Public, low-pressure venues that make a first meet feel safe. Easy to bail from if the vibe's off.
Public, well-lit, people coming and going. The default safe meet.
Quiet enough to talk, easy to wander off if vibes are off.
Daytime, walkable, lots of people. Built-in conversation prompts.
Open air, no ordering pressure, leave when you want.
Easy to start with 'what do you think of this?' instead of small talk.
Activity built in — never the awkward silence problem.
Friend-code
Tell someone where you'll be.
Share your plan with a friend before you go. Most folks here are good — a backup contact is always good practice.