Holiday Greetings from Serendipity Owner Beckie Jacobs

Happy Holidays Everyone!
Wishing a joyful holiday to all who celebrate! I’m joyful for all those who supported me throughout 2022 with both my big move from Webster to The Grove and being closed for 6 months. I’m so thrilled that many have found me and I love all of the nice compliments about the new shop. If you have yet to visit, then please do so!

Who’s Holiday Shopping?
If you’re like me, then you might still be shopping for yourself and some people on your “nice” list. You are welcome to stop in anytime between Noon and 9 pm, Tuesday through Sunday. Don’t forget gift cards: buy at the shop or buy e-gift cards! Finally, order lots of really great items from the shop for pick up via online ordering:

• Bon Bons or a Dozen Bon Bons

• Chanukah & Christmas Bon Bons*

• Pints: Customer & Holiday Favorites

• Koozie Scooper Pint Combo (gift idea)

• Pastries, Craft Coffee & Tea (and more)

*Available while supplies last, so order soon!

Our Holiday Hours
Regular hours are Tuesday through Sunday, Noon to 9 pm. We do have Holiday Hours. Christmas Eve: open Noon to 3 pm. Closed on Chrismas Day. New Year’s Eve: open Noon to 3 pm. Closed for Winter Break from January 1st until January 9th. Back open on Tuesday, January 10th!

Quick Peak at 2023
Our “BOGO/Must Go” specials are back January 10th through February 3rd, then “Ice Cream For Breakfast Day” is on Saturday, February 4th. We will do something special in February for Valentine’s Day and Mardi Gras. Finally, 2023 is our 20th Anniversary. Fun and awesomeness awaits!

Once again, a Joyful Holiday Season and Happy New Year!
-Beckie Jacobs, Owner, Serendipity Homemade Ice Cream

Krampus Ice Cream + Our Holiday Combo + Order a Breakfast Loaf

Krampus Ice Cream
Who’s on the “Naughty List” and proud of it? Tell the judgemental fat guy in the red suit to take a hike! Krampus Ice Cream is what you need: our cookies n cream made with a creepy Christmas red color. So good, it will haunt your holiday dreams.

Our Holiday Combo
Our “Koozie-Scooper-Pint-Combo” is now available at our shop or online (for quick pick up) by going here. Buy a Holiday Combo - which includes 1 Serendipity Koozie, 1 Serendipity Scooper, and 1 pint of Serendipity Ice Cream - for $15. Save $3.50!

“Keep your hands warm and your ice cream cold!" - Beckie Jacobs

Order a Breakfast Loaf
Call us at: 314-833-3800 by 2 pm and we’ll have a fresh baked breakfast loaf ready to pick up the next day at the shop. Makes a great hostess gift or enjoy a nice slice all to yourself! Only $15 per loaf. We like ours with a scoop of ice cream. Choose from:

• Banana Nut

• Blueberry Streusel

• Cinnamon Chip

• Cranberry Orange

• Cranberry Walnut

• Espresso Swirl

• Lemon

• Cinnamon

• Marble Chocolate Chip

• Pumpkin

• Zucchini

Pre-Packed Pints and Bon Bons
With the holidays being so busy, you can order Pre-Packed Pints, Bon Bons, Holiday Bon Bons, and more by going here (and scrolling down). We’ll have them ready for you to pick up!

Bon Bons + Gift Cards + Holiday Ice Creams

Holiday Bon Bons are Back
Christmas Bon Bon Packs contain 3 of each: Peppermint, Cinnamon, Vanilla, and Chocolate. Chanukah Bon Bon Packs contain 3 of each: Coffee, Cinnamon, Vanilla, and Chocolate. Order for pick up by calling: 314-833-3800, or even better, you can order online.

Serendipity Gift Cards Too
Want to give the gift of great taste? Shopping for the “hard to please” in your life? Because you can’t wrap ice cream (and hang it by the chimney with care) without it melting, we have Gift Cards. Grab some at our shop, or even better, you can buy e-gift cards online.

Holiday Ice Creams
We are fully stocked with many of your favorites. And we are constantly making Holiday Ice Creams for the dip case as well as pinting them to place in the upright freezer for “grab and go!”

• Peppermint and Peppermint Bark

• Sufganiyot (Raspberry Jelly Donut)

• Chanukah Cookie

• Cinnamon

• Eggnog

• Krampus (Who has been naughty?)

Some Reminders
Our Scoopers and Pint Koozies pair great with Pints of Holiday Ice Creams. Scoopers are $5/each. Koozies are $5/each. Standard Pints of Serendipity Ice Cream are $8/each. Stop in and shop local!

You can make sure we have all of your favorite ice creams in the dip case or available in pints by calling 314-833-3800. Also, we will set aside pints for pick up by placing them in the upright freezer.

Fill Up Our Barrell + Shop Serendipity

Fill up our barrel! We are currently collecting toys to benefit children in foster care. Look for our barrel located right by the cash register when you walk inside! Collecting for ages 0-18, however, teenagers are always the hardest to shop for and often the most left out.

Some suggested gift ideas: appropriate movies, bluetooth speakers, external battery pack, headphones, beauty products, board games, LED light strip kit, gift cards. All donations are going to St. Louis City Family Court to help provide gifts for children in need.

Receive a FREE hot drink: when you fill up the barrel from Black Friday through Giving Tuesday (November 25th through November 29th). Your choice of a: hot chocolate, brewed Kaldi’s Coffee, or Firepot Tea. Giving back never felt so good and tasted so delicious!

Shop Serendipity for the Holidays

First, we’d like to thank all who support us. Next, we’d like to remind you about what Serendipity Ice Cream has available during the holidays (and not just on Small Business Saturday). Shop small. Shop local.

Bon Bons are a customer favorite. Christmas Bon Bon Packs contain 3 of each: Peppermint, Cinnamon, Vanilla, Chocolate. Chanukah Bon Bon Packs contain 3 of each: Coffee, Cinnamon, Vanilla, Chocolate.

Don’t forget Ice Cream Pies: Regular or a Bird’s Nest with 2 flavors. Gift cards available both online and at our new shop in The Grove. Buy hats and shirts from Serendipity! Our new logo looks great on them.

Scoopers and Pint Koozies pair with our holiday ice creams: Peppermint, Peppermint Chip, Cinnamon, Pumpkin, Eggnog, Sufganiyot, and Chanukah Cookie. Buy a scooper-koozie-pint set for those on the nice list!

Thanksgiving Bon Bons + Return of Serendipity’s Ice Cream Pies

Thanksgiving Bon Bon Packs… 12 mini scoops of ice cream covered in semi-sweet chocolate for $20. 3 of each: pumpkin, cinnamon, vanilla & chocolate. Order now to pick up by Thanksgiving. Call: 314-833-3800

Why settle for plain old pumpkin pie when you can eat a pie made with Pumpkin Ice Cream? We are taking holiday orders for Thanksgiving, Chanukah, and Christmas all through November and December.

Choose whatever ice cream flavors you like best. Our Regular Ice Cream Pie is $18 or you can take it to the next level with a Bird’s Nest Ice Cream Pie that includes two flavors for $20. Call: 314-833-3800

Your holiday party just got more fun and a whole lot more delicious.

‘Tis the Season for Thanks

Thanksgiving is next week. We have lots to be thankful for: customers, employees, vendors, and everyone who supports us. Thank you!

Who do your need to thank? Remember that Serendipity Gift Cards make it easy. Buy gift cards online or at our ice cream shop.

Note: Serendipity is closed on Thanksgiving. And we are open regular hours before and after. (43 more days until Christmas!)

Buy New Gift Cards + Use Old Gift Cards + Online Gift Cards

Buy New Gift Cards
We love our NEW Gift Cards with the logo and brightly colored design. Don’t forget to pick up a few Gift Cards the next time you visit us for our breakfast menu or to indulge in our ice cream shop menu. Remember, Serendipity’s Gift Cards make great holiday gifts.

Use Old Gift Cards
Thank you, thank you, thank you for your patience! We know it has been frustrating, but you can now stop by and use up your OLD Gift Card. And just to make sure all is in order, we will put the “remaining balance” on an all NEW Gift Card (with a little extra *bonus* too).

Online Gift Cards
You asked... We listened... E-Gift Cards now available for purchase online! Buy them for any occassion (Birthday, Thank You, Get Well, Congrats) or fun reason to celebrate by clicking here. Sending your love of ice cream to others has never been so easy and convenient!

The Upcoming Holidays

We are getting ready for the holidays here at our ice cream shop in The Grove! Stay tuned for more info on: Bon Bons, Pints, Gifts, Specials, etc.

And there are our holiday ice creams: Peppermint and Peppermint Bark, Cinnamon, Pumpkin, Eggnog, Sufganiyot, and Chanukah Cookie.

Call 314-833-3800 or email beckie@serendipity-icecream.com with any special requests or orders. Only 50 more days until Christmas!

Halloween Ice Creams + Upcoming Holidays

Frighteningly fun… Spooky delicious… So good, it’s scary… It’s time for Halloween and the flavors at Serendipity are all treat… No trick!

Cookies n Scream
Cookies n Cream ice cream made with fun orange color.
(Shown below in a Dipity Dough)

Monster Mash*
Our Pumpkin ice cream with Oreos and chocolate chips.
(*Vegan version is also available)

Famous Candy Bar*
Chocolate, coconut, and almonds. Tastes like an Almond Joy!
(*Note: Vegan and Gluten Free)

Upcoming Holidays

We are getting ready for the holidays here at our ice cream shop in The Grove! Stay tuned for more info about everything you need:

• In-store Specials

• Catering & Parties

• Bon Bons

• Pints

• Hostess Gifts

And there are our holiday ice creams: Peppermint and Peppermint Bark, Cinnamon, Pumpkin, Eggnog, Sufganiyot, and Chanukah Cookie.

Call 314-833-3800 or email beckie@serendipity-icecream.com with any special requests or orders. It is less than 2 months until Christmas!

Now Serving Lefty's Bagels + Sandwiches, Spreads, and Lox

Serendipity is now offering Lefty’s Bagels!

We are so excited to add Lefty’s Bagels to our stable of awesome local partners, which include Kaldi’s Coffee, La Bonne Bouchee (for pastries), and Pharoah’s Donuts.

Learn more about Lefty’s Bagels here

Now that we have St. Louis’ best bagels, we are making a wide variety of fantastic spreads and delicious sandwiches for them.

View coffee, pastries, and bagels menu

All of our spreads are prepared fresh - from scratch - in small batches to ensure premium quality. Also, all of our sanwiches are made to order, so your patience is appreciated!

Current “Featured Bagels” at Serendipity:

Bagel with Whipped Cream Cheese
$4.50

Bagel Sandwich with Egg, Sausage and Cheese
$8.00

Bagel Sandwich with Cheese and Turkey or Ham
Includes Tomato, English Cucumber, Onion
Your choice of One House-made Spread
$8.00

Special Bagel Sandwich: Caprese (photo)
Fresh Buffalo Mozzarella, Tomato, Pesto
Balsamic Reduction
$8.00

Bagels with Lox and Whipped Cream Cheese
Includes Red Onion, Tomato, and Capers
$12.00

Reminder: we are now open at 7 am everyday. View menu for all of our currently available craft coffees, fresh pastries, and scrumptious bagels. Make plans to visit us in The Grove!

Sports Book Signing + Sports Ice Creams + Other Events

Sports Book Signing: Saturday 10am-12pm

Saturday, October 8th, from 10am to Noon, local author and sports entusiast Ed Wheatley will be signing copies of his new book “St. Louis Sports Memories: Forgotten Teams and Moments from America’s Best Sports Town” right here at our shop in The Grove.

Stop in on Saturday morning and purchase a signed copy for any sports fan in your life. Looking for holiday gifts? This would make a perfect present for kids, Dads, or whomever. While you are here, grab a cup of coffee, a pastry, a bagel, or big scoop of ice cream.

Watch Ed talk about his book on KSDK.com

Sports Ice Creams: “Play Ball” and “Gloria”

Albert, Yadi, Adam, and Serendipity are ready for the playoffs to start on Friday. “Play Ball Ice Cream” is caramel popcorn flavored ice cream with peanuts and a caramel stripe. Tastes like the familiar treat made famous by the song, “Take Me Out to the Ball Game!”

This Saturday is also the final Blues preseason game. (Next Saturday is the Blues opener.) So we brought back “Gloria Ice Cream” which is blue moon ice cream with yellow sprinkles and a marshmallow swirl. Note: Gloria is vegan (dairy free) *and* gluten free!

Both flavors will be in the dip case Friday! Also, you can get your ice cream in a Cardinals helmet for a small upcharge while supplies last.

Oktoberfest (Friday-Saturday)

Planning to be down at Urban Chestnut’s Oktoberfest this Friday and Saturday from Noon to 11pm? Take a break from the beer and stop in Serendipity for a treat! We’d love to see your smiling faces.

More Oktoberfest information here

A Tasteful Affair (this Sunday)

Serendipity will once again be participating in Food Outreach’s signature event. This year’s theme is “Mad Hatter Tea Party!” Includes culinary and beverage partners, live entertainment, and auction items.

More A Tasteful Affair information here

Saturday: Grove fest + Free Coffee for National Coffee Day

Free Coffee on National Coffee Day

Saturday, October 1st, is “National Coffee Day” and everyone who comes in and buys a pastry that day will receive a FREE brewed Kaldi’s Coffee at Serendipity Ice Cream.

Grove Fest is October 1st (3-11 pm)

We open everyday at 7 am, so Serendipity Ice Cream is the perfect place to come down, park, and “pre-party” with some craft coffee, pastries, or ice cream before Grove Fest.

Stop in “during” the event too. We stay open until 10 pm, so take a break from the crowds and sit down with a few treats. Excited to participate in our 1st ever Grove Fest!

Beckie Jacobs talks with Kim Hudson

Who else saw Serendipity Ice Cream owner Beckie Jacobs on Fox2Now’s AM Show late last week? She had fun talking with journalist and local celebrity Kim Hudson.

Here is the clip where she talks about Serendipity’s: Fall Ice Creams, Vegan Ice Creams, Paw Paw Sorbet, Affagato, and NEW Bagels (coming soon from Lefty's Bagels)!

The First Day of Fall + Ice Cream Cone Day + Our Fall Ice Creams

Is it coincidence that “The First Day of Fall” and “Ice Cream Cone Day” share the same date: Thursday, September 22nd? It is also the day the weather changes from highs in the 90s to highs in the 60s!

Free Waffle Cone Upgrade

This Thursday, September 22nd, come in from the cold and get a free waffle cone upgrade. Just mention ICE CREAM CONE DAY when you order a regular scoop of Serendipity Ice Cream at the shop!

Our Fall Ice Creams
We are getting ready for the “spooky season” with these ice creams:

Apple Pie
Cinnamon apple ice cream with caramel swirl & graham crunchies.

Pumpkin Cheesecake
Love pumpkin? Love cheesecake? Then this ice cream is for you!

Monster Mash*
Our pumpkin ice cream with Oreos & chocolate chips. Kids love it!
(*Vegan version also available!)

More seasonal ice creams coming soon. Also, we now have dairy free vegan ice creams in the dip case. Come visit us in The Grove!

Coffee Ice Cream Day: Coffee Ice Cream + Coffee and Ice Cream

National Coffee Ice Cream Day

Tuesday, September 6th, is National Coffee Ice Cream Day. Here at Serendipty Ice Cream, we are expanding the celebration to include:

• Coffee Ice Cream

• Coffee and Ice Cream

• Affogatos (photo below)

Have yet to try an Affogato? It is made with a kids scoop and a double shot of espresso for $5.55. Reminder: open at 7 am everyday.

Another idea? Instead of skim milk or 1/2 and 1/2, ask us for a scoop to drop in a fresh cup of hot Kaldi’s Coffee... Make a Coffee Float!

Recently Featured in Feast Magazine

Feast Magazine stopped in to talk to our owner, Beckie Jacobs, about all that is new and exciting at our shop in The Grove.

NOW offering 28 ice cream flavors, NEW coffee and pastries, UPCOMING plans for when we get our liquor license, and more!

Includes some great photos too... Read the Feast Magazine article!