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Free dinners.
Real talk.
No commitment.

Dude Talk Dinners are free monthly dinners where men gather over a hot meal for honest conversation and new friendships in a welcoming, nonjudgmental space. No cost, no RSVP. Just show up.

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200+

Men served per month

Active communities

20+

Facilitators trained

Cost to attend

And 1 aim

To put a seat at the table within reach of every dude possible.

As simple as sitting down.

Three steps between you and a table full of dudes who get it.

Find your dinner.

Communities across Colorado and growing. Pick the one closest to you on the map above, or browse every community on one page.

Just show up.

No registration, no RSVP, no signup sheet. Walk in, grab a plate, pull up a chair. The meal’s on us, every single time.

Talk. Or don’t.

A volunteer facilitator keeps things moving. Share what’s on your mind, or just listen. Both are welcome. No pressure.

Find a Dinner. Pull up a chair.

Active DTD Communities across Colorado, and more states on the way. Click a dot on the map to see the venue, the schedule, and how to get there. No registration, no fees, no figuring out what to say.

Active dinner

Community map

Tap/click a gold dot to see dinner details.

Start a Dinner in your area.

If there isn’t a Dude Talk Dinner in your community yet, you might be the one to start it. We’ve supported each community on the map, and we’ll walk every step with you.

We help talk you through how to find a venue and line up a restaurant partner
We train your facilitators and provide a guide on best practices
We walk you through how to organize, advertise, and plan your dinners
You don’t need experience, just willingness, and a community you care about

Start the conversation

Tell us a little about you and your town. We’ll be in touch soon.

The Dude Talk Dinners movement is growing.

Your contribution helps:

Keep every dinner free, so all dudes are welcome
Unite men in an increasingly divided world
Fight the social isolation epidemic that hits men hardest
Open the door to honest conversation and the friendships that follow

Secure donation

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Prefer to mail a check?

Pay to Dude Talk Dinners, Inc.

Mail to Dude Talk Dinners
PO Box 992
Idaho Springs, CO 80452

Is my donation tax deductible?

Dude Talk Dinners is a nonprofit with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status currently pending with the IRS. Once the IRS grants that status, it is generally retroactive to our incorporation date, so gifts made now are intended to be tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. We email a receipt for every donation; please keep it for your records and consult your tax advisor about your specific situation.

Looking to partner with us?

We would love to chat more about how we could collaborate. Please reach out to admin@dudetalkdinners.org for more information, or fill out the contact form on the website.

It started with one table.

A few years back, a couple in Gunnison, Colorado figured something out: men are suffering from the social isolation epidemic, and most of them don’t do anything about it. Therapy isn’t for everyone. The bar wasn’t cutting it. But a free meal and honest company? That’s different.

One dinner turned into a network of communities. What started as neighbors sharing food has grown into a network of volunteer-led tables built on one idea: the simplest way to be less alone is to sit down together over a good meal and honest conversation. Dude Talk Dinners does exactly that, with no barriers to entry, so that all men are included.

Asked & answered.

A few things first-timers ask before walking in. If you’re still wondering, just come anyway.

Do I have to talk? I’m not really a talker.

Nope. Plenty of dudes come for years and mostly listen. The only ask is that you let other guys say what they need to say without interrupting or trying to fix them. Listening is contributing.

Is this religious? A support group? Therapy?

None of the above. There’s no doctrine, no curriculum, no clinical framing. It’s a free meal and an honest conversation among neighbors, facilitated by a trained volunteer who keeps things moving. That’s it.

Who shows up? Is it for guys like me?

Ranchers, teachers, retirees, contractors, college kids, veterans, fathers, grandfathers. Everyone from “I’m dragged here by my brother-in-law” to “I haven’t missed one in two years.” All ages 18+, all backgrounds, all welcome.

Do I need to register or RSVP?

No. Just walk in. We over-prepare on food on purpose; nobody gets turned away. If you want a heads-up about cancellations or weather changes, you can subscribe to your county’s email list on its location page.

What if I’m in crisis right now?

We’re a peer community, not a crisis line, and not a substitute for professional help. If your life or someone else’s is in immediate danger, please call 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or 911. We’re here for the long road, and we’ll be at the next dinner.

Is it really free? What’s the catch?

Really free, no catch. Restaurants donate food, volunteers donate time, and donors chip in for what’s left. If you want to support it after a dinner or two, great. If you don’t, also great. Your seat is paid for either way.