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Nestled in the Upper East Side, this charming old-school dessert spot is a must-visit for its iconic Frozen Hot Chocolate that draws families and celebrities alike.
"Even though your weather app keeps saying summer is over, there’s never a bad time to get a frozen hot chocolate. Serendipity 3, a classic Upper East Side spot, now has a second NYC location in Times Square. The original opened in 1954—if they keep opening restaurants at this blinding clip, they’ll have a third location by 2095." - will hartman
"Serendipity 3 opened on the Upper East Side in 1954 and soon became a mid-century hangout for the likes of Andy Warhol and Marilyn Monroe. Over time, Serendipity built out its menu: To this day, the trademarked Frrrozen Hot Chocolate dessert remains its calling card, a recipe so beloved Jackie Kennedy Onassis once tried to buy it for a White House party. As the restaurant approaches its 70th anniversary, the brand is expanding in New York for the first time: A second Manhattan location will open at 157 West 47th Street, near Seventh Avenue, inside the OYO Times Square Hotel on August 20. The Times Square location is distinct from the original, featuring modern designs and glass mosaic installations by artist Allison Eden, while maintaining nostalgic elements like reproductions of Andy Warhol artworks. The restaurant offers a menu with over-the-top items and cocktails, alongside its famous Frrrozen Hot Chocolate." - Emma Orlow
"It’s really all about the frozen hot chocolate here, to the extent that we can’t really vouch for many of the other offerings on the menu. We do know that Serendipity 3 (named for its three founders, not three outposts) came into its own as a coffee shop. Nowadays, it offers a dense menu of classics (both savory and sweet), though kids really do freak out for the hot chocolate. Reservations suggested."
"It’s really all about the frozen hot chocolate here, to the extent that we can’t really vouch for many of the other offerings on the menu. We do know that Serendipity 3 (named for its three founders, not three outposts) came into its own as a coffee shop. Nowadays, it offers a dense menu of classics (both savory and sweet), though kids really do freak out for the hot chocolate. Reservations suggested."
"Even Serendipity in New York charges less, with hot chocolate priced at $7.95, or topped with whipped cream, grated orange, cinnamon, and shaved French chocolate — French! — for $8.50." - Rachel Vigoda
