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Serendipity 3
Dessert Shop and American Restaurant$$$$
Upper East Side, New York
"Yes and the frozen hot chocolate is amazing!"(179 Tips)
"Get the Bleu Burger with (of course) the Frrrozen Hot Chocolate!"(19 Tips)
"The Forbidden Broadway sundae!! It's sooo good!"(9 Tips)
"Definitely get the Insanity Sundae if it's on the menu!"(56 Tips)
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Greg Barila3 weeks agoOverpriced and overrated. Give it a miss. The frozen espresso was ok but way too big and has too much cream on top. Blergh.
Michael HaaralaMarch 12Frozen hot chocolate was amazing -- but the apple pie and chocolate cake were flavorless.
Guest of a GuestMarch 8This dessert holds the Guinness World Record for the most expensive sundae in the world. The sundae is infused with Madagascar vanilla, chocolate syrup from Amedei Porcelana, 23k gold, and more. Read more
Natalie VegelFebruary 21Frozen hot chocolate is delicious! Dinner food is just okay - pretty touristy but if you come at off hours it's not a long wait.
Michelle BuiceNovember 17, 2016Back in the 90's as a teen, this was my first " Manhattan" restaurant date.
- Geovany EvansAugust 23, 2016The deserts are to die for, definitely would recommend anyone to come here.
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.
Carla SantistevanJuly 17, 2016Have the frozen hot chocolate; that's a NYC must. But pretty much everything else sucks, from the service to food. Get your name on the wait list, eat somewhere else and return for dessert.
Eathar BulooshiApril 12, 2016Chocolate fudge cake with Ice cream and whipped cream. Many layers of chocolate! To die for 😭
Jesse LeonardMarch 20, 2016Friendly, understanding staff. Great knowledge of their extremely large menu.
Jeff WFebruary 3, 2016A crap ton of food, must be hungry in order to eat here… Also really expensive, but really good!- 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
Pam HarneyJanuary 3, 2016Wait was ridiculously long at just about two hours. If you can, plan ahead and call to make a ressie. We killed time at Dylan's candy shop and Bloomies so it worked out.
Jessica de OliveiraDecember 8, 2015The frozen hot chocolate is the star of the show here. With this place's blossoming reputation, expect there to always be a wait.- LaShorage ShafferNovember 25, 2015Jarlsburger was tasty! And of course the Frozen Salted Carmel Hot Chocolate
Cory ManessNovember 9, 2015This was on my must do list, and I finally did. Food was delicious and I consider this dessert heaven.
Maegan HuttonOctober 29, 2015Frozen hot chocolate is a bit of a disappointment and the wait can be a bit long. Food is relatively worth it.
Melani MoralesOctober 6, 2015Of course, the frozen hot chocolate. Went there on a Monday afternoon around 2 and had no issues getting in
Noelia P-RSeptember 24, 2015... I think it's called 'Tiffanys': espresso with whipped cream...!!! It was PERFECT!!!!
Lisa BuckleyAugust 31, 2015Frozen hot chocolate is a must. The shrimp salad sandwich is great,but it's not Irish soda bread. It's more like fruit bread😊. Also, the bi sensual burger is awesome but it's a bit piggy🐽🙈.
Sarah AlshreefAugust 27, 2015The worst hostess/ receptionist in the world ,she is DISGUSTING, RUDE, SARCASTIC and CONDESCENDING. If you decide to go, stay away from her because she will undoubtedly ruin your dining experience.
IreneAugust 16, 2015The Forbidden Broadway sundae was amazing! Bring your friends so you can split different sundaes with them.
Fumiko NakatsuAugust 5, 2015Frozen hot chocolate and other fruit frozen drinks were amazingly delicious.- Get there for desserts and especially the Hot Frrrrrozen Chocolate!
Izzy HumairJuly 31, 2015The BLT is so good, but you have to eat it open-faced because it's so large- Mint frozen hot chocolate is amazing and they are generous with the fudge when ordering ice cream w/ fudge
Debra WelchJune 16, 2015S3 is NY institution! This is a small establishment, with a menu decadent ice cream concoctions as unique as the restaurant itself. Go early to avoid the wait. Bring your camera and your appetite.
Harry Adraktas-RentisMay 30, 2015Definitely not light or healthy but that's not the point. Get there early, book a table, and just enjoy the decadent desserts!
Janet CheungMay 21, 2015I know this will be an unusual tip, however ask for the perfume! It's really warming and toasty and reminds me of the happy memories of New York when I am not in the city!
Nicole TimeMay 5, 2015The frozen hot chocolate was worth the hype but very filling and probably too big for most people to have by themselves
Catherine MyintMarch 30, 2015Very good place to have frozen hot chocolate! Will come back for another sooner or later. :)
Nora KMarch 27, 2015Soooo overrated! It's like a chocolate milk blended with ice!! Nothing special :( not worth the 45 minutes wait ..
- IrisMarch 27, 2015This is love! The frozen hot chocolate is fantastic and the stuff is extremely nice!! Its a must :)
Gokce OnenMarch 26, 2015Frozen hot chocolate is a little bit overrated. You should try french toast instead (even if it's not a substitution). It's delicious.
AdnaMarch 26, 2015Had the frozen hot chocolate and french toast. Giant serving size. Frozen hot chocolate tasted like a chocolate slushie.
Veronika SFebruary 22, 2015Didn't like the place. Overall all staff including manager and waitress was trying to kick us off in 20-30 minutes when I sat down the table. Such a shame. Don't go, you wouldn't like the experience.
Madona S. HaberFebruary 18, 2015I didn't try the food here, I just had the amazing Frozen Hot Chocolate and it was spectacular!
- Daniel KarranFebruary 2, 2015Delectable treats for the sweet tooth fanatic! Lengthy lines for seating but do try the Frozen Hot Chocolate!
Sarah ElizabethJanuary 25, 2015Frozen Hot Chocolate is where it's at. Also, there are huge portions - good for sharing.
Natalie Abou Zaki IsmailJanuary 18, 2015The peanut butter tart was really good. But didn't really enjoy the frozen hot chocolate.
Ronna NovelloJanuary 17, 2015What's good? Not the ftozrn hot chocolate. Wouldn't recommend this place to my worst enemy. Over priced and overrated.
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.
Marcela SemioneDecember 21, 2014Loved the place, it felt like time traveling. I had frozen hot chocolate and cheesecake (both very good). It's better to split, as everything is very big.
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.
Jon SpiegelNovember 23, 2014Legendary Thousand Dollar Sunday. But the frozen hot chocolate is a must.
Untapped CitiesNovember 17, 2014Customers can sit under large hanging lamps while ordering quirky items like Cleopatra’s Barge and the Guinness Book of World Records Most Expensive Dessert, Golden Opulence Sundae for $1,000. Read more
Inma NavarroJanuary 1Demasiado fama para lo que es. El local es bonito pero por lo demas bastante normal
Luciane TrevejoJuly 28, 2016Super amo tudo: os pratos salgados são ótimos , embora os doces e sorvetes e cremes sejam enlouquecedores. Preços generosos visto que são para serem decorados a 3 !
Julyane LimaMay 7, 2015Os pratos salgados são ótimos, mas o melhor msm são as sobremesas! E são gigantes, viu? Da pra dividir numa boa
Ines ParodiApril 10, 2015Aunque la espera es larga, la comida es muy buena y los postres espectaculares! Ideal para compartir. Excelente decoración y buena atención
DimeChuchin ...January 9, 2015Llama para reservar, ya que siempre esta lleno y la espera es hasta de 3 horas. Las malteadas de chocolate son tradición
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Open until Midnight (Show more)
- Mon–Thu, Sun
- 11:30 AM–Midnight
- Fri–Sat
- 11:30 AM–1:00 AM
(212) 838-3531
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