How First-Ever 'Friends' Central Perk Coffeehouse Will Honor Matthew Perry

Matthew Perry

Soon enough, fans in Boston, Massachusetts will be able to visit Central Perk Coffeehouse—the iconic coffee shop in the hit show Friends—anytime they want, as it is officially opening on Nov. 14. While the whole place is themed after the show, the coffee shop is honoring the late Matthew Perry, who played main character Chandler Bing, in a small but special way on opening day.

In a first look shared with People, Central Perk Coffeehouse revealed, "Central Perk Coffeehouse will distribute the Chandler Bing 'Can I Interest You in a Sarcastic Comment' sleeve exclusively for the entire day, in honor of the life and enduring legacy of Matthew Perry."

The Central Perk Coffeehouse will also offer cup sleeves with quotes from the other five Friends characters on regular days, and there are plenty of other obvious and subtle odes to the sitcom, including a big orange couch. Another small detail that references the show is a door with imagery depicting the Chick and the Duck, Joey (Matt LeBlanc) and Chandler's pets.

Located on Newbury Street in Boston, the first permanent Central Perk Coffeehouse, following a pop-up in New York City, is 2,600 square feet of space for fans to hang out and drink coffee. The project was created as a collaboration between Warner Bros. Themed Entertainment and CenPer.

Joe Gurdock, President of Central Perk Coffee Co, spoke to the publication about the concept of the coffee shop: "The idea is the one with ... you. So this is a place for everybody to come. The show is no longer in production, but you get to create your own stories here now.”

The Central Perk Coffeehouse will open its door for customers bright and early at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 14, and will be a permanent fixture in Boston. Fans who want to get the special cup sleeve in dedication to Perry should head there on the first day, as it's unclear if they will be available after.

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