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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.
3.0 of 5 stars.
Me friends visiting = : )Me visiting friends taking me somewhere for dessert by surprise = : DSo here's how I ended up at Serendipity 3 one Saturday afternoon. While one of my visiting pals...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One Frozen Hot Chocolate????? YES, PLEASE :) Whenever I come to NY, I love stopping by here for a sweet treat whilst taking a break from hectic and exhausting city walking :) I have been here a couple...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This has to be the kitchiest, most Alice-in-Wonderland thing ever! I loved loved loved the decor and the service was pretty good, but I do agree that everything is extraordinarily overpriced.For 3...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Way overhyped.The dude at the door was kind of a dick. Forgot to call us had to wait an extra 20 min.Got the frozen hot chocolate which is essentially a hot chocolate thats cold...eh.Its nice to try...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
FROZEN HOT chocolate?Cold and hot at the same time? What...??I finally wrapped my head around it. It's hot chocolate, but frozen so it comes out to be a creamy chocolately slushy. I like it. Get it...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
WHAT DO I HAVE TO DO TO GET OUT OF THIS PLACE???So we decided to hit a great movie, and combine it with a trip to Serendipity 3 afterwards for dessert (and french fries!). The good news-- its so...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Overpriced, Overrated, Overhyped: Check, Check, Check! We came here for a late night dessert stop on a Thursday night at 10:30ish. Although the place was filled, we didn't have to wait more than...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I was very disappointed at this place...A minimum purchase of about $8.50 a person I shared the frozen hot chocolate and ice cream sundae...we were rushed to finish our dessert because they were...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I love sweets. And of course, by default, I love the frozen hot chocolate. I don't think I will go here for anything else. The wait is just too long, and the space is kind of small.
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is my second time at Serendipity 3. Although I'm not a huge fan of sweets, I am a fan of chocolate so I love their frozen hot chocolate! We were only supposed to order desserts while we were...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not going to lie, I'm going to be brutally honest..I know many other reviews have either said this place is overrated, don't believe the hype, etc...but I thought it was magical and amazing...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Another tourist trap. In my opinion, the interior was cute, but the frozen hot chocolate they've been bragging about was not impressive at all, it was a glorified iced chocolate (powdered chocolate...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First off, don't come here for dinner. It's just a bad idea. The chicken pot pie tasted old. And there were no vegetables, just random pieces of chicken.But that aside: the desserts are fucking...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So the reason why I like this place is because yes, it is a tourist trap, but I don't care. The food was ok and the service was stuck up but I was still happy to be there! Try the hot fudge sundae...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I just wanted to order dessert, but since my date was eating dinner, I decided to try the open faced turkey sandwich with apples and toasted brie on top, with Russian dressing dipping sauce. It was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
overpriced non-spectacular diner type food. no. dessert bigger than your head. (yes. tourist spot. yes. 2 hour wait. no. celebrity sighting. yes. kim kardashian hiding behind her menu. no. is she...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
my boyfriend and i FINALLY made it to this place for their notorious frozen hot chocolate and it was delightfully delicious as i had always imagined. however, what was even MORE delicious than their...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The food here tastes like poop. Okay, not quite....the food had no flavor so there's no way it could taste like poop. More like that cardboard that has been sitting in your storage room for decades....
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Very overrated. They're known for the infamous frozen hot chocolate , which i thought was just blah. It tastes like the nestle quick hot cocoa mix mixed with shaved ice, but costs $8.50. And there's...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Personally, I think Swiss Mix from the super market aisle is better cocoa than the frozen hot chocolate here. (And apparently, that's what they use...? So why not pay 2 bucks instead of 8?)As for the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went here back in October of 2004, I guess shortly before the first review of this place, which looks to be something like 11/2004.Anyway, at that time, my friend and I had to wait a little while,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A couple things on this place to sum up:*tourist trap*entertaining and kitchy giftshop*long waits*frozen hot chocolate worth trying*nice warm place to go at 10pm on a Saturday night when you're trying...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Too busy to submit to health codes. They just pay off the inspectors.
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
forbidden broadway sundae rocks!!!
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This is a place that I heard about prior to my trip to New York.. so I made it a priority to check it out while I was there. We went there right after our dinner.. big mistake. Why? Because they don't...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I anticipate most things that are much hyped to not live up to expectations but our first trip to serendipity 3 was a very disappointing experience. We were a group of 7 with 2 kids who went in quite...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went there a few years ago and lets say I won't be going there again. We got there around ten and they said that it would be about an 1 hour wait for a group of 11. We were willing to wait and there...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A small, tucked-away store and restaurant that is unassuming from the outside but enchanting on the inside.I went to Serendipity on a cloudy Wednesday afternoon with three of my friends and we were...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
it was a cute place but the desserts didn't meet my expectations. it was one of those places that are cool-to-try-once-but-isn't-worth-coming-back (like Pink's on melrose). and it definitely wasn't...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The wait is about an hour which I hear is normal. If you're a tourist like me, without reservations, go to the liquor store around the corner and grab a 1/5 of hennessy. You can take the Roosevelt...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Second trip to NYC and didn't get to try it again!!!! =(We rushed over after dinner at Jackson Hole since it was close by and on the way up to the theater. The wait was an hour and half when we go...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Get your frozen hot chocolate and eat elsewhere.
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know why I let my friends drag me into going to this place, but I did (I guess I decided I should go here at least once since I live in New York). I can't really think of anything I liked...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here on a Thursday night for my birthday last year & I can't get the thought of their frozen hot chocolate out of my mind! I am definitely a sweets person and Serendity 3 hit the spot for me....
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you're heading to Serendipity for desserts, you might as well just skip the whole meal and have just dessert instead. The serving size is HUGE!! I've tried their frozen hot chocolate, apple pie,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The desserts are delicious and gigantic. The service is also pretty good. Best known for their Frozen Hot Chocolate do not come here for their regular food. It is bad. I suppose it would make the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you're in NY and want to do something completely touristy, eating desserts at Serendipity has got to be on your list. I've enjoyed watching the movie with my ex a few years back, so I figured,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you actually live in the city you know not to go on weekends. Sure their dessert is great, but it's not worth a 30 minute or even an hour wait.I'm a big fan of their humble pie- even though it's so...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hey! I know! Just like I wish to contribute to this tourist trap, I'll also add to its burgeoning yelp review catalog! ~*GOOD GAME*~Let's not discuss the wait, since any one with a modicum of common...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place was hard to find at first, but it's down the street from Dylan's Candy Bar. We came here on a Thursday night around 10p for dessert and it was not packed - no wait. The wait staff was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm probably being unfair with this rating but 5 stars because I loved the movie and I love the name of this place, it's just the cutest idea!Unfortunately I was unable to try anything other than...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! I've been here twice and it was def worth the hour wait!! Yes one hour! The first time was only 30 mins and it was freezing both times!! I mean it's a must visit if you come to NYC....
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My gf wanted to come here because of a movie she saw....so we did. The place was small but interesting. They had interesting stuff all over this place. First thing we had to order was the frozen...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Although the place is teeny tiny, the wait is like an hour long and busy as hell.. the frozen hot chocolate was worth it. Didn't really know what to expect while we were waiting. All I knew is that...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Haha. I've been past this place and all I can think of is:"Why are there 85 people outside in a line wrapped around the block? It's 20 degrees out with a wind chill.. Why is the place so tiny so only...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Serendipity is whimsical god damn it! I don't care if I get there and here that the wait will be three hours. I'll squish next to the tourists and bridge and tunnel folk in the tight lobby cum gift...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was really excited to visit NYC because one of my "food to try - list" is the Serendipity 3 Frozen Hot Chocolate.It did not dissapoint! I made the home version before and it doesnt even compare.I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Overpriced Haagen Dazs ice cream.
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We came here after dinner on Tuesday for dessert. Well, not just any dessert but THE DESSERT...the frozen hot chocolate. Thanks to Marc T., I knew about the $8.50 minimum per person so we each...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
fantastic desserts, famous for a reason, try the forbidden and the frozen hot chocolate for which its most famous. don't go overboard each 1 is enough for 2 people.if you are lucky u can see some...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Come back in 20-30 minutes after signing in your name is a standard answer.Well the Frozen Hot Chocolate is totally worth it, but as i saw the $8.50 per person minimum i ordered the Forbidden Broadway...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
tiny n full of life! get the $20 ice cream sundae to share. omg im drooling just thinking about it...oh yah lovely service but kinda too packed in the front
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Frrrrrrrrrrrrozen Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate's were to die for! We went there on a Sunday around four. There was no wait, although a it cramped of an entry/waiting area so I'd imagine feeling...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I guess Serendipity is just one of those places you have to taste and see for yourself when you're in NYC. Dessert wise, it gets pretty pricey, with most items on the menu being at least $8. So here...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Its great to hang out and eat here, but if you want to be wow'd then order the Golden Opulence Sundae which by the way is $1000. Even though it is OBVIOUSLY pricey it uses 14 types of rare cocoa and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Let's be honest, I came here for one reason; I'm a fan of Serendipity, the movie. Since we're being honest, I must admit that Kate Beckinsale is a huge reason for my love of that movie.Having said...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place is pretty overhyped due to the movie. I went once four years ago?It's in close proximity to the MET if i remember correctly, so I'd walk over after a day of museum-ing if I were visiting...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
When I first saw the movie serendipity I said once I'm in New York I got to come by here with my girl. This was our movie. Let's say I was really disappointed by this place. First, the reservations...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
kind of sad...this place is knowwwwwn for its desserts... and yet i didn't have any =( !!! haha....so i heard about this restaurant from the movie... of coarse.. and had to try it.. hehe....it was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Alright, so this place isn't the cleanest restaurant in town. But then, in NYC, what is? I haven't been there in years. I heard they were shut down due to pests some time in 2008 and reopened a few...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went to this place along with some relatives because they wanted to check out the place where they filmed the movie. We went over there and found a super busy place. The wait was about 45 minutes...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Alice in Wonderland meets Willy Wonka, with service as slow as a stoned Oompa Loompa once you are directed through the Nazi controlled gates.Make reservations in advance (ask for an upstairs table)...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've come here twice in the last 4 years, and so has the rest of the world.the first time I came and had the chocolate cake and frozen hot chocolate, and I really liked the chocolate cake despite the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This cute little restaurant CAN be overrated, but is definitely a place to visit for dessert. I wouldn't necessarily recommend this place for a normal meal though. There are tons of other places in...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's hard to rate Serendipity because the desserts are so fantastic but the rest of the menu is Ehhh... not so impressive. We came to Serendipity at 12:30am on a Saturday night and were seated almost...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
When in New York, there are a few places that I feel are on every tourist's "to-do list" and Serendipity was on mine. I'm glad that I went but really I don't think I'll go again. The frozen Hot...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I took my two little nieces (ages 12 and 6) here after a long day of doing fun things around the city. Seriously, it was 11pm on a tuesday night, and I'm visiting from out of town so when I get to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Overhyped, long wait even with reservations.It was totally not my idea to come here, and I would never come here on my own volition, friend decided to celebrate her birthday here.Food was overpriced...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
the only reason why people come here is because of its hollywood fame, being featured in the movie Serendipity.frozen chocolate is pretty much your average chocolate drink. also tried the outrageous...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place is alright, but really overrated.I came here with the lil lady on Valentine's Day.She has been mentioning it for months. She made me watch the movie, so I said no biggie. I'll check it out...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was told people don't come here for dinner and after tasting my pasta I quickly understood why. I took my little cousin here last summer and she loved it. We both shared a frozen hot chocolate...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We didn't have the coin (or the desire) to drop a cool $1,000 on their ridiculously expensive (and not very palatable sounding) sundae, so we settled for a frrrrrrozen hot chocolate (note: I may not...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Once you get over the claustrophobic feeling in this place, it can be enjoyable. I was seated right next to the entrance of the kitchen and was at risk for a catastrophic food dumping on event. The...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I would skip this one. Food just ok! Even the famaous frozen hot chocolate just ok! crowded, small and service horrible! took a while for server to get to us. then in the middle of our meal we really...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We came for dinner. Stayed for dinner and frozen hot chocolate. We could have only ordered one frozen hot chocolate as it was very large. I enjoyed a nice plate of meatloaf. NYC= meatloaf. Service...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
With very retro-funk decoration, which makes a claustrophobic. I'd only go for the dessert. Their frozen hot chocolate is worth the 1 hr wait. There are shops down the street to kill time.
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place is totally overhyped. The dessert really isn't THAT great where you have to wait FOREVER to sit down! Plus they have all these restrictions like you have to order so many items, etc....
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
2 Stars for food, but 4 Stars for a place to stop by while in NY for dessert! Cute place to stop at for their Frozen Hot Chocolate! I only came here because of the movie and am a huge fan of desserts!...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This is the place for a sweet dessert. Unfortunately, that's about all it offers. The entrees are nothing special so I wouldn't come here for a meal. The service is slow, and waitstaff overworked....
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
my gf and i had the opportunity to visit this place from california on new years weekend. just as others said this goes on the dessert a-list. nevermind the tiny arse restuarant, nor the long wait in...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
"Touristy but good desserts. Long, long lines though"
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Stopped by at 5:45PM on a Saturday, the height of the dash for dinner. There was a one hour wait, so had them take our name while we walked around the neighborhood to kill time (Bloomingdales, Urban...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My BKBFF was apartment-sitting on the UES so I trekked it up there to see how the other half lives and marvel at the palatial abode featuring 30 foot ceilings. Not too far from Serendipity 3, we...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Expect at least an hr waiting after you arrive, but it is worth it. Heard of this place from Rachel Ray on Food TV, apparently this is her favorite place which got me interested. They are known for...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is so impossible to get into after dinner but the desserts are amazing! I would rate higher, but there's usually a 1-2 hour wait and sometimes it's just not worth it.
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Dessert is A-list. Everything else, not so much; but who cares? You go here for the frozen hot chocolate, which is bizarre and addicting at the same time. Price is reasonable, considering you won't be...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place for brunch! We shared some chocolate dessert, it was huge and a little on the too sweet side. But I give it 4 stars because the place itself is so adorable, a very cute place for a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I expected more from this place based on all the hype, but besides the cute interior, I wasn't that impressed by it. Although it's very touristie and overpriced, I'm glad I went because it does have...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Being a complete tourist of course I had to come here and of course I had the frozen hot chocolate. And for $8.50 it was A-OK. the service was good, the men running the front are friendly, and get...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We went to Serendipity just for the New York experience of visiting the set of the movie. :) It was a cute joint, but the wait was ridiculous. It dropped two stars because of it. We ordered a root...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After hearing about everyone eating at this restaurant, I just had to check out Serendipity for myself a few years ago with a good friend during her lunch break. There were many people there, mostly...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely not all that for what you pay for.Frozen hot chocolate and dessert, yes, I'll say those are yum. But that's all you need to go there for. Lunch was a mediocre experience. I had the chicken...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Like most people have declared, this place is hyped up. It really isn't that great. Firstly, everything is cramped. There is no waiting area, and the entrance has all this merchandise that I wonder...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Although totally over hyped, I liked this place. It had personality, and I liked the art on the second floor. The desserts were awesome. I ordered the tarts, which were these deliciously unhealthy...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you are visiting NY this place is a must see. Yes, it's a tourist trap but that's what you do when you're on vacation. A few things to think about before you go though. First, you have to accept...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It's a tourist trap. That tends to drive me crazy. Also, expect to leave to be an obese human. I would suggest to come here for desserts and even then, expect to wait awhile (i have NEVER been here...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
2.5 to 3 stars... yes.. the chocolate malted and frozen hot chocolate is good, but you are paying for an institution name. This restaurant has been around a long time, and even the building is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Entirely overrated. There's an 8 dollar minimum per person, which has been in institution for quite some time. That means either you order 8 dollars of dessert or drink or have someone else order...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
OK, I just don't get what the big deal is! It isn't that great and you have to wait forever to get in! The only reason I go, is because I always seem to be with a combination of people who love it and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
First of all, I made a horrible horrible mistake by attempting to go here New Years weekend. What was I thinking? I had a visitor for the holiday and therefore spent the weekend hitting up many...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's all just hype.I've tried many of their food in hopes of finding something to like but it's been just mediocre, nothing that impressed me like that. In my opinion, the decor doesn't even look...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Abby A.'s guide to making your own version of Serendipity 3's Frrrozen Hot Chocolate at home (and it taste's EXACTLY the same!):What you'll need:-1/2 cup whole milk-1 and 1/2 cups ice cubes-3...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
WORST PLACE EVER.First off, I blame myself for being convinced by my female friends in coming here TWICE. I was in high school back then, so I'm not going to be too hard on myself. Although I admit...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is MY FAVORITE PLACE IN THE ENTIRE CITY....I cannot speak on the food but the dessert were amazing out of this world..Welcome to paradise...I just tried it last week..I was very hesitant in going...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My sister went, and this is what she had to say: Besides the frozen hot chocolate, Serendipity's food deserves a 2 out of 5 stars at best. I ordered their more popular dishes, the chicken pot pie and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I would give this place 3.5 stars, 4.5 if it wasn't so overrated and crowded.The interior is very welcoming and cozy, the food is decent, and the desserts are great! I really liked the Frozzzen Hot...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I can not speak for the Lunch or Dinner Menu, but i can say the Desserts were pretty awesome! It was my first NYC trip so of course i have to hit up everything that I've seen in the movies...a nerd...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I never knew frozen hot chocolate would taste so good....especially on a cold day. It was my first time there and unfortunately might've been my last for awhile. We also got the chicken con carne...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Screaming kids, loud environs, rushed waiters, Just OK food and the Frozen Hot Chocolate mix contains Corn Syrup and Hydrogentaed oils.BLAH! I say.If you have a kid take them here exactly once. Try...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Holy mother of heyzeus.My friends really, really wanted to come here and I have to say I'd been curious...What could be so fucking good that it's worth a 3 hour wait?NOTHING.Maybe a hug from my dead...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I didn't expect anything from this place, which might be the reason why I'm rating it high.Frozen Hot Chocolate...yay it was yummy...NOW for the review....POTOATO SKINS WITH CAVIAR!!!!...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ehh. Overrated.I've heard the buzz of this place all the way from California and decided to check it out when I visited NYC in September 2008. It's right down the street from Dylan's Candy Bar and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So, we had to go to Serendipity 3 when we were in NYC b/c who could pass up frozen hot chocolate!?!?! We tried unsuccessfully to go mid day during the week and we were unable to get in. We made...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
i'm giving 1 star to this place because their service is atrocious! also they never let you take anything home, and their deserts are SO big that each one is enough for 4 people, yet they charge a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I only came for their famous Frrrozen Hot Chocolate so my review is only based on their service, the Frrrozen Hot Chocolate, and their decors.On my recent New York trip I planned on visiting this...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite sweet tooth sit down in this fast paced city; whether you're looking for a tete a tete dinner with the beau or a catchup sesh with the girlfriends or simply dessert run with the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Frrrozen Hot Chocolate 8.50Peanut Butter Frrrozen Hot Chocolate 9.00And how sweet they are to let me sit at the movie table without reservation!Please watch the movie "Serendipity" (if possible)...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
i came here a few years ago and was told that i had to try this place. i waited forever in the freezing cold b/c i came in the winter. not worth it. later i heard about it not passing inspections....
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Well as all of the previous reviews have mentioned, the customer service here lacks. Our server barely spoke to us - didnt even greet us. The space is small and would have made for a cozy atmosphere...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Frozen hot chocolate, good sandwiches, a sweet place with delicious treats.
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
People are crazy about this place....all over frrrozzen hot chocolate! Its kind of silly actually, although I do love that ish. We always order the peanut butter one, which is so yummy, but dude...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After trying to set up a coffee date, I found my companion doesn't like to drink coffee. At all. So other than subjecting him to a Starbucks where the coffee bean aroma might change his mind, I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
You're gonna go just kus when you get home everyone is going to ask you: Did you go? Was it magical? Did John Cusack find your mittens? When you actually go, however, this place is SUCH A DRAG. There...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
There's always a wait for this place (at least 30 min.) The longest I've waited was a bit over an hour. The food itself is alright... nothing special and overpriced, but the Frozzzen Hot Chocolate =...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place gets four stars for the ambiance alone! The fifth star is for my drag queen waiter. I've been to NYC three times and I am devastated that I only went to Serendipity 3 twice. I went because...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm gonna have to downgrade this place. When I came to New York two years ago, I decided to wait in line for four hours in the freezing cold and eclared that the hot fudge sundae was so good I would...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It was so cute going to Serendipity for Valentine's day; we broke up shortly after. Yelp is my therapy at work.Back to Serendipity 3Food Salty DessertBuy the frozen hot chocolate mix from Serendipity...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
it's all true. long lines. mediocre food though i haven't really eaten food there aside from the fries. we all know we go for the frozen hot chocolate. bff was in town and has been craving to go....
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This review is mainly for desserts, cuz that's all I was there for.Pros: desserts, nice ambianceCons: long line means long waiting timeSo I'm guessing enough people come and only ask for desserts that...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I really like the desserts at this place and recommend it for late night. Although the lines are crazy. The other weekend I was there, they had a 3 hour wait and the guy looked at me like I was...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I was dragged here by friends visiting from out of town. It was one of the more horrifying restaurant experiences I've had in awhile.First: there was a 3 hour wait to get into the place. I kid you...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went by here to try the frozen hot chocolate. I didn't know what to expect at first, but some of the magic of what could be disappeared for me when I realized it was a drink with a texture of...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the first thing i recognize was the atmosphere. but then again they have a problem with pest infestation, so they were shut down for a while. i never had any problem with their food. the seating is...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i only had the frozen hot chocolate and the Shepard's pie and both were very good, the wait there was insane due to all the tourist in that area, as i am one also haha...other than that i love the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
"In November 2007, Serendipity unveiled a $25,000 dessert called the "Frrrozen Haute Chocolate," which Guinness World Records declared the world's most expensive desert. A week later, Serendipity 3...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Yes Serendipity Dessert is delicious.However, the dinner itself is complete crap. I ordered a sandwich that had prosciutto and brie.. it came with one piece of bread, on top which they had the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the menus here were oh so cute... and desserts were devilishly sized.. i felt like a tiny child playing with her first chocolate sundae.....oh so sweet and happy here...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Walk up to Serendipity. There was a good crowd of people outside their main entrance. We try to go in and ask how long is the wait. Some lanky guy pops out with a clipboard and flips thru some...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I cannot go to New York without stopping at Serendipity, it would seem sacrilegious. The frozen hot chocolate gets all the press but their signature sandwiches and dishes are to die for as well. I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After an expensive dinner at Tavern on the Green that left the four of us still hungry, we decided to take a cab over to Serendipity for dessert (even though this place isn't that cheap)! I heard...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I really WANTED to love Serendipity 3.....I can honestly say that the true motivation of venturing over here was because one of my favorite movies was encompassed around this spot. "Serendipity." It...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My friend and I waited 1.5 hours to eat here. We only intended to order the famed Frrrozen Hot Chocolate, but by the time we were seated at around 1pm, we had to eat some lunch.I ordered the Summer...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Food is mediocre at best. Went with a group of friends on a weekday night. We had a reservation so didn't have to wait. They do wait until your whole party is there before they seat you though.. Menu...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Even though people think this place is overrated, I still think the frozen hot chocolate is worth a try. It's very pricey, I think its $8.50 for one frozen hot chocolate, but if you share it then...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to NYC for the first time and Serendipity was HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. I loved it! Go straight for the dessert and take lots of pictures! I had the pleasure of having the 3 scoop ice cream sundae...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
LOVE this place.Decent food. AMAZING desserts. Love the decor.I love the peanut butter pie...but everyone raves about the frozen hot chocolate!
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We went there on late thursday night around 11pm-ish.There were no line so we got seated right away. We only had dessert since we ate dinner already. Well, I'm a dessert person but I dont think there...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2008
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My girlfriend and I ate lunch here for our first date in NY. Must try the...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 11/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Deserts are where it is at, and Don't wait in line... It is called making reservations, and I would highly recommend it. We made them, and asked for the 2nd floor.I don't like waiting in lines,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We came here in the middle of the week around 11am for lunch so we didn't have to deal with lines. I wasn't expecting much from their food, especially since I just ordered a burger, but I can...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I waited 3 hours for what essentially tasted like a regular chocolate milkshake. The ambiance was cool though. My friend got a peanut butter version of the frozen hot chocolate, and I thought that...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love going here! The deserts are great and aside from the long wait - I can't complain! My suggestion would be to go to Bloomingdales around the corner or take a stroll through the neighborhood to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The Alamo Burger- "We don't have that today"The Corn Chowder- "We're out of that today too..."Over priced "blah" food that was served after a waiting 45 minutes on the sidewalk to get in.I would have...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
file this under places i will never go to ever again.i was entertaining an out of towner who wanted to go there.walking up was an hour wait. anyone who knows me...knows that i do not wait an hour to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not going to complain about it being a tourist trap or the long lines. Here's why: For me, I have fond memories of waiting on line in the freezing winter to get a cup of Serendipity hot chocolate....
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Serendiptiy"s was fun and different. It was not what I expected it to be. It looks nothing like it did in the movie. I thought that it was going to be alot better than what it was. The restrooms were...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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Great for out of towners, kids and sweet lovers. The frozen hot chocolate is...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 10/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Was introduced on my first visit to New York back in 2003. Saw the movie and never knew the actual restaurant existed. Loved it so much, I went back every subsequent trip.There was only one time...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know why everyone always says their food is not good. I really liked the whole thing. Granted I do think their frozen hot chocolate was better than the sandwich I had, both were good. Also, I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had the prosciutto and brie sandwich. Pretty tasty. I love that combination. I will try this at home.The frozen hot chocolate was our choice for dessert and it was a bit underwhelming but it could...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Managed to get in when it wasn't crowded. The sandwiches were good, although probably overpriced, and the peach dessert i had was a well done affair as well. Overall a good experience, but probably...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I understand that there's usually a wait here, but my boyfriend and I went at 1030pm on a Sunday night-- and the place was half full. We didn't wait at all. We shared a "Big Apple Pie" (huge slice of...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Ah, the famous Serendipity 3 restaurant, where John Cusack and Kate Beckinsale flirt with each other over coffee, before they decide to part their own ways to test the fate of their happenstance...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Fairly overrated, but still pretty good for desserts.I went with my best friend and the bf pretty late on a weeknight during the winter, so we only had to wait about 15 minutes. I used to live in the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
One word (with hyperbole): overrated. Like whoa.I've been here several times on account of different sets of friends wanting to try this place out, so it's not like I'm basing all of this off some...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love the frozen hot chocolate and their crepes!only thing is that this place is really cramped.
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The last time I visited New York we read about this place in a guide some friends of ours had. The reviewers in that book raved about the frozen hot chocolates, and so we had to go try them out for...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
my food wasnt anything special and we had to wait an hour to get seated but eating the delicious desserts and having hot cocoa on a cold winter's night was amazing. their desserts are excellent and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place - the wait.. yes once again just like any other good NYC restaurant in the city, you have to wait. however I'm not too big fan of their food, but the dessert are unbelievably...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'll keep it short since this place has 100's of reviews anyways. Well worth the wait, you should go for just the dessert alone.As for the people comparing the frozen hot chocolate to Ovaltine, Swiss...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Like bringing a jar of sand to Hawaii, I'll add another review for this place.Like most people, I came here for the dessert after watching the movie. It was quite a wait, but for a dessert place it...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm guessing the over exposure of this place made the reviews go down. Anyway, it's been a few years since I first when to NY, since then I have been twice as my hubby was born there and has family...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm writing this review 6 months later but it was so delicious I had to. Serendipity was part of our whirlwind girls trip in NYC and I think it was on everyone's list. I had been dreaming of a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Long wait, over priced and 1,000's of calories. I think if you are going to have dessert fast the next day. The amount of fat you will consume is ungodly and will wreak havoc on your digestive system....
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My roommate and I came here last Sunday because she loves the movie Serendipity, and I just wanted to see if the frozen hot chocolate was really as good as people make it out to be. Honestly, the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've never seen the movie. But now I really want to, after eating dessert here. Three of us shared a "can't say no" sundae ($14). I couldn't say no. It was Yes! Yes! Yes! till my spoon hit the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
because of the movie capture the heart-warming feeling and make u wanna come and enjoy it..i went there 2 times and lucky me,it never really that busy..first time is last winter, that day it is kind...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I agree with everyone that Serendipity is a bit overrated, but there are definitely some great things about it. First the bad..the wait everytime I have been has been absolutely ridiculous and way...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like going on the weekday when it's not full on tourists.& I like the sand tart dessert more than the frozen hot chocolate.this is a no-brainer.. but dessert is WAY better then the food. staff isn't...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I find it hilarious how some of the reviews are upset that the famous FROZEN Hot Chocolate was not hot! Does the word FROZEN happen to mean anything to you? Anyways, this is definitely a place to go...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
totally overpriced food. extremely crowded! long waits! slow service. do not get normal food here!stick to the desserts only!
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I've had the urge to go to Serendipity for a long time now. After hearing about their ice cream and hearing that its been in a movie, I just had to go. So my girlfriend and I took the trip to go to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
honestly, i think it's a little overrated. we came here for lunch and dessert, because well, we tried to come just for dessert the night before and it was way too crowded. so i had a club sandwich...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Honest to goodness, we came here because of the movie! I tried the frozen hot chocolate and it was good, but the sundaes were totally good! The hot chocolate still lingers in my mouth!!! But I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I've been wanting to check out this place ever since the movie back in 01. I've been to NYC a total of 4 times now and just this past visit I finally went and got my Frrrozen Hot Chocolate that...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
my friend & i were crunched for time when we swung by here, but saw the short line and decided to give it a shot. waited only 15min to get in, saw that famous host guy from tv (aww), and the "frozen...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I really wanted to like this joint, especially after an hour wait. The service was the highlight. I accidentally knocked over a glass of water shattering it on the floor and they came through to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Sooooooo overrated! The frozen hot chocolate tastes like chocolate slush-- it isn't even creamy enough to taste like a milkshake. We also had lunch there-- my sandwhich was very blah. Thumbs down...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My trip to New York was SERENDIPITOUS! But this place is a tad bit overrated. Had the Steak Cha Cha, super chewy and odd... the side "greens" should have come with, dressing, WITHOUT me having to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Prepare to run home and not make it to the toilet with shit in your pants (if you are lactose intolerant). This famous place has over-sized over-stuffed giganticized ice cream chocolate...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This was one of the top places I wanted to visit during my trip to NYC. Mainly bc I loved the movie, but also to try their famous Frozen Hot Chocolate. After a TWO HOUR wait, we were finally seated....
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you're a hopeless romantic/sentimental type of person then this place is a must when visiting New York.It was the only place my girlfriend and I *had* to go to while visiting NYC. BUT, if it wasn't...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Not impressed. Why? 1) No amount of forewarning prepped me for 1.5 hour wait at the doorstep of what supposedly is an NYC institution. 2) How could this be an NYC institution if locals (and by...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm guilty... I loved Serendipity. It's one of the few places that I constantly tell people to visit when they're going to New York for the first time. I've been at least once every time I've been,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Is considered as a New York institution. 95% of visitors are tourist. We came here just for desserts, but I heard the food here is quite decent. The desserts are fun to watch. It is indeed...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I only go to this place during the winter, well duhhh hot chocolate. It's ok I think my swiss chocolate with marshmellows are better though. LOL.
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
was it sex and the city or rachel ray or some other blah shit that got me taken here? i can't even remember, but i'm glad it's out of the way now. didn't have to wait too long, but i can understand...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you are going to wait to have dessert here is worth it. The Frozen Hot Chocolate, Forbidden Broadway and the many other desserts are all delicious.If you are just going for the food, I think you...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The wait was horrendous... they told us a 45 minute wait which turned into about double that.We got the banana split, which was too expensive for the measly portion. Don't get me wrong, the hot fudge...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
they have to do something about the 1 hr 45 min wait....but when you're finally seated and realize you are almost literally sitting on top of the person next to you, i guess it's not that bad after...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely a tourist trap but something I believe fans of Serendipity (obviously) must try once in their chick-flick loving lifetime.There is nothing about this place that is worthwhile except for the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Serendipity 3, with a name like that, I never would've expected an $80 check for a group of three. I would consider Serendipity to be the Fenton's of New York, for all you Bay natives. The focus is on...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
*ahem*yes i'd like to have your 15 dollar chicken pot pie.OH MY!i could have purchased this for 4 dollars at the frozen foods section.hmmm...how about one of your other shitcaked 20 dollar menu items...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
When I told people I was going to New York, more than one person recommended Serendipity. Frozen hot chocolate? Hot diggidy dawg, sign me up!Except... when it came, I looked at it and went, what the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
LONG WAIT. I was semi-disappointed after dining here for the first time :( The wait was ridiculously long (4:30PM on a Saturday, and the wait was 1.75 hours long)!BRUSQUE STAFF. I understand it was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Where else could you get a frrrozen hot chocolate? It was my first time trying one, and it was awesome! :)Just make sure to make a reservation ahead of time. We didn't have to wait at all when our...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
what a load of crap. the food was crap beyond crap, i never had to add so much salt to my food ever to make it have some taste. Our table ordered crepes, sandwiches, pastas, and steak and everything...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I could definitely see why people come here, though I'm sure it wouldn't be nearly as popular had it not been for the movie.I went with a friend who was really craving the Frozen Hot Chocolate. We had...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wait on a Saturday night was about 30 minutes. Very cute nostalgic spot with a fun atmosphere. Visiting here in NYC is a must. The food was alright, I had a chicken salad. The most amazing part of the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Of course I had to visit some sort of dessert joint before I left NY. So the BFF and I had to give this one a try. I wasn't disappointed at all, but I wasn't a huge fan of the ice cream. (I like my...
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Of course as a New York tourist, I had to go to Serendipity. Thankfully I know now that this place isn't worth a second thought. The first thing that I noticed when I walked in was the decor. I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The wait is like 2 hours. So while you wait, I suggest you lose yourself in Dylan's candy Bar which is further down the street or go shopping at Bloomingdales or even eat dinner at Patsy's Pizzeria...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Back in the day, a fellow New Yorker and some of our out-of-town friends wanted to have lunch at Serendipity, and I agreed to tag along. I had a feeling this was a bad idea going in, as the place is a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know what the big deal was about going here. Three of us went, and I didn't even know it was featured in a movie (which tells you how oblivious I am to these things) until after we were...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
amazing desserts!
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Let's be honest...no one comes to this place for the dinner...We had dinner... mediocre at best (our waiter was a total dingbat, too). In fact, most people don't even have dinner at all...they have...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My sister was in town with her friends and them being big fans of the movie, wanted to have desserts in Serendipity 3. So I was tasked to... go... queue up for a table... and have dessert. Two things...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My sister and I spent a week in NY last summer and made two seperate trips to Serendipity 3 for one thing... the frozen hot chocolate! We came after watching shows so the wait was never longer than 30...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Serendipity's always been a stop for me when I go to NY, but only because it's tradition. It's about an hour wait and there is no room in the "lobby" for waiting. It's overhyped because of the movie,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food........slightly disappointing.The desserts? That's a different story. I think I took about 30 minutes debating on what to get because everything sounded so damn good. It's roughly 15 dollars...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Come here once... and you pretty much don't need to come again.The first time I had the frozen hot chocolate, I seriously wondered why everyone raved about it. It was good but it was a life changing...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Totally a place that is hyped up. The interior feels a bit crummy to be honest and the food is OK. The sundae does come in a huge bowl that is fun but that's about it.
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
(This is a review of the desserts... for your main meal--go elsewhere!)Oh this is indulgence at its worst! If you can decide on just 1 dessert right away, then I applaud your decisiveness. I wanted...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I have learned from reliable sources (Cali tourists) that this place is "bomb.com". Having no reason to doubt that claim, I wonder if someone has raised this with the Department of Homeland Security?...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My gf heard rave reviews about this place. Its easy to find. Just look for the long line stretching out to the street. Instead of dining in, I recommend taking out if you are interested in the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had the chicken diva. It was the best thing to in my mouth in the week. The sauce was great, the fries, altho weird for such a good plate, were definitely good and the chicken was cooked to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't care what anyone says. The Frozen Hot Chocolate is bomb.com. Yes, it's a tourist trap..but i'm into all that cute stuff and this place definitely was cute! =) I would come back...if I had the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
can't talk...getting brain freeze....AWESOME!!!
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The wait wasn't terrible (45 minutes), but the place is really cramped and the people who work at the hostess station have major attitude. WTF. I don't need attitude. I live in NY. I get that...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The 2 hour wait made me think this place was nothing short of amazing. However, 2 hours and 15 minutes later when I was chomping down on a banana split I changed my mind. The desserts are good- not to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I just went here for the frozen hot chocolate, and it was so yummy! The wait wasn't too long for us, and we went late, close to 11 on a Friday. It was worth it. The place is so cute too. It's such a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yea, yea, it's overpriced, crowded with kids, essentially a gift shop and was briefly shut down due to that nasty little health code violation.I. Do. Not. Care.Order the Caviar Omlette and follow it...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My friend use to live right around the corner from Serendipity 3, and every weekend when I went to see them I'd walk out and always notice a line or small crowd of people gathering around in the same...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My friend and I went there for Sunday brunch right at 11:30 when they opened, glad we didnt have to wait for long. Of coz we both ordered the famous Frrozen Hot chocolate.............. um... it was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I get the open face turkey sandwich with brie and apples accompanied by the fried parsnips when I am here, the food has been good every time I have been there. Yes there is a wait, but I usually wait...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So we had to come here, and we only had to wait 15 minutes (for 2 people) at around 4 on a Tuesday. We got in, ordered the frozen hot chocolate, and found out there is a MINIMUM $8.50 charge PER...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I guess the desserts are tasty, but not to die for nor worth the insane prices OR the insane wait. I'd bring a tourist back, but not come willingly.
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
after watching Serendipity the movie and hearing about the $1,000 dessert on Oprah, I wanted to try it for myself. there was so much anticipation because of the long wait! When you get in, its a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My initial thought on my trip to NY was to visit Serendipity, since I loved the movie and I thought it would be as romantic as the movie. LOL it was different than I expected. when you first enter,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
alright alright. so my love for john cusack convinced me to go to serendipity and i wasn't disappointed.went late on a weeknight with a small group of people and i was pleased to find there was no...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The wait is 3 hours...worse than waiting in line for a superman ride at an amusement park. The desserts are totally overrated. If it weren't for the movie, this place would have closed down years...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Do you really have to come here for anything else other than the deserts the size of your head? Okay, okay - not all the deserts are the size of your head. But they are chocolatey gooood and filling....
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a tourist trap. So I decided to try this place out because Oprah raves about it. We were told the wait was about 20-30 minutes, but most likely around 20. So...twenty went by, and I went...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok I'm rating them only on their dessert menu... The food was ok... Dessert-Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Best Choc shake ever and best strawberry shortcake-mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmJust for the parents out there- they...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
(Aug/ 2007)Don't expect to dine at Serendipitiy and not stand in line even if you have a reservation, but be patient because the dessert is worth the wait. My boyfriend and I came early before they...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When in NYC- go here for the frozen hot chocolate, you will not be sorry. A cute lil' place with a chic quaint NYC atmosphere. Bring a girlfriend and rest between shopping! It's perfect.Simply put, a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Still love it after all these years- Frozen Hot Chocolate yay- dessert only - food not great- lines are long- go early or go late
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here only for the famous frozen hot chocolate. Now that I got that checked off my list, it was well worth it! (We had to ask like 3 New Yorkers for directions to this place and for some reason...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Well now I can say that I've been to Serendipity. I have to admit, I did love the frozen hot chocolate. But what I didn't love is that we weren't allowed to share and that hubby had to order something...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Oh man, this place blows. As a New Yorker, or a tourist, I can see the need to come here. Natives should be able to say it sucks from experience, and tourists should say that they've been here....
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Seriously, don't go here for anything but dessert. The food here is not that good. The line is always crazy specially on weekends. Just try the frozen hot chocolate - that's all the experience you...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here only for the frozen hot chocolate. That just sounded like something I needed to experience. Well, it took me about 45 minutes or about an hour for the initial experience to begin, due to the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Bad diner food. The cooks clearly don't believe in seasoning. Food arrives at the table lukewarm. The frozen hot chocolate is just a milkshake with lots of whipped cream and four straws.
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We had to go here since it is one of NY's famous places to go. Plus, I loved the movie Serendipity and ever since watching it, it has always been on my list of places to try once in my life. Finally,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I think the frozen hot chocolate is overrated. The devil dog chocolate pudding doesn't taste as watered down. The ambiance is of a family restaurant (not exactly comfortable or cozy). We didn't...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
yes the frozen hot chocolate is delish.but the tourists? not so much. you really have to be in the mood for some ducking and dodging with this one. yes...i've been known to throw some bows at a long...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
frozen hot chocolate = milk shake
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I loved the feeling of the place. It's so cozy and cute. The frozen hot chocolate is amazing. You think about it and it doesn't sound that good..but no, you're in for a treat. Everything was very...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You're just setting yourself up for disappointment if you think this is gonna change your life. You go here knowing it's a touristy spot, and that's that.I was tempted to order a batch of the icy hot...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
$8.50 minimum charge/ person? There's stuff on the menu that is $6.50-- so even if everyone got something, you still might not meet your "minimum charge" wtf?! We got their famous frozen hot...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Besides the agonizing 2 hour wait.... I LOVE THIS RESTAURANT! I just go here for the desserts, especially the infamous frozen hot chocolate. I agree that it's a bit overrated because of the movie,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I leave my female family members alone for one hour in the city. Where do they end up? Serendipity 3. Ah, touristas.So here's the secret: the food really isn't THAT bad. But go knowing it's diner...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a very cute and quaint place! It is very overrated due to the movie but it's a cute place anyways.I came here during winter so you can imagine how cold it is outside!!! We made it into...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's hyped and it's trendy. SURPRISINGLY, I STILL LOVED IT!! yes, I loved the frozen hot chocolate..and anything brownie chocolate is my achilles heel...was thoroughly entertained by the close...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ok how do I put this lightly... the food sucks and the wait's a bitch. The service is polite but not friendly and not very attentive. The meal wasn't very memorable.Why the 3 stars? 3 words.....
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It was my third time to Serendipty and I always make a point to visit this place everytime I am in NY. The thing to get is the frozen hot chocolate of course. However, I have to say that the service...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went on a friday night, no line, had the frozen hot chocolate & a hot chocolate.. it was romantic because we sat at the same table where the movie was filmed.. loved the idea that we just walked in,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ok here's a tip. Put your name in at Serendipity and then roam across the street to Patsy's for great Pizza. In no time at all your name will be called for dessert at Serendipity. Lets be honest -...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Nothing to see here. Move along.
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's one of those places you just have to try when you're in NYC. Of course you must try their frozen hot chocolate since that is what they are known for. Man the lines are long! I think it's because...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
2 hour wait in the freezing cold. I had the frozen hot chocolate (which is just a chocolate milk shake) and the pesto shrimp pasta. After 2 hours of waiting, I was just happy to be in a warm room and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Take everyone's advice and reserve a seat... or wait in the toystore area amongst the snotty kiddies and frazzled parents.I'm sure this place is popular mainly for the fond memories it evokes in the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
FROZEN HOT CHOCOLATE!!! to die for!!!!!!!!i came here expecting the frozen hot chocolate to be completely overrated, but it was still a must do on my last trip to nyc. to my surprise, this...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I realize that there are 307 other reviews for this place, but I have an opinion and I'm going to express it!I came with 2 other friends because I've been wanting to try their frozen hot chocolate for...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
cant believe i forgot to review this!came here last summerthe wait was about an hour so went to dylans next doors& walked over to central park to kill some time. came back and got seated right away!i...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you go:Make a reservation. Make a reservation.Make a reservation.MAKE A FREAKING RESERVATION.(At least a few days in advance, by the way.)They will not allow you to make a reservation for dessert...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After some thought, I've decided this is the recipe for decorating serendipity:add 1/2 partsa my little pony cartoon made it into real lifeadd 1/2 partsan old lady's parlor with peeling wallpapershake...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Serendipity 3 is tourist-central. In my many trips to NYC, I've never had the desire to go there, but this time around, I was convinced by a friend who lives in NYC and had never been. We actually...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, I am a tourist so Serendipity is a must right? I mean, it was in a movie!! Even though all my friends actually from NY were making exaggerated faces telling me not to go and waste my money, I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I *sooooo* did not want to like this place. I wanted to try it, deem it over-hyped, and move on with my life. Sigh. No such luck.I didn't think we'd need reservations going at an off-peak time but I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am only commenting on the desserts!! I was forewarned by many that the food here isn't up to par with their infamous desserts.I ordered the Forbidden Broadway Sundae and Serendipitous Hot...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
FROZEN HOT CHOCOLATE!!!!! I didn't come here for anything else, and it was as good as everybody was raving about...went during the summer so we had to make reservations...just remember it's not that...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The frozen hot chocolate lived up to its hype. The chicken wings that we got as a starter was also really, really good. Unfortunately the mixed grill that I got for dinner and the chicken that my...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Taking into consideration all the hype that surrounds this place, me and my buddies decided to make Serendipity 3 one of our "East Coast Fine Dining: 2008" stops. After all, Oprah looooves their...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Picture this: Stuffed animals in little cages. Yes, birds and bunnies in fake cages, other creatures hanging from the ceiling in a truly kitschy window display (Easter is coming, after all). That's...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here twice for dinner and twice for dessert only and I say stick with the dessert! Go with the frozen hot chocolate/coffee drink and one of their unique desserts. They even sell packaged...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was hoping to go back to New York this year to eat here again, but it looks like I won't be visiting again any time soon. We tried to eat here several times during our short visit to NY a couple of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You can make reservations if you eat a real meal and not just dessert! Unfortunately, the food is not all that great! I had an egg omelet that cost $13...well damn, I could have gotten the same thing...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's taken me over five years to compile enough data to write a review of Serendipity, and I think now is the time, between treacherous classes, that I should do it justice. The first time I came here...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Have been wanting to go forever and finally did! The whole you must make a reservation and order more then just a dessert thing is total BS. We walked in and gave our names... seated in about 20...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I love the movie Serendipity so I just had to come try the infamous Frozen Hot Chocolate. The frozen hot chocolate was yummy but really thick and sweet. I couldn't even finish it with my friend, we...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
now, this place has awesome frozen hot chocolate!!!!! delish yummy goodnes. and my guess is that the rest of their desserts are pretty good as well.however! their other foods are average, nothing...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
WHATEVERRRR...its been hyped up 2 much, so now these ppl think their the shyttt so they dont have to have good customer service...annoyin ass waiter...lookin at us like wtf..u ready b?....food was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Refused to go because of the long wait but finally bit the bullet and tried it out several years ago. Took my bestfriend here last winter to try the frozen hot chocolate after a show in the west...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
1 hour or longer waits? For this place? You have got to be kidding me.When I first visited New York back in '03, my cousin brought me here for dessert. I didn't know it was supposed to be such a big...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Before I went to NYC, I made sure that I made reservations here. My friends and I ate here at noon on a Friday, and there was no line! Can you believe that?Anyways, this is a cute little place. I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Super cute decor, frozen hot chocolate definitely worth the hour and a half wait, food was pretty good, our server was nice and attentive but there was another server nearby (yes you the angry one...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When I made my first trek to NYC I had to stop at Serendipity 3. I've only wanted to go to this place since the John Cusack movie about 6 yrs ago. One of my co-workers from the NY office decided to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Loved it!I went here on my second trip to the big apple, last week. We went at around 11a.m.-ish on a wednesday and there was no line whatsoever. In fact, for a little while we were the only people...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
You must get the Frozen Hot Chocolate. If you don't want to wait in the hour, hour and a half wait, then buy the package and make it at home, it's about $5.50. The fruit sundae is soo good!The food's...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Yanno, I've never gotten to eat here. Not that I haven't tried, mind you, but never managed to get IN. Have tried on several occasions (in the middle of the day, in the middle of the week, on a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Like a number of other joints in NYC, this is one of those places you must try as a first-time visitor, but after that, it's not as big of a deal as others make it to be.Go for the Frozen Hot...
yelp.com - user review - 02/29/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
All the hype!! Everyone talked about it, and going to school 10 blocks from this place, it was a shame that I had never ever been.Unfortunately it didn't live to all the hype! The burger was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i was pleased to find that this wasn't some giant mall/chain restaurant looking place, but rather a small cafe kind of setting. however, the service was awful, the food was only okay, and they were...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
so-so in general.BUT oh my lordie, we had the BEST hot fudge/caramel sundae. the hot fudge and caramel was covering the inside and outside of the dish. plenty for four people to share. the vanilla...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ok I really loved this place prior to it being closed down for its rat infestation problem but the wait is ridiculous. I would definitely advise calling in advance since there is no real place to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I only came after seeing the frozen hot chocolate in the movie serendipity... shut up it's a cute movie :P-Ambiance, super cute.-Service, good.-Frozen hot chocolate, good but WAY overrated. Please.....
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place and I wish there was one in LA! Their frozen hot chocolate is sooo good and I just love the idea of the place. It's so nice to be able to go somewhere just for dessert with friends...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
After trying to get reservations two times throughout the past two years in October... my friends and I were still not able to get a table. The waitlist seems nearly impossible. Unless you had all...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Been wanting to come here forever and also so it in the movie Serendipity. I guess you would only like this place if you were a kid. Because as an adult, food matters the most. And the food was not...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Although the wait time is so frustrating, once you're inside the ambiance makes you feel much better.I love their signature Frooooooooozen Hot Chocolate. It's big enough for two or three people, so...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. Even the menu is beautiful and so big it makes me feel like a little kid. I have been when it's really busy and the line takes forever, but I recently went with my mother during...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I suggest you go here for desserts. The main entrees are bland. Don't feel bad, put more seasoning there. But the desserts... really good. If you're willing to wait for desserts though. They usually...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So i personally think the movie "Serendipity" sucked ass..but that's just me...but I really liked the restaurant!!! hahahaI would definitely come back here just for the "FRRRROOOZZEN hot chocolate"...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, so went there on a Sunday night at 8/9pm, there was zero wait. I had the frozen hot chocolate (wow), and an omlette..so here's the deal, the food is pretty good, not good FOR you, but might as...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you love reeses pieces...then you'll LOOOOOOVE Serendipity's PEANUT BUTTER FROZEN HOT CHOCOLATE!!!!!!!I've always wanted to go here ever since I watched Serendipity, and I'm glad I finally got to....
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
over. rated. service was moderate to careless - probably because they know they'll be getting a solid tip off the food prices. entrees weren't impressive mixed grill was disgustingly dripping with oil...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For what my friends and I ordered, I was satisfied with the dessert but not the "real" food. I had: Curried Chicken Almondine $16.00 Bland, no curry taste at all, although the chicken was cooked just...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
If you're into long lines, cramped quarters, rude staff, garish decor, and subpar food- then this is the place for you. The famed frozen hot chocolate is just a chocolate smoothie- sure it's big, but...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Service Extremely Slow. Health Inspection Failed it a couple times. Just Google It. BUT THE FROZEN HOT CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER IS AWESOME! It's so large, it's hard to even finish it. It's a one...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
frozen hot chocolate is great...but not at the rate of $8.50 minimum per person (they don't tell you that until ur ready to order.) i can get similar hot chocolate with ice in bangkok for 50 cents.my...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
"the food and dessert is pretty good once you're at the table but Serendipity is not worth the ordeal you have to go through just to get there"We went to Serendipity because it was one of those "must...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I give it four stars strictly for decor and desserts... everything else, well I'll have to agree with everyone elseThere frozen hot chocolate, which apparently they're famous for, is not all that...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i was thinking.... cute date place! but waiting for 2 hours not so cute. food was decent. chocolate frozen thing satisfied but i wouldn't endure that crowd or that long wait for it
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The "Frozen Hot Chocolate" isn't all that great. It's overpriced if you ask me. They should just call it frozen chocolate cause there was nothing hot about it.
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe I'm the only person who hates Serendipity 3. Incredibly overpriced, terrible wait times, and craptastic service earn the 1 star from me. "Frozen" Hot Chocolate. Give me a break. This place...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You just have to pick a right day and time. If you are going to this place at 5pm on Friday/Saturday. Yes, you will be waiting a long long time. There are just so many times I came here to ask the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2007
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Serendipity 3 is an awsome restarant but resently got shut down for helth code violations. I hope that they reopen and do not make that mistake again.
lilaguide.com - user review - 12/27/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
what type of crazy would wait 8hrs for frozen hot chocolate? seriously! frozen hot chocolate is tasty, but an 8hr wait is ridiculous. go to Dylan's Candy Bar down the street instead. It's just as...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Frozen Hot Chocolate = 5 stars, mmm, tasty!Rude Snotty Wait Staff = 2 starsCramped Space, made even more cramped by all the TGI Friday's-esque crap hung on the wall= 1 starStomach ache I had after...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I admit that I did the 1 to 2 hour wait for a table at this restaurant/ice cream parlor. In the end it was not really worth it. It was not really that much better than the Friendly's down the street...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
First of all, best time to get a table is for 2pmish.Second of all, keep in mind there is an $8.75 per person minimum. Third, the desserts are not worth each person paying that much. Between the six...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
http://www.nydailynews.com/lifestyle/food/2007/12/04/2007-12-04_how_sweet_it_is_serendipity_3_is_back_in-2.htmlSerendipity 3 appears to be back in business.And may it prosper in its newfound ratless...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It'd been over a year since I'd been into Serendipity and I'd heard about them being shut down by the health department, however, my friend and I were fiending for a frozen hot chocolate and we...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
3 hour wait small cramped space i don't remember the meal being anything worth while Frrrozen Hot Chocolate for $8.50. The novelty has worn off.P.S."An inspector spotted a live mouse and mouse...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I thought this place was amazing. It's sad that they closed. We got the this hot fudge sundae and frozen hot chocolate and were SO full! Everything is like a meal in itself, so go hungry.. if it ever...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2007
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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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1.0 of 5 stars.
I know the secret of the Frozen Hot Chocolate...Wendy's Chocolate Frosty.
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I am ecstatic that everyone else seems to love this place as much as I do.I've never understood why they don't just open up a little window at the front of this place and sell the frozen hot chocolate...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
They carry the most expensive dessert but it's CLOSE?! Because the kitchen is toooooooo dirty and gross.I heard about this when I watched TV news in Taiwan.Don't do anything bad in New York because...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Ok I admit I was shocked when I read the article. How could the cute little shop from the movie be closed because of a rat, fruit fly, roach infestation? ! Gross.Thankfully I only took pictures and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
DOH'ed! I guess the right palms weren't greased enough to keep them from shutting down this place. Say au revoir to their overrated and infamous frozen hot chocolate, not to mention their 50th...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
So glad this tourist trap is closed. Frozen hot chocolate WASN'T all that great anyways. Anyone could make it at home.Service was crappy, and the wait is too.The only good thing about this place, is...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wha? This place is closed? I came here a while back when I was in NY. I thought the place was quite cozy as well all sat very close to other parties. I don't really care for that kind of thing....
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Bye bye frozen hot chocolate.Hello rats, roaches and everything in between! I loved you for quite some time just because you were soooo cute what, with your ice cream parlor allure and Tiffany light...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
When I saw Serendipity's article on being shut down, I was so glad I had never once visited this establishment. This is another tourist trap here in NYC with too much hype for something not worth the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Haha, tourist losers. Die yuppie scum!The queen of overpriced hype is dead....viva la revolution!
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Everyone who visits NY wants to come here and this is the reason why I've been here a good amount.The line is always ridiculously long and the wait is unbearable in such a cramp space.My friends love...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Closed down for live mice, fleas, and cockroaches by the hundreds? I can only imagine what was in the food they served!
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Totally overhyped and overrated! Shoot a movie that includes the name and all tourists flock there. Went there before and the frozen hot chocolate was good. food was only so so, not the greatest...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
News Flash! Serendipity 3 had just been closed down by the Dept of Health. Seems like it's all for the best : Maybe the reason they were shut down was b/c the RATS complained of all the noise the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
When I saw this today, I cried and then threw up in my mouth a little. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071115/ap_on_fe_st/odd_serendipity_rodentsForced to close down because of rodents, fruit flies and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
the food isn't that great, but i always come here for the hot frozen chocolate--delicious!!... of course you come here, get on the wait list for about 1.5 hrs, leave and go shopping/somewhere else,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
******UPDATE********SHUT DOWN BY HEALTH INSPECTORS BECAUSE OF RAT DROPPINGS AND COCKROACH ISSUES. SEE: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071115/ap_on_fe_st/odd_serendipity_rodents**UPDATE: December 14,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
By the time I got to this place, I was so hungry. I looked at the menu and decided (for once in my life) that I was no longer in the mood for ice cream, because I needed a sandwich.Two minutes later,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went here on Halloween night with a group of 5 around 9pm, and there was NO WAIT. I've heard about this place and assumed we'd be stuck forever in an endless line, and was thankful for the twist of...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When we arrived it was packed, raining, and had a 45 minute wait. Still, we had already decided that no matter what the wait was we were going to try it. So, we put our name in and walked down to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Frozen hot chocolate are to die for!!!! Yummy!!!!!
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Ignoring the pleas of several friends to not bother with the place, we braved 2 hours of waiting to see what the hype was about. The word SUCKER just dances around my head after thinking about the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Stay away from this place. If I could give it a zero I would. I decided that on my next trip to New York, I wanted to stop by this place after seeing the frozen hot chocolate on Oprah and boy was i...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The four stars is for their frozen hot chocolate (their claim to fame). MMM MMM GOOD! It is so freaking good. The rest of their food is just okay. It's really about the frozen hot chocolate and the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Oh yes, even I was suckered into going here after seing it on Oprah, and other food network shows during a trip out east...It was an over 2 hour wait to get their frozen hot chocolate and other...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
What? More than an hour wait?? Oh hell to the no, Bobby. My gf really wanted to eat here though. Despite the cold weather, my friends ordered the huge frozen hot chocolates. I got lost looking...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
You must have patience when coming here for lunch or dinner. We waited roughly an hour for a table for two. The service was fine, but the meals were average. We tried the Chicken Char Char. The...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm torn between liking this place and not. The first night we stayed in Manhattan, I was determined to go to Serendipity 3. After ordering our food, we took pictures, then took out a map, went over...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here just for dessert for a friend's birthday on a Friday night. Since the wait is usually a few hours, what you should do is put your name down, then go eat dinner somewhere else in the area,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I grew up in New York and Serendipity 3 was a place I could go in for lunch or dinner if I was hanging out in the city. I could never really finish a frozen hot chocolate, it's huge! I remember I'd...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
HUGE HUGE HUGE selection of desserts (the menu is the size of a fully spreaded newspaper!). Delicious, but not worth the 3 hour wait. Recommend putting your name down first, then going somewhere to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I look back on my Serendipity Trois memories with fondness. The frozen hot chocolate is a must-order, and I'll confess to having bought the dessert set for making them at home. But one question still...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Everyone seated around us came in to order frozen hot chocolates. We didn't take the hint and also wanted to try some of the eats. Should have done what the Romans did. Great place to go post-meal...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
From what I can remember. Get the frozen hot chocolate. I'm waiting for a chance to go back to New York to get me some.Oh. To live on the east coast.
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
You want me to wait 2 hours for a cup of hot chocolate? Either you're pulling my leg or there is hash in that cocoa. I guess you will let me know on Monday as we have lunch reservations. Until then...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was kind of worried that this place wasn't going to be good since it is "touristy." But the hype for the frozen hot chocolate is all real! I'm craving one right now just thinking about it. The...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2007
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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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3.0 of 5 stars.
Overrated and full of annoying little tween/teen girls & tourists. However, the frozen hot chocolate WAS pretty good... just not worth the whole trip there, waiting for over an hour, etc.
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It's hard to say good or bad about this place. So let's say both!Good - The sandwiches are pretty good and made to order, you can tell. The desserts absolutely live up to indulgent expectations,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Forbidden Brownie Sundae. You could split it but I sure wouldn't. Come on, live a little and eat it all!
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I were visiting NY and had to make a visit to this place because we'd heard about the fabulous desserts and because "Serendipity" is one of his favorite movies. The frrrozen hot...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Not worth the wait. The frozen hot chocolate gave me the runs...twice. But if there's coffee in it, that would be the culprit. I don't do good with that stuff.
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The ambiance is unique in this place- perhaps that is why it is rated so highly. We did not find the desserts "all that". Yes, they were good but not a 5 star joint in our opinion. We got seated on...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've never had frozen hot chocolate before, and it was delicious. My girlfriends and I were visiting and came here for dessert. We got the frozen hot chocolates and the chocolate fondue. I will...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Prolly the most popular dessert site in all of Manhattan. No matter what you are doing out in this part of town, it's about as certain as death and taxes, that you will find yourself at least...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My sisters and I came here for dessert a few months ago. We didn't mind the hour and a half wait; that's what Bloomingdale's is for! We ordered a frrrrozen hot chocolate, the Forbidden Broadway...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here on a visit to the Big Apple a couple years ago. All I remember was the close to 3 hour wait. When we finally got a table, the frozen hot chocolate definitely made up for the wait. Every...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Extremely touristy and the long wait time stinks, but I live for their Frrrozen Hot Chocolate. All their other desserts are above average. Note that if you bring friends, there's a minimum order $$...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Like others have said, don't come here often because you'll slowly see that your pants are a little on the tight side.But this place does live up to its hype, and yes, the desserts are worth the hour...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food is always good, but that's not why you go. You go for the desserts. Especially the Frrrrrrozen Hot Chocolate. Especially the Peanut Butter Frrrrrrrozen Hot Chocolate. The other desserts...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
FroHoCho is a must. And don't forget to check out the Trailer Trash Barbie dolls while you're waiting in line. I knew this place had to be a little twisted...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I come to Serendipity with the expectation that the line will be long. I recommend going on Monday or Tuesday evenings before 6pm. I went on a Monday at 6pm and waited about 30 minutes for a table. If...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'll admit. I went here on my last trip to NYC because of the movie. I wanted to try the frozen hot chocolate. Expect that there will be a long line but it's not just because of the appeal is not...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you are coming to Serendipity, I assume you are going there for the desserts...... yes, there are always long waits, but it's a cute little joint you've just gotta get to at least once. ...sadly, I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Serendipity 3 is my favorite place to go when I visit NYC. The food is tasty but not the best, I've had the burger and pasta primavera, but the best part is the Peanut Butter Frrrozen Hot Chocolate....
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i've only had the frozen hot chocolate here (and tasted the lime..whatever, and the peanut butter frozen hot chocolate), but that's enough for me to give it 5 stars. i was taken here for my first...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love Serendipity! I've been there twice and the food and desserts were delicious. All you have to do is make a reservation for a weekend and you'll hardly wait at all. The frozen hot chocolate...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So overrated, but if you're smart you'll get in with a minimal wait. I've been here three times, twice within the past two weeks. This is what happens when you have non-New Yorkers come visit --...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After seeing this place numerous times (food network, movie, etc) I had to try it.. my first time to NYC was January of 2006 with two of my girlfriends. We just had to go! We went after shopping one...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have to admit ,. i go there with my BFFs whenever we are at bloomys, or Urban. so i go a lot. But it is completely overrated. Like Ive had most of the things on the menu, and i still can't seem to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2007
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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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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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3.0 of 5 stars.
While the food wasn't anything to rave about (I was impressed by the foot-long hot dog, however), I gave Serendipity three stars because I loved being there. It was so fun. I liked the casual...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2007
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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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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'll give them place 3 stars, only because i didn't have a full meal here, just dessert. Obviously got the frozen hot chocolate, which, I guess, as a tourist attraction, is good.Luckily, our wait was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's a date place. Put your name down, get some dinner and come back. You'll be right in time for the guy to call your name.
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Rachael Ray approved = overrated and for suckers. It's just normal ice cream, guys. I'm sure making you wait forever and overcharging makes it seem more important than it really is, but isn't all...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I know this place is notorious for its Frozen Hot Chocolate and long lines. Luckily for me, the few times that I have gone to this place the longest I waited was like ten minutes. I loved their...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2007
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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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3.0 of 5 stars.
I honestly don't see what the fuss is about. People would visit me fromo outta town and it was always the girls that wanted to go to Serendipity. I've been about 4 times, and the verdict was always...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of those places you hear urban myths about...Oh, Oprah recommends it...Ya know Jackie O brought her kids here, etc...So I had some pretty high expectations, which was a mistake. We waited...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Oh, please! I cannot even think about this place without getting angry! I had a horrible experience here with some family members who were visiting from out of town. We ended up waiting and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I only tried the desserts and they were just alright. This is one of those places that's only famous for its audience and exposure.As for the food, definitely doesn't live up to the billing. Go here...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is my first review. Huzzah!Please note that I did not choose Serendipity to be my first review because of any particularly memorable quality, but because it happens to be the safest review to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of those travel place to try. The environment is unique and they have a really big menu...literally. I enjoyed my time there.Not too impressed with frozzen hot chocolate, but the western...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Serendipity III has a policy where every person at the table has to order a minimum of $8.50...which is the exact cost of their Frrrozen Hot Chocolate! Since me and my date couldn't sit down without...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Come for the Frozen Hot Chocolate, it's the best. The food was not memorable but the dessert was, specifically the frozen hot chocolate.
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have to give 4 stars to Serendipity because I never walked out unhappy. I never had a bad experience dining here too. Everytime when I visit NY, I have to dine at Serendipity. Last month, my sister...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If this place were in my local town I probably would not give Serendipity3 five stars....but it is far, far away from Sunny California and a definite must for any out of towners. Who cares that the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Frozen hot chocolate? Rachel Ray approved? Sounds like a winner right? Ok, I"m going to give EVERYONE the recipe!!!! That right, the recipe that created such a hype some people fly from LA just to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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the desserts are good.. but never worth an hour wait.
menupages.com - user review - 07/07/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Completely overhyped, I paid $9 for a chocolate milkshake (frozen hot chocolate). The staff here are rude and snobby. The wait is unbelievable at any time...definitely not worth it. Definitely do not...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
*sigh*i wish i could give this place a higher rating but i can't. i will only go here if i have visitors who insist that i take them. i definitely would not in anyway volunteer to take anyone here....
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Serendipity was... interesting. Crowded, loud, normal almost mediocre food, deserts that were over the top to look at but tasted rather plain in comparison to its look, filled with tourists but also...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2007
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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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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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4.0 of 5 stars.
edited : it's now 3 am...original : it's now 2 am and i am still high on sugar from their frooooozzeenn hot chocolateyes, i'm trying to sleep......
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
TWO HOURS OF CRAMPED, STANDING IN LINE WAITING. for something i could've made with some nonfat milk and nestle chocolate powder. forreal.
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for a friend's engagement luncheon so her aunt made sure to make a reservation over a month in advance. When we got there we still had to wait.. the host told the bride-to-be's mother to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Hyped up overpriced dessert place. The frozen hot chocolate sounds interesting at first because you're like wtf? How do they make "frozen hot chocolate?" But then after I had it, I was like damn, I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After shopping at nearby Bloomingdale's, we got a table here without a hitch. This establishment was shown in the cute, romantic movie, Serendipity starring John Cusack. A must try is the "Frrrozen...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Fun place, but if you DO NOT have $$ or patience, do not come to Serendipity. Half of the montage tourists that I was surrounded by decided they wanted to get the Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate, so they...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
um it looks like a little candy box inside its adorablei wanna eat its so cuttte and they cell everything here- heck i think u can even buy tampon holders here-(im not sure)as for the food well maybe...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, so I am assuming my review is going to be meaningless since I am the 163 person. Well, what can I say, lol? I skipped the entree and ordered a chocolate cake that was whipped to perfection and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Serendipity, what grief you have caused me for some dessert known as Frozen Hot Chocolate. After sitting in the bleachers with my friends for three innings at Yankee Stadium, sun beaming in my eyes,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The frozon hot chocolate is what gives this place 2 stars. That's it.Since we had to wait an hour to get in, we figured we might as well eat here. What a waist of money! I was there on Friday & I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Is it time for Frozen Hot Chocolate? OH yes it is! I remember my first visit to NYC as a tourist. My friend Julie was so gracious to trudge me and 2 of my kids through the city, and it was JULY! After...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I wasn't sure what to give this place, but after much thought, I decided to round up from the 2.5 stars that I wanted to give this place. First, there was a 45 min wait when we got there. Fine, I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I agree with Sheryl K. that I like the forbidden brownie way better... the first time I had frozen hot chocolate I LOVED it, but now i'm like ehh its not that great. I usually will only come with...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I think this place is a bit overrated. Its desserts are amazing, yes, but people rave about this place a bit too much. the frozen hot chocolates were quite good, but not as good as i expected them to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not from New York nor do I live in New York, but whenever I visit the city, I like to pretend that I actually am a New Yorker, and avoid doing anything too touristy and obnoxious. I do not wear...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I never tire of this place. I've eaten here so many times I can't even estimate a round number. It's safe to say it's over 100. I've been here for lunch, dinner, to pick up take out, just for a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
"The world's most expensive sundae"Ok I've tried their frozen hot chocolate and other yummy desserts and thought they were overpriced.. but hey, the movie was cute, so it's ok. But this is a tad...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, I am biased here because one of my favorite movies of all time is Serendipity, which even I don't understand because I hate sappy movies. Anyway, Serendipity is always packed and is incredibly...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It took me a few years to get to Serendipity. I've heard tales from my aunt about sitting next to Candace Bergen. My uncle and cousin raved about their burgers and shakes. A classic NY staple,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place is so overrated. I passed by Serendipity many times but never had a chance to get in the long line. Today I finally had a table and couldn't wait to enjoy the meal with my friend. Each...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So I guess the frozen hot chocolate is pretty good... but the service is *terrible*and I don't really care for the ambiance... I find it to be a lil antiquated and dark... it's like sitting in an...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
One word: OVERRATED. After a retarded 40 minutes wait, we were seated on the first floor (I guess the second level is supposed to be more quaint and cute, whatever). Anyways there were a steady...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have to admit, the wait is worth it. Our group was told 1.5 hrs but it didn't take that long. Maybe an hour but I would guess less. Admittedly, the hostess/name taker is not the happiest person...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My first visit to NYC was one I made alone and everyone told me I had to go to Serendipity 3. The only thing I knew about this place was that it had been in a movie which starred John Cusack. Other...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
food-simple and yum; dessert-yum yum yum a thousand times yum! The environment is quite cute; even the toilet is cute with the pull flush. It's laways a tad bit croweded up front but that frozen hot...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The first time I came here was in 1985 for a friend's 3rd birthday party; I was 4 years old. For the party they closed Serendipity for 3 hours and put on strobe lights and there was a magic show and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
YUMMY FROZEN HOT CHOCOLATE and STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE SUNDAE....So GOOOOOOD!!!pros: good dessertscons: regular food is ok, long waits unless you go in the day, small area, service is slowCome here for...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is another story, WOW.. it's a landmark. Tourists people love coming here, just because it is NYC legendary dessert spot.If you haven't been here for a sundae, you have to try something once in...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went simply because of the frozen hot chocolate, but came out a bit dissapointed. Maybe it was the hour and a half wait or the little kids holding up the bathroom line that irritated me, but not...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I watched Serendipity twice in the movie theaters, and a million times on DVD..So of course I had to come here. Never mind the hour long wait for a party of three on a late Thursday afternoon. Who...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a NY staple, just like Ghirardelli Square is a staple of SF. I have been here twice and only eaten dessert. You can get normal food there but I just go for the desserts. This is no place for a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Probably the most overrated place I've ever been to in Manhattan. I gave it 2 stars because I happen like the movie a lot but otherwise, it sucked. But hey, I guess if you're a tourist..why not? At...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
MmMmm FROZEN HOT CHOCOLATE... *drool*.. the food isn't bad either, the portions are decently sized. Too bad this place is so small and cramped, always with a long waiting line~I only come here for...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2007
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Totally cute. Not greta for babies but, toddlers will love it. The staff can be a little snippy
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The only reason this place loses a star is for the fact that it's constantly packed which is annoying. Other than that, I love this place! Try the frozen hot chocolate... but share it, there's a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
FrrrOZEN HOT CHOCOLATE!! Brilliant! times 3After waiting for 2 hours (we went to a wrap stand nearby and grabbed a snack during our wait) for frrrozen hot chocolate, I jumped up with excitement when...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The only reason to go here is for the frozen hot chocolate! SOOOO FREAKING YUMMY!! 5 stars for FHC! As for their other food, I'd give it an "EH". I agree with some of the other yelpers: the line...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Call it a tourist trap if you will, I like it. =) Its great for my whimsical, romatic, living-in-a-fairytale fantasy. I probably wouldnt have anything here other than their desserts, and even then...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2007
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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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A NY instituiton. Frozen hot chocolate is heaven! No stroller rule is a little annoying but the charm, history, and goodies make up for it!
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/05/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
SOOO OVER-HYPED, OVER-PRICED, OVER-RATED, AND GONE OVERBOARD!!!!!!!!!! The food is mediocre and the dessert is nothing different than a HUGE pile of ice cream with pounds and pounds of syrup and whip...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have only been there once and count me the lucky one, but I do not remember even waiting more than 5 minutes. There were 3 of us, Andrea, my sis in law and myself. We walked in and a few minutes...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So overrated.Frozen hot chocolate is basically chocolate milk slushy.Don't waste your time or money on this gimicky place.
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So I FINALLY went to Serendipity after all this time of living here (6 years).Overrated. I give it 2.75 stars.We got the hamburger, cheeseburger, frozen hot chocolate, and Forbidden Broadway Sunday...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It's like the ridiculously oversized gimmick deserts at bad suburban chain restaurant, only serendipity might use better chocolate and some waiters on crack (probably since it is the city). Remember...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
OVERRATED!I can't believe I waited nearly 3 hrs to get into the place. The wait is killer. I heard the weekends are nearly impossible. So try to go on a weekday and make a reservation with the host if...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2007
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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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1.0 of 5 stars.
The most disappointing tourist trap I've ever fallen into. Yes, I was suckered in by the hype of the frozen hot chocolate. I had a few sips and left...it was that unimpressive. Not a milkshake, but...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely love this place. It's always on my itinerary whenever I'm in NYC. Their frrrozen hot chocolate is divine. It's the perfect combination of sweet and rich chocolate. Plus the whipped cream...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Why isn't this place in Times Square with the rest of the tourist traps? Just because the portions are large doesn't mean the food is good. Go ahead, take your out of town guests here for desert but...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Turning tricks at Serendipity 3:1. Make reservations. You can make reservations if you lie about you eating dinner there.2. Don't eat dinner there. It sucks ass, there are grubby diners everywhere...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2007
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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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2.0 of 5 stars.
Overrated. Not worth the long wait (and my friends and I will wait for good food). Their definition of service is to neglect you for a really long time and if you're there just for dessert, the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Overrated tourist trap.Worst service I have ever encountered in NYC. We asked the waiter for things... he would come back like 30 minutes later. No wonder why it takes so long to get seated/have...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was going to give Serendipity 3 three stars, because the non-dessert food is not that great and the lines are way too long, but two things stopped me.Thing One: The awesome, terrible, wonderful,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I understand people are put off by the wait but my experience was a good one. Granted this was a few years ago, we did not wait long for a table and the brownie sundae was the best one I have ever...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Serendipity 3 is living proof of the proverb, "All good things come to those who wait." This was my favorite restaurant when I was 11 and I think it's still my favorite restaurant today and it is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, can't believe I fell for the hype on this one. Waited over an hour to have Frozen hot chocolate which was equivalent to a chocolate milkshake blended with a lot of ice... woopie.
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
NOT WORTH THE WAITlets be honest, the frozen hot chocolate is really just a chocolate milkshake. And the other desserts were just okay....huge expensive disappointment.
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I try not bother to even rate something that is lower than 3 stars but will do it here because this place pretty much sucks. It's totally overrated. Waiting an hour or two for some mediocre American...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It had been a while since Ive dined in Serendipitys. I got to say, it sure wasnt a disappointment. I know the desserts are absolutely delicious, but I was surprised that the entrees were also very...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh, Frozen HOT Chocolate why must you tease me so? I've never tasted anything better maybe cause no one else makes em.hmmm!?! This place is a must stop if you have a sweet tooth. They have some pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Much prior to its recent shut-down, I used to frequent this place for the frrrozen hot chocolate and the Catcher In the Rye sandwich. Nevermind everything else on the menu (they all turned out to be...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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absolutely amazing, the dessert menu is longer than my babies arm... beware, no strollers permitted and there are no highchairs either... no kid should grow up without having a frozen hot chocolate from...
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Holy Fried Chicken Batman! That stuff was the BOMB!!! We had a reservation for a Friday night (I think they take a limited number) and were seated within about 2 minutes. The wait from there was kind...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I too will take 1 star off for congestion and long lines.I heard of this place by watching the movie. I'm not a big sappy movie fan but i can appreciate Kate B. OK so onto the food and dessert. I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
LOVE this place! =) I usually get the Chicken Salad Sandwich which is served on soda bread --- delicious! It comes with this REALLY yummy dressing on the side. I also recommend the chili and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2007
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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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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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5.0 of 5 stars.
I really don't know why people complain about the wait. It's awesome, you want to go... make a reservation. Not hard, pick up the phone and say something like, "hi, I would like to make a reservation...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It was my first time in NY with my best friend and we got to Serendipity at the absolute perfect time, about 11-ish or a little bit before they opened for the day. Waited only about 20-30 minutes and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
9 of us went 12/28/06 at 7PM and had a 5 hour wait. I went back with just my niece 12/30 at 10:30am and got seated right away when they opened. The food was so-so, but the Frozen Hot Chocolate was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
ok here's the deal with this place--it looks sweet and inviting--once you make it in!!!! (however, the wait is enough to change your mind about going) the Frozen Hot Chocolate is actually good--but...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
A friend of mine had wanted to get in to this place for a while. After a failed attempt (i.e. being told there was a 4 hour wait), we tried again a couple of months later. We arrived around 200pm the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2006
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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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2.0 of 5 stars.
I have a one track mind. That is, I had been eagerly anticipating the Frozen Hot Chocolate for a couple of weeks. One could say that the only reason for this sojourn to NYC was the FHC...ok, I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The last time I went there, there was a huge table full of children, some kind of party, all gathered there, screaming their heads off due to the sugar rush just inflicted upon them by their...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Have you seen the movie "serendipity"?I love the chick flicks, so I love this movie!the first time I went to Serendipity was when My friend had her birthday party there. It was so nice.I got Angel's...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
could the menu BE any BIGGER!yes the frozen hot chocolate is good...i also enjoyed the pineapple lime and strawberry supreme.the meatloaf and mashed potatoes had me struggling down the streets of NY,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
With all the wonderful restaurants in New York, how could this place possibly be worth a 90-minute wait? You know the answer, and you can be sure that ever since John Cusack went there, they've been...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Word to the wise: get there when it is opening or make a lunch/dinner reservation to get in; it is NOT WORTH a 2 hour wait. We showed up at 11am on the dot on a Sunday morning on Thanksgiving weekend...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Yeapp, you probably heard about the frozen hot chocolate. I guess that is fun to share. Food is fine and for some reason not worthy to show off about. The wait is crazy long, like three hours I bet!...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, some people are really hard on the reviews for this place! I loved it and thought it was so much fun, I mean really go walk around on 5th ave for a while then come over to relax and refresh (and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ah, I think I love everything in NY.I decided to try this place after hearing all the raves about the frozen hot chocolate. Mind you, I am NOT a big fan of chocolate. So after spending the majority...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't get it.what's so great about the frozen hot chocolate?? without all the whipped cream, it's just bland. with all the whipped cream, it was just mediocre. So how did this get on Oprah's show...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite places. Yes, it's touristy, and yes, if you don't make a reservation (available only if you're eating food and not just desserts), the wait is long (but listen to them...if they...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2006
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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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2.0 of 5 stars.
The desserts were huge and filling. The Frozen Hot Chocolate is good, but not SUPER DUPER nor unforgettable... It's all hype, people. Since it's featured in Serendipity, one of my favorite movies,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Never had a real meal there but like everyone says, the frozen hot chocolate is amazing! The Cheese Cake Vesuvius is ridiculous but oh so good, do not attempt to eat on your own, share with 4 or 5...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2006
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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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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the fun atmosphere, while the food isn't super amazing, the desserts (esp the Frrrozen Hot Chocolate) make up for it... also, I've noticed that all the waitstaff there is male. Haha. I love the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The 3 in Serendipity 3 stands for the words that thou must say aloud when entering this charming NY establishment: Frozen Hot Chocolate.It'll make you forget about the hour-long wait.
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I know I know. Overhyped long wait bad service tourist trap blahblahblah. But youre missing the point here ppl. Everyone comes here for the frozen hot chocolate and walks away disappointed. Out of...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The specialty of the house: powdery grainy crunchy frozen "hot chocolate" that you drink as it melts into faintly cocoa-flavored water. 'Nuff said.
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2006
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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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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you have'nt had the chance to eat dinner and dessert at Serendipity 3...you must. Great Brownstone location on the Upper East Side. The ambiance: Tiffany lamps, marble floors and a very cozy feel....
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Crazy. long. wait. I bought the powder mix for their frozen hot chocolate sundae and I just make it at home.
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great for desert... does anyone really go for the food? Don't go any time past 4PM, unless you're ok with a 2 hour wait. The wait can pass quickly, though, because you can walk around the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This restuarant is extreeemely touristy, extremely packed, and extremely small. But the desserts are extremely good..kinda like diner-good. (big. messy.) It's worth it for the hustle and bustle...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It's a tourist trap, and I should know because I went as a tourist. It felt like we waited FOREVER (2 hours) to get some over priced ice cream. The inside looks pretty cool and go ahead and get some...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A lot of things are worth waiting for. Christmas. The return of new TV shows in autumn. Streisand concerts. Dessert is not worth waiting for.I went to Serendipity on a Thursday night in early August...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As suggested by everyone, I came here for the dessert. And since everyone rambles about the long wait for this place, I came on a Monday night...midnight to be exact. No wait at all. I finally found...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I am officially giving my worst rating ever to this place. Where do I begin. My husband and I thought we'd take the family here for dinner/dessert for my niece's 4 year birthday. We put our name down...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This is another one of those places that doesn't live up to its hype. Saving graces: the menu is a bit amusing to read, and the interior decoration is off the wall.I went by on a weekday night and was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Got totally played by the host. First he said there was a 90 minute wait ( mid-afternoon on a weekday in June ). Then, for some reason, as I was deciding to leave, he says ... "Party of 4" ... and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I too had a LOOOOONG wait (about 3.25 hours). The frozen hot chocolate was a bust. Definitely go for the Chocolate fudge sundae! The banana split was amazing. If it hadn't been for the wait (and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Just a big tourist trap. But perfect if you have somebody's kids with you. It is lots of ice cream for lots of money basically.And you will wait and wait and wait for a seat.I usually end up at...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, the wait was uncomfortable and long but the large and I mean LARGE desert we got made up for it. If you got some patience go ahead and give this place a try. It's a must for desert lovers.
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah, the lines are insanely long and you wait in a dungeon-like area with an absurd amount of trinkets cluttering your irritation, and the food is crappy and overpriced. The frozen hot chocolate is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Is it me or does the frozen hot chocolate taste like Slim Fast?I get the charm of this place, and the fact that it's an institution, and that Oprah loves the best-selling beverage/confection.And I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2006
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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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3.0 of 5 stars.
Although cute, I didn't think this place lived up to all the hype. My savvy friend made reservations, a month or so in advance so we avoided a good portion of the horrific waiting. However, the food...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I wouldn't go here any time before 11pm. It just makes a trip to NY frustrating, and takes away from how great the desserts really are. I actually liked the frozen hot chocolate. But my heart...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My first bad review. . . Sigh. Serendipity. WTF is that wait all about?!?!?!My last visit to NYC, I had friends with me who MUST try their Frozen Hot Chocolate Sundae (or some queer name). We made...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Frozen hot chocolates... okay.But get a big freakin' sundae!! That's really where it's at! This place brings back memories of Farrell's and the suburbs. I love the old school feel of the place. It's...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes its a bit touristy and waiting over an hour is kind of dumb, but if you're efficient with your time, it can actually be a pleasant experience. I took my sis here while she was in town and we were...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2006
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Everything about it was amazing ... and they have the best frozen hot chocolate.
menupages.com - user review - 07/27/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
had to come here b/c of the movie serendipity. it's a miss. too many tourists and it's kinda out of the way. so i essentially waited 2.5 hours for a table so i could get their over hyped frozen hot...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came here with my friend for lunch once, on a Tuesday afternoon at 2PM. The wait was only 30 minutes, which is considered good compared to the usual 2 hour wait. But is this wait worth it? Although...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Rejected names for the Outrageous Banana Split:1. Ludicrous Banana Split2. Farcical Banana Split3. Hyperbolic Banana Split4. This is enough dessert for you and 5 friends Banana Split5. Dang.
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
its definitely a tourist trap but during christmas time its a really cute place to go!i went once and got the frozen hot chocolate but only had a few sips..its basically a chocolate chip frappucino...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2006
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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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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had a nice anniversary lunch here.We got in a line about 15 minutes before it opened on a Monday (11:30). Put my name on a list and was told to come back in 20-25 minutes. The host that day was super...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went on a weekday so didn't experience the long waits others did. The place is wonderful, and the desserts super yummy. Perfect for a date. My girlfriend brought me there and we actually got to sit at...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
february 13, 2003....night before valentines day.....gave my 2 week notice in the morning at my job at the time....and with a smile...also said..i'll be taking a 2 week vacation..and walked out...went...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is average. The ambiance is cool for a casual date. The real reason for visiting Serendipity 3 is the Frozen Hot Chocolate. It's worth the trip.
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2006
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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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4.0 of 5 stars.
Slightly stuffy staff but the deserts are worth it. And for cripe's sake...just get ONE frozen hot chocolate per two people if you plan on eating as well, otherwise you just won't have room!! They...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Theres almost always a line, but its always moved fast for us. The menu is VAST and fun! It takes a good amount of time to just peruse through it, but everything I've tried has been up to my...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Dessert and mixed food menu.All everyone knows about this place is dessert, and a big dessert menu they have. You can choose from their ever popular frozen hot chocolate to various sundaes which can...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
When I returned from my trip to New York, I was a a cow. However my wallet had lost plenty of weight. The reason: Serendipity.
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went for only one reason and one reason alone - the ever famous Frozen Hot Chocolate. Yummy, but I'm still trying to determine if it's worth the $7.50. Great date place for desserts to share. Not...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2006
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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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5.0 of 5 stars.
The frozen hot chocolate is quite possibly the best thing I have ever put in my mouth. The 1 1/2 wait to get in at 11:30 at night didn't even matter, it was sooooo good. My friend loved hers so much...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i love their frozen hot chocolates! and they have great sundaes too...the wait kinda sucks though.
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A major tourist attraction... can't be all due to that stupid John Cusak / Kate Beckinsale movie, can it?!? I went on a Sunday and thanked the dear lord that my out-of-town friends had made...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
despite the long lines and pricey food/ desserts, this place gets my five stars. my friends and i strategized by getting our name down on the waiting list, walked about park and madison ave to kill...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is just pure fun. Book a reservation in order to avoid waiting.From the quaint residential setting to the giant-sized menu, you wil love going to Serendipity if you are in the mood for a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2006
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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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4.0 of 5 stars.
Before you go to Serendipity 3, make sure you have a reservation. Suggestion: make your reservation a month or so in advance, especially during the summer months! But all the effort is worth it to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A friend of mine highly recommended the frozen hot chocolate on a recent trip to New York, and it did not disappoint!It was so tasty that I went back for another the next day, and the second time was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2006
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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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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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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great place to visit and eat if you can get in. It's so annoying how long the line is. However, once you get in, this place is fantastic. The atmosphere is cute and fun, the service is good...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
In theory this place seems "cute" and "romantic" and if you're a tourist and want to tell all of your friends that you have been here then it might be fun to wait outside for hours just for the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2006
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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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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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3.0 of 5 stars.
I really don't see anything special with their frozen hot chocolate. It's basically a chocolate drink frozen and then melted and blended. Kind of like cocoa slushy. Very good nonetheless, but with the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
the service was unbelievably slow and unhelpful we were finished with our lunch in about 10 minutes and our dessert in about 2 ..yet we were there for 2 hours WAITING for our waiterour lunch was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2006
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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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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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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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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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4.0 of 5 stars.
from an objective standpoint, i'd call the decorations garish and somewhat hideous. there's stuff EVERYWHERE. hanging from the ceiling, on the walls, climbing into your face (okay, maybe i'm...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
With a webpage that scrolls their celeb sightings, you know there has to be tourists lurking here. Yes, the Frrrozen Hot Chocolate is good. The other desserts were lacking & the prices are way too...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Everyone comes here for the frozen hot chocolate. It's probably worth trying once, but I wouldn't frequent this place twice. Just about any day at any time, your going to have a wait. It's a packed...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
oh tourist traps. i've had mixed experiences here. definitely come on a non-weekend day, i.e. monday-wednesday, and there will be no wait. i haven't been back since an encounter with a bitchy host -...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE Serendipity. Maybe it's because it's romantic...maybe it's because of the movie...maybe it's because of New York...or maybe it's because of the frozen hot chocolates, which really do taste...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
do not order the "real" food here. awful quality and too damn pricey. the desserts, though, are huge and delicious! although still expensive. but worth it on occasion. this is a popular place...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So one of the main things we wanted to hit up while in NY was teh Frozen Hot Chocolate at Serendipity and it did NOT disappoint! It was so good to me. How else can you describe it but yummy...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Haven't been here in 42 years. Remember it as okay. Prices probably have risen.
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2006
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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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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
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I do believe that this was the greatest meal that my lips have ever come into contact with. I have a very selective taste and the food was mind boggling. The "Frozen Hot Chocolate" was music to my palatte! I...
menupages.com - user review - 01/22/2006
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I had made reservations in advance, so when we arrived we were seated right away. Very comfy casual atmosphere. Food and service were great. Everyone, including seating host, was pleasant. The Frrrrrozen hot...
menupages.com - user review - 01/21/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Having booked ahead we got to skip the queue, which was very satisfying. The food was delicious, especially the homestyle chilli, frozen hot chocolate, and puddings, and the restaurant was buzzing...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, ok, so it's a touristy and overpriced, but if you're ever going to spend $15 on a sundae, this is the place. Almost every time someone who has never been here visits, I take them here. You know...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
why? why does everyone think this place is good, i had the worst food here! my grilled meat platter was burnt to a crisp! the chicken pot pie was ... non existent? and frozen hot chocolate..? give it...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Tourist trap done up to look like an old lady's antique powder room. It's overcrowded and overpriced - if not for that damn movie, the desserts might actually be worth the wait.
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you're going to visit this place and don't know what to get at least try the Frrrozen Hot Chocolate. They have a big menu and I mean big as in the menu is in your face. You can buy one as a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Way too crowded. And too expensive. If you live in NYC, there are tons of other dessert places you can go to that are cheaper and less aggravating.
yelp.com - user review - 12/25/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't been here in about 2 years. If you go, I recommend going during the weekday, like a Tuesday or Wednesday when it's slow and the people aren't PMS'ing. The desserts are good, but I really...
yelp.com - user review - 12/25/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you're willing to wait, this place is pretty awesome. Their menu is about 5 pages long, so everyone can find something. And of course their legendary frrrozen hot chocolate is worth going alone....
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great date place to be an over the top cheese ball. Get one of the lovely little drinks that are the size of your head and have enough calories to let you fit into the mid-western states....
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's a big tourist trap, so you'll be waiting for a table for a long time. However, the desserts are worth it - definitely try the frozen hot chocolate. And at $7.50, it's comparable in price to...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2005
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Having booked ahead we got to skip the queue, which was very satisfying. The food was delicious, especially the homestyle chilli, frozen hot chocolate, and puddings, and the restaurant was buzzing with a...
menupages.com - user review - 12/17/2005
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We arrived at the restaurant last night about 9pm excited to try the frozen hot chocolate. The person taking reservations was rude. He was labored to answer any questions for us out of towners. After waiting...
menupages.com - user review - 12/02/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tops for atmosphere for a special occasion. A veritable orgy of fabulously amazingly spectacular desserts. Ah, FRRRRRRROZEN hot chocolate - so good, so sinful!
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2005
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My friends and I arrived at Serendipity's around 1 am on a Friday morning, and the wait was 45 minutes, which didn't seem so bad since hanging out in the rain in New York is just part of the experience. Once...
menupages.com - user review - 11/29/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was well aware of the wait, and the rude staff, so my expectations were not high. We were told 2 hours, but it took only 1 hour. The staff was not rude, just not friendly. The major disappointment...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2005
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After hearing about this restaurant on Oprah we thought we should check it out. We had a 45 minute wait for lunch and we were very disappointed . The menu sounded great but it really lacked in presentation - a...
menupages.com - user review - 11/22/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Peanut butter ice cream...oh baby. This place usually has a wait but it's worth it...damn tourists. I also like the whimsical fairy tale decor...very Royal Tenenbaums.
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Frozen hot chocolate is the best argument against a low-carb lifestyle I've come across. Well, one of the best. This place is trendy, and a little further uptown than I like to venture...but if you...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Oversized desserts for tourists who like watching romantic comedies. This place has been featured prominently in many a NY-based film. Yes, their frozen hot-chocolate is a Gotham celeb in itself,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Serendipity 3 is a good place to go for a fun dessert about once or twice a year. More often than that and you'll become fat, broke, and permanently embittered by the long wait for a table, the noisy...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2005
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You sure will find me on the East side more often now. What a quant, adorable and warm place. We only waited 15 minutes for a table and were able to look around in the store while we waited. The dessert was...
menupages.com - user review - 11/07/2005
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The ice cream sundae's with hot fudge are a must!
menupages.com - user review - 11/02/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is always packed so only come here if you have a bit of time reserved to wait for a table and then also wait for your dessert. Best to come at an off time. The decor inside is adorable and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2005
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We saw the movie and saw the restaurant featured on Oprah, so we thought it was time to check it out. We were told the wait was 1.5hrs; it turned out to be 2 hours (that's ok we had dinner elsewhere and...
menupages.com - user review - 10/30/2005
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We went here for an anniversary lunch and because of the film. We had no idea about the waiting, 1hr 30 mins for lunch, crazy! The frozen hot chocolate can't be that good can it? YES it is! Some of the reviews...
menupages.com - user review - 10/29/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is an overrated tourist attraction. I don't think their signature frozen hot chocolate was anything special. I wasn't very impress by their strawberry cheesecake or their pecan sundae. The...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2005
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I will admit...I only stopped here because of the movie, Serendipity. My visit was on 10-22-05. I arrived about 10 minutes before the place opened, and there were already about 20 people in line. My first...
menupages.com - user review - 10/25/2005
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I made lunch reservations for a Thursday 1 month in advance. When we got there at noon, we were brought right to our table by a very friendly host. Out waiter was attentive and pleasant as was our busboy. We...
menupages.com - user review - 10/21/2005
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Is this place a food revolution? No. Can you get more decadent food or ice cream anywhere else? Probably not. The bottom line is this is a great place to take kids and should be experienced by everyone at...
menupages.com - user review - 10/19/2005
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Thought it would be cute to go to this place and order the frozen hot cocoa which they are famous for and also my husband ordered a hambuger and fries and I ordered a salad. I understand the initial wait to be...
menupages.com - user review - 10/14/2005
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When I was a child in the 1950's this was one special place! This is where we celebrated birthdays & other family occasions, and always stopped for lunch or dessert when we shopped at Bloomingdales....
menupages.com - user review - 10/13/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you haven't been to Serendipity and you live in NY or visit often, there's something missing in your life. If you plan on going to NY soon for the first time, make this a part of your itinerary....
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
FROOOOOOOZZZZZZZENNNNNNNNNN HOT CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER...........that's all i gotta say...........if you like reese's peanut butter cups and want to have that in a drink formula, then this is what...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2005
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I absolutely love this restaurant! It can take a while to be seated if you go in the evening or weekends, but the deserts are definitely worth it..delicious! I would go there only for dessert because the other...
menupages.com - user review - 10/11/2005
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I read the other reviews and was prompted to add my 2 cents. My family and I had a wonderful time at this resturant. The service was fun and the food was great and reasonable. Who arethese other people...
menupages.com - user review - 10/03/2005
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I went here for a girls' night out, as it came highly reccomended. We waited for two hours to get in. The decor is somewhat interesting and somewhat run-down. It was very crowded and made the experience...
menupages.com - user review - 09/28/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The frozen hot chocolate and pretty much the entire dessert selection is well worth the wait - and your inevitable encounter with a rude host/hostess.I have only eaten a meal here a couple of times -...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2005
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Went to serendipity for my bday last sunday...for once, we didn't have to wait and got a table rite away...the service was still as poor as usual and this time the frozen hot chocolate was clumpy and tasted...
menupages.com - user review - 09/09/2005
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A friend and I arrived to a long line in a very cramped and unorganized space. The two hosts that took our names were rude. We had to wait 50 minutes to be seated and when we finally were seated we had an...
menupages.com - user review - 08/30/2005
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I am glad to say that I went to Serendipity 3 and extremely glad to tell people that I will never step into that restaurant again. It is an overpriced diner with bland food, poor service and a host that was so...
menupages.com - user review - 08/29/2005
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The best thing about this place is the Frrrozen Hot Chocolate. It is worth your while to go for this. It is big enough to share between 2 ppl, but there is a min order per person, so you have to get dessert...
menupages.com - user review - 08/24/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
That they serve actual food here is almost irrelevant. The big draw is dessert, like old-fashioned ice cream sundaes and banana splits with lots of syrup and nuts and whipped cream, but especially the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The desserts and even the food are so good that I can get over the waits and cheesiness and tourists and appreciate it for what it is. I definitely didn't discover this place.
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2005
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It's interesting that someone said you can't get dessert reservations only and that you have to make them way in advance. While staying with my friend and her husband just last week, we made reservations...
menupages.com - user review - 08/18/2005
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My 10-year-old daughter, Katie, had seen Serendipity 3 in some movies and was dying to see it for herself. So we went for ice cream ...
gusto.com - user review - 08/16/2005
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wait nearly killed us. EVERYONE who visits us wants to try this place. unfortunately, the wait times are ridiculously long. Trying to make reservations ahead of time rarely seems to work because they take so...
menupages.com - user review - 08/14/2005
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I would like to start by saying that my sister was visiting from out of town and had made reservations for us three weeks ahead of time. Serendipity 3 does not allow reservations for dessert only, so we were...
menupages.com - user review - 08/14/2005
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OK, serendipity is by far my favorite place to eat in nyc. Although the lines are WAAAAY too long, it's definitely worth the wait. The food is great, and there's no humanly possible way to describe the...
menupages.com - user review - 08/11/2005
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So long as you have a reservation, this is a really fun night out on the town. The food isn't necessarily gourmet, but more comfort food, like foot long hot dogs and burgers. And the desserts are scrumptious!...
menupages.com - user review - 08/08/2005
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I've been going to Serendipity with my family since I was a kid, back when regular New Yorkers could still get in with a minimal wait. Last night I took my out-of-town boyfriend in for a taste, because I...
menupages.com - user review - 08/06/2005
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Fun late night place for desserts. Overpriced desserts. Spent over $30 just for two desserts. My teenager likes to go there for the banana splits. I have not been impressed with anything I had but it is fun to...
menupages.com - user review - 08/01/2005
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No kid should grow up without having a frozen hot chocolate from Serendipity 3 at least once. It's a NY institution.
lilaguide.com - user review - 08/01/2005
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I'm new to New York by about a month, and last night my friends and I went to Serendipity to celebrate a birthday. It was all of our first times attending the restaurant. It was all that I hoped it would be....
menupages.com - user review - 07/15/2005
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The ups obviously being their renowned Frozen Drinks, and out of those, clearly the Frozen Hot Chocolate. I happened to order the Frozen Pineapple Lime which came in a portion just as large and overflowing....
menupages.com - user review - 07/01/2005
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no high chairs!
lilaguide.com - user review - 06/29/2005
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We went there for dessert to try there famous hot chocolate, and we went around noon, we did have a 1 1/2 hr. wait, but it was definitely worth it....we ended up getting lunch also, there hamburgers were the...
menupages.com - user review - 06/27/2005
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We stopped by and had dessert and coffee. The Cheesecake was the best that I had in NYC. My wifes apple crumb pie w/ ice cream was very good! We are planning on a return trip this June.
menupages.com - user review - 05/26/2005
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Went in February 2005. The food was some of the best we have had in New York. I dream of having another burger there. Desserts to die for. Cannot understand negative reviews on the food . It was quiet when we...
menupages.com - user review - 05/14/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent little dessert place! It was also featured in the movie Serendipity starring Kate Beckingsale
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2005
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sadly no strollers allowed
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/05/2005
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Many People, long wait. Mediocre food that is not worth the wait or value. Well, it is a famous place and you can go home and say you did it, but if I had to do it all over again I wouldn't go.
menupages.com - user review - 05/01/2005
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First I would just say, when you go to NYC yes your going to expect quick service however, it may be a long wait to be seated but they never make you feel rushed to leave. The food was pretty good couldn't...
menupages.com - user review - 04/26/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After a full day of shopping at Bloomingdale's, one does not want to wait 2 hours to get dessert. But, I must admit that I have waited and have been fully rewarded with my favorite thing in the world...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2005
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Serendipity has the best desserts, along with the prettiest store. It is so vintage and fun. The downstairs is adorable. It is a must if you are visiting New York City! The Frozen Hot Chocolate is great! And...
menupages.com - user review - 04/09/2005
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You have to know what to order here. Nothing fancy. Some things that cost less on the menu have larger portions. My two biggest reccomendations are the hamburgers (which come with fries) and the chicken pot...
menupages.com - user review - 04/08/2005
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The FHC was awesome! We also had a sunday with the best fudge sauce I've ever had! Long wait times though and a bit expensive, but amazing desserts!
menupages.com - user review - 04/07/2005
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We had a 2 pm reservation. Walked right in with out a wait....but waited 20 minutes for a menu! The service was absolutely terrible! When we ordered chicken, the waiter warned us that it would take 25 minutes...
menupages.com - user review - 04/07/2005
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Okay I'll start from the begginning....the doorman must have been having a really bad night. We had to wait an hour and 45 minutes, when we went in it was really tiny and cramped which i guess is normal in NYC...
menupages.com - user review - 04/02/2005
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We tried to have dessert here one evening at about 9:30PM. The wait was two hours so we passed. We returned at about 5:30PM the next day and waited only 30 minutes to be seated. We ended up having dinner and...
menupages.com - user review - 03/30/2005
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Yes, the prices can be steep, but it is a tourist attraction. You?re going to get that at any tourist place you go. I love the atmosphere, it is quirky and fun. If you go on a Friday or Saturday evening, you...
menupages.com - user review - 03/29/2005
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I ordered the fudge sundae & it tasted nothing so extraordinary & so luscious. It really tasted like the sundaes they serve at fast food joints. No kidding.
menupages.com - user review - 03/28/2005
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I've always loved going to Serendipity 3, but you have to know what to expect. Yes, it can be pricey, but if you accept that and just enjoy the food (which is outstanding), you'll have a good time. Expect a...
menupages.com - user review - 03/16/2005
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Crowded and a long wait. I ended up standing outside with the stroller because there was no room to wait. Overrated.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/15/2005
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I've been to Serendipity twice, once for dessert, once for dinner. My first time there my party got seated right away, probably because it was a Tuesday night. Although the dessert menu has plenty to choose...
menupages.com - user review - 03/11/2005
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After waiting for 2 hours to eat dessert, I was extremely disappointed by the items that I had only heard raves about in the past. The frrrrrozen hot chocolate was a poor, glorified version of an instant...
menupages.com - user review - 03/09/2005
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I don't know if the attitude of the waiting staff varies day by day, but they were great when I was there. Waiters who weren't even waiting on me where making jokes and talking to me. I felt that they were...
menupages.com - user review - 03/07/2005
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Went for a late night dessert, which was above and beyond our expectations! However, the service was by and far the worst we had on this trip to the city. Our waiter disappeared and we were finished 35 minutes...
menupages.com - user review - 02/27/2005
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Visiting Serendipity in New York City must be a treat that you give yourself. The Frozen Hot Chocolates are the best. It is definitely on my to do list when I visit my daughter again.
menupages.com - user review - 02/23/2005
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My mother, myself, and my aunt went here late one afternoon. We had no reservations but waited less then 10 minutes. We only shared a plate of french fries so I can't say how the entree's are but the fries...
menupages.com - user review - 02/01/2005
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The Golden Opulent Sundae was to die for! OMG, u must ask them for this dessert. It is simply the best. They use real gold strips and caviar and many other things...a must have!
menupages.com - user review - 01/30/2005
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My husband and I visit New York City several times a year and we make Serendipity a "must stop" on all of our NYC trips. The Frozen Hot Chocolate is the very best dessert in this USA. No matter how cold it is...
menupages.com - user review - 01/26/2005
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Haven't gone yet for food. Routinely go for desserts -- we highly recommend the sand tart sundae. The place is always crowded and noisy and cheerful, with friendly servers and lovely decorations. However, the...
menupages.com - user review - 01/24/2005
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I celebrated my birthday here with my daughter, granddaughter and other friends. We had reservations, so the wait was not a problem. The desserts are definitely the star. The lunch was so-so. I think that once...
menupages.com - user review - 01/04/2005
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Well we waited in line for 2 1/2 hours while it was freezing and snowing. The waiter kept reminding everyone OUTSIDE that it was cold and to keep the door closed! The food is very high priced and hot. It was...
menupages.com - user review - 01/04/2005
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My friends and I went to serendipity on dec 18th for my 17th birthday. Their were six of us, of course I made resverations a little over a month in advance. When we walked in, it was sooo great. We were seated...
menupages.com - user review - 12/30/2004
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I find this to be a better place for age 5 plus. Not as baby friendly - too crowded.
lilaguide.com - user review - 12/02/2004
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As a tourist that makes me a hypocrite to say, but oh well. We got lucky- the wait was 2 hours but the host didn't think much of strange women waiting to be seated- nothing but tourists quoting the Serendipity...
menupages.com - user review - 11/25/2004
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5.0 of 5 stars.
They have the best Frrrozen Hot Chocolate. Absolutely must try in NY.
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2004
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All about the decor.
lilaguide.com - user review - 11/08/2004
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I have been going here since the place opened with their famous sauerkraut juice. They were making omelets on a single burner. The frozen hot chocolate was available even then. Even though I have moved away...
menupages.com - user review - 10/29/2004
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Was it an experience? Definitely. Was it interesting? Absolutely. Was the food any good? Not particularly. Would I go back? No way.
menupages.com - user review - 10/16/2004
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Ya ya ya, I know that Serendipity has the famous frozen hot chocolate, and believe me it is amazing stuff. But, it is definitely not worth waiting 3 hours for. When I went, we were put on a waiting list and...
menupages.com - user review - 10/02/2004
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I think that this is one of those places that you probably should go to once but never again and definitely NOT for food. The desserts are good but the food was really disappointing. I had a linguine in a...
menupages.com - user review - 08/27/2004
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Extremely touristy place-took forever to get seated, almost as long for a waiter to show up. Meal was sub-par to say the least-you are better off to find a hot dog stand. Go for the desserts-we had a frozen...
menupages.com - user review - 08/20/2004
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This is neither overpriced nor poor in service. One must wonder where the other reviewers dine if they think this is the case. The sandwiches are as good as Carnegie, though smaller, and incur no sharing...
menupages.com - user review - 08/17/2004
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The frozzzzen hot chocolate is sooo good, as are the sundaes and pecan pie!!! The wait can be super long, but on my last visit in early August the service was incredibly quick!!! Its a classic NY experience...
menupages.com - user review - 08/11/2004
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Been here a couple of times, a bit of a wait to get in but fun talking to people in line. It's a show - that's for sure. Loved the ambience and service was great along with the fabulous choc. drink. A bit...
menupages.com - user review - 08/10/2004
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3 words, Frozen hot chocolate! Need me to say anymore? It's probably the best damn chocolate drink ever made! Serendipity is a nice place to just chill out. The food is ok, but I think it's pricey. The decor...
menupages.com - user review - 07/22/2004
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Every Child should visit at least once
lilaguide.com - user review - 07/12/2004
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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...
menupages.com - user review - 07/03/2004
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yummy food and friendly staff.
lilaguide.com - user review - 06/24/2004
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On Saturday Night I had my Senior Prom at the Marriott. So, me and three friends went there for some dessert at around 2am. I had shared a frozen hot chocoalate with my boyfriend. The other couple has a 3scoop...
menupages.com - user review - 06/22/2004
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the desserts are quite wonderful! i only come there to look at the goodlooking waiters and to eat the desserts. Skip the meal and save those calories for the dessert! its a little expensive for dessert, but...
menupages.com - user review - 05/20/2004
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This place is simply the best, sure on a saturday nite they will tell you 2 hours for a table but check back in and you will be surprised. most of the time its 45 minutes to an hour, which is nothing for the...
menupages.com - user review - 05/20/2004
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I had the Frozen Hot Chocolate - it was as good as advertised. You HAVE to order one. I had a Summer Bries sandwich too which was good. Yum.
menupages.com - user review - 05/17/2004
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A reservation is highly recommended for this gem of a restaurant because the lines can be long at times but still worth the wait. Patrons who do visit this wonderful establishment do so for its hefty portions...
menupages.com - user review - 05/14/2004
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First, you don't have to wait if (1) you make a reservation (yes, they take them, and it is sort of cool to skip the line and be seated within 10 minutes of your arrival...) or (2) you are dining alone (there...
menupages.com - user review - 05/09/2004
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I would recommend this restaurant to anybody. The Frozen Hot Chocolates are absolutely wonderful and the men that work here are even better. I would go just to look at them. The food was excellent and the...
menupages.com - user review - 05/08/2004
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NO strollers allowed inside!!! Also, they don't have ANY highchairs. For being a 'kid's joint', it is NOT very kid friendly (or at least for kids under a certain age).
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/07/2004
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I despise children and tend to avoid any place where I know there will be a lot of them - thankfully, when I had lunch here there were no screaming brats. Instead, I got to enjoy the genuinely fun atmosphere...
menupages.com - user review - 04/30/2004
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The desserts are absolutely incredible, and most are big enought to share. The Frrrozen Hot Chocolate is awesome, the sundaes are huge, the banana split is amazing. On a four day trip, my group came here...
menupages.com - user review - 04/16/2004
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This place is great!! The staff is really nice and the sundae's are to die for. If you are looking for a place appetizers GO SOMEWHERE ELSE!!! The nachos were horrible. It consisted of chips and hard melted...
menupages.com - user review - 03/29/2004
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Go for the Frozen Hot Chocolate, but stay for a meal. The burgers are to die for, but stay away from the young chicken sandwich (yuck). The wait staff if A#1 but the hosts come with a dose of attitude. The...
menupages.com - user review - 03/19/2004
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don't allow strollers inside restaurent. Isn't this crazy for a kids place??? Big sign on door saying absolutely no strollers allowed.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/15/2004
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The reviewer below if obviously smoking crack. The Sundae's are monstrosities and delicious....always a treat. I've lived in New York all my life and no ice cream sundae can compare. This place is the staple...
menupages.com - user review - 03/10/2004
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I searched this place out after a couple recommendations from friends who live in the city. I arrived with my two small children to a restaurant void of children. The wait staff were extremely nice and...
menupages.com - user review - 02/27/2004
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I decided to take my uncle to this place, after what I've heard about some celebrities like Lisa Kudrow & John Travolta who ate here. My uncle wasn't satisfied with the hot chocolate they served, which I paid...
menupages.com - user review - 02/22/2004
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Very disapointed with the place. A waiter that pay no attention to our table at all. I guess since none of us were to his liking he gave no good service. The bossboy got us coffe and cake. To add insult to...
menupages.com - user review - 02/01/2004
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I went to Serendipity 3 to meet someone for a newspaper interview. The food was great...(the frozen hot chocolates are to die for!)...Very appetizing, it catered to those with very different tastes, as well as...
menupages.com - user review - 12/08/2003
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Unbelievably NOT child friendly. Staff doesn't hurry or understand baby meltdown, families with strollers and young children are seated upstairs (dangerous and steep staircase)
lilaguide.com - user review - 07/31/2003
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Kid friendly, but not baby friendly. You must fold your stroller up, and there are no highchairs.
lilaguide.com - user review - 07/10/2003
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Don't plan to go unless you've promised dessert, its the best, with the best variety.
lilaguide.com - user review - 07/04/2003
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absolutely the best desserts in town. A must-visit when you have out of town kids visiting. usually a wait, not the best place for strollers - narrow walking spaces, steps.
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/20/2003
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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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of course, eveyone talks about the frrrozen hot chocolate...because it's a must!
igougo.com - user review
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we visited serendipity 3 in nov 2004.we wanted to go there as we are huge fans of the movie "serendipity".....
tripadvisor.com - user review
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new york's ice cream parlour with outrageous sundaes, hot chocolate, and foot-long hot dogs...
restaurantrow.com - user review
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it's no accident this ues spot is so popular...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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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...
amazon.com - user review
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there aren't many places left that make you want to blow bubbles through an ice-cream-soda straw.....
nymag.com - user review
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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'
travel.yahoo.com - user review
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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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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...
nytimes.com - user review
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serendipity 3: great desserts and pretty good dinner too...
epinions.com - user review
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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...
gayot.com - user review
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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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"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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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...
openlist.com - user review
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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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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