Where Was Central Perk Filmed
The fictional Central Perk coffee shop from Friends was filmed on a soundstage at Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank, California. The exterior establishing shots used the exterior of the building at 165 West 55th Street in Manhattan, New York City.
Real Friends Cafe and Set Details
The iconic orange couch and coffee shop interior were built on the Warner Bros. lot, while the street-level exterior scenes were shot on the actual Manhattan block. Fans can still visit the real building, which operates as a regular business at that address.
Visiting the Central Perk Location Today
To visit the exterior, head to 165 West 55th Street in Midtown Manhattan, near Broadway and Seventh Avenue. The building is a working cafe and office space, so access may be limited, but the street-level facade remains recognizable from the series.
