I attended the speed dating event for Black & African American Singles. I had a good time. Although it was my second speed dating experience, it was the first one I attended on my own. I walked in feeling a little uncertain, but Daisy's (the host) warm smile immediately put me at ease. She truly made the experience wonderful from beginning to end. At the end of the event, she checked in with me, asked how I was feeling, and even made sure the men had been respectful. I appreciated that more than she knows. Thank you, Daisy read more

Here is the thing, I have gone to a few events that this organization hosts. They do a variety of things catered to singles in New York City. Speed dating, singles mixers, the whole gambit. They cater to various ages and races, and even various boroughs for those who do not feel like going into Manhattan, especially on weekends. The events I have gone to range from a lot of fun to fairly disorganized. It usually varies on who is hosting the event. Most of the time the event starts on time, but there was one time we started an hour late. You can cancel right up to the start of the event and get a credit for a future event, unlike other organizers that charge you a no-show fee or a late cancellation fee. If the event is cancelled on their end, you still get a credit towards a future event. In terms of gender balance, they do their best to balance it out. Some events are more heavy on one gender, others are fairly even. The notable cougar/cub speed dating event, an event that caters to older women and younger men, usually gets more men, usually at a 3 to 1 male to female ratio. About that event, I am now speaking to the guys here. Do not think you are walking into "American Pie", horny women looking for an easy and vulnerable score. It is more like "Sex and The City", career driven women who know what they want and when they want it. As for the other events, I have found the people who attend them are generally polite, attractive, and worth talking to for 3-7 minutes. This goes on for about two hours. Some of the attendees get a little sloppy, but most of them are well put together and are worth seeing again, if they are open to it. You are also welcome to stay afterwards if you like. Except one time where the organizer practically told me to leave after it was done. I dock stars because of this. After the night is over, you get an email on when you get to select your dates. If there is any mutual feeling, contact information is exchanged. Nothing is a guarantee at these events, except having fun. Believe me, I have been there and pulled enough oh-fers that would make baseball managers demote me to Triple-A. The fun time at least, I have had a better batting average. I will continue to go to these things, striking out or not. They are fairly inexpensive and usually enjoyable without all the highfalutincy and bourgeois feeling others put on. It is casual, fun, and mostly easy. Who knows? You might be the lucky one who hits a home run with them. read more

Amazing events and lots of fun! I just attended their pre V-Day speed dating event followed by a singles mixer, and attending the next event on V-Very easy to meet people and I never feel alone going by myself. The venues are fun, and I enjoy the ice breakers. I wish I knew about these events sooner. The hosts are wonderful and make you feel welcome, plus communication is so quick and easy. Highly recommend!! read more

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I attended 35-45 advance degree speed dating back in October. It was held at a hotel which had a nice bar. The event was diverse. However, mostly women attended. In the only event I attended, I met my boyfriend. If it wasn't for this event, I don't think I would have connected with him. He isn't someone I would have connected with on an app. However, going to this event, I was able to meet a kind, compassionate, generous, and loving person. I am so happy and feel so grateful to have met him. This wouldn't have happened without NY Minute Dating! Thank you! read more

I met my husband at one of NY Minute Dating's incredible speed dating events, and i couldn't be more grateful for the experience. These events are always well-organized, fun, and attract a great crowd, making it easy to connect with like-minded people. The atmosphere is welcoming and relaxed, with just the right balance of excitement and structure to make meeting new people enjoyable. I truly appreciate the effort they put into creating such memorable and meaningful opportunities-after all, their event led me to meet the love of my life ! read more

They are very interactive and diverse and they hold amazing events. As a single lady in the difficult world of dating, Thank goodness I can finally say goodbye to "fake" profiles and scam artists This dating website and service is THE REAL DEAL! They deliver a great experience. They facilitate video dating on Zoom and In-person events. Check them out! read more

NY minute dating was fun to do. You get to talk to people and get a feel for them that you don't get from the dating apps. I met my now boyfriend at one of the online speed dating events. We've been together for a year now and I would have never probably met him if it wasn't for NY minute dating. So grateful that he came into my life. Thanks Liz! read more

My friend suggested we go check out one of their events, and of course, I was down, but it turned out to be such a bust. I highly advise against buying a ticket to anything run by this company. First of all, only three girls and five guys showed up. How is this remotely close to what was marketed? They should've cancelled the event and done more marketing instead of run a half-assed incomplete event. Two guys sat alone for two sessions, which made me so sad for them. Second, you don't even get anything for the $35, not even food or drinks. They even asked me for their pen back. This is idiotic. Pens are good marketing. Do you sense a theme here? Third, because there were such few people, they let the timing go on for an extended time, so much so that it was just awkward. It created such an uncomfortable vibe. Everyone couldn't wait to get out of there. Fourth, the girl running it was unfriendly and didn't seem to be enjoying herself. She kind of set the tone for the event. I don't think she should be doing this. Learn how to market yourselves! They did say that they'd be giving us promo codes for another event, because they could tell this one was a waste, so that sort of redeems it, but I don't know if I'll be doing it again. If're set on trying it out, search for promo codes or their Groupon deal to get $5 off. But I really think you'd be better off skipping this completely. read more

The host were awesome and it was a very nice venue as well I like the fact my information was confidential unless we matched and the matching process was easy and convenient the host was friendly and seemed like they cared as opposed to other events that I've been to when it felt rushed and they didnt care much since they already had your money it was also dope that they had a mixer/party after the event with new people coming in so it if you didnt find someone you were interested in during speed dating this helped you meet new people I would definitely go again read more

In the time of Covid dating is tough so I resorted this speed dating Avenue and it was a bad idea. We're suppose to go on 8-10 dates. Only 5 guys showed up, 2 were very rude, 1 lived in Philly and the other in the UK not sure why they were on a nyc dating event. The host seemed like this was normal that no one shows up or limited turnout. They did not even offer refund. I guess you get What you pay for. Don't use this service. read more

I went to this speed dating event this past Saturday (Valentines weekend) and it was a fun way to meet new people. Attendees were engaged, personable, and friendly. Everyone had a genuine interest in getting to know one another. I will be back. read more

My experience with NY Minute Dating has been very positive. I've been pleasantly surprised with the diversity of people, and number of singles. I have been to three of its events. Of course, not every date is going to be a match, but I'm finding that at least two or three tend to spark real interest. And every date is a learning experience, along with a chance to practice communication skills. I really appreciate the company's mission of helping good people find desired companionship. I've been told that this company's pool of candidates is highly diverse. I second that opinion. Diversity is awesome when it comes to dating, I believe. Broadening horizons and unearthing attraction where we wouldn't otherwise look are pleasant byproducts. I'm finding that educated, successful people are drawn to speed dating. They see the merit and efficiency of the process, and they take initiative (which I really like). In the age of digital flakiness, it's smart to roll up our sleeves up and throw ourselves into the mix of searching romantics. This method (speed dating) of meeting available people is HIGHLY effective. I wish I had taken part in events like these years ago. Ed, the host of my last two events, is a nice guy who is competent and welcoming. I've got a date this Saturday with somebody I met at my last event with NY Minute Dating. Wish me luck! Keep up the great work, guys. read more

I heard about this company from a friend who met het husband at one of their speed dating events. I just attended one of their online/virtual events. It was a lot of fun, the host was great and the singles were nice. Hopefully I've met someone in time for Valentine's this year. I love that they have different categories to choose from and cater to different age groups. read more

I got engaged over the summer! My fiance and I met at an NY Minute Dating event. I couldn't be happier! I wrote an email directly to Jen at the company and she wrote me such a nice email congratulating us. I didn't know if she would remember me since it's been a few years since I last attended one of their events, but she did! They offered to pay for our wedding pictures/video as a gift! How sweet is that? They're really amazing people! read more

NY Minute Dating - My engagement ring. We met at NY Minute Dating! - Matchmakers Near Me - New York, New York

Going speed dating can be daunting, especially when you're meeting 50 guys for the first time but I decided to approach this challenge like Barbara Walters and focus on asking the hard hitting question (no time for more). My question was, "What would you order at Chili's/Applebee's?" This resulted in a quick separation between the men and the boys, the strong, the weak, and the weird. The Men: "Baby-back ribs!" "I would never take you to Chili's, so I don't have to answer that question." The Boys (no thanks): "House salad. Grilled chicken. No dressing." Undecided: "The 2 for $20 deal." NY Minute Dating doesn't promise you'll find "The One" here, but they do successfully present you with a hell of a lot of candidates you'd otherwise have to find yourself. They provide the complete set-up and your experience will ultimately be what you make of it. Go in and have a great time- don't put pressure on finding your next ex-boyfriend (or the Sonny to your Cher, if you're about that optimism). It was a fun way to spend a Sunday night-- I exchanged a lot of high-fives, loudly sang a few lines of "Smelly Cat" with other participants, and met some guys I'd be happy to wingwoman for. Dating in New York is totally a numbers game, you have to sift through a lot of people, but really, when it all comes down to it, remember, it only takes 1*. * I am still looking for my 1, but the odds at NY Minute are probably better than you'd encounter at a random bar. read more

I met Joyce the love of my life at an NY Minute Dating 'speed dating' event four years ago. The event itself was a lot of fun and well run and had a lot of interesting people. The next day I logged into my account to check my matches and was surprised and very happy to see that the person I liked the most had also picked me. For our first date we had dinner at a French restaurant and then went to a hip bar for drinks. We stayed up all night speaking and getting to know each other, and then Joyce and I went to see the sunrise in Brooklyn's Carroll Gardens overlooking Manhattan. These magical moments have continued to happen every day that I'm with Joyce. To believe it all started with a 5 minute date. I recommend these events to people who are busy professionals' who don't have time for games. Speed dating' is so much fun, especially with NY Minute Dating. read more

NY Minute Dating - A picture of me and Joyce who I met at NY Minute Dating. - Matchmakers Near Me - New York, New York

Attended the Labor Day weekend mega speed dating and after party at Slate NYC. I've gone to a few of these events before and had a great time meeting new people. Guests are provided with a safe environment to meet each other, face to face, without pressure or awkwardness and thats high value in today's world where online dating is the norm and strangers rarely speak to each other in social settings. Each attendee is given a name tag, a blank sheet of paper and a pen sporting the company's logo, to jot down the names of the people they find interesting and would like to see again. The following day you go to the website and select your favorites. If you are chosen by any of your favorites you are matched and your personal information shared with each other. I met an amazing group of guys and girls at the event and had a fun time overall. The after party was larger and even more fun as additional attendees came after the speed dating portion of the evening. I highly recommend this for anyone who's trying to meet someone special, or simply just want to get out and be social. read more

I attended one of NYMinuteDating's speed dating events with 30-50 of each sex followed by a singles party at Slate in Flatiron. All in all, the event was worth going to despite some gripes. Read all the way to the bottom for an important note: Speed Dating: A decent amount of good looking ladies, but we were given little time to talk. I was barely able to chat, though the after party gave plenty of time for that. While us guys were shuffling around the room, I felt kinda lost unless there was a host there to guide me to the next set of tables; it seemed a bit disorganized. Singles Party: This was better than the speed dating because there were many more people and it couldn't be disorganized since it was a free for all. I think they did a fine job of setting it up, plus the food that was brought out was very tasty. Important Note: I met a woman there who due to circumstance I was unable to get her contact info. Determined not to let her slip away, I contacted Jen (a host) and she was nice enough to go through the guest list and track down this babe for me and put me in touch with her. She really didn't have to do that, but she did and I think that goes to show her level of determination to make matches happen. The relationship didn't go far unfortunately, but I am really glad I at least got a shot at it and Jen was the one that made it happen, Thanks Jen read more

I was skeptical about speed dating, but this is WAY better then those online dating sites. I felt very comfortable at the event I went to last week, where I found myself working through a bunch of dates. I ended up meeting an exceptional female and was very happy to find her contact information in my email a few days later. SO much better to see the individual you are dating up front and get a feel for who they are in person, instead of wasting your time bs'ing on the internet for a week just to find out you have been a victim of false advertising. NY minute dating does this right and I would highly recommend them for anyone in the market ;) read more

I have recently attended one of their events. Ny dating scene is not easy for sure. I was pleasantly surprised at how well this is organized. They start on time and finish in time. They make sure everyone gets to chat everyone. The event I attended had the same number of men and women. I had good fun! read more

I attended several NYMD events, and they never disappoint! Very well run, always start on time, nice venues, where we can enjoy a conversation. While there is always luck involved in the matters of heart, NYMD are going an extra mile to help you along the way. read more

TRUST ME WHEN I SAY SCAM!!! STAY AWAY!!!! This is a scam. I have been meaning to report them to the the better business bureau. There are a number of reasons why this is not worth time and money. Reason 1: The dates the night I attended were mostly stand in/actors. I was curious and googled a few folks after. Two people were married (stand ins), one seem to work for the company, 2 were the odd/awkward repeats who were gifted a free pass and 2 admitted the were asked to come and were not even interested. One of these guys said "I was asked to be here so if I get a one night stand out of this I would be happy." What type of service is this. ;/ refund please! Reason 2: I participated with a group of 5 beautiful educated women. Each of us received 1 to 4 matches each. Not one person followed up with us via phone or email. Such a coincidence right ... well we all also sent emails to our "matches" and nothing... it just reeks of shadiness. Just seems odd that not one person followed up. It only confirmed the shady business, actors, and stand ins. Reason 3: The company does not have any integrity. The bartender blew their cover and shared some information about this business following the event. She was sweet nice and did not mean any harm. We started asking more questions and there were red flags everywhere! Short answer= Shady. Also, there are some bad reviews that talk about "Danny" I have previously read and yes Danny was still working for the company and also participating as a speed dater. Reason 4: No refund available and they do not cancel the event if there are not enough participants. If I could I would say ZERO stars. The events are a joke and this company deserves to be investigated. Following the event they also send you $5 off coupons saying we are short women ...please join us ... its a lie ... this is NEVER the CASE! trust me read more

They have really fun events where you can meet people in a very organic manner. The people at the events are really interesting and they are looking to meet someone which is way better than just going to a bar or club. The events are well organized and generally creatively done. The venues are great and the hosts are really cool and invested in your experience. It's a great way to have a good time, a few drinks, while meeting interested singles. There are always new people to meet at each event, so the singles do vary from event to event. I LOVE their boat parties and basically all their big singles parties! The online booking system is pretty seamless and the few times I had scheduling issues the customer service team was very attentive in accommodating my schedule and allowing me the courtesy of coming to a complimentary future event. One time, they literally held up a boat party for me to board - which I felt awful about but was pretty awesome! There have definitely been events where I didn't find anyone I connected with or I felt I'd like to date, but every event had interesting people and I always made the best of it and found a connection for the future. If you go into this thinking that you're going to immediately find your soulmate this isn't for you. But if you're interested in meeting people that aren't just aimlessly staring at an app and are willing to put themselves out there to meet people face to face, I think this layout is an ideal landscape for quality connections. read more

Great company, the hosts are super nice, Eddie was one of them at the event I went to. Have been twice, met some cool people. It's actually hard to meet new people in NYC, this helps a lot. read more

I booked this event for last night and then Yelped it, which I know is the backwards thing to do so I went there a little skeptical. It turned out to be a lot of fun and I met some cool people. Give it a shot! read more

Update: After posting the review, the owner of the company contacted me numerous times to right this wrong. I've been informed that the host, Danny no longer works there because he did not follow proper protocol. I was also offered a free ticket to another speed dating event, free drinks, and complementary dinner if I find a match- given that I remove the review. I appreciate their efforts, though I no longer have any interest in participating. read more

I was so nervous going into this event, and ended up having the best time! A girlfriend was supposed to come with me and cancelled last minute, so I decided to just go by myself and see what happened. The hostess made me feel so comfortable, and I met some other participants at the bar before things got started. Seconds into my first date I realized I had nothing to be nervous about. Even though I didn't meet my future husband, I had a great time and met a decent variety of potentials. The venue was trendy and well set up, and quiet enough so I could hear the guys I was talking to. I love the fact that my information was confidential unless the match was mutual. I will definitely give this another try, and can't wait to attend one of the parties this summer! read more

Talk about shady business practices -- I went to the valentine's day party to use up the rest of my groupon. It turns out that one of the male "speed daters" from my event WORKS FOR THE COMPANY (he was running the party). How shady is that!?! They must have realized last minute that they had almost twice as many women as men and thought they could get away with filling seats with one of their own. Even if it turns out he is single and was seriously looking, it's wildly unprofessional for him to attend his own events (and not even disclose his relationship with the company). read more

It's tough to rate a speed date because 1/2 is organization and 1/2 is the people you actually meet and neither have much to do with each other. But I've gone to three speed dates with this company and while the people I've met have been interesting and often attractive the two stars stem from the venue that was selected (terrible) and how poorly organized the events have been each time. On the last event myself and another woman guest were told by a bartender at the venue that our event had been cancelled. This was particularly frustrating to hear because I had confirmed with the event organizer only a few minutes prior. After emailing the event organizer frustrated because no one from NY MInute Dating emailed about the cancelled event nor was the host there to inform any of us there the event was cancelled I was told the event wasn't cancelled. No apology was offered and I was told the organizer apparently was running late--severely late, because I don't find it acceptable for an organizer to make it to the event exactly when the event starts. Not sure how the event could have carried on unless everyone decided to come after the event was supposed to start and the other speed dating event that was booked at the same venue ended early. Oh well, if you're looking for a speed dating company I'm sure there are others around that are more reliable. read more

Just went to my second speed dating event last night. Was my first time going solo. Really enjoyed it. Had a great time and met lots of great people! Lots of great guys I got to talk to and connect with. The venue was also very nice and so was their staff and hosts of the event were wonderful and very friendly. They made me feel very comfortable. Would highly recommend this speed dating company and would definitely come back to another event if needed read more

Bought the Groupon before reading the reviews. Bad mistake. No atmosphere. No signage so it was hard to find the hostess- she was sitting just playing on her phone and chatting with her friend. There were only 5 men to 8 women so she made each session longer. This meant you sat longer by yourself when there wasn't a man and she didn't tell us until the end. A woman next to me left early instead of talking to the last guy. Weird setup in bar. I would skip it even with a Groupon. read more

I was a little skeptical at first because of some of these yelp reviews, but I went ahead and attended an event anyway. It was by far the best decision ever. I met so many beautiful and interesting women! I had a fantastic time. I totally recommend it. read more

My few experiences with this agency have always been positive. I have been to several events including my first a singles boat cruse. I will say that i do prefer the speed date events. But the boat ride was still fun and well worth the money. Granted I have not used any other service but I don't have any complaints. In fact I have a date today with someone I met through them this past Thursday. I have recommended friends to the service and they liked it too. To me, this beats online dating for sure! read more

Nyminute dating is a great site to meet new n exciting people, if you don't find your match, you can always make friends with people like I have, and you know friends always have friends that are single and available, what are you waiting for? Sign up and see for yourself! What do you have to lose except time, just be yourself there! read more

Poorly organized event. Had to ask around for the host. She didn't explain how the event worked. Everything happened haphazardly and rounds w dates lasted 1-2minutes because of poor timing. Would not do this again read more

good guys despite the challenges of getting so many singles in one room to actually talk to each other. They work hard and the speed-daters that show up to the events are attractive and interesting - definitely if you are new to nyc - you have to check these guys out! read more

Had a great time on the cruise. Good to come and meet some peoples and you never know you can meet your match.

I had a similar experience as Flynn. I had purchased a Groupon promo for NY Minute, but when registering for an event I was required to provide my credit card information. I was charged the regular $35 registration fee on top of the money I'd already spent puchasing the Groupon promo. I emailed the company and they assured me I would be reimbursed the $35 within three business days. After one week passed, I sent an email again (forget about them providing a phone number!).... only to receive no response. I sent a THIRD email reminding them of the reimbursement and asking to speak with a member of their company. I did just receive an acknowledgement email today saying I'll be reimbursed within 3 business days, but ask me if I believe. This company seems sketchy. Besides the fact that I'm pretty sure I've been scammed, they were also disorganized. The registration materials stated the event would start at 7pm, but the host didn't even show up until 7:30pm. I don't even know what time it was that we started, but it was late. I didn't get out of the event until 11pm. It was also supposed to be for "Single Professionals." I don't know how companies typically 'screen' who is participating, but there were several men who were working retail, were part-time messengers for firms, etc. Not professionals. I enjoyed myself, I think mostly because I made the most of it. But I'd hesitate before I give this company my credit card information again! read more

I agree. This is a very shady company. Stay away. I went to one event and they overbooked the men. I had 30 minutes of down time. Worse, they double charged my credit card and have stopped responding to my e-mails. They don't provide a phone number. This company has scam written all over it. It is, at the very least, terribly disorganized. read more

Had a horrible experience with this company a while ago - I wrote a review then but for some reason don't see it here anymore... I signed up for an event that was canceled. I was told via text and email that my event was canceled and will be moved to the following week. I was busy the following week and asked for a refund so I could register in the future when I was free. I never heard back from anyone. I emailed, called and left messages, & texted for about 7 weeks asking for a refund or at minimum a call back! I finally had to get my bank involved at which point someone from this company emailed to tell me ill be receiving a refund. I should not have to go through that to receive a refund for a canceled event. They then offered me free admission to any other event... no thanks! read more