Description:
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 cozy brownstone a few steps from Bloomingdale's, happy people gather here at marble-topped ice-cream-parlor tables for burgers and foot-long hot dogs, country meatloaf with mashed potatoes and gravy, and salads and sandwiches with such cute names as "The Catcher in the Rye" (their own twist on the BLT, with chicken and Russian dressing -- on rye, of course). The food isn't great, but the main courses aren't the point -- they're just an excuse to get to the desserts. The restaurant's signature is frozen hot chocolate, a slushy version of everybody's cold-weather favorite, but other crowd-pleasers include dark double devil mousse, celestial carrot cake, lemon icebox pie, and anything with hot fudge. So cast that willpower aside and come on in -- Serendipity is an irony-free charmer to be appreciated by adults and kids alike.
- © Frommer's 2012
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User Reviews for Serendipity 3
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Frozen Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate
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For all those who enjoy Peanut Butter, the Frozen Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate is out of this world. Yum
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- posted on 09.09.11
- by by Robbo1 at Citysearch
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Worth The Wait
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The wait is long but totally worth it! It is hard to decide what you should get. The desserts all look amazing and sound great. If your in the city for the night or live there ...this...
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- posted on 08.25.11
- by by DGNYC at Citysearch
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Delicious
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Long wait but worth it, the food is Delicious and the Sundaes are great.
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- posted on 08.04.11
- by by tm9038163 at Citysearch
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Message from Serendipity 3
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.
- Best Desserts in NYC
- Brunch, Lunch, & Dinner Menu
- Created Frrrozen Hot Chocolate
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Contact:
- visit website
- tel: 212 838 3531
Address:
- 225 East 60th Street
- (between Second and Third avenues)
- New York, NY 10022
Neighborhood:
Upper East SidePayments:
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Hours:
- Su-Th 11:30a-mid, F 11:30a-1a, Sa 11:30a-2a
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