Mardi Gras + Valentine's Day + Pink Pint Holders

Bananas Foster Ice Cream

Mardi Gras is now in full swing and our Bananas Foster ice cream - and Bananas Foster Spirited Shake with a shot of Planteray Rum - will have you saying, “Laissez les bon temps rouler!”

Try Our King Cake Sundae!

Cinnamon Ice Cream, warm caramel, crunchy pecans, whipped cream, and a plastic baby. Reminder: Don’t eat the baby! Stop in after the Grand Parade or anytime leading up to Mardi Gras!

New Flavor: Amarena Cherry Ice Cream

We made Amarena Cherry Ice Cream. It is even better when it comes topped with hot fudge, whipped cream, and an Amarena cherry.

Sweetheart Sundaes for Valentine’s Day

On Friday, a graham tart base transforms the above into a Sweetheart Sundae. Available for Valentine's Day (only while supplies last).

Grab a Pint for Your “Pink Pint Holder”

We can’t keep them in stock, so we are taking orders now for our new “Pink Pint Holders.” Features a handle and a slot for a spoon!

Call and let us know how many you want: 314-833-3800. Or let us know the next time you stop by our ice cream shop in The Grove!

Ice Cream For Breakfast Day is Saturday, Feb. 7th

Saturday, February 7th:
Doors Open at 8:00 am

It’s back! We open early with Liège Belgian Waffle Sundaes, Federhofer’s Bakery Donut Ice Cream Sandwiches, Wake Up Adult Beverages, and special ICFBD flavors.

Wear jammies and get a FREE MUG* filled with a brewed Kaldi's Coffee, Tea, or Hot Cocoa. Actual PJs please and not "I sleep in my clothes!"

*While supplies last. If you don’t wear jammies, you can buy a mug: $10. If you want to buy an ICFBD long sleeve shirt: $25 or a regular shirt: $20.

If you are on Facebook, then make sure you mark “Interested” or “Going” at the Ice Cream for Breakfast Day event page: go here

ICE CREAM FOR BREAKFAST DAY MENU

Liège Belgian Waffle Sundaes
House made hot Liège-style Belgian Waffles
$13

Hot Fudge
Vanilla ice cream with hot fudge, whipped cream, and a cherry

French Toast
French Toast ice cream with caramel topping, pecans, whipped cream, and a cherry

Strawberry
Strawberry ice cream, strawberry topping, whipped cream, and a cherry

Maple Bacon
Maple Pecan ice cream with maple syrup, crispy bacon, whipped cream, and a cherry

Cereal and "Milk"
Saturday Morning Cartoons ice cream with marshmallow topping, whipped cream, and a cherry

“Dipity Dough” Donut Ice Cream Sandwiches
Federhofer’s Bakery donuts with your choice of ice cream
$8.50

Ice Cream for Breakfast Day Flavors
Regular $4.75, Double $8.25, Kid $2.99

French Toast
Cinnamon French toast ice cream

Saturday Morning Cartoons
Blue Moon ice cream with chocolate-covered fruity cereal

Cap’n
Famous cereal sailor inspired ice cream

Maple Pecan

Orange Juice Sorbet

Wake Up Adult Beverages
All Adult Beverages are $10

Orange Juice Sorbet Mimosa
Sorbet with Bubbles

Irish Coffee
Coffee with Tullamore D.E.W. Irish Whiskey

Hot Toddy
Tea with Four Roses Bourbon, Honey and Lemon

Peppermint Patty
Hot Cocoa with Peppermint Schnapps

BOGO/Must Go is January 13 thru February 1

Back From Winter Break With BOGO
Your favorite local ice cream shop returns from winter break with our "BOGO Specials" where each day we offer a special BOGO item:

• Tuesday: Buy a Scoop, get one free.*
• Wednesday: Buy a Dipstix, get one free.*
• Thursday: Buy a Shake or Malt, get one free.*
• Friday: Buy a Dipity Dough, get one free.*
• Saturday: Buy a Banana Split, get one free.*
• Sunday: Buy any Specialty Sundae, get one free.*

And Serendipity Must Go Sale Items
25% OFF any treat made with holiday flavors in the dip case *and* any of our pre-packed pints with a dot in the upright freezer!

And, back this year! Buy 4 pre-filled 8oz cups for $10: vanilla, chocolate, mint chip, salty caramel, and kickin’ it only while supplies last.

*NOTE: of equal or lesser value. Discounts cannot be combined. This offer excludes Spirited Shakes. Offer valid January 13th through February 1st.

Our Holiday Hours, Winter Break, and Happy New Year

Our Holiday Hours (all of this week)
• Open Tuesday from 2 pm to 9 pm
• Closed Wednesday for Christmas Eve
• Closed Thursday for Christmas Day
• Open Friday from 2 pm to 9 pm
• Open Saturday from 12 pm to 9 pm
• Open Sunday from 12 pm to 9 pm

Then Serendipity is on Winter Break
We are closed and on Winter Break after this Sunday — from Monday, December 29th through Monday, January 12th — then we will be back open on Tuesday, January 13th.

Until then, come in for pints, scoops, sundaes, parfaits, malts, shakes, spirited shakes, coffee, tea, and more. Stop in and say “happy holidays” while you are out and about!

Mark Your Calendar: A Peak at 2026
BOGO/Must Go specials will be back January 13th through February 1st, then Ice Cream For Breakfast Day will be on Saturday, February 7th. Plus, we plan to do something special for Valentine’s Day.

Joyful Holiday and Happy New Year
As we get towards the end of 2025, I’m hoping all who celebrate have a joyful holiday. I’m certainly joyful and thankful for all who supported me this year, and I look forward to seeing you in 2026.

Sincerely, Beckie Jacobs, Owner,
Serendipity Homemade Ice Cream

Krampus & Polar Express Ice Cream + Tasty Gift Ideas

Krampusnacht is Dec. 5th

Who’s on the naughty list? Tell the judgmental guy in the red suit to take a hike! Krampus Ice Cream is what you need. Our Cookies ‘n Cream is made with a creepy Christmas red. It will haunt your holiday dreams.

Note: Krampusnacht is always celebrated the night before the Feast of St. Nicholas. It is a night when people dress up as the devil (or Krampus) and parade while chasing "naughty" children through the streets.

St. Nick’s Day is Dec. 6th

We are all for candy in the shoe, but if you have been “nice” this past year, then you deserve a big scoop of Polar Express Ice Cream. Blue moon with a marshmallow stripe. It is now in the dip case. “All aboard!”

Tasty Gift Ideas

Skip the crowds at the big box stores and shop local with Serendipity! Create a custom gift basket or check out these gift options:

• Pint Gift Kit - $17
• Fitz’s Float Kit - $40
• Serendipity Coffee Mug - $10
• Serendipity Short Sleeve Tee - $15
• Serendipity Long Sleeve Tee - $25
• Pint of the Month Card - $95

You can also special order pies, cakes, and bon bons for the holidays:

• Regular Ice Cream Pie - $25
• Bird’s Nest Ice Cream Pie - $30
• Two Layer Ice Cream Cake - $50
• 1 Dozen Holiday Bon Bons - $20

And, when you buy a Serendipity gift card, you get a free instant gift:

• $20 on Gift Cards = Free Scoop of Ice Cream*
• $50 on Gift Cards = Free Pre-Packed Pint of Ice Cream*
• $100 on Gift Cards = Free Pint of the Month Card (first 10 people)*

*Only available at time of purchase. Additional charge for vegan flavors and specialty pints. Pint of the Month Card valued at $114.

Dirty Sodas & Hot Drinks + Small Business Saturday Savings

New! Serendipity Dirty Sodas

Try a Dirty Soda! All are topped with whipped cream. And we offer the option to make them Extra Dirty with a shot. Our signature flavors:

Sour Grape: Grape Soda, Sour Syrup, and Serendipity Cream (add Vodka to make it Extra Dirty)

Creamsicle: Orange Cream Soda, Vanilla Syrup, and Serendipity Cream (add Vodka to make it Extra Dirty)

Buttered Beer: Cream Soda, Buttered Rum N/A Syrup, and Serendipity Cream (add Rum to make it Extra Dirty)

Black Forrest: Black Cherry Soda, Chocolate Syrup, and Serendipity Cream (add Whiskey to make it Extra Dirty)

Churros: Cream Soda, Chocolate Syrup, Cinnamon Syrup, and Serendipity Cream (add Whiskey to make it Extra Dirty)

S’mores: Cream Soda, Chocolate Syrup, Toasted Marshmallow Syrup, and Serendipity Cream (add Rum to make it Extra Dirty)

Mexican Coffee: Mexican Coke, Cinnamon Syrup, Shot of Espresso, and Serendipity Cream (add Tequila to make it Extra Dirty)

All Dirty Sodas priced at $6.50. Specialty priced this weekend only (Friday through Sunday) at $5.50. Make it Extra Dirty for only $6 more!

Hot Drinks: Hot Toddy, Irish Coffee

When the weather gets cold, nothing tastes better than a hot cup of tea or coffee from Kaldi’s Coffee. Then “take it up a notch” with...

A Hot Toddy (tea, lemon, honey, and whiskey) or an Irish Coffee (coffee, mini scoop of vanilla, and whiskey topped with whipped cream).

Small Business Saturday Savings

Support small businesses this Saturday! If you are looking to save, then stop by Serendipity for INSTANT AWARDS. Come in and spend:

• $20 on Gift Cards = Free Scoop of Ice Cream*
• $50 on Gift Cards = Free Pre-Packed Pint of Ice Cream*
• $100 on Gift Cards = Free Pint of the Month Card (first 10 people)*

*Only available at time of purchase. Additional charge for vegan flavors and specialty pints. Pint of the Month Card valued at $114.

Note: We also sell Pint of the Month Cards for $95. A great gift. THANKS for thinking of us this time of year! We really appreciate it.

Gift Cards, Holiday Ice Creams + Parfaits

Gift Card Specials Start Now

Who do you need to thank? Serendipity Gift Cards make it easy. Stop by our shop, because starting Friday, November 14th, you will get INSTANT AWARDS! Come in and spend:

• $20 on Gift Cards = Free Scoop of Ice Cream*
• $50 on Gift Cards = Free Pre-Packed Pint of Ice Cream*
• $100 on Gift Cards = Free Pint of the Month Card (first 10 people)*

*Note: Only available at time of purchase. Additional charge for vegan ice cream and specialty pints. Pint of the Month Card valued at $114. We also sell Pint of the Month Cards for $95.

Holiday Ice Creams + Parfaits

Now in the dip case: Peppermint Stick, Buttered Rum, and Belgian Butter Cookie. Our holiday decor is up, the shop is feeling festive, and we want to see your smiling face. Stop in and make merry with us!

Our Peppermint Brownie Parfait includes two layers of our Peppermint Ice Cream, brownie bites, and chocolate syrup topped with whipped cream and peppermint stick sprinkles. It tastes like Christmas!

Our Buttered Rum Cookie Parfait includes two layers of Buttered Rum Ice Cream, cookies bites, and caramel syrup topped with whipped cream and a Belle Toffee Bourbon Pecan Toffee in Gold Chocolate.

Ice Cream Pies & Pints + Holiday Flavors & Parfaits

Serendipity Ice Cream Pies

Add an ice cream pie to your table! Regular Ice Cream Pie is $25 and you can take it to the next level with a Bird’s Nest Ice Cream Pie that includes two flavors for $30. Call now: 314-833-3800

Serendipity Ice Cream Pints

Is Grandma making pie? Or do you make or get a pie? There is no better way to top your slice than with a scoop of Serendipity. Pre-Packed Pints are always available in the upright freezer.

Pre-Packed Pints start at $9.50. Hand-Packed Pints are $11.50. Look for a sticker on Pre-Packed Pints and get 25% off! A scoop of our Cinnamon or Vanilla Bean takes any pie to a new level.

Holiday Ice Creams are Back

Now in the dip case: Peppermint Stick, Buttered Rum, and Belgian Butter Cookie. Plus, we still have your fall faves such as Toasted Marshmallow, Pumpkin Cheesecake, Caramel Apple Pie, Cinnamon, and Maple Pecan.

Holiday decorations are up and the shop is feeling festive. Stop in, try a new (or old) ice cream favorite, and make merry with us over the next two months, We want to see your smiling face in The Grove.

Two All New Holiday Parfaits

Our Peppermint Brownie Parfait includes two layers of our Peppermint Ice Cream, brownie bites, and chocolate syrup topped with whipped cream and peppermint stick sprinkles. It tastes like Christmas!

Our Buttered Rum Cookie Parfait includes two layers of Buttered Rum Ice Cream, cookies bites, and caramel syrup topped with whipped cream and a Belle Toffee Bourbon Pecan Toffee in Gold Chocolate.

Spooky Sprinkles, Trick or Treat, and Maple Pecan

Spooky Sprinkles: Free with a Joke
Spooky Sprinkles have returned. Ask for them on top of your scoop of ice cream the next time you visit us! Plus, Spooky Sprinkles are FREE with a Joke: Tuesday, Oct. 28th thru Friday, Oct. 31st.

Oct 31st: Trick or Treat in The Grove
Serendipity Homemade Ice Cream is one of the participating businesses when The Grove hosts some family-friendly fun starting at 4:00 pm. Note: We plan to CLOSE at 5:30 pm on Halloween.

Maple Pecan ice cream is back
This customer favorite has returned. Come get a scoop (or two) of our Maple Pecan ice cream. A delicious fall flavor.

Don’t forget our other fall flavors
Cookies ‘n Scream, Cinnamon, Caramel Apple Pie, Pumpkin Cheesecake, and Toasted Marshmallow flavors are in the dip case.

Stop by and visit us at the shop!

Our Booth at Grove Fest + Cookies 'n Scream is Back

Grove Fest is Saturday, Oct 4th:
3 pm - 11 pm here in The Grove

Grove Fest is more than just a festival — it's a vibrant annual community celebration that highlights the unique spirit of the Forest Park Southeast neighborhood, affectionately known as The Grove.

For 20 years, Grove Fest transforms Manchester Avenue into a lively, bustling venue, bringing together local businesses and residents for this one-day extravaganza offering something for everyone.

Look for our booth at Grove Fest!

Includes: Brownie: $4 (2 for $7) • Cookie: $3 (2 for $5) • Scoop of Vanilla or Cinnamon: $6 • Serendipity Dipstix: $8 • Fitz’s Soda & Root Beer: $5 • Fitz’s Soda & Root Beer Float: $9 • Chocolate Stout: $8 • Chocolate Stout Float: $12 • Spiced Rum Punch: $12 • Water: $2

It is officially October, so…
Cookies ‘n Scream is back

This customer favorite has returned. Come try Cookies ‘n Scream! The same as Cookies ‘n Cream, but in a spooky, fun, and festive color.

Don’t forget our fall flavors!

Our Cinnamon, Caramel Apple Pie, Pumpkin Cheesecake, and Toasted S’mores flavors are in the dip case. Stop in and see us at the shop!

Celebrate Oktoberfest in The Grove Friday and Saturday

Celebrate Oktoberfest in The Grove…
Friday, Sept 26th + Saturday, Sept 27th

Urban Chestnut is celebrating Oktoberfest this Friday *and* Saturday in The Grove. Make sure you stop in and see us here at Serendipity!

From Noon to 11:30 pm*, enjoy live music, traditional German fare, stein holding contests, German pronunciation games, and a silent disco.

This is an indoor/outdoor event. No tickets required. All ages welcome. Pets welcome at Oktoberfest and on Serendipity’s Pooch Patio.

*Note: Serendipity open from Noon to 10 pm. There is still time to get out your best Dirndl and Lederhosen. We can’t wait to see you!

Try our Black Forest Sundae and our…
”Cherry” Brown Cow + Holy Cow Floats

Our Black Forest Sundae is Bordeaux Cherry ice cream with chocolate syrup, marshmallow topping, whipped cream & cherry!

Also, don’t forget our Cherry Brown Cow Float made with Black Cherry Soda from Fitz’s and a scoop of Chocolate ice cream.

Or even better, make it a Cherry Holy Cow Float. Made the same as a the above, with a shot of Four Roses Bourbon. Oompah!

Downton Abbey Ice Cream at Hi-Pointe Theatre & Serendipity

Partnering with Hi-Pointe Theatre
and Show Me The World Project

Serendipity is excited about the new Downton Abbey movie and we have collaborated with Hi-Pointe Theatre and Show Me The World Coffee and Tea to create a couple of treats to celebrate the occasion.

We created Earl Grey Tea ice cream (using Show Me The World Tea) that you can get this weekend at Hi-Pointe Theatre when they screen the first two Downton Abbey films. Try this delicious citrusy tea flavor!

Next Weekend: “The Grand Finale” will
release everywhere. Visit Serendipity!

Scoops of Earl Grey Tea ice cream will be available at our ice cream shop in The Grove starting next Friday, September 12th. Choose a cup or cone! Or create your own sundae, shake, or malt!

We will also be serving two ice cream sandwiches made with our fresh Strawberry ice cream and authentic British biscuits (cookies), our unique twist on Strawberries and Cream.

If you would like to dress up and eat these delicious treats with your pinky in the air. we won’t judge. And as the weather gets colder, we will have a “cuppa” waiting for you.