Independently owned · United Kingdom · Since 2009
We're the company behind a small network of UK dating sites — each built for a different way of meeting people, all held to the same standard for safety, moderation and genuine members.
Real people
Every Cafe Dating site is built around real people meeting each other — the photography across our sites reflects that.
Placeholder photography for now — low-res stand-ins, swap for licensed or real member photography before launch.
The network
Each site below is independently branded for its own community, but sits behind the same company, the same moderation standards, and the same team.
Café Dating sites
Niche
Dating for vegans and vegetarians who don't want to compromise on their values.
Visit site →Casual dating (18+, possible adult content)
More sites are being added to this network — check back soon.
Trust & safety
Safety isn't bolted on after the fact — it's built into how every Cafe Dating site works, from sign-up to your first message.
Optional ID and live video checks confirm real members, without you ever having to expose personal documents publicly.
Your real name and exact location are never shown. You choose what's shared, and with whom.
A member rating system helps you judge who's trustworthy before you engage.
Photos, video and messages are screened by AI and real moderators before they reach you.
We flag common tactics, like being pushed off-platform to WhatsApp, before they become a problem.
Hosted on PCI-compliant, SSL-encrypted infrastructure, so your details and payments stay protected.
A support team is reachable when you actually need them — not just a chatbot.
We follow safety standards shaped by the Online Dating & Discovery Association.
Our story
Cafe Dating is an independently owned company, established in 2009.
2009
Cafe Dating is founded by Swinn — then 45, single, and unable to find a dating site that felt genuine or good value. He set out to build one.
Today
We're UK based and offer a small network of quality dating sites and apps to mostly English-, and some Spanish-, speaking countries. We work in partnership with a specialist technology provider who handles the backend, database and customer transactions securely, so your registration and payment details stay safe.
Giving back
For more than 22 years, Children with Leukaemia has funded research, supported families, and campaigned on behalf of children affected by leukaemia — entirely through public and business donations, with no government funding.
Every unique click on our new-site banner adverts contributes to our donation. It costs you nothing to help.
The Macular Society is the UK's specialist charity for people affected by macular disease, the leading cause of sight loss in the country, supporting nearly 1.5 million people through research funding, advice and community support.
Find out more or get involved at macularsociety.org.
