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Serendipity 3

The Open View

For three star American, try Serendipity 3 in New York. Check out this popular and affordable place in the Midtown area. It's known for its dessert. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a family atmosphere. This restaurant features private rooms. This place is open late. Diners really enjoyed the eclectic.

Expert Reviews of Serendipity 3

Citysearch | Indulgent ice cream parlor in the heart of the Upper East Side.

Nestled in the heart of the Upper East Side, Serendipity 3 could hardly be in a snugger, safer or more mainstream spot. The clean white walls, complemented by Tiffany-style lighting, create a welcoming,...
citysearch.com - expert review - 06/13/2006
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Frommer's

You'd never guess that this whimsical place was once a top stop on Andy Warhol's itinerary. Wonders never cease -- and neither does the confection at this delightful restaurant and sweets shop. Tucked into a...
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IgoUgo

of course, eveyone talks about the frrrozen hot chocolate...because it's a must!
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TripAdvisor

we visited serendipity 3 in nov 2004.we wanted to go there as we are huge fans of the movie "serendipity".....
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RestaurantRow.com

new york's ice cream parlour with outrageous sundaes, hot chocolate, and foot-long hot dogs...
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AOL CityGuide

it's no accident this ues spot is so popular...
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Amazon.com

i had been craving going to serendipity3 ever since i saw serendipity the movie. i was very disappointed in the food. the entrees were horrible...
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New York Magazine

there aren't many places left that make you want to blow bubbles through an ice-cream-soda straw.....
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Yahoo! Travel

Come on. Let's all be honest and admit that what really entices people to come here is the fact that the place was part of the setting of an ultra-romantic flick that the public loved. It'
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Epinions

this combination children's general store/ice cream parlor, with a gargantuan menu that has something for everybody, has long been a favorite with families, tourists, and the odd high-profile celebrity...
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New York Times

what may be heaven to children can be hell on adults. if you can get out without buying an overpriced toy for your child, you're better than most...
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Epinions

serendipity 3: great desserts and pretty good dinner too...
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Gayot

part general store, part ice cream parlor, and part casual restaurant, this charming hodgepodge has been a favorite dessert hangout for over two decades, for both locals and such celebrities as tom cruise and...
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Fodor's

i loved the eclectic menu. the portions are not huge so don't come extra hungry, but food quality is excellent...
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New York Magazine

"the atmosphere from the bathroom to the menus and tiffany lamps is unique and enjoyable. the place is cozy and crowded, so not a place to go if you are looking for a quiet environment. if you are going for...
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Open List

Ok, here goes my story at Serendipity! I called ahead and made a reservation for dinner in the morning, got to Serendipity's on time and still had to wait an hour and a half in the rain. Mind you, I came from...
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wGuides.com

around since the 1950s, this dessert shop is a classic to older upper east side residents, who in turn have made their children fans of this incredibly popular spot. lines out the door do not deter families...
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10Best

want to be a kid again? come to serendipity 3, an eclectic mix of toys, ice cream, cheery young waitstaff and excited patrons scooping up delicacies like frozen hot chocolate and mammoth banana splits. they...
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User Reviews of Serendipity 3

Good but not worth waiting 3 hours

My family and I went after a broadway show at about 10pm we put our name in and the host said 3 hours. I really wanted to try there famous frozen hot chocolate so we waited. While waiting we went and had...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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Chocolate Heaven

I shared a Frozen Hot Chocolate and a Forbidden Broadway Sundae (chocolate cake, ice cream, hot fudge and whip cream). It was so good that we had a chocolate comma for days. The portions are very big. All I...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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Simply Spectacular

This place was and always will be the best. Sure there is a wait. This is NYC's number one spot for dessert... that you can literally indulge and not feel bad about.. its just that good. I think the art work,...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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THE PERFECT FUN DATE OR VALENTINES DAY DINNER OR NIGHT OUT WITH THE GIRLS TRY THE TRADER WICS PINA COLADA

After reading titusonthepark's review as a out of towner I enjoyed my time at serindipity even before we got there. I was siked to go to serindipity on the saturday after valentines day for a romantic just to...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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A PALCE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

JUST GOT BACK FROM A WONDERFUL TRIP TO NYC. SERENDIPITY WAS A HIGHLIGHT FOR US ALL. MY THREE CHILDREN HAD A BLAST AS DID MY WIFE AND I. WE BOTH COMMENTED THAT WE MIGHT HAVE HAD A BETTER TIME THEN THE KINDS...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/01/2008
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WHAT YOU GET FOR TEN BUCKS!!!!

I'm sure I'm not alone with being in shock of how expensive dining out has become in the last several months. Unfortunately I don't cook but LOVE great food. One of my favorite spots is this gem of a place...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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POST CHRISTMAS INDULGENCE

For the last several years my wife and I have made it a ritual to let Christmas pass us by so we can have our private indulgence in January. This always includes a morning getting pampered at one of the top...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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RARELY GET ABOVE 14TH STREET ANY MORE BUT WHEN I DO I HAVE TO GET MY FIX OF SERENDIPITY!

Native NYer here born and raised on the Upper East Side but live in TriBeCa now. My first stop when I venture passed the 14th Street curtain (LOL) is Serendipity3. It brings back a RUSH of my childhood and all...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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SPOILING YOUR INNER CHILD

SERENDIPITY 3 is a NYC landmark and I am confident to say one that the City is VERY proud of. I've been enjoying the fratatetas toast, foot long hot dog, young chicken sandwich and let's not forget frozzen hot...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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Way overrated

This place is definitely as good as all the hype. They make you wait al least and hour for a table (not their fault) but, if you put your name down and go elsewhere, they won't tell you how much longer your...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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Desserts are heaven

I shared a hot fudge sundae here and it was divine, though $13.50. It is worth going once, though it is more hyped than anything.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/19/2007
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Serendipity

I have come here on several occasions and am actually quite surprised to read the reviews. I have never witnessed or received hostile treatment in here. In fact I was treated very well by the host and wait...
menupages.com - user review - 12/06/2007
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Finally Re-opened!!!!!!

Long Live the Frrrozen Hot Chocolate! Serendipity is now finally reopened! Just in time for the holidays!
citysearch.com - user review - 12/04/2007
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Serendipity 3 Closed; R oa ches And Mou se Found

thought some people maybe interest in this.... "MyFoxNY. c om -- The famous Serendipity 3 restaurant was closed Wednesday because r a ts, a live mo use and more than 100 ro aches were found during a Hea lth De...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/25/2007
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Overhyped rip off

Well I'm so happy that of all the places in New York City (I was on vacation), we happened to go to the one that got closed down for health violations the very next day under circumstances I don't even want to...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/19/2007
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Just like going to the movies

Its romantic because you know it from the movie, and it looks the same... The Frozen Hot Chocolate is out of this world, and so is all of the great desserts that they have there. They have a cute little shop...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/17/2007
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Rudest employees but nice Frrrozen Hot Chocolate

Serendipity has a great reputation for desserts I believe it deserves. The Frrrozen Hot Chocolate is a great dessert and few places copy it well. Their dinner menu has some very good choices but nothing...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/17/2007
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Now that it's closed I guess I'll write my review....

Went late on a Sunday night (11/4/07 to be exact) after dinner (at another place)...had no clue this was a place you wait and wait at. Went in, said we were just wanting to have dessert. We were the only ones...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/15/2007
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The Best Ice Cream Parlor Anywhere

This is a New York Classic. Well Worth the wait on a Saturday night. Don't fret the line moves quick. Nobody does it better. Plus living up the block make this my regular treat. And you'll never know who you...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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I would go again and again.... And again.

Frozen Hot (Peanut Butter) Chocolate Desserts are amazing! We went back 2 days in a row just for these! The service is the same as any other service in New York. If you go during odd hours you can get seated...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/18/2007
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YOu need to check it out-- if you can get in

Why they dont open more of these little gems is beyond me. I live 2 blocks from this restaurant, and I have tried to get in there at least 10 times and been denied, being told there was a 2 hour wait. If you...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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Horrible Food, Horrible Service, Horrible atmosphere.... did I mention Horrible Service?

I arrived 45 minutes late to join my girlfriends for dinner. They texted me 20 minutes before I arrived that they had just ordered cuz the staff was "pressuring" them. No big deal... I arrive and they sit with...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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nothing spectacular

Hosts were all rude. They acted as if they owned the place and didn't care at all if you waited the hour or not. Food was average. Waiter was the best part of the experience. Very friendly and accomodating....
menupages.com - user review - 09/24/2007
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Horrible service, rude and generally unpleasant

Sure this place has gotten rave reviews and the desserts look amazing. I'm sure the food is absolutely delicious. I can't say that I've tried it because unfortunately, on a random weekday night at 11:30am...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/14/2007
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Frozen Hot Chocolate is Divine - the signature dessert

I went to Serendipity last weekend for the first time. Of course, the wait was long, but with so much to see and do in the area, the time goes quickly. The food was great! And the desserts are dreamy! My only...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/04/2007
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Great food...poor service

The good parts are the frozen hot chocolate with the chocolate shavings, the expansive menu, and serviceable waitstaff. The food and desserts are fun. It was probably better but the wait really ruins your...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/22/2007
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Great place but not for bigots like me.

Just last night, some friends and i went to Serendipity and were waiting for a table. The cashier asked us to move in front of the hosts' stand to allow others to pass. In all my ignorance, i blurted out to...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/07/2007
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purgatory

supposidly serendipity has some of the best ice cream in the city-well, i wish i could write a review on that. Insted i'll just tell you about waiting there, because that was all that me and my friend got to...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/03/2007
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Poor Customer Service

After hearing Oprah's glowing review of Serendipity 3 we decided to make a stop on our recent trip to NY. The first night we tried to go we were told there was a 2 hour wait. This was at 9:00 at night on a...
menupages.com - user review - 07/28/2007
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frozen hot chocolate rocks!

This restaurant is packed allll the time!!! I would suggest to know you are going a few months in a...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/26/2007
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Extremely mediocre

They're right: It's not really worth the wait. So it's been in the movies -- that's a big deal in NY City? Food was better than average, as were the portions. The desserts were as good and as big advertised....
menupages.com - user review - 07/24/2007
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Serendipity

Serendipity has good food, but nothing out of the ordinary. The service is alright, but some times the waiters don't pay attention. You get good value because there is the decorations all around and the food....
menupages.com - user review - 07/18/2007
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not worth your wait

the desserts are good.. but never worth an hour wait.
menupages.com - user review - 07/07/2007
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Went here with a friend a while back & got the Frozen Hot Chocolate. It is HUGE! And it gave me a tummy ache. But it was all worth it, because I love chocolate & it was very good. It was nice to eat in a place...
menupages.com - user review - 06/28/2007
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Too much hype, not enough Serendipity

Last Saturday night my two sisters and I went to the notorious Serendipity 3, and lets just say we didn't make a "happy discovery" or "find the unexpectly pleasant by chance or sagacity" as the name suggests....
citysearch.com - user review - 06/25/2007
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Not worth the wait...

I was recently in NY and decided to give Serendipity a try. It is one of those places you hear about that was great but I believe that was back in the day. Upon arriving I was told an hour and a half wait and...
menupages.com - user review - 06/25/2007
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Not worth the time

We took extra time to make it to Serendipity 3. Everyone had told us how great it was. I was not as impressed as them I guess. I got the FRRRROZEN Hot Chocolate and was not impressed. I feel I could have...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/13/2007
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OMG Best Food ever!!

I have been going to this place since i was 5 (18 now) and i can say it is really one of my FAVORITES from the sandwhichs to the foot long hot dog(my fav) even the frozen hot chocolate i LOVE this place!! It...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/12/2007
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Rude Host,crazy long wait and nothing much to brag about

if you have just seen the movie serendipity and it inspires you to go to that tiny over priced little joint in new york...i'd advise you to think twice,go to your local grocery store buy a pint of ben and...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/06/2007
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STAFF IS RUDE BEYOND BELIEF

If the wait is long, nothing is worth it here. Not even the frozen hot chocolate. Go somewhere else. You'll definitely be treated better. It all started when I called two days before I wanted to go with my...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/03/2007
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Best Frozzen Hot Chocolate, worth the wait. Avoid weekends

I've seen it on tv so much, I had to go and see what all the hype was about. The first time I went was during a holiday week, and the restaurant was packed! There was about a half an hour wait and it was a...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/11/2007
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Great experience, better desserts

I was slightly surprised to see such horrible reviews of this place. I mean, yeah, the service is generally a little slow and/or unfriendly, and yes, you have to wait. However, how is this different from any...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/24/2007
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The wait & service depends on your luck

This time, for example, many customers and my party, who dropped their names for a table two or more hours earlier, were asked to stand in line outside of the restaurant to wait for a table. The guy who...
menupages.com - user review - 04/08/2007
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Best Everything

If you're in New York this is a must-try! I first wanted to try the restaurant after seeing the movie as I'm sure most people did. The food was amazing! I even took a picture of my plate before I dove in and...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/26/2007
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A Real Treat

I would eat here more often if it were not for the wait...and when I "need" to eat...I "need" to eat...but you have to hit it at the right time...On my last visit...I was seated prompty. I might add that I...
menupages.com - user review - 03/21/2007
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Be sure to get reservations in advance

This place had the best ice cream sundae that I've ever had and I eat a lot of ice cream! I have to admit that at first, I was a bit shocked at the price but thought hey, this is NYC and went ahead anyway....
citysearch.com - user review - 03/16/2007
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delish

I think anyone who does not like the frozen hot chocolate went on a bad day or something, If it weren't so caloric, I would have one every day. Every single person I have ever taken to this restaurant has...
menupages.com - user review - 03/14/2007
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Save yourself time & money - don't go!

If you can get past the hours-long wait and the incredibly rude service, then Serendipity 3 might be a place to consider. The food was pretty good. It's like 'upscale' casual fare, great proportions and the...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/10/2007
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SERENDIPITY-DOOO-DOOO!

Ok so i made a reservation to Serendipity two weeks in advance, i got there and was seated within 10 minutes of being there, and we were early. We were seated under the stairs closest to the front door. It...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/26/2007
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Terrible Service & RUDE staff

I really can't say anything good about Serendipity. From the moment we walked in, the host was unnecessarily rude. After we put our name on the waiting list and came back 45 minutes later, my friend made the...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/18/2007
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The rudest behavior ever experienced. Skip it!!

I've been to Serendipity in the past (on a couple of occasions). The food is really nothing special and is definitely overpriced for what you get. I've never been able to understand all the hype about the...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/14/2007
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SERENDI---PITY!!!!

SO OVERATED!!! They make you wait like you're about to get a treat. Unfortunately not. I don't know what the rave is about, but the food is definitely nothing great. Even the ambience is nothing to brag about...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/13/2007
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let's not and say we did

If you like waiting an hour in the cold to get the cold-shoulder, you'll love Serendipity! Crave C-TOWN white hamburger buns and canned salsa? Been months since you got shunned by a pony-tailed pseudo-hottie...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/12/2007
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Don't ever bother!!

Extremely bad experience. Rude host, rude waitstaff, burnt nachos, bland chicken salad, and to top it all off, a waiter that claims there was only $60. in the bill folder instead of the $80. I placed in the...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/05/2007
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Even Better Than Expected

A friend and I were in NYC two weeks ago and visited Serendipity 3 for lunch. On arrival we were seated immediately upstairs. The Christmas decorations were still up and everything looked so beautiful. I...
menupages.com - user review - 01/27/2007
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Insider tip

Take some advice from someone who used to work here, you're crazy if you try to come here without a reservation. In fact, you're crazy to come at all. Google New York City Restaurant Inspection and look up...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/25/2007
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Horrible Host EVER!!

3 Friends and my self went this place about a year ago and we were not treated like HUMANS. First we waited for 2 hours for a seat, which we didn't mind but then the host was mean & very rude. He sat us 4 in a...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/23/2007
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Don't Wait

When we went over the holidays, there was a 6 hour wait to get in the door. The host took a break down the street and we asked him if it was worth the wait, he said "I wouldn't wait 6 hours or 3 hours or even...
menupages.com - user review - 01/21/2007
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Has the Chef changed?

I just recently has my 4th visit at Serendipity and I was really anxious to get there. But once there, I was astonished at how rude the host was, how long we had to wait for the food (aftin addition to waiting...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/17/2007
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How rude can you be ?

Me and my friends decided to check out what the hype was about ? When we arrived the host told us we would have to wait 1 hour , So with two 3 year olds on our hands away we went to california pizza to grab a...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/12/2007
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WORST PLACE! NOT RECOMMENDED!

It was the WORST restaurant I have ever been to. It is a tourist trap! The host was very rude, the wait is extremely long (2 hours), and the food was HORRIBLE! Portions are small (when we were told they were...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/03/2007
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Highly Overrated

Long wait (about 2 hours on the line and 1 hour for the food to come). About the famous Frozen hot chocolate: nice texture (well blended) but tastes similar melted hersey. If you're really crazy about their...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/28/2006
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Fries Were Better

I went at about 1:00 in the morning (open to 3:00 am) and there was still a 45 minute wait. We ordered the famous frozen hot chocolate and a chocolate fudge sunday that was to die for and a plate of fries let...
menupages.com - user review - 12/21/2006
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PLEASE DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME & MONEY

In a trip into NYC on a Monday,my friend & I were gitty about having their famous frozen hot chocolate.Trusting Oprah & all the hype,we were beyond excited.Walking in the restaurant,if you could call it that,...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/14/2006
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THE WORST EVER SERVICE AND FOOD

The wait was long (2.5 hrs!!), but we were expecting to wait, so we found ways to occupy our time. When our name was finally called, it was pouring rain outside and on the way in, some type of red thing was...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/02/2006
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Cozy Atmosphere, Frrozen Hot Chocolate is a Must! (And so are reservations!)

As overrated as people say Serendipity's is, I think it is a great restaurant. I went on a Friday afternoon for lunch. I strongly suggest getting reservations (2 months in advance) or you will be waiting for 2...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/01/2006
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Make reservations..

I can't stress that enough about this place, you must make reservations. It gets extremely crowded and the place itself it small. Don't go expecting to get in because there will be a longgg wait.. It has a...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/22/2006
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visit on a weeknight

Went on a Thursday evening and was seated immediately. The food here is great, and the portions are more tnan generous. As a New York staple, it's a place to go to at least once . They're famous for their...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/16/2006
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Be sure to get reservations in advance

This is a wonderful restaurant just make sure you have reservations a long time in advance.The food is great, the people are nice, but the 4 hour wait can be avoided. The Frozen hot chocolate is absolutely to...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/14/2006
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Gotta check it out once

This is kind of a place you go to, just to say youve been there. Definitely extremely overpriced, even for NYC. And the portions are good if you are Andre the giant.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/12/2006
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Good Dessert, But Not Sure It's Worth It

OK, I've seen the movie 'Serendipity,' I see the appeal of wanting to drop by this joint. And let me tell you: The frozen hot chocolate was a sight to behold and pretty darn good, as was the light, creamy...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/04/2006
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Awesome!

The frozen hot chocolate is absolutely AMAZING! I have to get one every time I'm in NYC...
menupages.com - user review - 11/01/2006
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Hilariously Misleading Menu

I ate at Serendipity 3 on a Saturday and the reviewers are right: the host is rude, but the wait staff is friendly in this incredibly busy restaurant. I asked my waiter what the vegetable steak burger was...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/29/2006
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Tourist trap and not even a good one.

Ok, the frozen hot chocolate taste like Swiss Miss, blended with milk and ice with whip cream on top. Nothing special whatsoever. I think Oprah and the press get paid to promote this because it's nothing...
menupages.com - user review - 10/19/2006
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What's the hype about???????????????

DONT make the mistake of ordering the "Food" even though hard to even consider it food.......The desserts were excellent but not worth the hassle, crowded environment or PRICE. If it wasn't for the...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/15/2006
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Serendipity 3

I first heard about Serendipity 3 from Oprah (May she someday run for President!) and had to try it ...
judysbook.com - user review - 10/05/2006
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Best Dessert Place in NY

Love it! Love it! Love it! Yes, it's a little overpriced, but who cares? The place if fun, the waitstaff is friendly, and the food/dessert is very good. If nothing else, just go there once for the Frrrrozen...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/03/2006
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BEST DESSERT EVER

I went on a Wednesday at around 8pm. We were immediately seated and our server was really helpful. We ordered the Strawberry Fields Sundae and the Frrrozen Hot Chocolate. OMIGOD. It is the BEST chocolate drink...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/30/2006
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Worst Service Ever Encountered

Where do I start... first of all, we get there at 4:00 PM and are told the wait is 1 to 1 1/2 hours, but to keep checking. We were visiting from out of town and wanted to try their frozen hot chocolate, so we...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/24/2006
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Great dessert, decent food, but crowded

My friend made reservations so just when we got there, we were seated - no wait (this was on a Tuesday night). The table we were seated at wasn't the most comfortable - a bit close to the party next to us. Our...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/29/2006
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Rude service, beyond my belief!

My friends brought me to Serendipity for my birthday celebration and we waited for a good 90 minutes for our table. We had a party of 9 which they originally agreed to sit us. After we were seated upstairs, an...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/25/2006
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Great Ice Cream... lots of fun.

Well, perhaps we won some sort of cosmic lottery, because we showed up with a party of 9 at 11 pm on a Thursday without a reservation and were seated almost immediately. The staff was not rude to us in the...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/21/2006
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Buy the mix and save time

Yes, the wait was particularly long (over 1 hour). Once seated, my party of 3 was iced even more than the frozen hot chocolate. The a/c was unnecessarily cranked (nothing like conserving our resources, is...
menupages.com - user review - 08/15/2006
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not baby or toddler friendly whatsoever

I was soooo turned off and disappointed by this restaurant especially because I had heard that this was an absolute "must eat at" place in NYC. I had told my brother in-law and his girlfriend that we had to go...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/11/2006
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make reservations

If you make reservations it can be better, the service is ok, beware of the rude staff that has a thing against big women. The food is comfort food and kinda heavy and the ice cream is to be shared since it is...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/07/2006
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Long waits but good desserts

Serendipity is always a ridiculous long wait. I would not recommend going there for dinner. If you can, try to make the lunch hours or else you'll be crammed with a bunch of tourists on a snowy manhattan day....
citysearch.com - user review - 07/27/2006
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Love it

Everything about it was amazing ... and they have the best frozen hot chocolate.
menupages.com - user review - 07/27/2006
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Ridiculously long wait, average desserts

I am not sure why this place is so highly regarded because it is certainly not worth it. We knew about the long wait (2-3 hrs) so we put our name on the list and then went for dinner. Even then, we waited for...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/24/2006
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Not worth the wait - rude management

We had a party of 7 at 4:00 on a hot Saturday afternoon. We were there for dessert only. We were told there was a 90 minute wait, but to check back after 45 minutes to see if it might be moving quicker. We did...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/17/2006
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HORRIBLE SERVICE

I always take my friends from out of town to Serendipity. The past few years were great. The hosts and the servers were always very friendly, helpful and accomodating. This past weekend, I had to take my uncle...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/17/2006
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Not impressed

My friend & I recently visited the city and wanted to try this restaurant after seeing it mentioned in various magazines. The atmosphere is nice, sort of Victorian style with weathered tables & chairs....
menupages.com - user review - 07/13/2006
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It WAS great before.

The first I came, it is really great, the second too. The lastest I came back, it was terible, mistake order, my dessert came before appetizer. I don't know what happened. Worst service. And they give me the...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/06/2006
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Just so you can say you went

Everyone makes a huge deal out of Serendipity 3.. and in a way, there's reason to. It's cute, the atmosphere is nice and cozy. Their dessert simply spectacular (Forbidden Broadway Sundae, amazing). However,...
menupages.com - user review - 06/26/2006
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Serendipitous Desserts? Not really...

So, I guess it's the hype that has this place packed with the hour long waitlist on the Saturday nig...
judysbook.com - user review - 06/06/2006
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New York State Of Mind

My brother and I decided to try Serendipity after we saw the movie of the same name. We were so smitten with the movie, that we made a special day trip out to NYC (We're from Chicago) to eat there. While the...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/28/2006
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Excellent Food, Slow Service

Serendipity has the BEST sundaes and deserts, but its service is unbelievable. It took so long just to get a salad and a sundae, and even though the food is great, it was not worth the wait. It is very busy,...
menupages.com - user review - 05/27/2006
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Good desserts, slow service

I've been to Serendipity many times, mostly on birthdays and special occasions, but the last time the service was so slow (we waited to order for half an hour) that my friends and i just got up and left and...
menupages.com - user review - 05/07/2006
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Overrated

While the setting is inviting, the majority of the seats are rather cramped and uncomfortable. Be sure to be seated towards the back if possible. The meals are mediocre, not gross- but nothing to write home...
menupages.com - user review - 05/03/2006
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Just had dessert

My date and I came here b/c of the movie. We hadn't made reservations so the wait was about an hour but that was okay as we just came for desert. We had their "famous" frozen hot chocolate and something with...
menupages.com - user review - 04/25/2006
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AVOID!

I was so excited to try Serendipity 3. Let's just say it wasn't the experiene I had envisioned. First of all, since it was Easter WEEK, not weekend, but week, they did not accept reservations. The wait was...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/24/2006
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Frrrozen Hot Chocolate

My husband took me here for my birthday and we def had a pleasurable experience. The food was good and the desserts were to die for. We had reservations made for a Tuesday night, and it was a good thing. The...
menupages.com - user review - 04/21/2006
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Sit Among the Tiffany Lamps

This place is a must, just for sitting among the thousands of dollars of antique Tiffany Lamps. Go with an empty stomach and a full wallet (we spent $45 for two), split a frrozen hot chocolate. Make a...
menupages.com - user review - 04/15/2006
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Good Frozen Hot Chocolate, bad omelet

Serendipity is a teeny tiny place. I half expected to see some Keebler elves walking around. But the quirky and colorful restaurant makes up for size. The frozen hot chocolate is DELICIOUS. 8 chocolates...
menupages.com - user review - 04/14/2006
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Go for the dessert, not much else!

Well you wil have to make a reservation (have to get real food if you do, no dessert-only reserves) weeks, or months in advance, especially for weekends during the summer. This IS a tourist trap. I made a...
menupages.com - user review - 04/13/2006
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Not kid friendly

We went yesterday with my two children. It is sorry when a place becomes so popular they don?t have to worry about the way they treat people. I will say the dessert was fabulous. The frozen hot chocolate is a...
menupages.com - user review - 04/13/2006
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In Response to "They had me at hello"

I just wanted to say the management must have felt the same way as the writer did. My boyfriend in starting their today as the host and he is very pleasant... so please don't let one jerk form your opinion.
citysearch.com - user review - 04/05/2006
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They LOST me at Hello . . . .

They ruined the experience at hello & caught myself and my party completely off guard. I was expecting a child friendly cool and groovy place, instead we got Homey the clown conking heads at the front door. I...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/27/2006
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Pleasantly Surprised! Definite 'Serendipity.'

Staff not RUDE, theyre FIRM which is necessary due to impatient/pushy patrons. Host and waiter were great for us because we had the common sense to stay out of the way until seated for our reservation. Food...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/20/2006
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not toddler/stroller friendly

Please note they do not allow strollers in the restaurant. You can check your stroller across the street at the parking garage; but we didn't think it was worth it. I stayed outside with the sleeping baby; my...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/11/2006
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ONE FINE DAY!

Today was just like the movie "One Fine Day", A beautiful overcast/rainy NYC day, though I have lived here for eight months and the New York magic has definately worn away, this place brought back that special...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/09/2006
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Great food! Good time!

I've been to Serendipity at least a half dozen times. I take family there everytime they come to visit. The restaurant is always busy. I've been lucky a couple times and got a table right away, but prepare to...
menupages.com - user review - 02/07/2006
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Frrrozen Hot Chocolate!!!

We had shared a bacon cheeseburger and a Frrrozen Hot Chocolate...cheeseburger was great but small even if it wasn't shared, but the Frrrozen Hot Chocolate was awesome...perfect for sharing!
citysearch.com - user review - 02/05/2006
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Hot choc GREAT, Staff not so GREAT

I went on 27th Dec 05 and the wait was 2 hours when I arrived at 11.40am. I was told that this is the busiest time of year and so I went shopping in Bloomingdales for 2 hours. When I arrived back it was chaos....
menupages.com - user review - 01/29/2006