The film was shot in well-known Manhattan locations and outer boroughs to ground the modern romantic comedy in everyday New York routines. The locations highlight the casual dating culture — restaurants, parks, and quick water trips — using recognizable public spaces and local businesses so that the characters' meetings, walks, and conversations feel immediate and contemporary.

Filming Locations:

Bryant Park Grill

In the Movie

Scene where a public upscale dinner spot contrasts with more casual dates, using the Midtown Central Park backdrop and the restaurant's glass walls to show a more planned and formal evening.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at an upscale American restaurant built into the rear structure of Bryant Park behind the New York Public Library area, with large windows overlooking the lawn and a bustling Midtown location near Fifth Avenue.

August Laura Restaurant

In the Movie

Scene where they meet and chat in the relaxed setting of a bar-restaurant, using the recognizable corner on Avenue A with its facade and sidewalk tables to convey a laid-back downtown date atmosphere.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at a former East Village bar-restaurant on the corner of Avenue A and East 6th Street, known for its narrow dining room and spacious sidewalk/semi-open street area, typical of the neighborhood's nightlife strip.

Van Dam Diner

In the Movie

Scene where an unpretentious snack or late-night stop, positioned as a simple hangout spot, with the familiar diner style to keep dialogues grounded and contrast with more flashy Manhattan date spots.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at a classic Queens diner in Long Island City on Van Dam Street, recognizable by its street-facing sign and simple facade, fitting the look of a neighborhood everyday eatery.

Bethesda Terrace (Central Park)

In the Movie

Scene where a walking and talking scene, using the wide terrace steps and open views to frame a relationship discussion in public, balancing intimacy with the usual park activity around.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at Central Park's iconic meeting spot with the famous terrace, stairs, and nearby fountain area, often used for walking scenes due to its open space, arches, and constant flow of visitors.

NYC Ferry (East River) – East 34th Street Landing

In the Movie

Scene where a moving moment, emphasizing characters traveling between boroughs, using the ferry platform and river views to add dynamics, realism, and typical New York flavor to commutes.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at an NYC Ferry stop on the East River for commuters and tourists, with ramps, waterfront platforms, and good views of the coastal infrastructure — convenient for quick travel scenes and panoramic city shots.

Washington Square Park

In the Movie

Scene where an outdoor hangout or conversation, framed by the energy of the Arch area, using the park crowd and open plaza to keep the moment public and real, as if the characters are sorting out feelings in plain sight.

In Reality

The scene was filmed in a major Greenwich Village public park centered on the Washington Square Arch and a large fountain plaza, known for constant street performances, students, and pedestrians creating a lively urban soundscape.

Other Times Vintage

In the Movie

Scene where a browsing or shopping moment, signaling the characters' modern style and neighborhood choice, using the recognizable interior/exterior of a vintage store to add texture beyond typical NYC tourist sights.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at a vintage clothing store in Bushwick on Bogart Street, part of a cluster of warehouses and boutiques, with racks of curated second-hand items and a typical North Brooklyn backdrop for shopping strolls.