First dates are all about getting to know people. What better way to do that than to casually sit at a private table, looking and talking only to that person? Coffee shops are some of the most intimate places out there—they're basically designed for first dates. It's going to be much easier to explore any connection you may have with your date in a casual, relaxed setting than in many of the more "traditional" places.
It's also about the right thing to do; to see if this person seems cool and, more importantly, to gauge the likelihood that you won't actually like them. Essentially, a first date has become a prelude to a more romantic second date.
Many people choose dinner and a movie when it comes to deciding where to go for a first date, but often, the setting is the wrong one for meeting someone you might end up seeing long-term. So, if you're ever stuck for a first date to figure this out, I suggest grabbing a coffee . Here are the reasons that support this position:
It is economical
Even at a high-end coffee shop, you won't spend more than $20 USD on a coffee date, and that's probably a treat to split. An expensive first date isn't necessary because most first dates happen between two people who don't know each other well. So, a first date, while fun, is a low investment—literally. So this option is ideal.
You can tell a lot about a person by their coffee order.
Do they speak to the barista? Do they request their drink be "extra hot" or have a certain preference for milk? Do they not drink coffee at all? A coffee order says a lot about a person's personality, and the moment they order it, you can at least determine something about them.
It is ideal for conversation
You're sitting at a small round table with nothing but two hot drinks between you. What else is there to do besides chat? Nothing. And that's why coffee is an ideal first date.
A first date is all about getting to know someone better beyond the limitations of how you met (online, through an app, through a friend, etc.), so now's the time to figure out if this date will lead to a second in-person meeting. By grabbing a coffee, you'll likely learn more about someone than by following other traditional first date ideas. Because, as we said, that's all you can do.
You will not get drunk
This can have many benefits. Are you too honest when you're drunk? A talker? Do you say things you don't really mean or do things you don't want to do? If you go for coffee instead of a cocktail, you can end the night without them knowing everything there is to know about your bad ex you broke up with a few weeks ago. Plus, alcohol can lead to excessive consumption and maybe even drunk driving.
If you're not feeling the appointment, it's easy to leave
Hate the date? No problem, a coffee doesn't take too long to consume (if you don't like them based on first impressions, order a small one). So if you don't feel well at all, finish the coffee, get out of there. It's the perfect excuse.
Plus, coffee is really good for you.
While you've probably heard that coffee cures many ailments, a new study from New York University Langone Medical Center of more than 430,000 participants found that adding just two cups of coffee to your diet results in a 44 percent lower risk of cirrhosis, an incurable liver disease that typically results from drinking too much alcohol. So, by drinking coffee, you can at least undo some of what may have been done to your liver the night before. If you'd like to learn more about the health benefits of coffee, we have more articles on Caficulto for you.
It's very casual
There's no need to dress up. You can go to the coffee shop after work and have coffee with this potential partner. Sit back in your recliner with a hot beverage and hopefully engage in good conversation. If it's cold outside, order something hot and relax. If it's warm, step outside onto the patio with an iced coffee.
They work with your schedule
Unlike bars or restaurants, coffee dates can happen at any time of day. You can do it before work, during lunch, after work, or anytime during the weekend. And if you have a big day the next day, you won't have to worry about a hangover.