Don't
Eat
Alone
Spontaneous social dining without the planning overhead. Find a group nearby, join instantly, and enjoy real food with real people.
Korean BBQ Night
Gogi Time • 0.2mi away
How to
PlateBud
We stripped away the planning, the scheduling threads, and the flakes. Just open the map and go.
Discover
Browse the map for open groups nearby. Filter by vibe (chatty/quiet), distance, or time.
Join
One tap to join. No host approval needed. It's spontaneous, remember?
Connect
Chat with your group to coordinate finding the table. Break bread, not plans.
Eat & Rate
Enjoy the meal. Afterwards, rate the experience to build your trust score.
Built for Real Life
No endless swiping or ghosting. Just tools designed to get you offline and into a restaurant chair.
Map-First Discovery
The city is your menu. Search specific areas, verify distances, and see exactly where the action is happening in real-time.
Trust Signals
Phone verification badges and post-meetup attendance ratings keep the community safe and reliable.
12-Hour Window
Groups are for *now* or *soon*. You can only schedule up to 12 hours in advance to ensure spontaneity.
Group Chat & Updates
Coordinate the meetup details with built-in chat. Get push notifications when someone joins or leaves. We track unread messages so you never miss a beat.
Running 5 mins late!
No worries, we got a table outside.
Find Your Table
Whether you're exploring a new city or just bored of your usual lunch spots, PlateBuds connects you with good food and great company.
Travelers
Experience the city through its food, with the locals who know it best.
Foodies
KBBQ, Tapas, Dim Sum—some meals just taste better when shared.
Spontaneous
Free evening? Turn a solo dinner into a social event instantly.
New Locals
Just moved? Skip the awkward networking and just grab a bite.