Central Perk – Where Friends Meet
Almost ten years passed since the last episode of Friends, a famous American sitcom, was filmed. All around the world, it has united more than 52 million viewers and raised several generations of teenagers. Six friends – cute, funny, smart – have won all hearts, as filmmakers found the key to success: be yourself and have friends who will support you in any situation.
Episode by episode, Rachel, Monica, Phoebe, Joey, Chandler and Ross met over a cup of coffee in a cosy coffee shop with an orange sofa and green chairs to talk about their concerns, experiences and victories. For ten seasons of Friends, the coffee shop Central Perk became home not only for the characters, but also for viewers.
Although this coffee shop was fictitious, Mojtaba Asadian had always dreamt to dive into its relaxed atmosphere. He even established a franchise of the same name. In 2006, Asadian opened the coffeehouse Central Perk designed according to the one in series of Friends. Soon Central Perk was opened in other countries uniting friends around the world.
Coffee shops Central Perk can be found in the UK. Central Perk in Liverpool is very nice, its walls are decorated with photos from the episodes of Friends, and the menu is made with a delicate irony inherent in the series of Friends. You can order cocktails, coffee, various biscuits, toasts and sandwiches, just like in the TV serial. In Chester you can visit the same Central Perk.
Chinese Central Perk is located in Beijing, Chaoyang district. Although the coffee shop is located on the sixth floor of the office centre, it does not prevent visitors to enjoy the pleasant atmosphere and have fun with friends. Its owner, a young entrepreneur Du Xin, is a true fan of the TV serial. He's crazy about Friends, it is like religion for him, and the coffee shop itself is the meaning of life. As for the menu, customers like local desserts. Following Beijing, the famous cafe was opened in Shanghai. Its visitors like the atmosphere, service and food, and the quality meets the price. It's never too crowded or noisy there, so you can have a pleasant time with your friends over a cup of coffee.
Coffee shops Central Perk are also popular in Europe. The recognisable sign with two steaming cups of coffee can be seen at the entrance to the coffee shop in Geneva, Switzerland. The main decoration of this Central Perk is an orange sofa too.
“For friends and friends of their friends” is the motto of Central Perk in the city of Perm, Russia. The cafe is located on the ground floor; a small summer terrace is available. In Saratov, you also can visit the famous cafe. However, Central Perk in Saratov is different. The menu includes Italian dishes. And the famous orange sofa is never free, as it is in the episodes of Friends, that’s why you are advised to book it online at their website.
If you consider yourself a true fan of Friends, you can go sightseeing Warner Bros. Studios, to see the film set of Central Perk, where episodes of the famous serial used to be filmed.
