Coffee Meets Bagel Review December 2024

Experience a curated dating approach this Christmas with Coffee Meets Bagel.
27,000 Members
 45 % ♀ 
 55 % ♂ 
Good For:
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Success Rate:
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Age Distribution:
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Coffee Meets Bagel in 10 seconds

  • Dating app with the goal of countering endless swapping and casual connections that saturate the online dating market
  • Low member activity
  • Many special features to use. Browse special features
  • Men will receive matches - known as "Bagels" and have 24 hours to either like or pass on the Bagels
  • Matchmaking model uses your Facebook information to curate a matching pool from the friends of your friends
  • Earn Beans by performing simple and fun tasks. Learn more
  • You can use Coffee Meets Bagel for free
  • Pricing starts at US$15.00 / Month - More Information
Datingscout.sg Author Chris Pleines
Chris Pleines
Founder of Datingscout and Author of the book "Online Dating for Dummies"
The idea was that users of the Coffee Meets Bagel app would every day receive a few, quality matches over hundreds of randos. As observed, it has been efficient in saving time and effort for busy young professionals and effective in creating quite a number of successful relationships.

Who is Coffee Meets Bagel for and not for?

  • Pople looking for serious relationships and deep commitments
  • Singles who want to find love
  • Those who are want few but quality matches
  • Those searching for erotic adventures and casual encounters
  • Singles looking for quick, casual hookups
  • Online daters who are looking for endless match swiping
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Coffee Meets Bagel Pros & Cons

  • Many special features to use
  • Quality over quantity matchmaking services
  • Very few fake profiles
  • Only 9 photo uploads are allowed
  • Low member activity outside major cities
  • Only available as a mobile app

How does Coffee Meets Bagel work?

  • Uses Facebook data to match users with friends of friends for higher-quality connections
  • Men get 21 matches, women get 6, focusing on quality over swiping
  • Earn or buy Beans to unlock features like profile boosts and match insights
  • Free messaging and browsing; premium adds stats, read receipts, and bonus Beans
  • Chats last 7 days to encourage quick interaction, with options to reconnect or highlight interest

If you're tired of endless swiping and want a more thoughtful dating experience, Coffee Meets Bagel could be just what you’re looking for. The app takes a unique approach by using Facebook connections to match you with friends of friends, making your matches feel more genuine. Instead of overwhelming you with options, it sends a few curated matches daily, helping you focus on quality over quantity. You can also use Beans, the app’s fun in-app currency, to unlock special features like boosting your profile or seeing match insights. While you can message and browse for free, upgrading to premium gives you perks like match stats and read receipts. Chats expire after seven days, so you’re encouraged to act quickly and keep the conversation flowing.

How much does Coffee Meets Bagel cost?

Can you try Coffee Meets Bagel for free?

  • You can use or try the service for free.
  • All members can send messages for free
  • You can read the first messages in your inbox for free

Is Coffee Meets Bagel expensive or cheap?

In comparison to other providers Coffee Meets Bagel is in the upper midfield.

Duration / Credits / CoinsCostsTotal
Premium Membership
1 Month34.99 USD / Month34.99 USD
3 Months25.00 USD / Month74.99 USD
6 Months20.00 USD / Month119.99 USD
12 Months15.00 USD / Month179.99 USD
Beans (In-App Currency)
100 Credits0.02 USD / Credit1.99 USD
2,000 Credits0.01 USD / Credit23.99 USD
3,000 Credits0.01 USD / Credit24.99 USD
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Free Features
  • Mobile app (iOS and Android)
  • Profile creation
  • Browsing potential matches' profiles
  • Messaging (once connected)
  • Free Beans
Premium Features
  • Access to activity report on matches
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    Activity reports include the number of their chats with others, number of times they sent the first message and the average response time to messages
  • See when your messages are read
  • Monthly 6,000 Beans
  • 5 free takes
  • Unlimited Woos
  • Seeing mutual friends for all matches
  • 15% more beans on all purchases

Beans

Beans are a type of currency used in CMB. By using Beans, you can unlock extra features. For example: 

  • "Mirror Mirror" costs 500 Beans
  • "Rematch" costs 205 Beans
  • "Open Sesame" costs 50 Beans
  • "Photo Lab Report" costs 49 Beans

What are these? Read the Special Features section. 

You can collect beans by purchasing them in the Bean Shop, doing simple tasks (e.g. logging in every day for 7 straight days, following the CMB Instagram page), performing fun tasks (like voting in Photo Lab), or inviting your friends to join the dating app.

The premium feature of CMB was rolled out as a countermeasure against "ghosting". "Ghosting" happens when your potential match, after exchanging a few messages, suddenly disappears. No reason is given, not even a flimsy excuse. They just drop off the grid. CMB Premium, according to its co-founder, will help members distinguish ghosters from members who actually engage in conversations regularly. By showing stats on members' last log in, when they usually reply, and how often they send the first message, CMB hopes to combat ghosting completely.

How can I delete my Coffee Meets Bagel account and cancel my subscription?

Please find more information here

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Who is signed up on Coffee Meets Bagel?

Members
27,000 from Singapore
Members activity
400,000 active weekly
Gender Proportion
60 %
40 %
  • The dating app has achieved 25 million introductions and 120 marriages or engagements in the US so far
  • 45% of American users are using dating apps more this year (Jan 2018 survey)

Although the founders are extremely private about their userbase, they have reportedly gained 21 million users in both New York and Hong Kong. The first thing they look for in a city is a large population, especially among 21 to 35 year olds. With this selectivity, their target demographic seems to be young professionals. In a survey conducted among worldwide Coffee Meets Bagel users, the men stated that the traits they look for the most are physical attraction, common interest, and intellect, in that order. For the women, the traits they looks for are physical attraction, intellect, and age.

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Coffee Meets Bagel in Detail

  • Reading time 16 minutes
  • Lots of insider information for more success

How to Sign Up for Coffee Meets Bagel

CoffeeMeetsBagel Signup
  • You must be at least 18 years old to sign up
  • You can sign up using your username and password
  • You can sign up with your phone number
  • You must sign up to browse Coffee Meets Bagel

To sign up, download the Coffee Meets Bagel app. The app is available on iOS and Android. To complete the registration, provide all required information.

Required Information on Signup
  • Name
  • Date Of Birth
  • Location
  • Ideal Partner's Gender
  • Your Gender
  • Your Physical Traits
Optional Information on Signup
  • Type of relationship you are looking for
  • Ideal Partner's Location
  • Your Ethnicity
  • Your Occupation
  • Your Religion
  • Questionnaire about you
  • Questionnaire about your ideal partner
  • Profile Picture

Coffee Meets Bagel does not offer an account verification process.

Making Contact on Coffee Meets Bagel

CoffeeMeetsBagel Match
  • Men only have 24 hours to "pass" or "like" on women
  • Women are presented with 6 matches everyday
  • Chatting is only available for 7 days and expires after
  • Women are only presented with matches who have already liked them
  • Potential matches/"Bagels" on Discover get refreshed every day at noon and may disappear from your radar forever
  • All members can send messages for free
  • There is a chatroom

Women are presented with 6 matches everyday. If the number of men who liked their photo do not reach 6, Coffee Meets Bagel will still find potential quality matches to offer. Since CMB is not yet extremely popular, the number of matches is still based on availability of members in different cities.

One interesting thing about CMB is that members are encouraged to include 3 tidbits about themselves which will not be shown on their public profile. These are known as "Icebreakers" - once new members are connected, they will be shown the icebreakers in the chat to encourage flow of conversation.

Coffee Meets Bagel Profile Quality

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  • The names of other members are not available before connecting, but most of the other basic information is
  • The profiles are presented in a way that emphasises educational attainment and occupation, lending it a sense of professionalism
  • Only 9 photo uploads are allowed, and 140-character captions can be attached
  • Users have the option to see where their profiles rank against the averages of other male or female profiles
  • The profiles are quite detailed
  • The profile information can be changed later
  • Profile pictures are visible to everyone for free

The profile information is more detailed than other popular dating apps, and is good as a starting point for users to chat with each other. However, these fields are easy to fake. CMB admit themselves that there have been fraudsters known to put a high level of education on their profile (e.g. Masters, PhD, etc.) but have disjointed grammar once they start communicating. The dating app also offers a feature where members can poll two profile photos and have the CMB community vote which one is better.

Special Features

Coffee Meets Bagel is an intricate dating app. It has a forest of features and unique jargons that you could easily get lost in. Luckily, we have compiled this list of definitions for your convenience. Read on for a better CMB experience!

#LadiesChoice

Every day at noon, men will receive 21 quality matches - known as "Bagels". The men have 24 hours to either like or pass on the Bagels. Among the men who expressed interest, CMB curates the best potential matches for women. Women will then receive 6 matches who have already liked them. If there are fewer than six #LadiesChoice matches, the dating app will provide regular matches which women can either like or pass on. Women have full control over who gets to talk to them.

Discover

To get the opportunity to explore more matches in your area, CMB offers the Discover feature. Matches in Discover may be outside your preferences, or you may be outside of theirs; unlike the carefully-curated Daily matches. If you find a match that you like, you will have to use your Beans to take that match through the clicking of the heart icon. If you want to play matchmaker, you can recommend a match to a friend and give that match through the clicking of the arrow icon. Do make sure to take action immediately if you're interested, as Discover matches get refreshed everyday at noon!

Give

The Give feature lets you be the matchmaker for your friends. Giving a past Daily match or any of your Discover matches to your friends means they will receive him/her as a match. If your friends check the match that you've Given them, you earn free Beans. You can earn a maximum of 300 Beans per friend per day through the Give feature.

Take

The Take feature lets you maximise your exposure to matches that do not fully meet your set preferences. When you Take a match that you find in the Discover section, your profile appears in their Discover section in the following days, accompanied by a note that you've Liked them. To connect, all they need to do is Like you back, and they don't have to spend their own Beans.

Woo

Sending someone a Woo lets them know that you have an elevated interest, similar to the familiar "Super Like". Woo lets you stand out from the crowd and get noticed by your match faster. Woos cost Beans, so your match will know that you put extra effort into getting their attention.

Photo Lab

Photo Lab allows you to "put your best face forward". Basically, this feature lets you run an A/B test on two photos from your profile, and members vote on which one they prefer. The results of the voting can be unlocked using Beans. The opposite is also available, wherein you can vote between two photos of other members. You can earn free beans through this fun feature.

Open Sesame

Open Sesame lets you unlock the identities of mutual Facebook friends between you and your current match.

Rematch

If you missed a match (e.g., they did not respond within the 24 hour limit), you are given another chance through Rematch. You can hit "like" again or send a message to the potential match.

Mirror Mirror

Mirror Mirror discloses your ranking across the whole CMB app. The data is based off your 10 most recent matches. It is a visual representation of where you score among male and female average ratings. Additionally, a chart shows how your profile is trending weekly.

Express Delivery

This feature allows you to send your message to a match in advance for a cost of 50 Beans. Your match will receive an email notification of the Express Delivery and be able to see your message after checking your profile.

Question of the Day

This feature allows members to record themselves answering the daily question up to eight seconds. These are then posted in the video section, where other members can browse through them.

Ready to Meet

Because of COVID-19 pandemic, many online dating users are scared to go out on dates. Which is why Covid Meets Bagel incorporated a "Ready to Meet" feature wherein you can decide whether or not you already feeling comfortable meeting each individual match in person. If both you and your match choose 'Yes', your chat will be upgraded to "Date" and will prompt for you both to organize meetup plans. This feature works in harmony with the site's Vaccination update in profile statuses.

How can I delete my Coffee Meets Bagel account and cancel my subscription?

Uninstalling the app will not cancel your subscription.

How can you cancel your Subscription?

  • You can cancel via profile settings
  • You can cancel with customer support
  • You can cancel by managing your app store subscription

Will your subscription automatically renew?

  • Yes, your Coffee Meets Bagel subscription will automatically renew. The notice period for opting out of automatic renewal is 3 Days.

Is there a money back guarantee and do you get refunded the full amount?

  • Yes, usually you will receive the full amount back.

How much time do you have to undo Coffee Meets Bagel purchases?

  • You have 3 Days to refund your Coffee Meets Bagel purchase if you don't like it.

Will your credits expire?

  • Yes, your credits expire within 180 Days.

Coffee Meets Bagel FAQ

Free Features

How does Coffee Meets Bagel match you?

Through their new #LadiesChoice system, 21 quality matches (known as "Bagels") are sent to men every noon. The men either like or pass on the Bagels. Among the men who expressed interest, CMB curates the best potential matches for women. They have full control over who gets to talk to them, which means no more frustrating guessing games.

What is a "third-degree connection" in Coffee Meets Bagel?

First-degree connections are people you are directly connected to because you're friends on Facebook. Second-degree connections are people who are connected to your first-degree connections. Basically, these are mutual friends with matches. Third-degree connection are people who are connected to your second-degree connections. These people may be able to introduce you to someone who knows your match.

How does the Coffee Meets Bagel chat work?

Once you and your match/"Bagel" Like each other's profiles, you are connected. You can start chatting, and it doesn't matter who sends the first message. However, the chat immediately closes after 7 days without an option for extension, so you have to make the most of it. You can reopen expired chats if you upgrade to the premium membership.

Facts

How did Coffee Meets Bagel start?

CMB was launched in New York City on April 17, 2012.

Who owns Coffee Meets Bagel?

CMB was created by three sisters: Arum Kang, Dawoon Kang, and Soo Kang.

How does the Coffee Meets Bagel algorithm work?

CMB uses your Facebook information (such as likes, mutual friends, political view, etc.) to provide your established preferences. A social graph is then built based on your second- and third-degree connections. Your profile is presented to others and matches will be curated for you. Through your responses and others' responses to you, their system learns more about you.

Where is Coffee Meets Bagel available?

CMB is available worldwide. Just download the dating app on the App Store or Google Play.

Is Coffee Meets Bagel on Android?

Yes, CMB is available on Google Play.

Is Coffee Meets Bagel a hookup site?

  • Is Coffee Meets Bagel a hookup site?

Although it could be used as such, the format of the CMB app inspires the development of more serious relationships. The dating app was, after all, developed to counter the "quick-swiping" system of popular dating apps. CMB enables singles to focus their time and energy on matches who are serious about taking the next step.

What is the average age of users on Coffee Meets Bagel?

The average age of Coffee Meets Bagel users is between 30-37 years. You can find more information here

Usability

Does Coffee Meets Bagel actually work?

CMB has made over 120 marriages/engagements in the United States, so we would hazard that it does work. Take into account too that CMB is geared more towards developing serious relationships than casual hook-ups.

Can I browse Coffee Meets Bagel without an account?

No, you cannot browse profiles on Coffee Meets Bagel without signing up.

What is needed to open a Coffee Meets Bagel account?

To open a Coffee Meets Bagel account, download the Coffee Meets Bagel App on your iOS or Android device. To complete the registration, provide all required information:
  • Name
  • Date of Birth
  • Location
  • Partner's Gender
  • User's Gender
  • User's Physical Appearance

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How do I delete my Coffee Meets Bagel account?

You will need to put your account on hold before you can delete it.

To put your account on hold, click your "Profile" on the bottom right of the interface -> Click "Settings" -> Under Membership, click the blue icon beside "Active" -> When the pop-up shows, click "Deactivate" -> Select "Indefinite" -> Select your reason for leaving -> Done.

To permanently delete your account, go back to the Settings page, scroll to the bottom, and click "Delete Account".

Costs

Does Coffee Meets Bagel cost money?

Most of the dating app's functions are available for free. But there is a premium membership where you get valuable upgrades (i.e. you will receive 6,000 beans per month, learn more about your match's chat activity, and know when your match reads your messages).

Can you try Coffee Meets Bagel for free?

How much does Coffee Meets Bagel cost?

Coffee Meets Bagel typically costs between 1.99 USD and 179.99 USD. Compared to other dating services, Coffee Meets Bagel's membership costs is in the upper midfield. You can find more information here

How much does it cost to sign up on Coffee Meets Bagel?

You can sign up for Coffee Meets Bagel for free, but to use its premium features you must upgrade. You can find more information here

Security

Does Coffee Meets Bagel show up on Facebook?

Although they require your Facebook information, CMB will never post on Facebook for you.

Does Coffee Meets Bagel sell your data?

No, Coffee Meets Bagel does not sell your data.

Was Coffee Meets Bagel hacked in the past?

No, Coffee Meets Bagel was never hacked.

How accurately does Coffee Meets Bagel track your location?

Coffee Meets Bagel tracks your approximate location.

Do your Coffee Meets Bagel profile pictures or profile information appear in Google Search Results?

No, your Coffee Meets Bagel photos and personal information will not appear in Google Search Results.

Who can view your pictures on Coffee Meets Bagel?

All Coffee Meets Bagel users can view your pictures.

Is your phone number required for signing up at Coffee Meets Bagel?

No, you don't need a phone number to sign up on Coffee Meets Bagel.

Can you erase your personal data on Coffee Meets Bagel?

Yes, Coffee Meets Bagel provides an option for users to erase their data.

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Making Contact: 4.0 / 5
Profile Quality: 4.0 / 5

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Contact details

Company:Coffee Meets Bagel
E-Mail:contact@coffeemeetsbagel.com 
Address:SOMA Central, 560 Mission Street/Suite 1367, San Francisco, CA 94105
Phone-Hotline:917-574-8082