Coffee Meets Bagel
  • Home
  • Careers
    • CMB Culture
    • Open Positions
  • Blog
  • Help Center
  • Press
  • Terms, Privacy, & Copyright
  • Menu
You are here: Home / Best Date Ideas

Posts

9 Ways To Get A Second Date

September 19, 2016/in Date Stats, Date Tips /by CMB

Want to know the secrets to a successful first date? More importantly, want to land a second date? While love may be unpredictable, first impressions can make or break a connection. We decided to see if happy couples did something noticeably different than singles when it comes to first dates. Take a look at these 9 findings you need to know before your next date…
9 ways to get a second date

About Coffee Meets Bagel (CMB): CMB is a dating app designed with women in mind. Founded by 3 sisters in 2012 in NYC, CMB aims to deliver a fun, safe, and quality dating experience that results in meaningful relationships.

App Store
Get it on Google Play

Say Goodbye To The Awkward First Kiss!

June 15, 2015/in Date Stats /by Audrie Thompson

Have you ever wondered when’s the right time for a first kiss? Or how much is too much? Now you can find out.
A few weeks ago, we surveyed 9,217 single Coffee Meets Bagel members to see what they look for in a first kiss. Turns out “less is more” might actually be true in this case. Take a look at our inside scoop of what men and women really want, and let us know what you think. What we found might surprise you!

Want to know more about other dating signals? Read more:
Guys, how well do you actually know women?
Ladies, how well do you actually know men?


Fill out my online form.

About Coffee Meets Bagel (CMB): CMB is a dating app designed with women in mind. Founded by 3 sisters in 2012 in NYC, CMB aims to deliver a fun, safe, and quality dating experience that results in meaningful relationships.

App Store
Get it on Google Play

19 Ways Your Health Plays A Role In The Dating Game

April 11, 2015/in Date Stats /by Guest Blogger

Everyone knows that a “healthy relationship” is the only kind of relationship anyone should be in. Respecting one and other, being able to make compromises, and caring for each other equally are all key to a successful relationship. However, did you know that being in a relationship has tons of positive effects on your physical and emotional health, and vice versa?
Whether it be that practicing a healthy lifestyle can help you attract a partner, or how the health benefits of the more, errr, physical aspects of your relationship can help you get into better shape, the choices you make regarding your fitness and health have been scientifically proven to go hand in hand with your dating life. We’ve put together a list of facts that will motivate your inner romantic to get to the gym. Not only will the endorphins from your work out have you feeling sexy and ready to mingle,  you might just find that special someone on the treadmill next to you!


1. (Excluding being in love with chocolate and pizza, that is.)

source: Journal of Neurophysiology 

2. A little healthy competition never hurt anyone; it might even help!

source: The Journal of Personality and Social Psychology

3. Makes you want to invest in a standing desk, doesn’t it?

source: The Journal of Sexual Medicine 

4. Yoga for two anyone?

source: Michigan State 

5. Drink up, ladies!

source: The Institute of Medicine 

6. Just one more reason Adam Levine is maybe the sexiest man alive…

source: The Journal of Sexual Medicine

7. Don’t forget your running shoes!

source: The University of Pittsburgh

8. Hanger is a very real thing.

source: Ohio State

9. A whole new way to think of the term “healthy relationship.”

source: The Oxford Handbook of Close Relationships

10. You can’t do everything on your own…

source: David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA

11. “I’m too sexy for my shirt, too sexy for my shirt, so sexy it hurts.”

source: The Journal of Human Sexuality

12. (Unless you normally kiss like this, in which case you’re probably burning a few more…)

source: The University of Louisville

13. The ones on your face, we mean.

source: Western Journal of Communication

14. An apple a day isn’t the only thing that keeps the doctor away.

source: Wilkes University

15. Everyone knows that intelligence is a huge turn on.

source: The University of Dublin

16. They say “love hurts,” but it looks like they’re wrong.

source: Stanford University

17. Laughter has always been the best medicine.

source: Oxford University

18. Tea for two anyone?

source: University of Arizona

19. Sexercise is no joke.

source: The University of Quebec

If you liked this post, check out 11 Ways Your Sleep Habits Are Affecting Your Dating Life.


Fill out my online form.

About Coffee Meets Bagel (CMB): CMB  is a free dating service that helps members make meaningful connections. It’s designed for busy singles who want to find something real with little or no effort.

App Store
Get it on Google Play

Finally! A First Date Idea That’s Sexy, Fun, and Liberating

November 5, 2013/in Date Ideas /by Guest Blogger
Paintnite; first date idea; couple; creative painting

Looking for a creative date idea to impress your date? Check out PaintNite – a brand new painting adventure that takes art, wine, and dating to a Van Gogh level. Set in local bistros and bars in major cities throughout the U.S., PaintNite sets the stage for you and your bagel to enjoy a drink while discovering your artistic talents.

Let your inhibitions fade as you sip cocktails, brush strokes of paint across your canvas, and enjoy a spirited evening of fun. Taking yourself too seriously is left at the door as you playfully release your inner artiste. Professional artists select a painting for the evening and carefully guide you through the steps of creating your own beautiful tableau. All supplies – paints, brushes, canvas, and a smock – are provided.

PaintNite couple; colorful cocktail; looking for love; first date 

PaintNite events occur often and the venues, paintings, and artists change frequently. All the details can be conveniently found on their website and tickets can be purchased online as well. Choose a painting that inspires you and bring your bagel along for this great first date idea. With a paintbrush in one hand and a cocktail in the other, you are primed for success.

Pro tip: Read up on the three pairs of complementary colors. It’ll take about two minutes tops and you’ll be sure to secretly impress your date.

great date spots in NYC

3 Places to Watch Fireworks for a 4th of July in NYC

June 26, 2013/in NYC /by Guest Blogger

The following article is a guest post, courtesy of Catherine Nguyen

Nothing is more romantic than cuddling with your Bagel to watch the July 4th fireworks. In honor of Independence Day, we will be launching a series of posts focused on firework hot spots in your major city throughout the week, starting with NYC!  So, grab a picnic blanket and a beer or two, and hit up these great date spots for a romantic 4th of July in NYC.
1. Macy’s Parade: The best spots to view the parade (other than on the comfort of your couch) is on 12th Avenue between 23rd and 42nd Street. This year the show, “It Begins with a Spark,” will be collaborated with Grammy artist Usher so don’t miss out on this free show!
great date spots in NYC

great date spots

Pro Tip: Try to snag a spot before 5pm as it can easily get crowded very fast!

2. Empire State Building: One of the most iconic buildings in the U.S., nothing screams ‘AMURICA’  and summer romance more than the Empire State Building. Centrally located in downtown Manhattan on 5th Avenue with top notch viewpoints from the 86th and 102nd floor, the Empire State Building provides the perfect venue for patriotic fireworks viewing. Tickets can be purchased here for admission and complimentary light refreshments.

great date spots

Maybe you’ll find love here like Tom Hanks did in Sleepless in Seattle (1993)

great date spots in NYC
3. Cruising the Hudson: For a fun night full of drinks, dancing, a live DJ, and a perfect view of fireworks shooting off straight from the Hudson, check out the Circle Line Sightseeing Cruise. Tickets are also available for purchase here but get ’em quick before they sell out, as this tends to be a popular and classy affair.
great date spots

5 Best Date Ideas to End Date Night the Disney Way

June 19, 2013/in Date Ideas /by Guest Blogger

The following article is a guest post, courtesy of Bronson Farr

Dinner and a movie is a good date idea for a first date, but why not change things up a bit? Movies are cool, but sometimes you or your partner don’t want to sit through an entire show. Maybe that new chick flick is too mushy for him, or maybe the latest action flick has too many explosions for her.  Why not watch some Disney-Pixar Shorts? We’ve made a list of some animated features, which are also some best date ideas, to end the night with.

Paperman– Follow the adventures of an average Joe who manages to find love in the most interesting and creative way.

Best Date Ideas

It’s the chance of a lifetime for this “average Joe”. Will he be able to win her heart?

 

Knick Knack– Six years before Toy Story, this little snowman tries to escape his snowglobe.

Best Date Ideas

Aren’t snowmen supposed to have smiley faces?

BURN-E– While WALL-E and EVA are off frolicking around in space, BURN-E sets out to accomplish his mission, which proves to be tougher than it should be.

Best Date Ideas

BURN-E is one of the hardest working robots out there.

 

Toy Story Toons: Hawaiian Vacation– When Barbie and Ken’s perfect vacation takes a wrong turn, the Toy Story gang creates the perfect paradise for the couple.

Best Date Ideas

The iconic plastic couple go on a dream vacation.

La Luna– A young boy goes out with his father and grandfather to learn how to run the family business.

Best Date Ideas

Yaaay! I finally got my hat!

Best Urban & Fun Date Ideas: Boston Part III

April 30, 2013/in Boston /by CMB

Welcome back to Urban Dating: Easy & fun date ideas from urban experts!
Here is the continued series from MC Slim JB.
After your first couple of dates have gone well, try something more adventurous! Here are some ideas:
Adventurous Date:  Drinks on the Waterfront, water taxi to dinner in Eastie, water taxi back to the Seaport, nightcap in Fort Point. Pick a night from Thursday to Sunday (my restaurant choice is closed Monday to Wednesday) when you anticipate clear weather.
If you want to start the evening on a swanky note, begin with a pop at the Alley Bar at Rowes Wharf, the new patio bar at the Boston Harbor Hotel. (Don’t confuse this with Downtown Crossing’s similarly-named Alley Bar, a gay hangout.) The specialty cocktail list at this breezy outdoor bar features refreshing, summery long drinks like the Alley Cat (vodka, mint syrup, lime and cilantro). If you’re in the mood for something more casual, have a quick one at Biddy Early’s Pub just across the Greenway at the edge of the Financial District, a dumpy, loud after-work joint with big, cheap drinks.
alley-bar2
Then walk to the dock behind the InterContinental Hotel a few doors down from the Boston Harbor Hotel and summon a City Water Taxi to Stop #11. Take it to the East Boston Harbor Shipyard & Marina (Stop #68), and tell the captain you’re headed to KO Pies; you’ll get a nice discount off the fare. This short, romantic boat trip features absolutely stunning views of the Boston Waterfront.
mag0513-Waterfront-A11__1336853325_5826
At the other end, walk through a real, working commercial shipyard to KO Pies at the Shipyard, a rare outpost of Australian cuisine in Boston. The food here is nothing an American will find challenging, just fresh and nice-priced snacks, salads, sandwiches. Be sure to get at least one Aussie pie, a small pot pie with a terrific pastry crust and fillings like curried chicken or beef stew, and maybe get a beer, too. These are best enjoyed at the outdoor picnic tables.
KOBeefStewPie
Hail your return City Water Taxi, but this time, debark in the Seaport at Stop #8, at the Barking Crab. The Seaport is an undeniably hot dining and drinking destination these days, but most venues there are dull chains or tourist traps, middling and overpriced. You can do better: take a quick stroll down the Harborwalk, hugging the Fort Point Channel on your right (away from the Moakley Courthouse, toward South Station). Then take a left down Congress Street at the Boston Children’s Museum’s giant milk bottle and proceed a couple of blocks to Tavern Road. This hopping new gastropub has a cool industrial vibe, very good desserts (like housemade ice cream sundaes and cookies), and a fantastic bar program: just the place to put an exclamation point on your evening.
Adventurous Date Recommendation by MC Slim JB

  • Alley Bar at Rowes Wharf, Boston Harbor Hotel, 70 Rowes Wharf, Boston, MA 617.439.7000
  • Biddy Early’s Pub, 141 Pearl Street, Boston, MA 617.654.9944
  • InterContinental Hotel, 510 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, MA 617.747.1000
  • City Water Taxi, 617.422.0392
  • KO Pies at the Shipyard, 256 Marginal Street, Building 16, East Boston, MA 617.418.5234
  • Tavern Road, 343 Congress Street, South Boston, MA 617.790.0808

 

Best Urban & Fun Date Ideas: Boston Part II

April 30, 2013/in Boston /by CMB

Welcome back to Urban Dating: Easy & fun date ideas from urban experts!
Here is the continued series from MC Slim JB. If things went well on your first date, here’s some fun date ideas for a second one!
MC Slim JB icon
Second Date: Drinks at The Hawthorne, dinner at Island Creek Oyster Bar, nightcap at Eastern Standard Kitchen & Drinks. A bit pricier of an evening out. Best to choose a night when the Red Sox aren’t playing at nearby Fenway Park.
I’m a craft-cocktail nerd, love the handful of bars in Boston that take their inspiration from the star bartenders of the pre-Prohibition period, carefully making serious, often complex drinks that are unusual to many modern drinkers but delicious. The Hawthorne is one of Boston’s best in this style, a charmingly decorated space (like a friend’s cool apartment) in the basement of Kenmore Square’s Hotel Commonwealth. Turn right through the unmarked door just inside the hotel’s main entrance, have the hosts seat you at a couch, table or the bar, and order something off the specialty cocktail menu and maybe one of their fine little bar snacks, like a fresh-baked soft pretzel or spicy whipped ricotta to spread on baguette rounds.
The Hawthorne (15)
Then head upstairs to Island Creek Oyster Bar, one of the city’s very best New England seafood restaurants. It features an astonishing raw bar and exceptional renditions of shore-food classics like fried clams and lobster rolls, as well as more sophisticated seafood dishes like lobster-roe noodles with lobster and short ribs.
022 - ICOB (4)
For a nightcap, you needn’t leave the hotel: just mosey over to Eastern Standard Kitchen & Drinks, a big, lively brasserie-style space. The bar programs at all three of these venues are managed by Boston bar superstar Jackson Cannon, so the cocktails, wines and beers at each are superb.
036 - Eastern Standard (12)
Second Date Recommendation by MC Slim JB

  • The Hawthorne, 500A Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 617.532.9150
  • Island Creek Oyster Bar, 500 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 617.532.5300
  • Eastern Standard Kitchen & Drinks, 528 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 617.532.9100

Thanks MC Slim JB for your simple &  fun date ideas! Keep an eye out for more of our urban experts best date tips on our CMB Blog!
Check out more of MC Slim JB’s reviews on his blog & follow him on Twitter for updates @mcslimjb.

Best Urban & Fun Date Ideas in Boston: Part I

April 30, 2013/in Boston /by CMB

Welcome back to Urban Dating: Easy & fun date ideas from urban experts!
Our recent posts have included Los Angeles and Chicago. Now we’re off to Boston with MC Slim JB, a witty food critic who gave us 3 different fun date ideas. Here’s the first one!
MC Slim JB icon
Who: MC Slim JB, a long time Boston resident who was born in New England.
Why you should listen to him: MC Slim JB is a restaurant critic for several publications including the Boston Phoenix. He writes under the pen name MC Slim JB, an alias that reflects a long-ago youthful interest in old-school hip-hop.
Dating Advice from a Food Nerd: “From my dating days to married life, being a food geek who knows lots of good places to eat and drink has proven invaluable for cultivating romance. For a first or second date, I recommend meeting somewhere for a drink, followed by dinner. You want to keep it simple, have a conversation in a convivial setting, get to know each other. I also favor having an idea for a nightcap in your back pocket, so you can extend the evening if it’s going well without committing the faux pas of being a table camper at the restaurant.”
First Date: Drinks at Green Street, dinner at Mary Chung, nightcap at Brick & Mortar
Central Square is easy to get to, has cheap parking for someone driving in, and has tons of Cambridge’s famously casual, laid-back, youthfully hip atmosphere. The bar at Green Street (the restaurant) is always buzzing with an eclectic crowd, and the drinks menu reflects that audience, with great beers, inexpensive but quality wines by the glass, and a craft-cocktail ethos that will satisfy even serious cocktail geeks. (Ask for the “big list” for a dazzling selection of historical cocktails.)
green-street_s345x230
After a pop here, head around the corner to Mary Chung, a local Chinese institution, serving slightly Westernized versions of Sichuan and Hunan cuisine. It’s bare-bones, affordable and delicious. Standouts include suan la chow show (pork-filled steamed dumplings on top of bean sprouts in a fiery soy-based sauce), dun dun noodles (wheat noodles in a spicy sauce of ground pork – stir it up well before sharing), and Grandma’s pie (usually on the specials menu, a scallion pancake stuffed with minced bok choy). There’s also plenty of well-executed American-Chinese dishes like General Gau’s chicken and crab rangoon to satisfy more timid taste buds. Closed Tuesdays.
chi13
For a nightcap, head across the street to Brick & Mortar, located upstairs through an unmarked door just to the left of Central Kitchen. This dimly-lit hideaway, with its sinuous copper-topped bar and vinyl album sides spun by the bartenders, features more great drinks for every taste, including some dangerously smooth chilled shots: try a Double Wide (Jack Daniels and Coca-Cola syrup).
images
First Date Recommendation by MC Slim JB

  • Green Street, 280 Green Street, Cambridge, MA 617.876.1655
  • Mary Chung, 464 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 617.864.1991
  • Brick & Mortar, 569 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 617.491.5599

Thanks MC Slim JB for your simple & fun date ideas! Keep an eye out for more of our urban experts best date tips on our CMB Blog!
Check out more of MC Slim JB’s reviews on his blog & follow him on Twitter for updates @mcslimjb.

Best Urban & Fun Date Ideas: Chicago

April 25, 2013/in Chicago /by CMB

Welcome back to Urban Dating: Easy & fun date ideas from urban experts!
Our second stop is Chicago! We hit up food, drink and travel writer Amy Cavanaugh  for some easy and fun date ideas in Chicago that you and your Bagels can enjoy. These places you can enjoy all year round and are some of the best things to do in Chicago in the summer!
amyc
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Who: Amy Cavanaugh
Why you should listen to her: She is a freelance food, drink, and travel writer who regularly writes for Chicagoist, Serious Eats, and Choose Chicago, the city’s tourism bureau. She has also been recently published in the Boston Globe, Chicago Tribune, Eater, The Brooklyn Rail, Time Out Chicago, and elsewhere.
Her Top Date Pick: Exploring her favorite Chicago neighborhood, Andersonville
3 Reasons Why You should try It:

  1. An abundance of great restaurants
  2. Centrally located on Clark Street
  3. Lots of fun, eclectic shops to peruse in

Insider Date Tip: Start with wine, end with beer, and in between, sample Southern fare and peruse some great stores.
Fun Date Idea #1: In Fine Spirits
artisan-spirits
 
 
 
 
Where: 5418 N. Clark, Chicago, Il

  • Offers free tastings the first Friday of each month from 6-8pm
  • Offers choices of beer, wine or spirits
  • Free wine tasting each Saturday from 3-6pm

 
Fun Date Idea #2: Brimfield
Brimfield_TopImage
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Where: 5219 N Clark St, Chicago, IL

  • Shop is filled with vintage housewares
  • You can look through plaid blankets, beautiful wooden furniture, taxidermy and bar accessories

 
Fun Date Idea #3: Big Jones
fried-artichoke
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Where: 5347 N Clark St  Chicago, IL

  • Amy’s favorite restaurant
  • Serves Southern dishes based on historical recipes
  • Chef Paul Fehribach uses sustainable & organic ingredients
  • You can order a pimento cheeseburger, sweet tea-brined pork loin or Appalachia cider pie

 
Fun Date Idea #4: Hopleaf
Hopleaf_31603
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Where: 5148 N Clark St  Chicago, IL

  • Best beer bar in Chicago
  • Huge draft list featuring craft & Belgian brews
  • Has a bootle list with more than 250 beers
  • Dark and cozy, perfect place to plan the next date

Check out more of Amy’s fun date ideas and food recommendations on her blog and follow her on Twitter for updates @AmyCavanaugh
We’ll be posting more fun date ideas in all our CMB cities, urban dating from the experts. So keep a look out on the CMB Blog!

Page 1 of 212

Categories

  • Blog
  • Boston
  • Chicago
  • CMB 101
  • CMB Experiences
  • CMB Says
  • CMB Updates
  • Date Ideas
  • Date Stats
  • Date Stories
  • Date Tips
  • Dating for Men
  • Dating in LA
  • Dating in NYC
  • Dating in SF
  • DC
  • For Her
  • For Him
  • From the founders
  • Funny & Videos
  • Home
  • LA
  • LGBT Dating
  • list
  • moments
  • News
  • NYC
  • Product
  • SF
  • Stats
  • Stories
  • Tips
  • Tips on CMB
  • Uncategorized
  • Virtual dates

Get the app

Get the App for iOS
Get the App for Android
  • Home
  • Blog
  • Careers
  • Press
  • Help Center
  • Privacy & Terms

Join the app

Join the app on iOS
Join the app on Android
© Copyright - Coffee Meets Bagel - Enfold Theme by Kriesi
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Youtube
Scroll to top

This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies.

OKLearn more

Cookie and Privacy Settings

How we use cookies

We may request cookies to be set on your device. We use cookies to let us know when you visit our websites, how you interact with us, to enrich your user experience, and to customize your relationship with our website. Click on the different category headings to find out more. You can also change some of your preferences. Note that blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience on our websites and the services we are able to offer.

Essential Website Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our website and to use some of its features. Because these cookies are strictly necessary to deliver the website, you cannot refuse them without impacting how our site functions. You can block or delete them by changing your browser settings and force blocking all cookies on this website.

Google Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information that is used either in aggregate form to help us understand how our website is being used or how effective our marketing campaigns are, or to help us customize our website and application for you in order to enhance your experience. If you do not want that we track your visist to our site you can disable tracking in your browser here:

Other external services

We also use different external services like Google Webfonts, Google Maps and external Video providers. Since these providers may collect personal data like your IP address we allow you to block them here. Please be aware that this might heavily reduce the functionality and appearance of our site. Changes will take effect once you reload the page.

Google Webfont Settings:

Google Map Settings:

Vimeo and Youtube video embeds:

Privacy Policy

You can read about our cookies and privacy settings in detail on our Privacy Policy Page. privacy-policy