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Meet new people in New York City

Looking to make friends in NYC? 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 NYC

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

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

Social events in NYC

Dinners

Wednesdays and Fridays 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.

There are also women-only and LGBTQ+ friendly dinners on Mondays, and singles dinners on Tuesdays, both at 7:00 pm.

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Drinks

Thursdays at 7:00 pm. Halloween Drinks is on Thursday, October 29 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.

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People at a Timeleft drinks evening

Coffee

Saturday, October 24 at 3:00 pm and Wednesday, October 28 at 10:00 am.

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

There's also coffee for singles on Sundays at 1:00 pm.

More about coffee meetups

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Four people talking around a café table

Walks

Saturdays at 10:00 am.

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

More about walks

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NYC by the numbers

5,291

Bookings in September

517

New faces in September

86

Events in September

Where you'll meet people in NYC

We pick the places and book the tables, from the West Village to Midtown. 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.

  • West Village
  • East Village
  • Midtown
Four dogs on leads waiting by Christopher Park in the West Village, New York

A few of the spots New Yorkers keep going back to

  • Modern American Google rating4.8(622 reviews)

    Lindens

    Arlo SoHo

    43 Timeleft dinners

  • Georgian Google rating4.9(892 reviews)

    Askili Orchard

    West Village

    24 Timeleft dinners

  • Italian American Google rating4.8(151 reviews)

    Bar Rocco

    Midtown, near Rockefeller Center

    18 Timeleft dinners

  • Thai Google rating4.9(438 reviews)

    Yezo Thai Isankaya

    Midtown East

    17 Timeleft dinners

  • Dinner Google rating4.5(777 reviews)

    Market Table

    11 Timeleft dinners

  • Coffee Google rating4.5(286 reviews)

    Old Fashion Café

    12 Timeleft coffees

Reasons to keep showing up

The Manhattan Bridge and the Lower Manhattan skyline at sunset

  • The concept of putting a bunch of strangers at a dinner table is brilliant. I wnt to my first one in Williamsburg, Brooklyn and every single person was an individual with their own special personality. We exchanged numbers and plan on getting together soon! I will do this again, soon!

    NYC member · App Store review, October 2025

  • I have gone to six of these dinners in NYC. Most of them have been great.

    NYC member · App Store review, June 2026

  • 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

How Timeleft works in NYC

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 NYC 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 Timeleft in NYC

How can I meet new friends in NYC?
Timeleft matches you with a small group of people for dinner, drinks, coffee, or a walk in NYC, 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. Read our guide to making friends in NYC.
When are Timeleft events in NYC?
Timeleft runs dinners on Wednesdays and Fridays at 7:00 pm, drinks on Thursdays at 7:00 pm, coffee on Saturday, October 24 at 3:00 pm and Wednesday, October 28 at 10:00 am, and walks on Saturdays at 10:00 am. There are also women-only and LGBTQ+ friendly dinners on Mondays at 7:00 pm, singles dinners on Tuesdays at 7:00 pm, and coffee for singles on Sundays at 1:00 pm. Halloween Drinks is on Thursday, October 29 at 7:00 pm. Bookings close 13 hours before each event starts.
Where in NYC do they happen?
At restaurants, bars, cafés, and meeting points in the West Village, the East Village, and Midtown. The app shows the exact venue before the event.
How much does a Timeleft dinner cost in NYC?
Booking takes a Timeleft membership, and you pay for your own food and drinks at the venue. Membership 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 a small group of people at once, in person.
Are there singles events in NYC?
Yes. Timeleft runs singles dinners on Tuesdays at 7:00 pm and coffee for singles on Sundays at 1:00 pm in NYC, 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. Nearly every restaurant we use in NYC 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 Los Angeles, Dallas, San Francisco, Chicago, Washington, DC, and Houston. See every location.

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