Malden

diverse affordable · 02148

Malden runs on the Orange Line, and that one fact does most of the dating work. Meet at Oak Grove or Malden Center, walk to Exchange Street for hand-pulled noodles at Tasty Mandarin or sake at Idle Hands Craft Ales. Pho Real on Pleasant covers the cheap-and-honest first date. The crowd skews Asian-American and immigrant working families, which means actual food, not vibes-as-a-service. Tradeoffs: the dating pool is thinner than Cambridge, and after 10pm downtown empties out fast. But you can afford a second date here, and the Fellsway is fifteen minutes away when you want trees instead of brick.

16,714

singles 22–50

56%

male

$49,658

median income

$2,204

median rent

The data

Malden by the numbers

Malden runs male-heavy, about 56% men to 44% women.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
Median individual income in Malden is about $49,700.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
The median renter in Malden pays about $2,200 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
About 16,700 Malden residents ages 22 to 50 are single.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

12 spots · tap a point, label, or class to filter

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12 spots across Malden

Malden
Drinks
Pearl Street Station Restaurant
Bar$$$$★ 4.4 · 1,278
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
53 Summer St, Malden, MA 02148
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 1,278 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Pearl Street Station Restaurant.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11:30 AM to 11 PM
Tue11:30 AM to 11 PM
Wed11:30 AM to 12 AM
Thu11:30 AM to 12 AM
Fri11:30 AM to 1 AM
Sat11:30 AM to 1 AM
Sun12 to 11 PM
Parking
Free parking garage
Dining
Curbside pickup · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
Contact
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Malden
Dining
Mystic Station
American restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 1,168
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
139 Pleasant St, Malden, MA 02148
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 1,168 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Mystic Station.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed11:30 AM to 12 AM
Thu11:30 AM to 1 AM
Fri11:30 AM to 1 AM
Sat11:30 AM to 1 AM
Sun11:30 AM to 12 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
College students · Family-friendly · Groups
Contact
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Malden
Drinks
Hugh O'Neill's Restaurant & Pub
Bar$$$$★ 4.3 · 1,049
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
45 Pleasant St, Malden, MA 02148
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 1,049 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Hugh O'Neill's Restaurant & Pub.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 12 AM
Tue11 AM to 12 AM
Wed11 AM to 2 AM
Thu11 AM to 2 AM
Fri11 AM to 2 AM
Sat11 AM to 2 AM
Sun11 AM to 12 AM
Parking
Paid parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
College students · Family-friendly · Groups
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
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Malden
Dining
Exchange Street Bistro
Bistro$$$$★ 4.4 · 1,029
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
67 Exchange St, Malden, MA 02148
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 1,029 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Exchange Street Bistro.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue11:30 AM to 10 PM
Wed11:30 AM to 11 PM
Thu11:30 AM to 11 PM
Fri11:30 AM to 12 AM
Sat11:30 AM to 12 AM
Sun11 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking garage
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
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Malden
Drinks
Six Twenty-One Tavern & Grill
Sports bar$$$$★ 4.4 · 968
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
621 Broadway, Malden, MA 02148
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 968 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Six Twenty-One Tavern & Grill.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 1 AM
Tue11 AM to 1 AM
Wed11 AM to 1 AM
Thu11 AM to 1 AM
Fri11 AM to 1 AM
Sat11 AM to 1 AM
Sun12 PM to 12 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
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Malden
Cafés
Bikeeny Caffe
Coffee shop$$$$★ 4.8 · 635
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
62 Summer St, Malden, MA 02148
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 635 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Bikeeny Caffe.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon7 AM to 2 PM
Tue7 AM to 2 PM
Wed7 AM to 2 PM
Thu7 AM to 2 PM
Fri7 AM to 2 PM
Sat7 AM to 2 PM
Sun7:30 AM to 2 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
College students · Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed inside
Contact
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Malden
Drinks
Faces Brewing Co.
Bar$$$$★ 4.3 · 420
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
50 Pleasant St, Malden, MA 02148
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 420 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Faces Brewing Co..
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 to 11 PM
Tue4 to 11 PM
Wed4 to 11 PM
Thu4 PM to 12 AM
Fri12 PM to 1 AM
Sat11 AM to 1 AM
Sun11 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Paid parking garage
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
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Malden
Dining
KASA
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 276
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
637 Broadway, Malden, MA 02148
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 276 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at KASA.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue11 AM to 10 PM
Wed11 AM to 10 PM
Thu11 AM to 10 PM
Fri11 AM to 11 PM
Sat11 AM to 11 PM
Sun11 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Maps
Malden
Dining
Thaiger Den - Refined Thai Cuisine
Thai restaurant$$$$★ 4.8 · 259
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Find it
157 Pleasant St, Malden, MA 02148
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 259 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Thaiger Den - Refined Thai Cuisine.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 5 to 9 PM
TueClosed
WedClosed
Thu11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 5 to 9 PM
Fri11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 5 to 9:30 PM
Sat11:30 AM to 9:30 PM
Sun11:30 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
No-contact delivery · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
Site Maps
Malden
Dining
Yixiang Hunan Gourmet
Chinese restaurant$$$$★ 4.8 · 258
Wheelchair access
Find it
184 Salem St, Malden, MA 02148
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 258 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Yixiang Hunan Gourmet.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 9 PM
TueClosed
Wed11 AM to 9 PM
Thu11 AM to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 9:30 PM
Sat11 AM to 9:30 PM
Sun11 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Curbside pickup · No-contact delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
Call Site Maps
Malden
Cafés
Starbucks Coffee Company
Coffee shop$$$$★ 3.8 · 234
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
30 Commercial St, Malden, MA 02148
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
3.8★ from 234 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Starbucks Coffee Company.
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4:30 AM to 9:30 PM
Tue4:30 AM to 9:30 PM
Wed4:30 AM to 9:30 PM
Thu4:30 AM to 9:30 PM
Fri4:30 AM to 9:30 PM
Sat5 AM to 9:30 PM
Sun5 AM to 9:30 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Delivery · Drive-through · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
College students · Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
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Malden
Cafés
B2 Cafe
Bakery$$$$★ 4.4 · 177
Wheelchair access
Find it
147 Pleasant St, Malden, MA 02148
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 177 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at B2 Cafe.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon8 AM to 7 PM
Tue8 AM to 7 PM
WedClosed
Thu8 AM to 7 PM
Fri8 AM to 7 PM
Sat8 AM to 7 PM
Sun8 AM to 7 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
Call Maps

Malden

Malden by the numbers

Local date spots

Pearl Street Station Restaurant

Mystic Station

Hugh O'Neill's Restaurant & Pub

Exchange Street Bistro

Six Twenty-One Tavern & Grill

Bikeeny Caffe

Faces Brewing Co.

KASA

Thaiger Den - Refined Thai Cuisine

Yixiang Hunan Gourmet

Starbucks Coffee Company

B2 Cafe

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