meet irl was founded in february 2023 after years of hearing our friends despair about their experiences of modern dating.

we believe that dating should be an enjoyable experience - not one that leaves us feeling despondent or exhausted.

through building a community of chicagoans that are looking to date with intention, we hope to facilitate introductions that provide quality connections & romantic potential, without the admin and wasted time involved with dating apps.

our aim is to create events that are full of possibilities, and allow members to connect authentically as humans, in real life.