Central Perk coffeehouse opens in Times Square, bringing 'Friends' nostalgia to NYC
A real-life Central Perk coffeehouse officially opened in the heart of Manhattan, giving visitors the chance to sip themed drinks and food - and spot hidden Easter eggs.
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"Friends" fans now have a reason to flock to Times Square.
A real-life Central Perk coffeehouse officially opened in the heart of Manhattan, giving visitors the chance to sip themed drinks and food - and spot hidden Easter eggs.
Although the cafe is not a replica of what the inseparable group of friends from the 90's sitcom sat in, fans still get a chance to sit on the show's iconic orange couch.
The space is designed as a full-on love letter to the long-running sitcom, with nods to the show tucked through the space. Fans will notice details, like the Chick and the Duck, the A and Z bookends and artwork from Burton Morris that was seen in multiple "Friends" episodes - subtle touches that dedicated viewers recognize instantly.
“We walked by and we were like, 'Ah,' and we booked it over here,” said Gabby Rosario, who traveled from St. Louis, Missouri, to visit the café.
For many fans like Rosario, whose mother compares her to Monica often, snapping a photo on the couch is a must.
“Honestly, I was so excited to get the picture sitting on the iconic couch,” Rosario said, "so cute!”
The menu leans heavily into “Friends” references. Drinks include options like “How You Doin’,” “We Were on a Coffee Break” and “Moo Point Decaf.”
Fan-favorite food items include Joey’s Meatball Sandwich, The Moist Maker and The Tribbiani.
Central Perk is located at 20 Times Square in New York.
