Name of the Coffee Shop in Friends
The coffee shop in Friends is called Central Perk. It is the main gathering place for the six friends throughout the series. The name is a play on the word "perk," referring to coffee.
Where Was Central Perk Filmed
The exterior of Central Perk was filmed at the exterior of the real-life coffee shop on South Bedford Drive in Los Angeles. Interior scenes were shot on a Warner Bros. soundstage. The set was designed to look like a cozy neighborhood café.
Is Central Perk a Real Coffee Shop
Central Perk is not a real operating coffee shop. The original exterior set was later relocated and used as a private residence. Fans can visit the real-life filming location, which is now a private home in Los Angeles.
Friends Coffee Shop Location and Legacy
The Central Perk set became iconic in television history. The show popularized the image of a coffee shop as a central social hub. For more details about the filming locations, visit IMDb Filming Locations.
