Serendipity 3

All 142 rated mentions, most helpful first

in:Dinner with kids - unique but casual atmosphere10 pts
“The desserts are legitimately good, frozen hot chocolate and the sundaes are classics, and kids love it”
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postWhat I ate visiting NYC for a week137 pts
“Was good. Enjoyed the decor more than the food although the food was fine.”
H2
postAnother tourist food diary in NYC, how did we do? 72 pts
“Was okay, this was my family’s choice so we got roped into this one. Kinda cute on the inside and great service. If you ever have to go here… the nachos are actually pretty darn good. Chicken sundae was not close to worth the calories or money.”
H2
in:What’s the most ridiculous extravagant icecream in nyc?38 pts
“Seconding Serendipity as the classic example of extravagant ice cream.”
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in:Serendipity 3 mandatory $ minimum18 pts
“that place is pretty transparently an overpriced tourist trap.”
H2
in:Serendipity alternative?14 pts
replying to u/Short_Lingonberry_67: Max Brenner in Union Square - all the chocolate!
“go to Farmacy for awesome sundaes (that beat out Serendipity for quality by a mile).”
H2
in:Taking my 11 year old niece to NYC8 pts
“How about Serendipity for a frozen hot chocolate?”
H2
in:What are some restaurants where the menu is mid at best but the desserts are god-tier? 8 pts
replying to u/jaded_toast: Whoa! I didn't know about that minimum. I've never been but it's been on the back of my mind to try them out purely for the sake of pre-teen/teen me that was obsessed with the movie and subsequently the frozen hot chocolate.
“The frozen hot chocolate is totally worth it, but i’d stay away from everything else”
H2
in:Any must-do restaurants for kids?6 pts
“Serendipity 3 for frozen hot chocolate and sundaes”
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in:Visiting with tween6 pts
“Nothing too special when it comes to food but they have fun drinks and ice cream and a 70s/80s gimmick, seems right up her alley.”
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in:Best restaurants around Memorial Sloan Kettering without needing reservations6 pts
“Serendipity is fun for a burger or an ice cream sundae”
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in:Best Chili Cheeseburger in NYC?5 pts
“Weirdly: Serendipity. I always got a chili cheese dog when I used to go, but they also do it on a hamburger.”
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in:Family friendly restaurants4 pts
“Serendipity is a massive tourist spot. It’s an overpriced diner and they have a minimum charge per person. Skip it”
H2
in:What's the best gimmick restaurant/bar in the city?4 pts
replying to u/Garconavecunreve: Serendipity 3 is somewhat OG by now
“Also just went there after not going since the 90's. It was really good!”
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in:NYC with My 8-Year-Old, Looking for the Best Kid-Friendly Pizza, Bagels & Eats!4 pts
“But this place is built to cater to kids. And I can’t say enough about the frozen hot chocolate!”
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in:Dinner with kids - unique but casual atmosphere4 pts
“Also, the food at Serendipity is fine, it’s just that desserts are the main attraction and they are huge.”
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in:Best dessert ever near times sq4 pts
“Honestly would hit up serendipity 3 for a frozen hot chocolate”
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in:Take two: trying to design the worst date possible for irony4 pts
replying to u/DunderMifflin2005: 1. This requires waiting until November but you can go to the Rock Center tree lighting. It's usually on a weeknight. You can't even get close. Then eat at TGI fridays that's near by. 2. You could also wait in line for the Today Show starting at 3 am and try to be first in the line for whatever guest they have that day. 3. Go to Serendipity at peak time and eat a meal there.
“The black bean burger at serendipity is surprisingly solid.”
H2
in:Fancy/Iconic Dessert Recommendations3 pts
“As said, Serendipity is really about style over substance (they have multiple Guiness records for "most expensive <thing>", which mostly revolves around gold leaf), but it is also an old piece of NYC, and their desserts are certainly spectacular.”
H2
in:Lunch options3 pts
“Right by the tram on the Manhattan side, serves over priced, but good, standard American fare (I'd always get a chili cheese dog when I used to go as a kid) and giant fucking desserts.”
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in:Restaurant to impress 12 yo step daughter near Chelsea3 pts
“It was fun--kooky interior and the food was very good.”
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in:Best Chili Cheeseburger in NYC?3 pts
replying to u/Generek1023: Not what I expected😹 but I’ll check it out!
“Serendipity isn't bad, just expensive for what it is.”
H2
in:Dinner with kids - unique but casual atmosphere3 pts
“I think Serendipity food is pretty good (not a fan of mac & cheese though).”
H2
in:What’s the most ridiculous extravagant icecream in nyc?2 pts
“Serendipity for more classic sundaes and frozen hot chocolate.”
H2
in:Restaurant desserts so good it’s worth going in for them alone?2 pts
“It's almost a cliche but frozen hot chocolate at Serendipity 3.”
H2
in:I need Hot Chocolate reccs for the winter.2 pts
“but their drinks are actually worth the hype.”
H2
in:Born and raised NYer’s, what is your overrated and underrated spot?2 pts
“Serendipity is underrated up to your 30's. Then it's overrated after 30's.”
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in:Must try eats in NYC/Unique American foods2 pts
“Frozen hot Chocolate from serendipity”
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in:Which ice cream places have the best and thickest hot fudge?2 pts
“I really enjoy Serendipity. Pricey, but it’s a decadent splurge. The ice cream itself is very good too.”
H2
in:Dinner with kids - unique but casual atmosphere2 pts
“The food is fine, not great, but not deserving bad reviews - it's just more expensive than it's worth is all because the desert is where it's at (and the vibe)”
H2
in:Where do you order in from in the city when you’re sad or stressed and need either comfort food or food that feels good when your appetite is low?2 pts
“Serendipity 3 for some Mac and cheese + frozen hot chocolate.”
H2
in:I need a list of quintessential NYC drinks that are not alcoholic.2 pts
replying to u/cheeseprincess_666: An egg cream, a papaya drink from Grey’s, a little coffee from a street vendor, those Manhattan Special espresso sodas, maybe like a bubble tea from Chinatown too?
“This list plus a Frozen Hot Chocolate drink ala Serendipity”
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in:NYC Iconic 'must try' food items1 pts
“Try the frozen hot chocolate from Serendipity”
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in:Best vegetarian sandwiches in NYC?1 pts
“Serendipity has an excellent black bean burger they make themself.”
H2
in:NYC with preschooler1 pts
“their sundae's are terrific, their frozen hot chocolate so good! Burger great.”
H2
in:Looking for Trendy, Overhyped Garbage1 pts
replying to u/latestnightowl: Dominique Ansel's Cronut. Serendipity
“the frozen hot chocolate was good but idk if it’s worth all that.”
H2
in:What are your favorite cups of lesser-known, non-standard hot chocolate? (Plus a list compiling the ones I've already found)1 pts
“the frozen hot chocolate at Serendipity 3? Kind of an OG for unusual NYC hot chocolate drinks”
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in:If you knew exactly when you were going to die and wanted your last meal at an NYC restaurant what restaurant would you choose and what would you order?1 pts
“Serendipity isn't what it once was, but still better than other NYC dessert destinations.”
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in:If you are here only for 5 days only, what would you need to try?1 pts
“If you are into dessert, I suggest the Frozen Hot Chocolate at Serendipity 3.”
H2
in:Any must-do restaurants for kids?1 pts
“Since you’re already planning Serendipity and pizza (two very solid picks)”
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in:Fun place for kids1 pts
replying to u/getwhirleddotcom: Thanks! My wife wants to go to serendipity but do they have food beyond deserts? Is Burger joint the hidden place? Already planning to hit Astoria! And we’re from Korean food capital of America 😂
“Serendipity has a comically large menu of overpriced and 6/10 food - the desserts are the only thing making it somewhat worth a visit”
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in:Best dessert place in Times Square1 pts
“I like Serendipity for the frozen hot chocolate and fun icecreams. Atmosphere is fun (to me lol).”
H2
in:Looking for Dad + Daughter food recommendations in NYC1 pts
“Serendipity for cold hot chocolate”
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in:Best chocolate milkshakes in NYC?0 pts
“Serendipity’s frozen hot chocolate is my guilty pleasure”
H2
in:Taking my 11 year old niece to NYC-1 pts
“Definitely a frozen hot chocolate at serendipity”
H2
in:What are some restaurants where the menu is mid at best but the desserts are god-tier? 70 pts
“serendipity 3, and they know their food is mid with the mandatory meal minimum”
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in:Recommendations?27 pts
“My suggestions are don’t go to tavern on the green or serendipity.”
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in:Girly Tween Birthday 27 pts
“Serendipity 3”
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in:Kid centered restaurant in Manhattan ?21 pts
“Alice’s Tea Cup, Serendipity, Black Tap with those insane milkshakes, American Girl Cafe, Max Brenner, Koneko cat cafe”
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in:What’s the most ridiculous extravagant icecream in nyc?18 pts
“Serendipity is the answer.”
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