From Monk's Diner to Central Perk: Our Favorite TV Restaurants

Bars are a dime a dozen in Boston, but none came close to Cheers. Run by ex-ball player Sam Malone, Cheers was the watering hole that brought together all walks of life. Crabby Carla, erudite Diane, crackpot psychologist Fraser, regular Norm, mailman Cliff, and, of course, Coach and Woody. At Cheers they spent their time goofing around, making bets, and becoming a family. A place we'd definitely like to hang our hat.

Nothing could be closer to home than seeing the Friends crew meet up at the local coffeehouse. Central Perk was that all-day meeting place where many memories were made. It was the spot where Rachel and Monica reunited, Phoebe first performed "Smelly Cat," Ross paraded girlfriends, Chandler made many blunders, and Joey always managed to say his signature "How you doin'?"

In high school, we all wanted to go to a place like Beverly Hills, 90210's Peach Pit, where we could suck down milkshakes and obsess over boys while suffering through our teen angst. Eventually Brenda, her brother Brandon, and her best friends, Steve, Kelly, David, Donna, and that rebel without a cause, Dylan, got a bit older, and the Peach Pit expanded to the Peach Pit After Dark.

Just your average dysfunctional (animated) American family, The Simpsons follows the trials and tribulations of Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and baby Maggie in the small town of Springfield. There, Homer, father and fearless leader, worked as a safety inspector at the power plant. When things get rough, he drowns his sorrows at Moe's Tavern, where the acerbic bartender (and former child star) Moe pulls the taps for his few customers.

No matter what was going on in their lives, Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte, and Samantha always managed to meet for Sunday brunch at spots around New York City in Sex and the City. Between bites of omelets and sips of mimosas the foursome discussed...well, we can't discuss what they discussed, but it was always very juicy and delicious.

Seinfeld's Jerry, George, Elaine, and Kramer spent hours talking about nothing at Monk's, the Upper West Side diner around the corner from Jerry's apartment. It was at Monk's where the foursome made the famous bet for "the contest." Jerry and the gang visited plenty of other memorable eateries, including Babu's "Dream Diner" and who could forget the infamous Chinese restaurant?

From first dates to after school hangouts, The Max was where most of Zack Morris's shenanigans would come to a head. In fact, the Bayside High gang loved the '80s diner so much that when it threatened to shutter its doors, they raised money to save it.

You could usually find Ted, Barney, and the rest of the How I Met Your Mother characters at MacLaren's Pub commiserating about their dating problems. From bar food to pints of beer, MacLaren's may seem like your average hole in the wall, but it was based on a real-life New York City bar, McGee's.

Although George Michael and Maeby Bluth may not have been happy about working at their family's frozen banana stand, it remained a historic fixture on Balboa Island, as well as in the series Arrested Development. And don't forget: There's always money in the banana stand.

After a long, long day of work, the doctors of Seattle Grace Hospital in Grey's Anatomy usually wound up at Joe's Bar to commiserate over a difficult shift and cheer one another up. Some even found their person at the bar.

Where else would Frasier and Niles Crane hang out on Frasier? The laidback cafe and library hybrid was perfect for the '90s sitcom. Honestly, we wouldn't mind grabbing a cup of coffee there ourselves.

Molly's Pub is a place where the television world collides. Featured on Dick Wolf's Chicago P.D., Chicago Fire, and Chicago Med, the watering hole wound up being the source of many a TV crossover—and stiff drinks, from what it seems.

Both in the city of Nashville and ABC's drama series, Nashville, The Bluebird Cafe is a place where artists can perform their songs and patrons can enjoy a drink with some tunes. If you're lucky, you'll catch an act featuring Rayna James (Connie Britton).

If there's one thing we learned from Leslie Knope on Parks and Recreation, it's that there's nothing that can't be solved over a plate of waffles—with extra whipped cream. Don't worry, you don't have to drive all the way to Indiana for a chance to sit in one of JJ's leather booths: The show shot their interior scenes at Four 'N 20 in Van Nuys, California.

Throughout Full House, Uncle Jesse had many different careers. One of our favorites was when he bought a kid-friendly nightclub. The Smash Club was a place where the Tanners had many nights out and Jesse and the Rippers frequently took the stage. Of course, there were also plenty of heart-to-hearts there too (cue the music).