The world’s most famous sitcom, F.R.I.E.N.D.S, definitely holds an immense part in the heart of its fans.
Even if someone has never watched the show or doesn’t even like it, they surely came across clips or memes of Ross and Rachel’s “break”, Chandler’s sarcasm, Monica’s obsession with cleaning, Phoebe’s iconic guitar songs, and Joey’s “how you doin'”.
Many people have even watched all 236 episodes more than once because of the huge influence that actors Jennifer Anniston, David Schwimmer, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, and Matthew Perry had on the world.
Such influences have given the show its own ‘theme’ wherein parties, hair cuts, outfits, and places have drawn inspiration from F.R.I.E.N.D.S.
In Lebanon, too, places have centered their cafés, coffee shops, and ideas around the famous theme of the show. Here are major places that you must visit to get yourself a close taste of F.R.I.E.N.D.S:
Central Perk – Ehden and Sidon
There are 2 Central Perks in Lebanon: Ehden and SIdon.
Both places have specific features similar to the ones from the show like the sofas, the brick walls, the dim lights, and surely, the iconic F.R.I.E.N.D.S logo.
These cafés offer a variety of food and drinks. While Central Perk Ehden serves beer, cold sandwiches, and special desserts only, the one in Saida serves a variety of fast food.
The name Central Perk is the same name as the coffee shop in the show where all 6 friends used to spend almost all their time.
Escape Plan LB – Naccache
Escape Plan – Naccache has taken on the theme of F.R.I.E.N.D.S in its last edition.
The concept of the Escape Plan is an escape room where people will have to solve riddles according to the theme in order to be able to get out. This will be a great opportunity to dig deeper into the world of F.R.I.E.N.D.S.
This activity will be a great experience, especially if you’re a big fan of the show!
Unicorn Coffee House – Brummana
Unicorn Coffee House – Brummana is a F.R.I.E.N.D.S themed coffee shop that even offers a similar menu as the coffee shop from the actual show because of the importance of coffee in the show.
You can chill in their cozy place that is filled with beaming lights, aesthetic settings, and a touch of Lebanese tradition through some of their cups and stickers.
Unicorn Coffee House would be the perfect destination to explore your love for F.R.I.E.N.D.S while having a glimpse of our beloved Lebanese notions and totems.
New Yorker Cup – Byblos, Badaro, and Jal El Dib
With three branches in Lebanon located in Byblos, Badaro, and Jal El Dib, New Yorker Cup has taken loving F.R.I.E.N.D.S to a whole new level.
Not only does it have the city where the show was taking place in its name (New York) but it also accentuates the idea of coffee because of how prominent it is seen in the show.
Not only that but the big TVs in New Yorker Cup are always streaming F.R.I.E.N.D.S episodes nonstop! That way, whenever you are drinking your coffee, you can imagine yourself in the episode.
And, of course, the New York and F.R.I.E.N.D.S setting is the basis of this coffee shop, made to make you feel like you are actually inside the sitcom.
So, with 7 different F.R.I.E.N.D.S spots dispersed all over Lebanon, you can always have your own taste of your favorite show… with your own friends!
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