As a Friends fan, there's nothing you want more than to have your very own Central Perk. A place you can drop in any time of day—because it's seemingly a minute walk from your apartment—and find one of your five best friends who happens to live on the same block. While the reality of it is hard impossible to come by, at least if you want your own Gunther and never-ending refills from Jennifer Aniston, the next best thing is coming to life this summer.
Get your passports ready, friends: This month, a Central Perk pop-up café will open in Manchester, England. The event was created in partnership with Warner Bros., which means the famous orange couch will be there along with memorabilia from the show, a "New York-themed menu," and branded products like tote bags and T-shirts available for purchase, the Manchester Evening News reports.
The pop-up will open inside the Manchester Primark, a U.K.-based department store, on June 12. In a welcome 2019 twist, baristas will serve coffee made from ethically-sourced beans in compostable cups.
If you find yourself in England come August, you can also attend the third annual Friends Fest. From August 2 to the 18th, fans will be able to roam around another Central Perk replica, Monica, Joey and Chandler, and Ross's respective apartments, and the iconic hallway in between Monica and Joey and Chandler's homes. The sets were made using blueprints sent over from Warner Bros., so you know it's legit.
There are show-themed food stalls at the event, too; last year, you could order the "Joey Special"—two pizzas, obviously.
Both events are timed around the 25th anniversary of Friends' premiere—so even if you don't make it to the U.K. this summer, at least you have one more reason to binge the show for the millionth time.
