Alternative to Coffee Meets Bagel
A little less searching.
Coffee, bagels, someone you'd like to see again. We can get behind that. If you're looking beyond Coffee Meets Bagel, try Known's personal introductions. We get to know you through a conversation and help plan a date when you both say yes. Your job is to show up as yourself and see how it feels.
From the personalized phone call onboard, to the relaxed vibe of the UI, and the presentation of yourself and your matches, Known reminds us that finding love is all about patience and sincerity. And it’s the best partner for that journey!!! Highly recommend if you want to actually find your person.
Great app and helped me find love
I’ve never been on dating apps before because I’ve always wanted a meet-cute, but also I hate the way they commoditize people. You can swipe through endlessly and never really see the human on the other end. I took a chance on Known and this app is great because you don’t swipe, you just get match suggestions with a long paragraph about a person and what you might like about each other, and ultimately the option to leap in and say you’ll give it a chance. So far great and stressless experience!
How Known works
A little more personal.
Swipeless dating.
You don't browse people. You're introduced to them.
Known starts by getting to know you. Not just your profile, but how you think, what you value, and who you're drawn to.
From there, we introduce you to one person at a time. Someone chosen with intention. Someone worth meeting.
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No endless options. No small talk.
If there's mutual interest, we set the date. Time, place, everything handled. All you have to do is show up.
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It gets better over time.
After each date, Known learns. What felt right. What didn't. What surprised you.
So every introduction becomes more accurate. More natural. More you.
Less searching. More knowing.
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Who is making the actual plan?
We make the date happen
When you and your match are ready to meet, Known finds a time that works for both of you, picks a spot nearby, books the reservation, and sends you the details. We take care of everything so you don’t have to.
Still wondering where it’s going?
Meet people looking for what you are
Known is a community of intentional daters who are ready for a real relationship. Whether you’re newly single, divorced, have been dating for a while, or simply ready to find your person - our matchmaker gets to know you and what you’re looking for so we can find the same in the people we introduce you to.
Want a date that fits your life?
Your preferences matter.
Your match, preferences, and availability help shape the date. Known looks for a place that fits, not just somewhere to meet.
Ready to get off the screen?
Skip the pen-pal phase
We believe chemistry is best discovered in person, not over a screen. Known skips the endless small talk and conversations that go nowhere, so you can see if there’s a spark in person. Once you both say yes to an introduction, Known finds a time that works and plans the date. Save the real getting-to-know-you part for when you meet.
Too many profiles, not enough possibility?
Dating that cares about your time
Known is searching for your match every day, so you don’t have to spend hours swiping or checking for someone new. When we find someone you want to meet, we plan the date and send you the details. You just have to show up.
More than a good first photo?
Meet someone chosen for you
There’s a lot about you that could never fit into a dating profile. At Known, we get to know all the little things that make you, you - your quirks, values, aspirations, and what you’re looking for in a relationship. We do the same with your potential matches, so we can introduce you to someone we believe you’ll have real compatibility with.
Known vs Coffee Meets Bagel
| The details | Coffee Meets Bagel | |
|---|---|---|
| Showing interest | On CMB Worldwide, like a specific photo or prompt and optionally add a message. | Get a personal introduction after a conversation about you. |
| How you connect | Mutual likes create a match and open a conversation. | A personal introduction, followed by date planning when you both say yes. |
| Manual swiping | Like a profile photo or prompt. | None. We find your match; you decide whether to meet. |
| Book the date | Date booking isn’t advertised. | We choose a time and place and handle the reservation. |
| Cost | Free features with paid extras. | Free matchmaking and date booking. Food and drinks are separate. |
| No subscription | Optional Premium subscription. | No subscription. No monthly dating bill. |
I didn’t know what to expect, but was surprised at how easy it was to talk through the questions! I felt like they really put thought into not only asking but getting more detail out of you to really understand who you are and what you are looking for. Excited for my first match!
Amazing!! Was super user friendly and took minimal time to set up. Great idea and executed really well!!
Love this concept!
Some of our favorite places
Where Known dates take place
Madi
A San Diego brunch restaurant on Adams Avenue. Choose this when a proper sit-down meal sounds better than a hurried coffee.
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Balboa Park / San Diego
Balboa Park
A central park combining gardens and cultural destinations. Leave time to stop and talk rather than making distance the goal.
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Pacific Heights / San Francisco
Jane on Fillmore
Jane on Fillmore works for a coffee that quietly turns into lunch. There’s counter and table seating, an all-day breakfast menu, and enough pastries to make ordering a second thing feel inevitable.
Go on a date here with KnownA few possibilities from our venue library. Your date’s location depends on your match, preferences, and availability.
A little more to know
Good questions.
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Why do I need a friend to vouch for me?
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Your pocket matchmaker
Less searching.
More knowing.
A conversation. An introduction. A date worth getting ready for.
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