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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.
Recently in NYC and having an afternoon to kill, my friend and I decided to pop by Serendipty 3 to check out the hype w/the frozen hot chocolate. We didn't make a reservation so waited about 45 mins...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
hmm 3.5 stars. we had to wait over an hour. but we didn't mind since we went to dylan's down the block. so we ordered the frozen hot chocolate, a frozen cappucino and chicken nachos. i only had the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for dessert one night. We waited about 30 minutes for a table . Everyone goes wild for their frozen hot chocolate so we ordered one of those and also the sand bars.Frozen hot chocolate...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The wait line is a b!tch. The service is good.Subpar food: I had a file of sole in lemon sauce - bland, but when you think it's $22 dollars, it seems just horribleThe highlight of the night was their...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was introduced to this place way before the movie, Serendipity, was out. It was one of those great places to grab lunch or dessert with some friends after some errands on the Upper East Side. My...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant is quite beautifully decorated, in a shabby-chic sort of way. That's about all I can say to recommend it. The servers are also quite handsome. The food is quite hideous. My dining...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, so I wanted to know what the talk was about this frozen hot chocolate. To my surprise, it was pretty darn tasty. All though it was just hot chocolate and shaved ice, the serving size was pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We had a cheese cake and the peanut butter frozen hot chocolate. Both were really rich and heavy. I would say this is a try at least once just to check it off your list, but not someplace that I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'll give it to them, there desserts are on point, but all there are entrees are 'ehh' at best. If you're going to go, just go for dessert. The frozen hot chocolate, if they bring it to you fast...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I begged my dad to go here on our recent visit to NY. The menus are ginormous and there is a large variety of menu items. The inside of the restaurant is very cute. We shared a frozen hot chocolate...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After seeing the movie of the same name with John Cusack, and hearing about this place numerous times, I knew I had to stop in and have a frozen hot chocolate while in NYC. The frozen hot chocolate is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It's so overrated! Why?1) The desserts aren't even great, they're just big. 2) You can make the desserts yourself3) It's pricey, they even have a minimum per/person4) It takes forever to get seated5)...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Since I've heard so much hype about this place, I couldn't pass the chance to try it out!The food - Hmm...I think I'd go only for the desserts! The sandwiches we ordered were fine but a little greasy...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I stopped at Serendipity for dessert with a small group after a nice lunch at another restaurant. Service was so slow that I needed to leave before I finished my dessert to make it to another...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Skip the frozen hot chocolate. Yes you heard me. Skip it. Get the strawberry ice cream instead. Big portions here. Share if you can.
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had the Peanut Butter Frozen Hot Chocolate, and it was awesome!!! Would only recommend going at night after a movie or dinner..its a freaky spot to bring a first date as well, since the decor is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Im a native NYer and the only reason Im writing a review for this place is because I truly wish that nobody would patronize this establishment. A true New Yorker wouldnt ever even consider coming...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I had some family visiting from out of town and decided to come here for lunch. I called to see if there were any available reservations, and there wasn't. When we arrived there was a 30 minute wait....
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i finally came here!!!! but i didnt or couldnt eat here... :(the line was so long and i didnt have time to wait.. and wait.. and WAIT!! i was HUNGRY... like the hungry hungry bear... so no.. me no eat...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Shmeh! Although this place is a LOT better than the one in Vegas, I can't say much about the food. I was excited to come here because I wanted to compare the frrrozen hot chocolate to the one I tried...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
While I don't mind spending $100 plus for 2 in NYC, I couldn't justify spending it at this restaurant. Forget about dishes here as they are terrible. Frozen Hot Chocolate and Broadway Sundae? Fancy...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We had to come here when we visited NY! Serendipity was famous for their frozen hot chocolate and of course, the movie.We also ordered the coward portion of the banana split. We also ordered real food...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This review is for the one time that I came here and for the frozen apricot klondike that i tasted. My friend and I luckily did not have to wait in a long line. I was expecting this huge restaurant,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
serendipity [ser-uhn-dip-i-tee]-noun1. an aptitude for making desirable discoveries by accident.2. good fortune; luck.This was no accident. It was part of our plan to come here. Frozen hot...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a super cute place, though very touristy, as you can see tons of people waiting around outside from blocks away. But oh well, I was a tourist too! Haha... well we waited about 30 min for a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Their frozen hot chocolate is why I came and it did not disappoint! It was creamy and tasted like hot chocolate but cold. Definitely if you are in the area and have time, then go ahead and stop in!...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
How could I have not written a review of this restaurant when my favorite movie was filmed in it!I came to check out this restaurant because of the movie and ordered the frozen hot chocolate because...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After watching Serendipity so many years ago, my friend and I were determined to visit Serendipity in New York. We were hopeless romantics, so it was a must. Returning with our significant others made...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Food: A plate of tourist trap.Drink: A large cup of tourist trap.Service: A side order of tourist trap please.Crowd: Tourists and dumb me. Ambiance: A heavy touch of tourist trap up front and a subtle...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Overrated tourist trap! Horrible service and ridiculous wait. Do not order any of the food here as it is totally a waste of calories. The waiters don't look up and it takes forever to get anything...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2009
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Unprofessional, arrogant, rude wait staff. Manager is similarly underwhelming. Hugely disappointing visit. Spend your time & money elsewhere, as Manhattan is loaded with great alternatives. My wi...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not one for sappy 'chic-flick' type movies, I'm more of a comedy girl. Which is why I am so ashamed to admit that 'Serendipity' is one of my all-time favorite movies. Ever since I saw it back in...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was in New York with my friends and had to come here for the frozen hot chocolate. We ordered lunch as well, but honestly it was gross. I would just come here mainly for the dessert and not the real...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The first thing I'm going to say is I only had dessert here, but it was a time to splurge. Also, if you're in NY, you MUST come here.I came here with my sister, my best friend, and two other people....
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We made a reservation, so luckily they were able to seat us right away. I overheard the host tell someone that there would be a two hour wait! I ordered the cheeseburger with fries and of course the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is average at best but the five stars I sent up is because there may not be a better elixer on the planet than the frozen hot chocolate here. Last time I went I had two.
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I can't believe I played tourist one day and waited over 2 hours, just to try Serendipity's famous Frrrozen Hot Chocolate. I ended up enjoying it very much and would love to have it again, except...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I'm sure the frozen hot chocolate is very good although we never got to taste it since the wait was too long and the waiter was offended we've never been here. Stuck up and a complete tourist...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went for desert on Saturday night. Had a 1.5 hr waiting time but were seated within 40 minutes. Absolutely loved the frozen hot chocolate and the Forbidden Broadway Sundae. Hard to say which is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I ate here with a friend for dessert and made an effort to curb my expectations so I wouldn't be disappointed. We decided to share both a frozen hot chocolate and a "Can't Say No" sundae since they...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Sure, the decor is nice and they have the Gatsby-esque $1000 Sundae with edible 24 karat gold leaves but really you are just paying for the tourist factor. Then again, I have no sweet tooth so I am no...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a tourist trap, but the decor is really cute, and the desserts we had were great. I don't suspect I will become a regular, but I totally understand its allure to the touristy set, who...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Love the desserts at this place! Food leaves a lot to be desired. They don't take reservations for dessert only so I won't be going there often to wait 2-3 hours to be seated. I've been to S3 three...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Be prepared to wait a long time, came here in december of '08 at night and this tiny place was jam-packed, wait time was at least a good hour-2hrs so we went walking over to dylan's candy bar to kill...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I heard the food here isn't that great so I didn't try it. I went there with my family and we all had their frozen hot chocolate. I ate all of that by myself, and some more off others'. It was sooo...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is really small and hard to find but as soon as you see a bunch of people waiting outside, you'll know you're there. It's amazing how many people wait in line just to get in.The frrrozen...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have loved the frozen hot chocolate since I was a kid! I also think the food is great! I love this place and the cute store when u first walk in!
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
2.5 stars rounded up.It was midday and the wait was about 30 minutes.We got seated upstairs and all we ordered was the Frozen Hot Chocolate, one of us a Frozen Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate. Another...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
As you all may or may not know, Serendipity 3 is home to the $1,000 Golden Opulence Sundae (http://www.dailyolive.com/got_1000_why_no.html). Maybe some day we'll get it. It's also the restaurant...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Overrated. The frozen hot chocolate was so icy, and there really was no difference between Serendipity's and Starbuck's frozen hot chocolate. The food wasn't bad, but it wasn't worth the wait. The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Over-rated. I visited New York for the first time recently, and went there for their famous Frozen Hot Chocolate. I mean, it was good, but it wasn't great. The wait was ridiculous, the service was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, this placed is over-priced but I had a very successful time ordering the cheapest item on the menu and then splitting a frozen hot chocolate w/ two other people. I ordered the bowl of chili ($9)...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
OVERRATED. This place has the worst wait I have ever seen. The service is bad and the food is just ok. Our waiter took forever to bring out the food. First he came with the ketchup, then with our...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A bit overpriced and the wait is ridiculous but the frozen hot chocolate is amazing and worth the wait. Our party also ordered a couple of "Can't Say No Sundaes" which were tasty too. The service was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been here many a times after iceskating in Central Park while living in NYC in the winters. Went back in summer recently to take some co-workers/freinds.. it was like a party in my mouth. Ill work...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Peanut Butter Frozen Hot Chocolate is amazing. It's thicker than the regular chocolate one.. so it's great for those PB lovers. However, it's pretty filling.. so you won't be able to eat much else....
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sometimes I like to be a girly girl.Sometimes I like to be a tomboy.Sometimes I like to act really tough.Sometimes I like being a big softy.Sometimes I like to dress up in really expensive clothes and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Besides coming here because of the movie...the restaurant is cute-dolled up. The service was alright, there is usually a small wait. The dessert was delicious. Frozen hot chocolate is yummy and the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here with a friend and I swear, I almost got diabetes by the time we were finished. This is an intense experience. I definitely recommend on erring towards ordering fewer things than too many...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
1. busser comes by with our waters. one glass is dirty. we kindly let our server know that we need another glass of water. in the rudest voice you can imagine our server says, "why?"- maybe we should...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Ugh. I fell for it. After the movie, Serendipity, came out and all the rave was about the frozen hot chocolate, I ended up eating here twice! Trust me, that was twice too many.Yes the frozen hot...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Serendipity's presents an interesting dilemma. You stroll in (actually wait 45 minutes for a table) with your date hoping to share one of their legendary (and gigantic) frozen hot chocolates. The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has an amazing order of chicken pot pie. Before I came here, I didn't like chicken pot pie at all. However, one bite of the one from Serendipity 3 and I am now hooked. Of course, I ordered...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The three stars aren't really telling the truth. It's better than three stars but I wouldn't say I'm a fan. I guess 3.6 stars..It's a tourist spot. I think if you're in NYC you should try it at least...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
If you are a single guy in NYC, you will be forced to eat here at some point on one of your dates. Just smile and accept it, since the food is fine. My ideal match would never do such a thing to me,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a total scam. It's one of those tourist traps that exists in NYC.The sundaes here are soooo chemical and bad, the only genre of people that I can think of possibly pumping up this place...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If I could give this place three and a half stars I would but I chose four over three because the food is actually good, just outrageously overpriced.The downlow:1. Make reservations ahead of time if...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A very cute small place on a quiet street in a quiet neighbourhood. And as for many who love chic flicks would come here after watching the movie with the same title. Though it does look different in...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
a frozen hot chocolate shake past midnight in muggy NYC? abah oui! thank you. thank you. thank you.
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
only 3 stars, no way. Yes their desserts are over the top, but this place is a landmark. films have been shot here, stars visited this place, even andy warhol has painted a picture of stephen bruce...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Another tourist spot in NYC, but one much appreciated by anyone with a sweet-tooth. The menu is huuuge...literally. It was like a portrait sized portfolio of desserts. They offer actual food as well...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I found this place while looking for something stupidly sweet after midnight. Serendipity just so happens to be open until 3, so I took a trip down there.If you're thinking of coming here, *plan...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Like a big tourist I came for the frozen hot chocolate and was not disappointed. I am not a chocolate fan, in fact I rarely eat chocolate, but I had to battle my dining partner for the last bit of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Although we waited more than 2 hours to be seated, I have to admit, this was the best part of the trip in New York. At first I was a bit skeptical of hot chocolate being frozen, but its one of those...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
an hour wait... so worth it.. frrrrrroooozen hot chocolate baby... its the best... everybody that was waiting was really only waiting for the frrrrrroooozen hot chocolate.... hahaha.. worth the wait.....
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've had worse, but I have definitely had better. I used to live right down the street from this location and always saw a line of people waiting outside as I walked to the subway. When one of my...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I wasn't really impressed with this restaurant. I came here for dinner, which was probably a mistake since it most obviously is a dessert place. I think I had the primavera chicken alfredo which had...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Very cute and quaint but they need to expand or do something about the overcrowding that's going on at the door! I just went to experience the frozen hot chocolate. It was alright. The whipped cream...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ambiance: Well you don't come here for an intimate romantic dining experience, but for what I expected and the theme it had going it, everything matched.Service: Despite reading other reviews about...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
oh-yes: sand tart sundae. coffee ice cream with crunchy butter cookies. not too big, not too small. and less than $1000 bucks. but...sadly that's it. nothing like the movie! damn it.the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is ok- good, but nothing great. I had to try the famous frozen hot chocolate, which was very good. Also tasted the humble pie, which was peanut butter pie, and also very good. We only...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food was great, but pricey (which I knew going in). I highly recommend the shrimp-stuffed avocado salad. Of course, I also ordered the Frrrrrozen Hot Chocolate for desert. I wish I'd been able...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place could be so much better than it is but because it's been in a movie and has been highly publicized by the likes of Oprah, etc., they will always have a constant flow of customers.I ONLY...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, this place is a tourist trap. Yes, the waits can be ridiculousYes, the prices are fairly steep.However, the fffrrroozen hot chocolate is delicious. I have been here three or four times and the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Liked: their frozen hot chocolate. Disliked: hearing they closed due to rats & roaches. Hate: the fact that I ate there right before they closed. Did this place reopen?
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've seen the movie, heard the stories. Serendipity 3 wasn't necessarily on my must-try's for this visit to New York City, but it was 11p and I had one hour before leaving the city 'til who knows...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came here with some friends who were visiting New York. It's not my typical type of place as it's touristy, covered in gaudy decor and the menu is all about sweets, cream and butter (three things...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
In love with the desserts...the forbidden sundae is a must for all chocolate and fudge lovers...desserts are meant to be shared...as for ambience, serendipity 3 is quite quaint and charming with its...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow do I like the frozen cocoa at this little place...As we walked up the street it seemed to be out of the way all by itself. I thought we might be not in the right place , but in we walked and it...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Frozen hot chocolate was definitely delicious, but not really worth an hour and a half wait. Food was average, and service was less than that.
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After waiting for an hour to get seating this beautiful little desert bar is a must try for any tourist visiting New York. As seen in the movie staring Kate Beckinsale and John Cusack, this place is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I must admit I was one of those visitors caught in the I-love-the-movie-Serendipity moments. I walked up to Serendipity 3 around noon on a Thursday and was seated immediately- absolutely no wait...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Beware this place is always packed and there's always a long wait. I have to admit the decor is pretty neat. Every time I come here I still get the frozen hot chocolate and would always share it with...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite place for a Sundae....I've been coming here long before it was endorsed by Oprah!!! and being seated was never been a problem then....Not anymore...People flocked here like...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place is definitely a tourist trap. But, I can understand how someone visiting New York City wants to see this place, since it was featured in the movie Serendipity. The decor is interesting and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Our guide book warned us that the food was not the main attraction here, it was the desserts, but we were still not prepared for the food to suck as mush as it did. The food, prices and service were...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I endured Serendipity because I always had to take family from out of town there. Each time I've gone, my experiences have been the same. If I could give 2 1/2 stars I would but, sadly, I can't give...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food is a bit overpriced.. and place is packed with people. The famous "frozen hot chocolate" was yummy and large.. but the entree was ehhh.Reservations are recommended.. but you can only make a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
SERENDUPE-PITY is OVERRATED. I will review the desserts. First off, I made reservations. I went at 2:25pm for a 3pm reservation. Parties of 2 (on a Tuesday) had to wait 45 min to an hour. The place is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The frozen hot chocolate was really good. When my friend and i got there, we ordered a frozen hot chocolate to share and the server was rude and said we had to over over 9 dollars of food. We both...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My dish was not great, but everyone else seemed to enjoy their. (I had the lemon sole). It gets three stars for the quaint, charming, and unique decor.
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have been coming to this restaurant for over 30 years and wanted to bring my kids when we visited the city. We were lucky that there was no wait (something I never experienced before). The food is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
One of the places I had to for sure visit the first time I traveled to New York was the ever famous Serendipity. Frozen hot chocolate lived up to the hype, but everything else... meh. Regular food...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
What a tourist trap! I have lived in New York for two years now and finally went to check out what people rave about ...the frozen hot chocolate. Meh! It was nothing special! Not worth the 1hr in line...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
If you are a 14 yr old tourist girl who is looking to spend time with your Nana having sweets and an "Eloise" moment, this is the place for you. All else avoid. Make sure you ask if the sandwich is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here on a friends recommendation just to try out their desserts... The first thing you notice is the huge chandeliers and decorative mirrors... it has nice warm interiors... Oh yea and the huge...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We went for late night ice cream. Amazing. Walked right in and ordered.Good Times.
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I got to Serendipity 3 around 5pm on a Sunday. I practically had to wait in line for almost an hour. When we were finally taken to our table, I noticed several empty tables and wondered why we were...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This review has been delayed because I was embarrassed. Embarrassed that during my very first trip to the great island that is Manhattan, I forced my bf to take me here. Embarrassed that with all...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went at around 11pm on a Monday so there was no wait =). The Frozen hot chocolate was indeed excellent, however, the stuff my friends ordered were whatevers. The cheesecake is mehhhh and the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok...We came here because my sister couldn't stop talking about Serendipity ever since we started to plan our vacation to come to NY for the first time. All she kept talking about was getting the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
they claimed to have an hour and half wait...turned out to be just like 20 minutes-not too shabby. I was excited to try it...of course we got the frozen hot chocolate! It was good, and I remember...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not totally sure about this place. I think a certain mother's enthusiasm for it made my expectations dip a little bit. Had a blt and the frozen hot chocolate, which was good but reminded me of a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Its all about the frozen hot chocolate and ice cream!! Try to go late at night---you slide right in!! Midnight is best!!
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Three words: Frozen-Hot-Chocolate. nom nom nom. Serendipity 3 was super cute! I wish we had a place like this in Dallas.
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Went for dessert after a dinner date in the area (she didn't want to meet my friends for drinks, so this was our "excuse"). I understand the appeal to tourists, but locals who love this place need to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My friends and I made reservations a month in advance for brunch and as soon as we landed in New York we went straight to Serendipity to see that a line has already formed to get in. (And like...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Frozen hot chocolate (or mocha). Dont order food. Dont even order another dessert. I have and its no good. But that hot chocolate will be the best thing you've ever had. If youre with more then one...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, this place is a tourist trap. Yes, there is a minimum charge per person. Yes, there are always people waiting and you will have to wait awhile for a table. (Even though the restaurant must have...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had The Catcher in the Rye, a BLT with chicken topped with melted muenster on rye toast with Russian dressing. It was very good, not sure it was worth 14 though. The atmosphere was good and it...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2009
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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 - 05/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
came here for the ice cream with my girlfriends and we had a blast. it was expensive for the cup of ice cream but we shared so it wasn't that bad and it was quite delicious
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite dessert places in NYC. Blondie and I just recently closed in our Broadway show, and where did we go after?....well here of course! Located on the UES next to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2009
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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? yes. dessert bigger than your head? yes. tourist spot, yes. 2 hour wait? yes. celebrity sighting? yes. kim kardashian hiding behind her menu? yes. 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.by the way, there was a fly in my salad. once i made them aware of it, they just replaced it and denied it was a fly. and STILL...
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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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.
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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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 Desserts 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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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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1.0 of 5 stars.
holy sh*t, just about the WORST customer service possible at this place, and to top it off, the food wasn't even that good. Just another sh*t touristy place, over-rated, with nothing to truly offer...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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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!
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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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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!!!
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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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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1.0 of 5 stars.
It says on their website, "bad moods melt quickly here." Well, I beg to differ. This is the first time I have EVER posted a review, but my experience was so offensive, I couldn't let it go without...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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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
