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The Friends Coffee Shop, Central Perk, is Getting a Permanent NYC Location
Friends fans can now visit a permanent Central Perk coffeehouse in New York City’s Times Square. Following several pop-up locations, this new spot is a “modern-day version” of the beloved hangout where Ross, Rachel, Monica, Chandler, Joey, and Phoebe spent their time.
The new Central Perk cafe, set to launch in fall 2025, will serve artisanal coffee and Friends-inspired food items curated by “Top Chef” judge Tom Colicchio. The coffeehouse will also feature a replica of the show’s iconic orange sofa, along with merchandise and take-home coffee blends available for purchase.
Located on the northeast corner of 7th Avenue and 47th Street, the new Times Square cafe will be the second permanent Central Perk outpost, following the first one that opened in Boston in 2023.
Central Perk is one of the most iconic landmarks in television history. After the incredible response in Boston, bringing Central Perk to Times Square isn’t just the next step — it’s a homecoming,” said Peter van Roden, EVP of Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences, in a statement to Variety.
“This is about delivering an experience in the heart of Manhattan, where the story began, and letting fans from around the world step into a space that’s both nostalgic yet freshly reimagined. There’s no better place than New York City to celebrate the legacy of ‘Friends’ and to continue building on the connection fans feel with Central Perk.”
Paul Landino, company executive at CenPer Holdings, added: “Boston showed us the appetite for Central Perk is real, and New York lets us build on that excitement at an even bigger scale. The way fans engaged with the coffeehouse — what they loved, what they wanted more of — directly informed how we’re bringing the experience to Times Square. What makes Central Perk so special is that our customers naturally create their own personal ‘Friends’ experience within the café.”
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