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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.
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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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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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.
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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4.0 of 5 stars.
My husband took me here 4 a date, replecating the movie "Serendipity" I was very excited b/c it looked very nice and elegant in the movie.. when i got there it was what i had expected it to be.. I…
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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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.
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!
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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5.0 of 5 stars.
It was my first time to NYC and I had to visit this place. Yes, I had to! I did my research online and have made reservations for lunch before I left. Their menu was HUGE! There were waaaay too much…
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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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.
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.
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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2.0 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.
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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2.0 of 5 stars.
So of course after watching the movie, you want to come to this tourist trap. I came here on a Thursday evening and there was no wait. They don't take reservations if you only want dessert, only for…
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
amazing desserts!
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Let's be honest...no one comes to this place for the dinner...We had dinner... mediocre at best (our waiter was a total dingbat, too). In fact, most people don't even have dinner at all...they have…
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My sister was in town with her friends and them being big fans of the movie, wanted to have desserts in Serendipity 3. So I was tasked to... go... queue up for a table... and have dessert. Two things…
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My sister and I spent a week in NY last summer and made two seperate trips to Serendipity 3 for one thing... the frozen hot chocolate! We came after watching shows so the wait was never longer than 30…
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Serendipity's always been a stop for me when I go to NY, but only because it's tradition. It's about an hour wait and there is no room in the "lobby" for waiting. It's overhyped because of the movie,…
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food........slightly disappointing. The desserts? That's a different story. I think I took about 30 minutes debating on what to get because everything sounded so damn good. It's roughly 15 dollars…
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Come here once... and you pretty much don't need to come again. The first time I had the frozen hot chocolate, I seriously wondered why everyone raved about it. It was good but it was a life changing…
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Totally a place that is hyped up. The interior feels a bit crummy to be honest and the food is OK. The sundae does come in a huge bowl that is fun but that's about it.
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
(This is a review of the desserts... for your main meal--go elsewhere!) Oh this is indulgence at its worst! If you can decide on just 1 dessert right away, then I applaud your decisiveness. I wanted…
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I have learned from reliable sources (Cali tourists) that this place is "bomb.com". Having no reason to doubt that claim, I wonder if someone has raised this with the Department of Homeland Security?…
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My gf heard rave reviews about this place. Its easy to find. Just look for the long line stretching out to the street. Instead of dining in, I recommend taking out if you are interested in the…
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had the chicken diva. It was the best thing to in my mouth in the week. The sauce was great, the fries, altho weird for such a good plate, were definitely good and the chicken was cooked to…
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't care what anyone says. The Frozen Hot Chocolate is bomb.com. Yes, it's a tourist trap..but i'm into all that cute stuff and this place definitely was cute! =) I would come back...if I had the…
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I used to frequent Serendipity's when I used to frequent Bloomie's-- that is, circa high school when the 4 train was my line, and I *never* ventured out to the west side or below 14th (but since I've…
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I have such a hate for this place. I've never heard of any place having a minimum for ordering and that's even if you don't order food you have to pay for your seat basically!
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
can't talk...getting brain freeze....AWESOME!!!
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The wait wasn't terrible (45 minutes), but the place is really cramped and the people who work at the hostess station have major attitude. WTF. I don't need attitude. I live in NY. I get that…
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The 2 hour wait made me think this place was nothing short of amazing. However, 2 hours and 15 minutes later when I was chomping down on a banana split I changed my mind. The desserts are good- not to…
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I just went here for the frozen hot chocolate, and it was so yummy! The wait wasn't too long for us, and we went late, close to 11 on a Friday. It was worth it. The place is so cute too. It's such a…
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yea, yea, it's overpriced, crowded with kids, essentially a gift shop and was briefly shut down due to that nasty little health code violation. I. Do. Not. Care.
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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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.
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-mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Just 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.
seriously overrated i would just call this a step above baskin robbins.
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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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
