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Serendipity 3

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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.

Expert Reviews of Serendipity 3

lilaguide | Serendipity 3

Serendipity 3 is an awsome restarant but resently got shut down for helth code violations. I hope that they reopen and do not make that mistake again.
lilaguide.com - expert review - 12/27/2007
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lilaguide | Precious.

Totally cute. Not greta for babies but, toddlers will love it. The staff can be a little snippy
lilaguide.com - expert review - 04/17/2007
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lilaguide | Serendipity 3

A NY instituiton. Frozen hot chocolate is heaven! No stroller rule is a little annoying but the charm, history, and goodies make up for it!
lilaguide.com - expert review - 04/05/2007
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lilaguide | Serendipity 3 Editorial Review

absolutely amazing, the dessert menu is longer than my babies arm... beware, no strollers permitted and there are no highchairs either... no kid should grow up without having a frozen hot chocolate from...
lilaguide.com - expert review - 02/08/2007
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Citysearch | Indulgent ice cream parlor in the heart of the Upper East Side.

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,...
citysearch.com - expert review - 06/13/2006
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lilaguide | Serendipity 3

No kid should grow up without having a frozen hot chocolate from Serendipity 3 at least once. It's a NY institution.
lilaguide.com - expert review - 08/01/2005
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lilaguide | Serendipity 3

no high chairs!
lilaguide.com - expert review - 06/29/2005
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lilaguide | Serendipity 3

sadly no strollers allowed
lilaguide.com - expert review - 05/05/2005
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lilaguide | Serendipity 3

Crowded and a long wait. I ended up standing outside with the stroller because there was no room to wait. Overrated.
lilaguide.com - expert review - 03/15/2005
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lilaguide | Serendipity 3

I find this to be a better place for age 5 plus. Not as baby friendly - too crowded.
lilaguide.com - expert review - 12/02/2004
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lilaguide | Serendipity 3

All about the decor.
lilaguide.com - expert review - 11/08/2004
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lilaguide | Serendipity 3

Every Child should visit at least once
lilaguide.com - expert review - 07/12/2004
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lilaguide | Serendipity 3

yummy food and friendly staff.
lilaguide.com - expert review - 06/24/2004
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lilaguide | Serendipity 3

NO strollers allowed inside!!! Also, they don't have ANY highchairs. For being a 'kid's joint', it is NOT very kid friendly (or at least for kids under a certain age).
lilaguide.com - expert review - 05/07/2004
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lilaguide | Serendipity 3

don't allow strollers inside restaurent. Isn't this crazy for a kids place??? Big sign on door saying absolutely no strollers allowed.
lilaguide.com - expert review - 03/15/2004
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lilaguide | Serendipity 3

Unbelievably NOT child friendly. Staff doesn't hurry or understand baby meltdown, families with strollers and young children are seated upstairs (dangerous and steep staircase)
lilaguide.com - expert review - 07/31/2003
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lilaguide | Serendipity 3

Kid friendly, but not baby friendly. You must fold your stroller up, and there are no highchairs.
lilaguide.com - expert review - 07/10/2003
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lilaguide | Serendipity 3

Don't plan to go unless you've promised dessert, its the best, with the best variety.
lilaguide.com - expert review - 07/04/2003
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lilaguide | Serendipity 3

absolutely the best desserts in town. A must-visit when you have out of town kids visiting. usually a wait, not the best place for strollers - narrow walking spaces, steps.
lilaguide.com - expert review - 05/20/2003
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Frommer's

You'd never guess that this whimsical place was once a top stop on Andy Warhol's itinerary. Wonders never cease -- and neither does the confection at this delightful restaurant and sweets shop. Tucked into a...
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IgoUgo

of course, eveyone talks about the frrrozen hot chocolate...because it's a must!
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TripAdvisor

we visited serendipity 3 in nov 2004.we wanted to go there as we are huge fans of the movie "serendipity".....
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RestaurantRow.com

new york's ice cream parlour with outrageous sundaes, hot chocolate, and foot-long hot dogs...
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AOL CityGuide

it's no accident this ues spot is so popular...
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Amazon.com

i had been craving going to serendipity3 ever since i saw serendipity the movie. i was very disappointed in the food. the entrees were horrible...
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New York Magazine

there aren't many places left that make you want to blow bubbles through an ice-cream-soda straw.....
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Yahoo! Travel

Come on. Let's all be honest and admit that what really entices people to come here is the fact that the place was part of the setting of an ultra-romantic flick that the public loved. It'
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Epinions

this combination children's general store/ice cream parlor, with a gargantuan menu that has something for everybody, has long been a favorite with families, tourists, and the odd high-profile celebrity...
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New York Times

what may be heaven to children can be hell on adults. if you can get out without buying an overpriced toy for your child, you're better than most...
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Epinions

serendipity 3: great desserts and pretty good dinner too...
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Gayot

part general store, part ice cream parlor, and part casual restaurant, this charming hodgepodge has been a favorite dessert hangout for over two decades, for both locals and such celebrities as tom cruise and...
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Fodor's

i loved the eclectic menu. the portions are not huge so don't come extra hungry, but food quality is excellent...
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New York Magazine

"the atmosphere from the bathroom to the menus and tiffany lamps is unique and enjoyable. the place is cozy and crowded, so not a place to go if you are looking for a quiet environment. if you are going for...
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Open List

Ok, here goes my story at Serendipity! I called ahead and made a reservation for dinner in the morning, got to Serendipity's on time and still had to wait an hour and a half in the rain. Mind you, I came from...
openlist.com - expert review

wGuides.com

around since the 1950s, this dessert shop is a classic to older upper east side residents, who in turn have made their children fans of this incredibly popular spot. lines out the door do not deter families...
wguides.com - expert review
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10Best

want to be a kid again? come to serendipity 3, an eclectic mix of toys, ice cream, cheery young waitstaff and excited patrons scooping up delicacies like frozen hot chocolate and mammoth banana splits. they...
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User Reviews of Serendipity 3

Yelp.com Review - by A. M.

3 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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Yelp.com Review - by Elle T.

3 of 5 stars. yes the frozen hot chocolate is delish. but the tourists? not so much.
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by miss p.

1 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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Yelp.com Review - by Eric H.

2 of 5 stars. frozen hot chocolate = milk shake
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lindsay M.

4 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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Yelp.com Review - by Amber H.

4 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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Yelp.com Review - by Sau y.

3 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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Yelp.com Review - by Marianne L.

4 of 5 stars. Besides the agonizing 2 hour wait.... I LOVE THIS RESTAURANT! I just go here for the deserts, especially the infamous frozen hot chocolate. I agree that it's a bit overrated because of the movie, but…
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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Serendipity 3

Three of us were there today. The waiter was so nice and sweet. The so called the best Hot frozen chocolate is so so, but the apple pie was so good. We had a good time there but don't want to come back again.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nic B.

4 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.
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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Gross gross gross

I was so excited to fianlly get to go to NYC and being a fan on the Food network and hearing what a cool place this was I made my reservations. 2 months in advance btw, being very aware of the fact that they...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Briana Y.

4 of 5 stars. the wait was long...but it's worth it for the frozen hot chocolate as long as you are with the one you love--dusty !!!
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Natalie T.

3 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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Yelp.com Review - by Jean-Arellia T.

4 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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poor service. frozen hot chocolate not so cool

the service was bad. the busboy wasw more helpful than the waiter. everytime the waiter shoulda said "gimme one minute please" he turned his back and put up one finger (how rude). the frozen hot chocolate was...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jules Y.

3 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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Yelp.com Review - by Sabrina F.

2 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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Yelp.com Review - by Becky L.

3 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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Yelp.com Review - by Douglas C.

3 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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Yelp.com Review - by J C.

1 of 5 stars. Nothing to see here. Move along.
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarina W.

4 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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Yelp.com Review - by Sally G.

3 of 5 stars. so serendipity is one of those infamous nyc spots that tourists flock to and it gets gradually harder to understand why since the lines are always long and unberable, and ok the food is great ill give…
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nancy B.

1 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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Yelp.com Review - by Gracie-C Y.

3 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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Yelp.com Review - by Kelsey C.

5 of 5 stars. FROZEN HOT CHOCOLATE!!! to die for!!!!!!!! i came here expecting the frozen hot chocolate to be completely overrated, but it was still a must do on my last trip to nyc. to my surprise, this…
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sonia C.

3 of 5 stars. I realize that there are 307 other reviews for this place, but I have an opinion and I'm going to express it! I came with 2 other friends because I've been wanting to try their frozen hot chocolate for…
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Annie P.

5 of 5 stars. cant believe i forgot to review this! came here last summer
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tracy H.

4 of 5 stars. If you go: Make a reservation.
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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Good but not worth waiting 3 hours

My family and I went after a broadway show at about 10pm we put our name in and the host said 3 hours. I really wanted to try there famous frozen hot chocolate so we waited. While waiting we went and had...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Bill K.

4 of 5 stars. After some thought, I've decided this is the recipe for decorating serendipity: add 1/2 parts
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Eve C.

4 of 5 stars. Serendipity 3 is tourist-central. In my many trips to NYC, I've never had the desire to go there, but this time around, I was convinced by a friend who lives in NYC and had never been. We actually…
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer H.

3 of 5 stars. Okay, I am a tourist so Serendipity is a must right? I mean, it was in a movie!! Even though all my friends actually from NY were making exaggerated faces telling me not to go and waste my money, I…
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lara R.

4 of 5 stars. I *sooooo* did not want to like this place. I wanted to try it, deem it over-hyped, and move on with my life. Sigh. No such luck. I didn't think we'd need reservations going at an off-peak time but I…
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by regina m.

5 of 5 stars. I am only commenting on the desserts!! I was forewarned by many that the food here isn't up to par with their infamous desserts. I ordered the Forbidden Broadway Sundae and Serendipitous Hot…
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Aidyl P.

4 of 5 stars. FROZEN HOT CHOCOLATE!!!!! I didn't come here for anything else, and it was as good as everybody was raving about...went during the summer so we had to make reservations...just remember it's not that…
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tiff L.

4 of 5 stars. The frozen hot chocolate lived up to its hype. The chicken wings that we got as a starter was also really, really good. Unfortunately the mixed grill that I got for dinner and the chicken that my…
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Joanna L.

3 of 5 stars. Taking into consideration all the hype that surrounds this place, me and my buddies decided to make Serendipity 3 one of our "East Coast Fine Dining: 2008" stops. After all, Oprah looooves their…
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kelly C.

2 of 5 stars. Picture this: Stuffed animals in little cages. Yes, birds and bunnies in fake cages, other creatures hanging from the ceiling in a truly kitschy window display (Easter is coming, after all). That's…
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Emma C.

3 of 5 stars. I have been here twice for dinner and twice for dessert only and I say stick with the dessert! Go with the frozen hot chocolate/coffee drink and one of their unique desserts. They even sell packaged…
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Silly G.

3 of 5 stars. I was hoping to go back to New York this year to eat here again, but it looks like I won't be visiting again any time soon. We tried to eat here several times during our short visit to NY a couple of…
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Theresa B.

4 of 5 stars. You can make reservations if you eat a real meal and not just dessert! Unfortunately, the food is not all that great! I had an egg omelet that cost $13...well damn, I could have gotten the same thing…
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Liz E.

4 of 5 stars. It's taken me over five years to compile enough data to write a review of Serendipity, and I think now is the time, between treacherous classes, that I should do it justice. The first time I came here…
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by victoria r.

3 of 5 stars. Have been wanting to go forever and finally did! The whole you must make a reservation and order more then just a dessert thing is total BS. We walked in and gave our names... seated in about 20…
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kymberli C.

3 of 5 stars. I love the movie Serendipity so I just had to come try the infamous Frozen Hot Chocolate. The frozen hot chocolate was yummy but really thick and sweet. I couldn't even finish it with my friend, we…
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by pamela s.

3 of 5 stars. now, this place has awesome frozen hot chocolate!!!!! delish yummy goodnes. and my guess is that the rest of their desserts are pretty good as well. however! their other foods are average, nothing…
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by yasmeen M.

2 of 5 stars. WHATEVERRRR...its been hyped up 2 much, so now these ppl think their the shyttt so they dont have to have good customer service...annoyin ass waiter...lookin at us like wtf..u ready b?....food was…
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Manda S.

3 of 5 stars. Refused to go because of the long wait but finally bit the bullet and tried it out several years ago. Took my bestfriend here last winter to try the frozen hot chocolate after a show in the west…
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Chris K.

3 of 5 stars. Although I heard mixed things about Serendipity, I decided I had to go during my NY trip to decide for myself. The wait time was 2 HOURS LONG but we decided to kill time around the area. The place…
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Denita W.

3 of 5 stars. 1 hour or longer waits? For this place? You have got to be kidding me. When I first visited New York back in '03, my cousin brought me here for dessert. I didn't know it was supposed to be such a big…
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Rachel D.

5 of 5 stars. Before I went to NYC, I made sure that I made reservations here. My friends and I ate here at noon on a Friday, and there was no line! Can you believe that? Anyways, this is a cute little place. I…
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Candice K.

4 of 5 stars. Super cute decor, frozen hot chocolate definitely worth the hour and a half wait, food was pretty good, our server was nice and attentive but there was another server nearby (yes you the angry one…
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