Dinners
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
Around three hours of dinner with strangers at a restaurant we choose, with 4 to 6 people matched to you. Conversation starters are there if the table needs them.
Next one: Friday 2 October, 7pm
Meet new people in Chicago
In September, 397 Chicagoans sat down together at spots like Beatrix River North and The Smith. Dinners every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, drinks on Thursdays at 7pm, coffee on Saturdays at 1pm, runs on Saturdays at 10am, and walks on Saturdays at 10am.
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Weekly social events in Chicago
Drinks
Thursdays at 7pm.
An evening at a bar with a group matched to you.
Next one: Thursday 8 October, 7pm
Coffee
Saturdays at 1pm.
A daytime plan at a café, with a small group matched to you.
Next one: Saturday 3 October, 1pm
Runs
Saturdays at 10am.
A social run at an easy pace, then time to talk.
Next one: Saturday 3 October, 10am
Walks
Saturdays at 10am.
A relaxed walk with a group matched to you.
Next one: Saturday 3 October, 10am
Chicago by the numbers
1,544
Bookings in September
157
New faces in September
29
Dinners, drinks nights, coffees, runs, and walks in September
Where Chicago's been meeting
We pick the places and book the tables.
You'll find out exactly where in the app on the day. All you have to do is show up.
A few of the spots Chicagoans keep going back to, with their Google ratings
- Restaurant and coffeehouseGoogle rating4.5(5,243 reviews)
Beatrix River North
North Clark Street
33 Timeleft dinners
- Restaurant and coffeehouseGoogle rating4.7(5,987 reviews)
Beatrix Streeterville
St. Clair Street
21 Timeleft dinners
- AmericanGoogle rating4.5(2,039 reviews)
The Smith
Clark and Kinzie, River North
20 Timeleft dinners
- Modern AmericanGoogle rating4.7(487 reviews)
The Evie
Magnificent Mile
23 Timeleft dinners
- Global comfort foodGoogle rating4.9(138 reviews)
Ila’s
Hubbard Street, River North
22 Timeleft dinners
- RamenGoogle rating4.6(7,836 reviews)
Ramen-San
Hubbard Street, River North
16 Timeleft dinners
Reasons to keep showing up
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
Meet new people in Chicago, your way.
Pick a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Friday dinner, Thursday drinks, a Saturday coffee, a Saturday run, or a Saturday walk. Each has its own vibe, so you can find what fits your mood and schedule.
Pick your date
Choose your date in Chicago. We'll pick the venue and put your group together.
Show up and settle in
We reveal the location and your group just before. Don’t be nervous. Walk in knowing everyone chose to be there, too. Come once, then come back whenever you like.
Questions about Timeleft in Chicago
Timeleft matches you with 4 to 6 people for dinner, drinks, coffee, a run, 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 the app tells you where to go on the day.
There's dinner every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, drinks every Thursday at 7pm, coffee every Saturday at 1pm, a run every Saturday at 10am, and a walk every Saturday at 10am. You can book up to 13 hours before.
At restaurants, bars, and cafés across Chicago. The app shows the exact venue on the day.
You need a Timeleft membership to book, and you pay for your own food and drinks at the venue. The app shows membership options before you pay.
Yes. You book on your own and we put the group together, so you don't need to bring anyone. Every event takes place in a public, pre-vetted venue, and our safety guidelines cover the rest. The guide to your first dinner walks through it step by step.
No. There are no profiles to swipe through. Timeleft matches you with 4 to 6 people for dinner, drinks, coffee, a run, or a walk, and you meet them in person at the venue.
Pick a dietary preference in the app when you book, and we'll do our best to seat you at a venue that caters for it. 18 of the 34 restaurants used for Chicago dinners in the past three months serve vegetarian dishes, and 6 serve vegan ones. For allergies, check with the venue on the day.
Yes. Timeleft also runs in New York, Los Angeles, Dallas, San Francisco, Washington, DC, and Houston. See every location.
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