First CoffeeCommunity-based First Coffee events for serious singles
First Coffee connects serious singles through curated First Coffee dates inside trusted communities β universities, faith groups, and more, across multiple countries.
Explore First Coffee in your country
What is First Coffee?
Curated communities
Join First Coffee events organized within trusted communities β universities, faith groups, and more. UCLA, Berkeley, Catholic, Muslim, Jewish, and more.
First Coffee, not endless swipes
First Coffee is an app, but not a swipe-based dating app. Skip the swiping and messaging. We focus on one curated First Coffee date instead of hundreds of chats. A 60-minute coffee date designed to help you connect meaningfully.
Safe & serious by design
Community-based verification ensures everyone is who they say they are. Event-based format with clear rules and expectations for serious singles looking for meaningful connections.
Featured communities
UCLA First Coffee
For UCLA students and alumni in LA.
View community βBerkeley First Coffee
For UC Berkeley students and alumni in SF.
View community βCatholic First Coffee
For Catholic singles in the US.
View community βMuslim First Coffee
For Muslim singles in the US.
View community βJewish First Coffee
For Jewish singles in the US.
View community βHow it works
Apply to your community
Choose your university or faith community and send a short application.
Get paired for a First Coffee
We review profiles and pair serious singles for a 60-minute coffee date.
Meet IRL at a local cafΓ©
You receive the details and show up for your First Coffee.
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What people are saying
"Finally, a dating platform that focuses on real connections instead of endless swiping. The First Coffee format is perfect for busy professionals."
Software engineer in San Francisco, 30
"I love that First Coffee connects me with people from my alma mater. It feels safe and familiar, yet exciting."
UCLA alum, 29
"As a community organizer, I appreciate how First Coffee respects our values and helps us connect within our faith community."
Catholic community organizer, 32