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Make friends in Lausanne

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

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Coming up in Lausanne

Upcoming dinners and coffee in Lausanne. 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 Lausanne

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.

Coffee in Lausanne

Book coffee
Four people talking around a café table

Lausanne by the numbers

317

Bookings in October

55

New faces in October

9

Dinners and coffees in October

Where you'll meet people in Lausanne

We pick the places and book the tables. Every venue we use in Lausanne 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.

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

Café terraces with people on a sunny square in Lausanne, with a church spire behind.

Reasons to keep showing up

The tiled rooftops of Lausanne's old town, with the city and the lake haze beyond.
  • 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 Lausanne

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 Lausanne 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.

Questions about making friends in Lausanne

How can I make friends in Lausanne?
Timeleft matches you with a small group of people for dinner or coffee in Lausanne, based on your interests, personality and language. You sign up on your own, we choose the venue and the group, and before the event, the app tells you where to go. Read our story on Timeleft dinners in Lausanne.
When are Timeleft events in Lausanne?
Timeleft runs dinners on Wednesdays at 7:00 pm and coffee on Saturdays at 3:00 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 Lausanne do they happen?
At restaurants and cafés across Lausanne. The app shows the exact venue before the event.
How much does Timeleft cost in Lausanne?
To book, you need a Timeleft subscription. It covers every event you book while it's active, and food and drinks are paid separately 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 Lausanne?
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 Lausanne 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.
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.
Are Timeleft events in Lausanne in English?
Yes, if you want them to be. You choose French or English when you book, and we aim to seat you with people who picked the same language.
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 Lausanne has vegetarian dishes. For allergies, check with the venue on the day.
Is Timeleft in other cities in Switzerland?
Yes. You'll also find Timeleft in Zürich and Geneva. See every location.

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