Make New Friends IRL
Timeleft matches you with five like-minded strangers for a Wednesday night dinner at a local restaurant. You take a personality test, pick your city and preferences, and their algorithm assembles a table of six where everyone has something in common. You don't know who you're dining with until you sit down. It's part social experiment, part weekly ritual, and it works remarkably well.
How it works
Download the app and take a short personality test covering your interests, conversation style, and what you're looking for. Pick your city and a Wednesday that works. Timeleft's algorithm assembles a table of six people who have something in common — you won't know who until you arrive. On Wednesday evening, you'll get the restaurant name and a table number. Show up, sit down, and spend the evening with five strangers. No icebreakers, no name tags — just dinner.
Who it's for
People who've recently moved to a new city and want to build a social circle fast. Anyone stuck in a routine who wants to meet people outside their usual orbit. Introverts who do better in small groups than at big parties. Couples or friends who want a shared social experience. Basically, anyone who likes good food and good conversation but doesn't know where to find it.
What works
Genuinely algorithmic matching creates surprisingly good conversation. Available in 300+ cities across 60 countries. Low-commitment weekly format makes it easy to try. The Wednesday ritual becomes a habit that compounds. No awkward planning — just show up.
What doesn't
Restaurant food cost is separate and can add up. Wednesday-only schedule is rigid. Quality of matches can vary by city size. Some cities have limited restaurant variety.
Søren's Take
I think Timeleft is the gold standard for IRL social platforms right now. The personality-matching algorithm actually works — I've had tables where every single person clicked. The Wednesday-only format sounds limiting, but it's actually genius: it creates a ritual. My one gripe is that you're paying the subscription AND buying dinner, so a night out can run $50-80 total. Worth it if you're new to a city or just want to break out of your social bubble.
