The Lucky Strike water tower above the old tobacco warehouses in Durham at dusk

Meet new people in Durham, NC

Looking to make friends in Durham? Timeleft hosts weekly dinners and coffee, where you'll be matched with compatible strangers. No swiping, no planning, just show up and connect.

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Weekly social events in Durham

Dinners

Wednesdays at 7:00 pm.

The one that started it all. A dinner with strangers at a restaurant we pick, with four to six people matched to you. Expect good food and conversation that runs longer than you planned.

Next one: Wednesday, October 14, 7:00 pm

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A group of people laughing together over dinner at a Timeleft table

Coffee

Saturdays at 3:00 pm.

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

Next one: Saturday, October 10, 3:00 pm

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Two people sharing a laugh over coffee at a Timeleft meetup

Durham by the numbers

252

Bookings in September

24

New faces in September

9

Dinners and coffees in September

Where we meet in Durham

We pick the places and book the tables. Every venue we use in Durham is rated 4.2 or higher on Google, so the food holds up its end of the evening. Vegetarian? Nearly every dinner spot has you covered.

The app shows you exactly where 12 hours before it starts. All you have to do is show up.

A brick walkway beside the converted tobacco warehouses in Durham, with the water tower behind

A few of the spots Durhamites keep going back to

  • Coffee and lunch Google rating4.6(330 reviews)

    Foster Street Coffee

    Foster Street, Central Park District

    13 Timeleft coffees

  • Greek Google rating4.7(453 reviews)

    Nikos

    Brightleaf Square, West Main Street

    7 Timeleft dinners

  • Steakhouse Google rating4.6(901 reviews)

    NanaSteak

    American Tobacco Campus, Blackwell Street

    7 Timeleft dinners

  • Coffee and Tulum-inspired dinner Google rating4.6(184 reviews)

    Aaktun Coffee + Bar

    Ramseur Street

    6 Timeleft dinners

  • French bistro Google rating4.6(1,323 reviews)

    Vin Rouge

    Hillsborough Road

    5 Timeleft dinners

  • Restaurant Google rating4.8(184 reviews)

    The Wine Feed

    South Roxboro Street, Downtown

    6 Timeleft dinners

Reasons to keep showing up

Downtown Durham at sunset seen from a bridge

  • 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 Durham

Choose your activity

Pick from dinners and coffee. 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 Durham and put your group together.

Show up and settle in

Twelve hours 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 Timeleft in Durham

How can I meet new friends in Durham?
Timeleft matches you with four to six people for dinner or coffee in Durham, based on your interests, personality and language. You sign up on your own, we choose the venue and the group, and 12 hours before the event, the app tells you where to go.
When are Timeleft events in Durham?
There's dinner every Wednesday at 7:00 pm and coffee every Saturday at 3:00 pm. Bookings close 13 hours before each event starts.
Where in Durham do they happen?
At restaurants and cafés across Durham. The app shows the exact venue 12 hours before the event.
How much does a Timeleft dinner cost in Durham?
To book, you need a Timeleft subscription. Food and drinks are paid separately at the venue. Subscription 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. Every event is at a public venue we've vetted, and our safety guidelines cover the rest. The guide to your first dinner walks through it step by step.
Is Timeleft a dating app?
No. There are no profiles to swipe through, and nobody gets paired off. You meet four to six people at once, in person.
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. Nearly every restaurant we use in Durham has vegetarian dishes, and plenty 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, Dallas, San Francisco, Chicago, and Washington, DC. See every location.

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