There are many ice cream places that go out of their way to create a nostalgic look and feel. Some do it to make a point. Others, just are who they are. Why hide it. This is what makes them awesome. Welcome to Serendipity. It's in McMinnville, Oregon in their historic core. What keeps its character is that it both celebrates the heritage if their building, and integrates that into a unique environment that serves some pretty awesome local ice cream. It can get cramped inside, but if you take a brief moment, look around and enjoy the art, the beauty of the intact early 1900's artifacts and decor, complete with self-playing piano. The staff is friendly, extremely busy, and absolutely patient with the often consistent bustling crowds that come, even at night, in a weekday in summer. There's limited seating outdoors, weather permitting. However, don't forget to ask for that waffle cone. I won't get into specific ice cream flavors, but they are not ones you typically find and national chains. Nothing too exotic, and its all recognizable to the American palette. Bubble gum is one of those examples, but you'll find your favorite for sure. When in McMinnville, and in need of dairy with that sugar fix, Serendipity is it! read more

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Adorable little old fashioned ice cream shop in Downtown Mcminnville. They have a little area in the back where you can sit. There's an old school piano that plays by itself. My son got a plain chocolate scoop and it was huge! They had a lot of staff to ensure you got your order fast! Its a must go when strolling the downtown area! read more

Serendipity - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - McMinnville, Oregon

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if you value human decency and treating others with respect dont come here. My coworker worked here and she had called out that she wasn't feeling well, but she could not find a cover at her other job and forced to come in. The owner of serendipity then came into her other work to harass her and yell in front of other staff and customers calling her names all the while my coworker stood there and cried we had to ask her to leave the store. This could have been dealt with in a more professional manner. read more

I give this place 4 stars, but honestly this wasn't anything special for me. Just a downtown ice cream shop. They are in a really old historic building, which is cool. They have a cool piano that plays music by itself. The brownie sundae is pretty amazing, and the Bordeaux cherry ice cream is top tier. It's worth stopping in and grabbing a scoop if you are downtown for dinner. read more

Serendipity - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - McMinnville, Oregon

Definitely worth stopping by. Great service!! Can't wait to go back! Staff was super friendly. read more

Serendipity - Amazing can't wait to go back! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - McMinnville, Oregon

It's the cutest little small town ice cream shop. They have a piano that plays music. You can feel the history. They serve blue bunny and Tillamook ice cream. I love the salted caramel ice cream. read more

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I went here mid April when I was visiting back home after being living California since 2015. Not much has changed since my last visit here and I was 100% okay with that. The nostalgia from the smell of walking in brought me happiness. It was a very busy evening but the service was still great. Everyone working behind the counter was polite, greeted us when we walked in, and was ready to help. The ice cream was amazing as always, and even for being a busy night everything was clean. read more

Serendipity - Cotton candy single scoop ice cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - McMinnville, Oregon

Ice cream is delicious! Love the gluten free sign! Love the service! That's everything read more

Serendipity - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - McMinnville, Oregon

Adorable local ice cream shop. Super cute, great customer service. Could maybe use a little spring cleaning but was fun to stop in. read more

Serendipity - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - McMinnville, Oregon

Serendipity was a nice find when wandering around downtown. It was a warmer than expected day, so ice cream sounded like a great idea! We stopped in, and were perplexed that it was hotter inside than it was outside (not sure if there is air conditioning, but if there is, it wasn't on, or wasn't working). There is an actual working player piano to keep patrons entertained, and there are baked goods available for sale. The selection of ice cream and sherbet varieties was quite large and unique. I opted for a sherbet cone and two cookies, and my friend got a dish of ice cream. Prices were reasonable, and the quality and flavor of food was very good. Staff is helpful and friendly. Had it been cooler inside, we would have stayed, but went back outside where it was cooler. read more

This is an absolutely darling ice cream parlor! They had lots of flavors, and even had gluten free cones which as a celiac I really appreciated. The atmosphere is very old timey and cosy and there's even a working player piano performing. The staff is very friendly and helpful as well. Highly recommend! read more

I Love this place!! I come here every time we visit my friend's grandma in McMinnville, and usually for the alien festival (they have cute alien cookies then too) They also have this AWESOME player piano inside, it's super cool to look at read more

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This cute little ice cream shop is located in a historic building in the "old downtown" area. A player piano is constantly playing tunes, both old time classics and more current songs. There are a limited number of tables but we found some counter seating at the front window to enjoy our treats while people watching. I ordered a 2 scoop sundae with espresso chip and moose track ice cream topped with both hot fudge and caramel sauce. YUM! Staff were exceptionally friendly and projected a positive vibe. Kudos to this place for employing those with special needs. read more

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Must visit if you come to McMinnville! Ice cream is rich, creamy, with perfect sweetness, and they offer a variety of different flavors, options for sorbet, non-sugar added flavors, and vegan ones. Staff is always friendly and welcoming, everything is reasonably priced. Love love this place! read more

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One of the greatest delights during Covid is walking thru the outdoor closed street area in McMinnville. We enjoy a nice dinner and also top it off after a nice walk thru town with a Serendipity Ice Cream! I endulged in Moose Tracks, which is as close to heaven as you can get! if you are rolling by coming back from the coast it is worth the stop! read more

Serendipity - a cup of ice cream with a spoon - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - McMinnville, Oregon

This spot doesn't look like much from the outside looking in but that quickly changes once you step inside. This spot is the definition of homey. It almost looks like an old cozy room full of ice cream. They have a self playing piano which will play festive music on the holidays. Ice cream is amazing and you can have a seat next to the window and people watch. We came in here on a whim in december which I know sounds weird to have ice cream in winter but is was so cozy and definently set the holiday vibe. read more

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An absolutely adorable old fashioned ice cream parlour that became a little less charming inside. I guess the vintage setting really had me hoping for homemade ice cream. Unfortunately they serve Cascade Glacier ice cream, which I put a tier below Tillamook and Umpqua. There is a lot about this business to love. The setting is vintage in the heart of downtown McMinneville and they even have a player piano in the main room. This business was also set up to support and employ those with disabilities. So great concept and atmosphere and pretty good ice cream. read more

Serendipity - Cascade Glacier ice cream sundae - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - McMinnville, Oregon

Excemme. Lots of flavors, great spumoni, coffee caramel, etc. nice downtown location easy to grt to and dine outside downtown. Friendly service. read more

This.place is adorable, great ice cream flavors, love the self playing piano, sadly the customer service was so bad. We walked in Sunday afternoon around 2pm and the young boy and young girl did not greet us, they did not ask is what we would Ike, they just stares us with blank faces. I got a single dish of ice cream with hot fudge. I bet it was a teaspoon of hot fudge and I'm sure I paid extra for that. So disappointing. Lack of customer service and common sense about the hot fudge makes me rethink if I will be back. These kids need some lessons in customer service and maybe a better sense of how much topping is appropriate. So annoying! read more

Friendly staff, delicious ice cream!! Been going here since i was a kid. So many good memories! i now bring my kids.

this is such a great town with lots of wonderful shops in downtown. came in for dessert after an amazing dinner. cute shop of old school candy. ice cream selection is good with traditional options and a few cool flavor combinations. read more

There's something about supporting a local business that makes me happy. This ice cream/sorbet parlor is utterly adorable. They have a wonderful staff, and have minimal seating available. They are wheelchair accessible even though the establishment isn't that big. This is definitely a wonderful place to support since they also give quite a bit back to the community. Serving up local ice cream from local creameries on handmade waffle cones. What else could you ask for? read more

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I absolutely love the ice cream here! And I'm not much for ice cream in general so that's saying a lot. They have a lot of flavors to choose from. They also have milkshakes, cookies, and sometimes even soup! It's the cutest little vintage ice cream shop! The Decour is cool. The space is big. I am the atmosphere is unique. The reason for four stars instead of five... Is the stupid piano. It's fine for a song or two. But when you have a group of people there you're eating ice cream and playing games so you're there for a little bit more than just five minutes, it really starts to get on your nerves. I don't know how the workers can stand it. They play different songs yes but it is just the same sound from the piano over and over and over and over again just different tunes. It is the most annoying thing!And some of my friends agree with me. It would be fine if maybe there was some drums or something else but no just the piano... If you can ignore the music then is absolutely the perfect place to gather round and eat some delicious creamy goodness! read more

The building this business is in wonderful and gorgeous! The menu is simple, and the flavor is good! Flavors are not posted anywhere but in the glass case, which can make finding what you want difficult if it is busy. Prices are a bit steep, but the portions are a decent size! read more

We popped in while visiting mcminnville this last Saturday and our experience was not the best. Our initial reaction was that the staff on hand that night were very unkind and seemed to have a "i'm better then you attitude". After ordering and going to sit down we noticed that not only was the over all shop messy, but the tables were very sticky and not clean. The ice cream itself was satisfactory but my partner noticed when the employees closed the ice cream case, small black flecks of something (i'm guessing dirt or mold) fell into the ice cream, which alone made me lose appetite. In a historic building like that the sight was not reassuring, I personally will not be visiting again. read more

So disappointed. Cute shop but ice cream sucked and the girl that scooped my ice cream didn't wrap a napkin or anything around the cone before holding it and serving it to me. Grossed me out so didn't even eat the cone read more

Serendipity - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - McMinnville, Oregon

It was worth the trip to try this small fancy ice cream shop in McMinville from Beaverton, they have great flavors very cute place.

Best ice cream I think I have had in the last 5 years, high quality, delicious and a cool stop for McMinnville!

Cute corner local ice cream spot in downtown. Friendly staff. Great tasting ice cream that seemed to be home made churned. They make their own waffle cones too. read more

We stopped at this quaint little ice cream shop on main street in McMinnville Oregon while we were there for a wine tasting getaway. They had a wide selection of sherberts, sorbets and ice creams so everyone walks away happy! I had the cookie dough and my husband had a couple types of sorbet. They were fantastic. The staff was great. There is even outside seating for those who like to enjoy the scenery. Prices were reasonable and if you've not been to this area. We'd definitely encourage you to take time to visit this area of Oregon and this friendly, down home, quiet and charming community situated close to hundreds of vineyards! read more

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I love this place. Great ice cream, great atmosphere, always have a tasty sugar free option and often dairy free options. My go-to for ice cream. I'll even drive from Sheridan just for Serendipity if I've got a craving. Also love that it's a local business. read more

Really unimpressed by this shop's overpriced ice cream....ordered a shake and it couldn't have been more tasteless (just tasted like iced milk with no ice cream in it and I ordered coffee ice cream too) The service isn't good either-the only thing I liked was the cute interior and that awesome piano playing away by itself. read more

I lived in McMinnville, OR raising my 3 kids for 7 marvelous years until I moved to the Midwest in 2010. Located in the wine country of northern Oregon, Serendipity truly lives up to its name. We stopped in to celebrate every special occasion. Graduations, birthdays, new jobs. And it consoled us on the sad days. Boyfriend breakups, lost jobs... thankfully more good than sad :). Any visitors who came to see us were taken to Serendipity. We wanted them to know we were living the good life. It was so good to stop in again, and not ONE thing has changed. They're still the most fantastic place to go. Thank you, Serendipity! read more

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Had this neat little ice cream shop not been spied by the gang of pre-teen girls after pizza at 3rd St Pizza, I would not have noticed it. It is very small, old fashioned, and had a good selection of sweets and treats. All the girls got small sized ice cream scoops in everything from cones to cups. I had a small scoop of Rocky Road. While sitting back and (attempting) to tune out the banter on who thinks Justin Bieber is cuter, I took in the decor. The piano was incredible! It played some cool music and even the girls thought it was pretty awesome for not being an iPod. I loved all the hard wood and jars full of candies. The large table right in front of the ice cream coolers was great for the large party size, but the smaller, personal sized tables in the back were perfect for imagining sharing a chocolate malt or root beer float. I'll certainly return! read more

Serendipity - Post swim ice cream! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - McMinnville, Oregon

the workers there are very good and helpful, especially the girl named Claire. everytime that I have went there she has cleaned my table to perfection and done a generally great job at providing service, always very kind and helpful with everything. the ice cream is also a great reason to go, I think it's one of the best shops on third street! Also the piano that plays itself is nice read more

Sunday, 13 December 2009, dinner Everybody knows this place has awesome ice cream and I hate to ruin something by letting the world know about it but here goes. You must try their soups (made fresh daily)! This evening I had their Chicken Tortilla Soup. Chunks of grilled chicken breast, beans, veggies, delicious broth over tortilla chips. Topped with grated cheese, fresh slices of avocado, a wedge of lime. A side of chips and salsa. And afterword a scoop of your favorite ice cream. bowl of soup + scoop of ice cream = $5.95 Love the hot/cold food combo. I've also had their white bean chicken chili. Also highly recommended. This chili was recently entered in a local annual Civil War (Oregon vs. Oregon State) Chili Cook-Off and placed high. read more

Serendipity - Chicken Tortilla Soup - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - McMinnville, Oregon

If you live really good ice cream and a truly unique and aesthetic atmosphere, Serendipity is a place for you. The staff are always friendly, samples are abundant and the ice cream is just super tasty. They even have a few no-sugar added flavors. If you are ever on 3rd St. in McMinnville, I would highly recommend trying them out! Very cool place! read more

Serendipity - Sweet tooth solution. Boom! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - McMinnville, Oregon

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I had a very hard time finding out any info online about their current ice cream flavors. I saw a mention of Coconut Bliss on their Instagram page, but when I took my mom there for her birthday (all the way from Portland), there was none to be found. Come on - in this day and age, you should be able to have this information updated on your website. read more

They do not serve Tillamook ice cream. It's a brand I am not familiar with plus one Blue Bunny flavor . Some of the flavors are filled with processed colors and ingredients. I finally settled on vanilla. Its the only game in town but nothing to get excited about. read more

An inviting, cute corner store on 3rd Street. Quite a few sorbet selections and maybe a dozen or so ice cream. All the free samples you want. I had a scoop of the Moose Tracks in a cup. Generous scoop. $3.50. Dense and creamy with deep, rich flavors. Staff was very pleasant. read more