Serendipity 3

(646) 833-0553

225 E 60th St (Between 2nd Avenue and 3rd Avenue)
New York, NY 10022 40.7621 -73.9655

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Neighborhoods: Lenox Hill, Midtown, Upper East Side

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Hours:

Sun-Thu 11:30am-12am

Fri 11:30am-1am

Sat 11:30am-2am

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Price:

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Serendipity 3

Serendipity 3

What People Are Saying About Serendipity 3

The Owner

Serendipity 3

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A cozy palace where dream-sized desserts and ice cream parlor whimsy lull you into a fantasy of another day and age. Here you can buy a Tiffany lamp or teddy bear, dine on a hot dog or caviar, and sit at a table that Marilyn Monroe, Bette Davis, Andy Warhol,or Jackie Kennedy once sat at. Since 1954, the landmark Serendipity 3, has served delicious comfort food in a unique and entertaining setting. Whimsical dishes such as "Young Chicken Sandwiches", "Curried Chicken Almondine Casserole", "Bi-Sensual Burger",& "Madame Butterfly Pasta" has made ordering almost as fun as eating! The oxy-moronic…

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The Editor

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Nestled in the heart of the Upper East Side, Serendipity 3 could hardly be in a snugger, safer or more mainstream spot. The clean white walls, complemented by Tiffany-style lighting, create a welcoming, easygoing warmth. The restaurant is primarily a dessert spot, but the food--which is served in portions as generous as the desserts--is simple and tasty, from soups, salads, crepes and pasta to hot dogs and burgers. Nonetheless, the real star remains dessert--sublime, sinful and massive. Aficionados swear by the frozen hot chocolate, made from no fewer than 14 kinds of chocolate ground into a…

3 Star Rating: Average

10/12/09

Special Treat

by LD2331

Once you start feasting on the frozen hot chocolate you forget how long you waited on line. My daughter and I go annually for a special treat.

  • Pros: frozen hot chocolate
  • Cons: long wait
4 Star Rating: Recommended

10/07/09

Love the Frozen Hot Chocolate!

by hglasthal

The ambiance goes great with the desert

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

10/02/09

Why the Wait?

by Nativeater

Used to live down the block from here; due to the perpetual out-the-door wait, I would pop by an hour before, go eat elsewhere, and then head back for the reason to go--the dessert. The frozen hot chocolate is a much-imitated but unequaled classic. Not the cleanest joint, but chock full of retro, cute ambiance. Skip dinner and eat up dessert. Want to try the Vegas one next time I'm there.

  • Pros: Delicious desserts
  • Cons: Always a wait, lackluster entrees.

The Details on Serendipity 3

Know Before You Go:

Kids love poking through the general store almost as much as they enjoy their ice cream.

Category:

Restaurants, Diners, Dessert Shops, Ice Cream Parlors, Catering

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, Discover, Diners Club, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Local Favorite, Family-Friendly Dining, Late Night Dining, Lunch Spot, Brunch, Group Dining

Cuisine:

Hot Dogs, Traditional American, Soups

Message from Serendipity 3

  • Best Desserts in NYC
  • Brunch, Lunch, & Dinner Menu
  • Created Frrrozen Hot Chocolate

A cozy palace where dream-sized desserts and ice cream parlor whimsy lull you into a fantasy of another day and age. Here you can buy a Tiffany lamp or teddy bear, dine on a hot dog or caviar, and sit at a table that Marilyn Monroe, Bette Davis, Andy Warhol,or Jackie Kennedy once sat at. Since 1954, the landmark Serendipity 3, has served delicious comfort food in a unique and entertaining setting. Whimsical dishes such as "Young Chicken Sandwiches", "Curried Chicken Almondine Casserole", "Bi-Sensual Burger",& "Madame Butterfly Pasta" has made ordering almost as fun as eating! The oxy-moronic Frrrozen Hot Chocolate is one chilly bowl of magnificence that renders the place a must visit. Lovers have proposed over it, & diets have been broken over it. From the "Can't Say No Sundae" to "YuDuFunDu", the desserts at Serendipity will satisfy the sweet tooth of all.

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