Chicago’s skyline at dusk, seen from Lake Michigan

Make friends in Chicago

Looking to meet people in Chicago? The Timeleft app matches you with compatible strangers for dinners, drinks, coffee, and walks. No swiping, no planning, just show up.

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Coming up in Chicago

Upcoming dinners, drinks, coffee, and walks in Chicago. Pick one, create your account, and book it in the app.

Find your group

Times are local. Groups are matched by personality, and the app shares the venue before you go.

Social events in Chicago

Drinks

Thursdays at 7:00 pm.

Skip dinner and head straight to the bar, where a few new faces are waiting. Low-key and easy on the wallet, it's a good way to wind down after work.

Open to members 21 and over.

Drinks in Chicago

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People at a Timeleft drinks evening

Coffee

Saturdays at 1:00 pm.

Grab a coffee with a small group at a café we pick. It's relaxed and fits into even the busiest week.

Coffee in Chicago

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Four people talking around a café table

Walks

Saturdays at 3:00 pm.

Meeting new people really can be a walk in the park. Take a stroll with your group and let the conversation wander.

Walks in Chicago

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Chicago by the numbers

1,587

Bookings in October

150

New faces in October

33

Events in October

Where you'll meet people in Chicago

We pick the places and book the tables.

Before the event, the app shows you exactly where to go. All you have to do is show up.

Marina City’s twin towers above the Chicago River

A few of the spots Chicagoans keep going back to

  • Restaurant and coffeehouse Google rating4.5(5,243 reviews)

    Beatrix River North

    North Clark Street

    29 Timeleft dinners

  • Global comfort food Google rating4.9(138 reviews)

    Ila’s

    Hubbard Street, River North

    27 Timeleft dinners

  • American Google rating4.5(2,039 reviews)

    The Smith

    Clark and Kinzie, River North

    26 Timeleft dinners

  • Modern American Google rating4.7(487 reviews)

    The Evie

    Magnificent Mile

    21 Timeleft dinners

  • Drinks Google rating4.6(565 reviews)

    Dearly Beloved

    8 Timeleft drinks nights

  • Dinner Google rating4.5(962 reviews)

    Bar Mar by José Andrés

    9 Timeleft dinners

Reasons to keep showing up

Chicago at sunset, seen from Willis Tower

  • I was at a birthday dinner and asked a girl how she met my friend. She said at a Timeleft dinner! I had never heard of the app, but I decided to give it a go. I have been to two dinners so far and plan to go to more…

    Anna B.

    Trustpilot review

  • I am so happy to have found Timeleft. It has got me out of the house and meeting new people every week. I have made some wonderful connections with some new friends.

    Rob W.

    App Store review

  • I'm glad I found it, and glad for the friends and acquaintances I have made. Now I have people to go and hike with, play poker, go to New Year's parties, and game with, thanks to Timeleft.

    Taylor W.

    Google Play review

How Timeleft works in Chicago

Choose your activity

Pick from dinners, drinks, coffee, and walks. Each has its own vibe, so go with whatever fits your mood and your week.

Pick a day

Choose a day that suits you. We'll book the venue in Chicago and put your group together.

Show up and settle in

Before the event, the app shows you the venue and a bit about who's coming. Everyone there chose to come, just like you, which takes the edge off. Come once, then come back whenever you like.

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Questions about making friends in Chicago

How can I make friends in Chicago?
Timeleft matches you with a small group of people for dinner, drinks, coffee, or a walk in Chicago, based on a short personality test. You sign up on your own, we choose the venue and the group, and before the event, the app tells you where to go.
When are Timeleft events in Chicago?
Timeleft runs dinners on Wednesdays and Fridays at 7:00 pm, drinks on Thursdays at 7:00 pm, coffee on Saturdays at 1:00 pm, and walks on Saturdays at 3:00 pm. There are also women-only dinners on Mondays at 7:00 pm and singles dinners on Tuesdays at 7:00 pm. Bookings close 13 hours before each event starts, or at midnight the night before if that would fall between midnight and 8:00 am.
Where in Chicago do they happen?
At restaurants, bars, cafés, and meeting points across Chicago. The app shows the exact venue before the event.
How much does Timeleft cost in Chicago?
Booking takes a Timeleft membership, a subscription that covers every event you book while it's active. You pay for your own food and drinks at the venue. Prices depend on the plan you pick, and the app shows them before you pay.
Can I go on my own?
Yes. You book on your own and we put the group together, so you don't need to bring anyone. If you'd rather come with someone, invite them from your booking and you'll be in the same group. They don't need a membership for that event if it's their first Timeleft booking. The guide to your first dinner walks through booking step by step.
Is it safe to meet strangers in Chicago?
Every event is at a public venue we've vetted, and there's no one-to-one messaging before you meet the group. 99% of Timeleft events happen without any safety incident. If you report someone, you're never put in the same group as them again. Our safety guidelines cover the rest.
Is Timeleft in Chicago for people in their 20s, 30s, or 40s?
Yes. Timeleft is for adults of every age. When we put a group together, we look at age along with your personality quiz and booking preferences. Who you meet still depends on who books the same event.
Is Timeleft a dating app?
No. There are no profiles to swipe through, and nobody gets paired off. You meet a small group of people at once, in person.
Are there singles events in Chicago?
Yes. Timeleft runs singles dinners on Tuesdays at 7:00 pm in Chicago, with a small group matched to you at a venue we pick. More about singles events.
How is Timeleft different from Meetup?
Meetup lists groups and events run by their own organizers, and you choose which to join. With Timeleft, you pick a format and a day, and we match you with a small group and choose the venue. Our Timeleft vs Meetup comparison goes into more detail.
What if I'm vegetarian or vegan, or have an allergy?
Pick a dietary preference in the app when you book, and we'll do our best to seat you at a venue that caters to it. Most restaurants we use in Chicago have vegetarian dishes, and some have vegan ones too. For allergies, check with the venue on the day.
Is Timeleft in other cities in the US?
Yes. You'll also find Timeleft in NYC, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington, DC, Dallas, and Austin. See every location.

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