{"id":9063,"date":"2026-06-29T06:23:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-29T10:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chandraalilijah.com\/?p=9063"},"modified":"2026-07-01T22:28:38","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T02:28:38","slug":"i-went-back-on-a-solo-coffee-date-by-c-alilijah","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chandraalilijah.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/29\/i-went-back-on-a-solo-coffee-date-by-c-alilijah\/","title":{"rendered":"I went back on a solo coffee date by C.Alilijah"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Espresso diaries remixed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s a latte kind of summer with a dash of cinnamon. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Let&#8217;s Get Into It<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a solo coffee date<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/img_0603.jpg?resize=640%2C853&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Fashion, lifestyle blogger Chandra Alilijah enjoys a latte at Desert Oasis in Ferndale\" class=\"wp-image-9106\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.7500130500600303;width:371px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/img_0603.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/img_0603.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/img_0603.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/img_0603.jpg?resize=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/img_0603.jpg?resize=1320%2C1760&amp;ssl=1 1320w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/img_0603.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By now, you know I love a solo coffee date. 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I can visit them during work or when I need to run errands in Oakland County. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What am I ordering<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/img_0607.jpg?resize=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Fashion, lifestyle blogger Chandra Alilijah enjoys a latte at Desert Oasis in Ferndale\" class=\"wp-image-9108\" style=\"width:427px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/img_0607.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/img_0607.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/img_0607.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/img_0607.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/img_0607.jpg?resize=500%2C375&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/img_0607.jpg?resize=1320%2C990&amp;ssl=1 1320w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/img_0607.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/img_0607.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A honey and cinnamon iced latte with whole milk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s my go-to drink. 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Alilijah<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to have impactful solo coffee dates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/img_0600.jpg?resize=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"A honey and cinnamon latte at Desert Oasis in Ferndale, Michigan\" class=\"wp-image-9107\" style=\"width:437px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/img_0600.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/img_0600.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/img_0600.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/img_0600.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/img_0600.jpg?resize=500%2C375&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/img_0600.jpg?resize=1320%2C990&amp;ssl=1 1320w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/img_0600.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/img_0600.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Try new drinks, new locations, and don&#8217;t be afraid to explore the shop. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When I visit Desert Oasis&#8217;s Downtown Detroit location, I make sure to check the posters and flyers on the wall to see what&#8217;s trending in the city. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Or I play around with the in-store gadgets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I bought a $1 art print of a Ghostbusters character from the mini vending machine in the cafe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wear something jazzy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I love wearing a chic outfit to the coffee shop; not only does it make me feel good, but it calls for a selfie. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Or a fit pic while enjoying my latte. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s a way to embrace the simple efforts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Let&#8217;s Talk About It<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Are you <em>finally <\/em>going on a solo coffee date?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You&#8217;re in need of a coffee date.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":9114,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":"","apple_news_api_created_at":"","apple_news_api_id":"","apple_news_api_modified_at":"","apple_news_api_revision":"","apple_news_api_share_url":"","apple_news_cover_media_provider":"image","apple_news_coverimage":0,"apple_news_coverimage_caption":"","apple_news_cover_video_id":0,"apple_news_cover_video_url":"","apple_news_cover_embedwebvideo_url":"","apple_news_is_hidden":"","apple_news_is_paid":"","apple_news_is_preview":"","apple_news_is_sponsored":"","apple_news_maturity_rating":"","apple_news_metadata":"\"\"","apple_news_pullquote":"","apple_news_pullquote_position":"","apple_news_slug":"","apple_news_sections":[],"apple_news_suppress_video_url":false,"apple_news_use_image_component":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[1,371,6],"tags":[139,907,661,858,114,909,614,388,908],"class_list":["post-9063","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-posts","category-self-care-blog-posts","category-whats-new","tag-coffee","tag-desert-oasis","tag-espresso-diaries","tag-june-2026","tag-self-care","tag-self-care-guide","tag-self-care-tips","tag-solo-coffee-dates","tag-solo-dates"],"apple_news_notices":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>I went back on a solo coffee date by C.Alilijah - The Chandra Alilijah<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Are you ready for a solo coffee date this summer? 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