This award-winning app fosters meaningful connections with other travelers around the world.
If you’re a solo traveler who loves meeting people along the way – or hates the awkwardness of dining alone – then you will really dig this app that lets you meet five strangers for dinner. TimeLeft organizes restaurant dinners every Wednesday all around the world. Individual travelers (or locals) can sign up, and its powerful personality algorithm will match them with four other like-minded travelers. We have a friend in Paris who does this all the time and she loves it!
How Does it Work?
It’s completely free to sign up! You can either buy a dinner ticket or subscribe to a monthly membership. When you’re ready to dine, simply sign up and show up! They take care of all the planning and will send you details on the top-rated restaurant and insights into your group. Once the diners arrive, they spark conversation with an icebreaker game. After that, you simply enjoy your meal and get to know each other. Every diner is responsible for paying for their own dinner (in addition to the $16 dinner ticket).
After-Dinner Drinks
An hour after dinner starts, you can unlock your Last Drink location in the app. This enables you to meet for drinks after dinner with other local Timeleft diners and keep the evening going. After the evening is over, you can review your experience and choose who you want to stay in touch with. If it’s mutual, you’ll be able to chat and exchange personal information.
NOT a Dating App
While you may end up making an extra-meaningful connection, Timeleft insists that they are not a dating app. The idea is to match five strangers in a relaxed setting that fosters meaningful connections and conversation. (Interestingly, the app was launched in 2020 as a dating app, but after several false starts, pivoted to its current very successful format.)
Where is Timeleft Available?
The good news is that Timeleft is currently available in 285 cities in 65 countries! They bring together 60,000 people in 10,000 dinners every month, and 96% of their groups consider themselves compatible.
Safety Tips and Dining Etiquette
Safety is especially important to solo travelers, and the idea behind this service is to allow people to meet in a pre-arranged and controlled setting. However, they recommend taking the same precautions you would anywhere when interacting with people you don’t know. Read more about their safety and etiquette guidelines here.
Timeleft FAQ
- How much does Timeleft cost?
Timeleft costs $16 for one dinner or as much as $86 for a six-month subscription. - Is Timeleft safe?
Safety is key for solo travelers. Timeleft provides a safe setting but recommends taking the same precautions you would anywhere when interacting with people you don’t know. Read more about their safety and etiquette guidelines here. - Can I go with my spouse?
You and your spouse are welcome to sign up for a dinner but the algorithm may match you to different tables. There’s no way to ensure that you dine together. - Where is Timeleft available?
Timeleft currently operates in 285 cities in 65 countries! This includes more than 50 U.S. cities. - What languages are spoken at the dinner?
Dinners are conducted in the local language and English, and you can select one or both when making your booking. They make every effort to group guests who have chosen the same language preference.
Award-Winning App
Timeleft was honored as Google Play’s best of 2024 “Hidden Gem” for fostering connection in a disconnected world.
Timeleft Fosters Travel Connections
Timeleft is a unique app that allows like-minded strangers to meet once a week for dinner in a pre-arranged social setting. It brings people together for an authentic experience, a nice dinner, great conversation and meaningful connections. If you’re traveling solo and would like an easy way to meet others and socialize, this app could be right for you.
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