The Coffee Date
A caffeinated look into a classic first date:
A coffee date is a wonderfully simple way to get together without investing a lot of time or money. It may not have the jazz and excitement of an exotic lounge, restaurant or concert experience, but it still allows two people to get to know each other and see if there’s a real connection. Discovering a connection with a woman is the reason that relationships work or don’t work out in the first place, so why spend tons of money doing elaborate activities when a hot drink at a café works just as well?
This date is comfortable and easy to plan, as it involves meeting your date for a “cup of joe” in a relaxed setting via one of our Just Coffee partner cafés, without the fuss of ordering at a restaurant and having a waiter serving you.
The Plan
1) Choose a time to meet. Having a late night coffee on a weeknight is a perfect reason to get together for a first date, but emphasize in your conversation with her that you two are meeting for coffee and dessert. A good time to meet is 8:30 p.m. or 9:00 p.m., so you can meet for a hot drink and it’s implied that both of you have had enough time to get home from work, relax, have a bite and then meet up. An afternoon coffee during the weekend is also an excellent way to set a more casual and relaxed atmosphere. Since the weekend allows you more free time to focus on yourself without the pressures of the work day, the weekend is a perfect time to properly prepare and focus on your date.
2) Go Decaf. If you choose a weeknight catch up don’t make the mistake of having coffee at 9:30 p.m. or you may not fall asleep at all, Just because you’re “meeting for coffee” doesn’t mean it has to be an espresso and I recommend choosing decaf or tea so that you can get some sleep when its time for bed.
3) About an hour is ideal for a coffee first date. It’s best to keep the date a little shorter and even ending it early while it’s still fun so that you’re both excited to get together for a second date. Plus, if you’re drinking coffee from a mug, it will naturally cool down in about 20 minutes, so once you’ve both finished nursing your beverages, make that the reason to end the night, rather than sit there with two empty cups. Even if it’s going really well, an hour is enough. I highly recommend this more casual experience for a coffee date as most women will agree to meet for coffee on a first date because it’s easy and comfortable. Also, it’s not a strain on your wallet, so you can take her out for something more exciting the next time once you’re sure there’s a real connection