What is Connect Over Coffee?
A dating app that connects coffee lovers in Barcelona through shared interests and cozy café meetups
Problem
Users in Barcelona seeking meaningful connections face superficial interactions on traditional dating apps, leading to low-quality matches and impersonal swiping dynamics.
Solution
A dating app that connects users via shared coffee preferences and facilitates cozy café meetups, enabling curated matches based on café locations and interests (e.g., suggesting local coffee spots for first dates).
Customers
Young professionals (25-35) in Barcelona, frequent café-goers, and individuals tired of swipe culture seeking authentic, interest-based relationships.
Unique Features
Focus on café meetups as icebreakers; curated matches via coffee preferences; integration with local Barcelona cafés for venue suggestions.
User Comments
Appreciate the focus on shared interests instead of looks.
Café dates feel safer and more relaxed.
Limited to Barcelona—needs expansion.
Niche concept but works for coffee lovers.
Easy to arrange meetups with suggested venues.
Traction
Launched in 2023; 500+ users in Barcelona; featured on ProductHunt with 800+ upvotes; founder has 1.2k followers on X (Twitter).
Market Size
The global online dating market is projected to reach $12.5 billion by 2028 (Statista, 2023).
