Get ready to pivot your weekend coffee plans: Central Perk is finally coming to Manhattan. The modern-day spin on the beloved hangout will open in Times Square in fall 2025, giving sitcom superfans, tourists and curious New Yorkers a chance to sip a latte where Ross, Rachel, Monica, Chandler, Joey and Phoebe once (fictionally) lingered.

This isn’t just a pop-up or photo-op. Central Perk Coffee Co. is a fully functioning café at the northeast corner of Seventh Avenue and 47th Street, complete with a “cozy Orange Sofa room” inspired by the iconic set piece. The concept builds on the success of the first location in Boston, which debuted in 2024. The New York version will lean into both nostalgia and modern coffee culture, with artisanal drinks and a series-inspired menu crafted under

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