Have you ever dreamed of getting to hang out at Central Perk from Friends? Not only can you get a coffee and a snack at the Central Perk cafe but you can take a picture on the couch in the actual set. Where can you do this? You will find the real Central Perk Friends location at the Warner Bros Studio in Burbank, California. To see the set and go to the cafe, you will need to purchase a Warner Bros Studio Tour ticket.
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The Central Perk cafe and the actual Central Perk set are located inside Stage 48. This is the very last stop on the studio tour. You can order coffee and other drinks as well as some snacks. The drinks even come in Central Perk cups.
Inside of the Script to Screen exhibit at Stage 48 you can find the actual Central Perk set from Friends. You can line up to take a picture on the couch. And if you’re interested in recreating a scene from the show be sure to volunteer when it’s showtime. Everything on the set except for the mugs, fake food, and Phoebe’s guitar were used during the run of the show.
The cappuccino behind the counter in Central Perk was first used on Full House in the Smash Club. Another fun fact is that Full House, Friends, and now Fuller House all filmed on the same soundstage.
If you are interested in taking a tour of the Warner Bros Studios I recommend getting a Go City LA Pass. It gives you admission to WB as well as several other fun spots to visit for one set price. You can find out more information here.
For big fans of Friends like myself getting a visit to this place is a dream come true. It is such a fun experience to get to visit the set of a favorite TV show. Do you need a Friends T-shirt for your visit? You can find a great t-shirt with the cast here. You can also find a great Central Perk shirt here.
You can also check out the gift shop for some fabulous Friends merchandise. If you are a fan of the show I think that visiting the real Central Perk Friends location will be something special for you!
The friend’s fountain has been moved from the Warner Bros Ranch to the main studio lot and can now be seen on the tour.
