What is Coffee Meets Bagel and how does it work in Atlanta?

Coffee Meets Bagel is a dating app that prides itself on fostering meaningful connections rather than fleeting encounters. In Atlanta, just like in other cities, the app works by first having users create a profile with their preferences and interests. Every day at noon, the app curates a limited number of potential matches ("bagels") based on the users' profile information and their stated preferences. These matches are not random; they're algorithmically selected to reflect what each user might find attractive and interesting. Users then have 24 hours to decide whether to 'like' or 'pass' on their bagels. If two users both 'like' each other's profiles, they are connected and can start chatting in a private section of the app, encouraging them to set up a real date. Coffee Meets Bagel puts an emphasis on quality over quantity, ostensibly making it easier for singles in Atlanta—or any given city—to make deeper connections and potentially meet someone special.