Find Friends Free in Small Groups.
Hang out with locals and make friends naturally.
Join small-group hangouts (“bunches”) over coffee, dinner, walks, and more — all organized by locals. Build real friendships naturally over time and keep your connections in the app. Invite friends and make the world more connected, one bunch at a time.
Public Bunches & Suggestions
Join locals for low-key hangouts near you. View your dashboard or create a free account to get started.
No public bunches available at the moment.
Check back soon—new hangouts are added regularly.
Community since '22.
We started small in Jersey City in October 2022. Since then, we’ve grown into a community of thousands and hosted hundreds of bunches — all while building an app that makes it easy for members to meet up without the need for formal hosts or someone else to create a big event. Just simple, low-key hangouts whenever you want.
We grow by word of mouth and have expanded into Hoboken and some into NYC.
Our network expands as you invite friends, family, and connections. Use your QR code and invite buttons in the app to invite people you know (hint: this also connects the two of you in the app) or simply share our website "LetsBunch.com". If Bunch is not in your area yet, work with us to spread it there.
Reach out!
Our Mission
Bunch was created to offer an always-available, no-pricetag way for people to spend time with one another. Our strong belief is that our core product must remain completely free — because most ventures and event hosts today try to profit off the very problem they claim to solve.
"Charging for connection is not how we solve the loneliness pandemic — it's how we prolong it."
Learn More About Our Mission
Partnering with the Jersey City Free Public Library
Bunch is teaming up with the Jersey City Free Public Library to help neighbors turn library programs into lasting connections. Library-hosted gatherings now live inside Bunch, making it easy to RSVP, show up, and keep the conversation going once the event ends.
- RSVP to upcoming library happenings directly from the Bunch app.
- Swap messages with the people you meet without exchanging phone numbers.
- Keep the momentum going with follow-up coffees, walks, and game nights around Jersey City.
You matter more in small groups.
Big events leave us feeling invisible. It's not us, it's the format. In a smaller circle, you're part of the whole thing: you can finish a thought, ask a follow-up, share a story without shouting over music. That's what sparks a connection, but it's just the beginning.
With Bunch, connections grow naturally over time as you continue seeing each other in different bunch hangouts, over different activities. And, once you meet someone at one bunch, you're welcome to personally invite them to another, or just make it a one-on-one bunch.
Our Members & Bunches
Here are some examples of what members have done.
Co-Working & Coffee
Co-working at local cafes to get some work done while meeting new people.
— Niloofar, Stevens student new to Jersey City
Paint, Picnic, and Chat
Gathering over some chill, relaxed painting and crafts, while enjoying the outdoors with new company.
— Angelina, Jersey Native and Fun-Loving Artist
Volunteering & Community
Service
Helping the community while meeting new people.
— Ajay, ESL Instructor, Community Service Enthusiast
Volleyball in the Park
Gathering members to play volleyball in the park and meet new people over a fun activity.
— Uriel, teacher and volleyball enthusiast
Walk & Chat
Meeting new people while getting some light exercise and fresh air.
— Rohon, Consultant and dance enthusiast
Jersey City Jazz Festival
Gathering a bunch to enjoy the Jersey City Jazz Festival in a group.
— Jelena, Piano Instructor & Social Butterfly
Use Bunch with Your Existing Friends
Bunch makes getting together simple — whether it's with your close friends or the new ones you meet on Bunch.
Share your QR code to connect with people you already know personally so you can plan private hangouts, chat, vote on ideas, and keep everything organized in one place.
As you meet new people through public bunches, you can stay in touch and invite them to your private hangouts too — keeping the connections going beyond that first hangout.
Save Contacts. Bunch later.
When you do meet someone at a large event, don't exchange phone numbers or social media. Add them to Bunch. Because Bunch is only for getting together, it's easy to suggest a time, pick a spot, and make it real. No awkward cold phone text or exchanging social media handles. Everyone's hanging out on Bunch.
Use Groups to Stay in Touch with Like-Minded People
Stay connected with ongoing conversations and create exclusive, private hangouts and suggestions with your group members. Perfect for building relationships, coordinating plans, and making memories together.
How does Bunch work?
We built Bunch with focus on your comfort and safety first. Here are some of the features that we think you'll love.
Vote on Suggestions
Sometimes you want to make sure there's interest first. Bunch lets you vote on suggestions and see who's interested in what.
Choose who you want to meet
When creating a hangout, you can allow anyone to RSVP or you can choose to approve RSVP as they come in.
Track Who Shows Up
Reliable RSVP tracking with check-in functionality. Know exactly who's coming and who's not.
Choose who to meet again.
Didn't jive with someone? No problem. You don't have to see them again. We at Bunch are super strict on safety and security. Block anyone that you don't want to see again.
Part of an Organization that Puts on Events?
List Your Events
Members love local events they can start a Bunch around. With an approved Partner account, you can list yours—art shows, pop-ups, street fairs, library nights—and our members form Bunches to go together. That means more yeses to your event, especially from people who wouldn't go alone.
Interested? Reach out! We curate listings so the feed stays clean and useful.
Bunch Hi-Lights
The only thing we're really strict about is attendance. If you RSVP, we expect you to make it. However, we leave it up to you to limit the number of attendees, or whether you want to host a more formal event. Here are some things that members use us for.
Sure RSVPs
Members use Bunch to track attendance for their events. Bunch gives you an easy check-in functionality to track who made it, and who did not.
Hosted Hangouts
Bunch lets you use our platform to host more organized, or structured hangouts, because we believe that our members like a variety of things.
Free Groups Alternative
There is no fee to hold a group on Bunch and members are moving from other platforms to use us. Join the migration to a better, free solution.
Community-Driven Innovation
Your feedback shapes our platform. We're constantly evolving based on how our community uses Bunch, making it the most user-friendly social platform around.
Come hang out.
Download the Bunch app and start making new friends today. Sign up for free, learn more about our mission, or get in touch if you have questions.
