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Cafe interior concept: customers sharing coffee among walnut, plants and Edison lights, with a small pirate treasure chest and skull-and-crossbones pennant

Syracuse, New York · Taking shape

Skip the app.
Keep the
coffee date.

If you’re going to meet for coffee anyway,
why not start at the coffee shop?

Find your Spot Come on in

Good coffee. Real conversation.
A little chemistry.

The feeling we’re creating
Interior concept

Cafe drinkware concept in warm window light: a latte and pale blue Plenty of Fish in the Tea with edible boba, gummy fish and an anchor stirrer, a small brass compass, pirate doubloons, and a softly blurred ship lantern behind — A latte. Plenty of Fish in the Tea.
A million possibilities.

Less scrolling. More showing up.

Meet the way
we used to.

Eye contact. A little nervous laughter.
A conversation that isn’t a notification.

Endless swiping. Ghosting. Catfishing. Another conversation that goes nowhere. It’s exhausting.

Ex Marks the Spot is being built for people who want to meet people in real life. A destination for good coffee, a comfortable seat, and the chance to find someone you click with.

You can’t swipe your way into the feeling of being in the same room. So come for a cup. Make a little time. See who you meet.

See how Spot Light fits in

“Is this seat taken?”Still a pretty good opening line.

Fresh starts. Good company.

However you got here,
there’s a seat for you.

Cafe atmosphere concept: two friends sharing a laugh at the coffee bar, with a miniature pirate treasure chest and a brass compass beside their cups

Single, newly single, divorced, or still figuring out what comes next—you’re welcome here. Come on your own, bring a friend, or simply settle in with a coffee.

We know a little laughter can take the edge off a rough chapter. So the cafe has a sense of humor about itself—and the relationship misadventures plenty of us have lived through.

Before you make it your Spot

A few things
you might be wondering.

Is the cafe open yet?

We’re getting ready to open in Syracuse, New York. The opening date, address and hours will be posted here when they’re confirmed. You can create your Spot Light profile now.

Is Spot Light another dating app?

Spot Light is the cafe’s membership, rewards and visit tool. You can see shared visits and let people know you plan to be there. There are no matches or in-app messages—the first hello happens at the cafe.

Can I just show up?

Absolutely. You can simply come to the cafe and meet people naturally. Joining Spot Light lets you manage your profile, visits, cafe points and rewards. Sharing your visit is optional.

What if I’m starting over?

You’re in good company. The cafe is a place to take some of the sting out of being single, laugh at life’s messier chapters, and feel welcome again. Share your story or simply enjoy your coffee.

Can I order food or merch yet?

Ordering and payments aren’t open yet. Products will appear as the catalog is finalized, and the app lets you prepare a basket. Nothing is ordered or charged.

Syracuse, New York · Before we open

Your next coffee date
could start right here.

We’re getting the place ready. Opening date, location details and hours will be shared here once confirmed. Your Spot Light profile can start today.

Imagery shows the atmosphere, spaces, menu and collection we’re creating. Final details will be shared as we get ready to open.