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A place · Restaurant · Upper East Side · on 1 of my list

Frrrozen hot chocolate at Serendipity 3.

Worth it, says Antonina. Between you and me, it doesn't feel like Christmas in New York without one of these treats, indulge away!

Antonina Pattiz
Antonina PattizI went myself · from my Christmas in New York City
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Christmas in New York City

No. 19 on that list3 min from the subway
Worth it
  • Subway4, 5, 6, N, R, W to 59 St, 3 min
  • Health gradeA, city inspection
  • Checked September 18, 2026.

There’s no shortage of great holiday treats to enjoy while visiting New York City for Christmas. One of my personal favorites is the Frrrozen Hot Chocolate (not a typo) from Serendipity.

Dating back to 1954, this famous establishment was a frequent hangout for celebrities like Andy Warhol, Marilyn Monroe and Joan Rivers. Heck, Jackie Kennedy once tried to buy the trademarked frozen hot chocolate recipe for a party at the White House.

Some locals would call this a tourist attraction, but I still enjoy it enough to recommend it to my own family and friends. Between you and me, it doesn’t feel like Christmas in New York without one of these treats, indulge away!

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Frrrozen hot chocolate at Serendipity 3

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Frrrozen hot chocolate at Serendipity 3

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