Serendipity

4.5 ( 826 reviews )
Checking... 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM See Hours
$200–300
Avenida 28 de Julio, Av. 28 de Julio, La Toscana, 77725 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico
+52 984 209 7718

Located in Playa del Carmen, Serendipity has quickly become a beloved spot for locals and tourists alike, thanks to its inviting atmosphere and exceptional menu. Many reviewers rave about the delightful breakfast offerings, available until noon, with standout dishes like the Huevocate earning high praise for its unique flavor profile.

Patrons have taken note of the superb service provided by the friendly, bilingual staff who enhance the overall dining experience. The café offers a comfortable setting, making it a perfect spot to unwind while enjoying their renowned coffee and freshly baked goods. Popular items such as waffles and motulenos have garnered attention, illustrating the menu's diversity and appeal.

Many diners, including Matt Bunce, appreciate the thoughtful presentation and flavors that elevate what might seem like standard fare. The Frape Serendipity is a particular favorite, combining banana, chocolate, and coffee into a delightful treat. Overall, Serendipity is not just a café; it’s a culinary haven worth exploring during your visit to Playa del Carmen.

Amenities and More

  • Service options
    • Outdoor seating
    • Takeaway
    • Dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Great coffee
    • Great dessert
    • Great tea selection
  • Popular for
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Solo dining
    • Good for working on laptop
  • Accessibility
    • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Offerings
    • Alcohol
    • Coffee
    • Quick bite
    • Small plates
    • Vegan options
    • Vegetarian options
    • Wine
  • Dining options
    • Breakfast
    • Brunch
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Dessert
    • Seating
  • Amenities
    • Toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Quiet
    • Romantic
    • Trendy
  • Crowd
    • Groups
    • Tourists
  • Planning
    • Accepts reservations
  • Children
    • Good for kids
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot

Reviews For Serendipity

Courtney Venus
Jun 22,2025
Amazing food! Plus they serve breakfast until noon. Try the Huevocate (picture added) it is too die for! Friendly bilingual staff and good service
MARIANA SUHAIL INFANTE OJEDA
Jun 1,2025
Went there for a couple of times , love the coffee and the bread; the place is super comfortable, the staff is super friendly. Besides the food menu has a lot of different dishes .... I guess my favorite are waffles and motulenos ... if you go to Playa. Del Carmen don’t miss them and support local businesses.
Matt Bunce
May 14,2025
Lovely place with nice menu and attentive service. I really liked that although the menu descriptions seemed pretty middle of the road and standard, the actual dishes that they prepare have some nice extra touches both in terms of flavour and appearance. I really liked the Frape Serendipity (banana, chocolate and coffee... What's not to like ) Personally, I would have liked to switch the queso panela for queso manchego, but I was told this is not possible. Either way, everything was very tasty.
Nino Maly-Motta
May 4,2025
One of my favorite places in Playa!!!! And Daphne is an amazing waitress, very competent and friendly, the food is amazing.
Alessandro Usai
Apr 26,2025
Nice place, really good food and courteous staff ! Definitely a place I will come back to
Robert Nyikes
Apr 11,2025
Serendipity is a delicious little restaurant off the tourist trail in Playa Del Carmen. It has a relaxed cafe vibe to it with indoor and shaded outdoor dinning areas. Its a great place to visit alone or with friends and family. Its only about a 2 cab ride from the tourist zone. The front patio is elevated with a great shade cover to keep the sun off you. This opens up into the restaurant where you can smell the chefs next masterpiece being made. Sunday service is a bit slow but the bilingual waitresses make the wait worth it. Coffeeoholics like me don't have to worry, the barista is on the ball and gets those yummy cappuccinos out right away. The meals are prepared fresh with locally grown non GMO ingredients and presented very elegantly when brought out. It shows the chef takes pride in what he does. I usually come here for brunch and have found everything so far on the menu to delicious and flavorful.
katt makajah
Mar 21,2025
A great place.! Great food and great service. Our waitress, Dafne, was very kind, attentive and overall a pleasure to be waited on by her. Definitely recommended!
Crystal Flauaus
Mar 5,2025
Delicious food, perfectly cooked, great presentation. Our server, Lexi (Alexei) was super, fun sense of humor, really sweet. Highly recommend. Open air dining. Eclectic menu items. BYOB your own wine.

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