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Central Perk coffee shop from ‘Friends’ comes to real life

The most iconic cafe in fiction will open its doors in the real world this fall.

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Friends, as an eternal series projected in the archive and collective memory, will continue to serve scenes from this coffee shop inspired by the series. And no, it will not be one of the infinite pop ups installed in New York or in other countries, it will be a permanent location that will recreate the entire universe of the series from the Back Bay of Boston.

This café, which will pay tribute to the nostalgic production from a brownstone on Newbury Street, will feature a menu prepared by Tom Colicchio, head judge of Top Chef and winner of the James Beard Award.

Within its menu, different themed food options will coexist to recreate the most memorable gastronomic sequences of the 90’s sitcom: from Pastry Chef Melissa Weller’s CP Signature Bagel to Joey’s Meatball Sandwich, Rachel’s Salad, Grandma’s Chicken Salad, Weekend at Caesars Salad or Mama’s Little Baker’s Cheesecake.

The liquid menu will consist of six original coffee combinations in various formats: Princess Consuela’s Banana Mocha and Chandler’s Chocolate Milk Cold Foam, as well as a selection of beers, wines and spirits, including espresso martinis.

This exciting opening for the series’ infinite fandom was the result of a collaboration between Warner Bros. Discovery Global Themed Entertainment and renowned New York architects, Glen & Co, who ensured that the design and interior of the space emulated that of the screen in even the most subtle details.