Coffee, Conversation, and Cues: The Buff Radio Guide to Scoring Your First Date

Let’s talk about the most high-stakes performance of your week: the first date. It’s a delicate dance of charisma, witty banter and—most importantly—strategic location planning. (This reads like the opening of a Callin’ Collin advice column in our Club Buff app!)

Here in West Hollywood, the coffee date is king. It’s casual, sophisticated and it allows for immediate, non-refundable observations. At Buff Boy Brewing Co., we are here to help you nail the vibe, not just with a killer coffee, but with the subtle social cues provided by Buff Radio.

Pay attention, WeHo’ers and beyond. Your coffee choice and your date’s reaction to the soundtrack are telling you everything.

The Buff Boy Commandments of the First Coffee Date

1. The Coffee Order: The Ultimate Personality Test

What they order speaks volumes. This is where you gather intelligence.

• The Drama Llama: Orders a highly customized, nine-step drink (e.g., “Non-fat, extra-hot, half-pump sugar-free vanilla, with two shots ristretto”).

  • The Verdict: High maintenance, but possibly worth it if they have the personality to back it up.

• The Purist: Orders a single-origin black coffee or a textbook espresso.

  • The Verdict: Focused, appreciates quality and possibly a little intense. A solid buff choice.

• The “Surprise Me”: Asks the barista to pick their drink.

  • The Verdict: Dangerously passive or aggressively playful. Proceed with caution and a healthy dose of charm.

2. The Buff Radio Reaction: Are They Vibe-Worthy?

This is where the environment—scored perfectly by Buff Radio—reveals the truth. If they don’t respond to the sonic perfection, they may not be ready for your level of awesomeness.

• The Head-Nodder: They subtly tap their foot or nod their head to the beat while listening to you talk.

  • The Verdict: They appreciate a good rhythm, they are present and they can multitask. High scores.

• The Complainer: They interrupt you to say the music is “too loud” or “a bit much for a coffee shop.”

  • The Verdict: They are tragically unBuff. They prefer silence, mediocrity. and probably elevator music. Immediate red flag.

• The Buff Boy Enthusiast: They recognize the track, smile and mention how much they love Buff Radio.

  • The Verdict: Lock it down. They have impeccable taste and understand the importance of quality living.

3. Your Power Move: The Strategic Sip

You need to appear confident, cool and perfectly in control. Your coffee is your accessory.

• The Plan: Choose a drink that requires focus and intention (like a pour-over or our O.G. Buff Boy Brewing House Blend coffee). Time your most important point or witty anecdote to follow a strong sip. The rush of caffeine and the perfect soundtrack will amplify your charisma.

• The Buff Tip: Never fiddle with the sugar or milk during an important conversation. You’ve prepared the perfect drink; now trust it.

The first date is an audition. The coffee is the fuel, the conversation is the script and Buff Radio is the Oscar-winning score. Make sure they know they’re dating someone who demands quality in all areas of life—especially their coffee and their beats.

And remember: even though this was written months ago, there’s a good possibility Buff Boy Collin is still tragically single. He needs this checklist. Tragically.