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Fans of the sitcom 'Friends' will finally get the chance to sit and have a cup of coffee at Central Perk. To commemorate the sitcom's 20th anniversary since its premiere, the famous cafe from the hit show where Monica, Chandler, Rachel, Ross, Joey and Pheobe hung out is coming to life in New York City.

Fans of the sitcom 'Friends' will finally get the chance to sit and have a cup of coffee at Central Perk. 



Television audiences fell in love at first sight, after seeing 6 friends meet for a coffee and chat back on September 22nd, 1994. And now 20 years later, the legendary Central Perk from the show is open for business.

To commemorate the 20th anniversary of the premiere of "Friends", a replica of the characters' regular hangout - Central Perk - has been set up where Rachel, Ross, Joey, Chandler, Monica and Phoebe lived on the show.

Appropriately, this Central Perk is manned by "Friends" barista Gunther - a character played by James Michael Tyler.

"I did this specifically because it's 20 years and I figured this was such a huge part of my life and it changed my life in so many ways that the least I could do would be to bleach my hair and come back here to New York - which, hey, I get to come to New York and hang out in this amazing replica of the coffee shop where I spent so much time," he said.

The shop, fashioned in the vein of Central Perk, will offer free cups of coffee to fans. It is filled with "Friends" memorabilia including the iconic orange couch, a statue of Pat the dog, costumes and photos.

"It was just pointed out that we have Pat the dog over in the corner over here, which was Joey's big purchase when he became a soap opera star and he got his first paycheck and of course he blows it on Pat the dog, which is one of the most ridiculous props in the history of television as far as I'm concerned, I love that, and of course we have the orange couch, which Gunther sat on one time when Phoebe wanted to have her sexy singing voice back after having the cold, Guther had a cold, so she pulls him down, gives him a kiss and that's the only time Gunther sat on the couch," said James.

When asked if he thinks his character still has a crush on Rachel Green, played by Jennifer Aniston, 20 years later:

"Boy I hope not. Honestly, could you imagine like a 20 year obsession with someone? I mean 10 years is bad enough, but 20 years is just sad," he said.

Central Perk shop opens to the public on Wednesday and will remain open until October 18th.

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