Connect with people
in real life,
in real time.
Sit By Me is the social app anyone can use to find their people — at events, coffee shops, bars, and everywhere in between. No awkward intros. Just real connections.
How to get started.
Anyone can get started in minutes. No complicated setup — just real people in real spaces.
Download the App
Free on iOS and Android. Set up your profile so others know who you are and what you’re about.
Set Your Status
“Open to Chat” or “Working Quietly” — a simple toggle that tells nearby people how you want to connect.
Update Your Location
Check in at a Community Connection Point and go live on the map so nearby people can see you’re there.
See who’s open, send a sit-by request, put the phone down — and actually talk to that person. That’s the whole point.
Built to put the phone down.
Unlike typical social media, Sit By Me is a bridge — not a destination. The goal is to help you make a real connection, then get off your phone and actually talk to that person.
It works everywhere people already gather: cafes, bars, libraries, campus, food parks, events, and festivals. Your city is full of people like you. Sit By Me helps you find them.
Built for every kind of community builder.
Supercharge connections at your event.
Sit By Me transforms any conference, festival, or gathering into a live networking hub — then keeps attendees exploring Milwaukee and their home city all year long through Community Connection Points.
Find the right people, fast
Attendees see names, titles, and industries in-app — no awkward badge squinting or missed connections.
Live sessions + city discovery
Track breakout sessions and attendees in-app, then discover Milwaukee’s best spots after the conference ends.
Designated Connectors
Assign Connectors — go-to people who welcome new attendees and make introductions from the moment they walk in.
Built-in sponsor advertising
Add a brand-new sponsorship tier with in-app visibility — a direct, measurable revenue opportunity for your event.
Become a Community Connection Point.
Cafes, bars, libraries, markets, breweries — join the Sit By Me map and become a destination for thousands of app users, conference attendees, and festival-goers year-round.
Get on the map
Your venue is visible to thousands of Sit By Me users — including conference and event attendees actively exploring the city.
Fill seats, grow revenue
Businesses see a 20%+ revenue increase and more visits during non-traditional hours. People come to connect and stay longer.
Gamified repeat visits
In-app challenges drive repeat visits — building connections, earning rewards, and turning first-timers into regulars.
Matched marketing
Every partner cost is matched by Sit By Me in social media promotions and in-app giveaways — your visibility, doubled.
Your city, your connections — IRL.
Whether you’re a remote worker, new in town, or just tired of sitting alone — Sit By Me shows you who’s open to connect, right now, right nearby.
Green light / Red light
“Open to Chat” or “Working Quietly” — a simple toggle so others know exactly how to approach you.
Live map of people near you
See who’s at nearby cafes, bars, and Community Connection Points — in real time, right now.
Earn rewards
Complete connection challenges, unlock premium features, and earn perks at your favorite local spots.
Works in your home city
Discover the best spots for community wherever you are — not just Milwaukee. Sit By Me travels with you.
Sit By Me V3 is almost here.
Come celebrate with us.
Join us at MobCraft Brewery in Milwaukee for the official V3 launch party — live app demos, Wisconsin-wide networking, live music, and a free month of Sit By Me Premium with every ticket.
Milwaukee’s best spots for real connection.
Safe, welcoming, community-verified spaces on the Sit By Me map — the best places in Milwaukee to work, meet people, and build something real.
Organizations building community alongside us.
Sit By Me is proud to work with Milwaukee’s most connected organizations — bringing people, businesses, and communities together.
Real words from real people and real businesses.
“We love using Sit By Me at Haven Cafe — it brings remote workers into our space and creates natural opportunities for networking, collaboration, and community right from a seat. For us, it’s more than a tool — it’s a catalyst for growth, connection, and shared energy.”
“I want people to feel welcome in the space, that they can sit down and connect with anyone who is available. With the connections you make with Sit By Me, you can grow your small business, make new friends, and meet new community members and neighbors.”
“It makes connecting with strangers so easy and intentional. Whether I’m networking, meeting new friends, or just not wanting to feel alone working remote — I can see who’s open and who’s heads down. Super user-friendly and fun to use.”