BeanDate

Last Reviewed

July 2003

Category(ies)

Finding, low pressure meeting

Free Basic Membership

Yes

Regions Served

All, but metro areas are your best bet

Relationships, Sexual Orientation and/or Activities

Heterosexual,
gay,
lesbian
 

Services Offered

Detailed profile with photos, chat, search by area code

Pros

BeanDate.com is different from other dating services because it creates an online community of "coffee house" singles - people who are interested in meeting other like-minded people in a safe, relaxed atmosphere. BeanDate.com provides an easy way for singles to connect online and meet for the first time in the comfort of a local café or coffeehouse.

Cons

None

“I was a skeptic. But I really liked the BeanDate.com concept of committing to just a cup of coffee to get to know someone. The planned 1/2 hour coffee shop meeting turned into a 5-hour conversation. I still can't believe it! Thank you!” —Amanda

“I recently posted my profile on your service. To my amazement, I received a message the very next day from a woman named Jen. We met for coffee a week later and ended up making a day of it. We still can't believe we found each other over the Internet.” —Jason