In my area (Detroit Metro), I don't know.
There are coffee places all over... but women don't seem to do dates there - unless maybe they are ALREADY dating and this is a group hangout with a serious couple. I rarely see "dates" unless MAYBE it's high schoolers or college kids in a group (or a double date).
I've SUGGESTED coffee places, and usually gotten laughed at, or the old eye roll... I did have ONE sort of blind date at a coffee place. It was fun. She was cool enough that she seemed fine with cool experiences as opposed to having to go fancy every time. It didn't work out, but she was fun.
Women friends have told me they don't do coffee dates "because it shows the man is 'a cheap ass.'" They all tell me that if it isn't at least a fairly expensive wine bar or fancy restaurant, they won't do it.
I think coffee is a great first date. But apparently, I couldn't be more wrong. Which is unfortunate, because I'd never suggest an expensive dinner or wine bar as a first or second date. I think the area is huge on drinking, so a date isn't fun for most people unless you can drink (or probably get hammered).Bubble tea or fancier "smoothie/dessert" places are a little more popular. $10 per Macaroon, $20 for a smoothie or specialty gelato or something... I'd be fine with those... I just don't see them as "date" places, at least when I happen to be there.
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I think yes in whatever form folks want it to be.
It could be a date date whether first or otherwise.
It could be exploratory... perhaps the two just want to get to know each other.
It could be two professionals catching up.
It could be two moms on a break from the kids.
It could be two dads talking about their Bible group at church.
Coffee dates are still a thing. If you doubt that, ask the Starbucks, Peet's, and Tim Horton's shareholders.
Oh yes!!! I love coffee dates with my friends or as a date. Best thing ever!!! Talking and sipping on coffee, I'm actually going this Saturday with my co worker
Yes, they are. And if one person doesn't feel like coffee or tea there's other sweet options for a drink.
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No but whatever works for you is what matters on this kind of thing.
If they aren't, they should. To me are the best first date.
You talk more than in the cinema.
You feel more at ease than at a bar (drinking with a stranger).
It's cheaper than the restaurant (so if the date doesn't go well at least you didn't spend a lot of money, and if it goes well, you aave yourself that awkward moment of deciding who paya the big bill)Sure they still exist, I tend to see if the person wants to go to the park though rather than sitting in a coffee house, tough to get to know someone with all kinds of other background noise/conversations going on around you.
Depends on who you ask. Some people suggest that “coffee” isn’t a date at all.
I’m not much of a coffee drinker, so i never suggested a coffee date or meetup of any kind. Frankly, i’d rather get together and eat caramels. Ell oh ell!Yeah, we still do those. Like sometimes we may decide to meetup in the morning or for afternoon coffee. It makes it easier to know someone without really committing anything other than time.
Never been on one! Even though I used to regularly play chess at a coffee shop with the love of my life!
They must be. My hair dresser suggested I ask a lady friend our for coffee to 'break the ice"
Yes, it's good way to get to know who your talking to. The caffeine brings out more of the personality. Then if you like her (and vice versa) you can take her out to better place for a Second Date.
Yes and they’re my ideal first date although i hope neither of us actually order acoffee
Nowadays I think people have online coffee dates.
I love coffee dates!! Although I wouldn’t typically call them a date. But they are so fun!!
I hope they are still a thing! I like coffee dates. ☕️
I've never done those before, and it might even be too late now. Are these really just short dates.
Yes they are, and some Gen Z'er guys are so cheap they even want to go "dutch" on those! LMAO.
Coffee dates are where its at. It's a great way to figure out who you should and shouldn't date
In my opinion that's still something nice to do with someone you want to get to know better or at least that's what I do
I don't know but i wish i had one
As far as I know they are.
Only for people who actually drink coffee.
Yes, I love a coffee date.
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