Join Rachel and Ross for Coffee? Photo by Osnat Guetta Let's talk about it, which character from the show FRIENDS is your favorite? Is it the fashionable Rachel or obsessive Monica, the funny Ross or Chandler, and of course, what about the handsome Joey?
If you are fans of the series, you should hurry because starting from August until October 2025, you can sit with friends at the 'Central Perk' cafe in Azrieli Sarona Mall, based on the classic Friends series in the heart of Tel Aviv. The cafe opened just two days ago and is already bustling with fans and includes an official store selling brand merchandise.
Photo by Osnat GuettaThe space, about 500 square meters, includes photo booths with iconic elements from the series, including the orange couch brought especially from the United States, the purple door, and the famous fountain with the umbrellas you surely recognize from the opening.
The cafe is managed by Biscotti, led by Chef Nadav Bornstein, who together created a dessert menu inspired by recipes from the series itself. You can find and even buy the original recipe book of the series, including Rachel's trifle and a worthy meatball sandwich recipe from Joey. All recipes come directly from the company holding the rights to the series and were done in collaboration with Tnuva Alternative.
Rachel's trifle but without the meat. Photo by Osnat GuettaThe kosher menu includes tributes to foods identified with the series: Chandler's cheesecake, Phoebe's cookies, Rachel's trifle (thankfully without the meat), Monica's chocolate cake, Joey's jelly rolls, and more, alongside cool cold and hot coffee drinks.
In the store, you can purchase a plethora of official souvenirs from the series, including coasters, shirts, bags, cushions, puzzles, mugs, thermal cups, notebooks, dolls, cookbooks, and more.
Photo: Or GefenEntry is free, but requires advance ticket booking on the pop-up website. Entry is limited to one hour per group of visitors.
Useful Information:
Location: Azrieli Sarona Mall, First Floor
Opening Hours: Sunday-Thursday 9:30-21:30, Friday 9:00-15:00