All the food we tried was of mediocre taste. The prices were ridiculous. Good service.
TaylorAugust 3, 2013Took 2 hours to get a table on a Saturday...but the frozen hot chocolate was worth it!
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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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