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About It's Just Lunch

It's Just Lunch is a personalized matchmaking service that caters to busy professionals looking for meaningful relationships in more than 110 U.S. cities as well as cities in Canada, the UK, Ireland and Australia. Matchmakers get to know members and use their dating preferences and relationship history to select matches. It's Just Lunch makes all the arrangements for comfortable and safe face-to-face dates, including the time and place. All members have to do is show up ready to meet their match. Potential pairs meet over lunch or after work for drinks.

Pros
  • Guaranteed face-to-face dates
  • Free onboarding interview
  • Customized membership plans
  • Fully confidential
Cons
  • Lengthy process
  • Can be pricey

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Cambridge, MA
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I adore Lisa and IJL! Everyone I've met have the same goals and similar values- all that he and I need to figure out is chemistry and what to eat!! Even when there isn't chemistry...

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Wentzville, MO
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It's Just Lunch recently arranged a date/match for me with a gentleman whom I truly enjoyed being with. It appeared to me that IJL had carefully considered our respective personal...

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What is It’s Just Lunch?

It’s Just Lunch is a matchmaking service that pairs people based on their interests and relationship history. The company’s matchmakers set up a meeting place, typically for lunch or after-work drinks, for the couples to meet.

If you’re interested in joining It’s Just Lunch, you can either fill out a registration form on the company’s website or call for more information. You will go through a free onboarding interview process.

In the 30-minute interview, a dating specialist explains how the service works and asks you about your interests and values and what you’re looking for in a potential date. At the end of the call, the dating specialist offers you membership packages based on the number of dates you want to go on.

How does It’s Just Lunch work?

Once you sign up with It’s Just Lunch, you’re paired with a matchmaker. Your matchmaker spends time getting to know you, your dating history, your preferences and anything else important to your dating goals. At that time, your matchmaker collects payment and begins looking for potential matches.

Your matchmaker shows you photos and information about your potential matches and shares your photo and interests with them. Names and contact information are kept private. Once there’s a mutual match, your matchmaker communicates with your match to set up a first date at a restaurant, bar or cafe.

After the date is confirmed, your matchmaker lets you know where to meet and when. After the date, your matchmaker contacts you to discuss how it went. From there, they’ll set up another date with the same person or a new date with another potential match.

How much does It’s Just Lunch cost?

It’s Just Lunch is a fee-based matchmaking service that offers a professional, high-touch service at an affordable cost. It’s Just Lunch doesn’t list prices on its website. It works to bridge the price gap between online dating sites/dating apps and high end millionaire matchmakers.

Just as you would pay a financial planner to handle your investments or a fitness trainer to help you stay in shape, working with an It’s Just Lunch matchmaker is outsourcing your dating search to a professional. In return for its services, It’s Just Lunch guarantees clients go out on dates. Real, face to face dates.

It’s Just Lunch FAQ

Who owns It’s Just Lunch?

It’s Just Lunch operates as a franchise. Each city has its own staff.

How much does It’s Just Lunch cost in Canada?

The cost of It’s Just Lunch in Canada varies based on which of the six locations — Calgary, Edmonton, The Okanagan, Vancouver, Victoria and Toronto — you live in and how many dates you sign up for.

Does It’s Just Lunch have multiple plans?

Yes, It’s Just Lunch has multiple plans. Plans are customized to each member and vary by the minimum guaranteed number of dates.

Is It’s Just Lunch free?

No, It’s Just Lunch is a paid matchmaking service. A typical membership costs between $2,000 and $4,000, depending on the member’s location, the number of dates a member wants to go on and other factors.

Still have questions?

Does It’s Just Lunch work?

Yes, It’s Just Lunch works. The company has helped people go on more than 2 million first dates, with some leading to long, happy relationships and marriages. Matchmakers do all of the work for you, so all you have to do is show up. Plus, the people you meet through It’s Just Lunch are also looking for a relationship, which isn’t always the case with dating apps and other online dating services.

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    Reviewed May 16, 2026

    Jai is my matchmaker, I found him very easy to talk to and feel I can tell him exactly how I feel about my experience and he listens and tries to improve each meeting without making me feel it was my fault that we did not actually click or make a match. He lets me be explicit to exactly what I like and did not like even down to the way the lady may have dressed and her general attitude she portrayed. I’m hard to please as I have a high standard of what I’m looking for in a relationship.

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    Thank you for the wonderful feedback and we'll be sure to pass along your kind words to our team. As you continue on this journey, we are here to support you and strive for the ideal match you deserve. Enjoy the process and happy dating!

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      Reviewed April 27, 2026

      My experience with It's Just Lunch has been wonderful. The very first date they matched me with has been a huge success, and we are moving toward a positive, longer-term relationship. I am just getting back into the dating world after being widowed some years ago, and IJL has made it easy for me to connect with someone with whom I have so much in common, is easy to talk with! Thank you!

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      Response from It's Just Lunch

      Thank you for sharing your outstanding experience with It's Just Lunch! We're delighted to know that the process helped you find a meaningful connection, especially as you step back into the dating world. Your kind words foster our dedication to enriching the lives of our clients. We're grateful for your trust and excited to see where this wonderful journey leads you.

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      Customer ServiceStaff

      Reviewed April 27, 2026

      Kylie B is a delightful matchmaker with IJL. She is very accessible and responsive to my emails or calls. This day and time it’s difficult in many cases to find a business person who is vested in trying to solve problems, be helpful, positive, and very pleasant …Kylie is all of those and more. IJL should be delighted that she is an employee and a valuable part of their team! Well Done!!!

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      Response from It's Just Lunch

      Thank you for such a fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear how much you appreciate your matchmaker's dedication and helpfulness. Here's to many rewarding experiences on your matchmaking journey.

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      Staff

      Reviewed April 7, 2026

      I’m pleased to offer a brief review of my experience thus far with IJL and specifically my match maker, Lisa B, along with my initial and ongoing contact, Julie. Together they have been nothing short of highly professional and driven to help try achieve my ultimate date goals. They are passionate about their profession and I feel have a genuine desire to seek the best possible match. They communicate very well, are thorough in their questions of me, and they encourage feedback from prior dates. With such a great process, I'm confident that the more we work together the closer they will get at fine tuning for best results. I am very pleased thus far, and am also thankful for such a great, exclusive and private option to try find someone special.

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      Response from It's Just Lunch

      Thank you for your delightful feedback! Our team's dedication to finding you matches truly reflects our commitment to providing a personalized service. We appreciate your trust and enthusiasm in working together to achieve your dating goals. Here's to continued success and those special connections you're seeking!

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      StaffRates

      Reviewed April 5, 2026

      I adore Lisa and IJL! Everyone I've met have the same goals and similar values- all that he and I need to figure out is chemistry and what to eat!! Even when there isn't chemistry, the restaurants are fantastic, and my dates are lovely and interesting people. I've met several amazing guys, and even put my account on hold recently to go exclusive with my latest match! Couldn't be more excited, and couldn't have done it without Lisa's in-depth knowledge of who I am and what I'm looking for.

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      Response from It's Just Lunch

      We're overjoyed to hear about your fantastic experience with IJL! It's wonderful to know that you've encountered like-minded individuals on your journey and are now taking an exciting step with your latest date Thank you for sharing such a positive outcome, and we couldn't be happier to have been part of your dating journey. Keep us posted on how things progress!

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      Customer ServiceRates

      Reviewed May 29, 2026

      I’ve been presented with 4 women. 1st one never responded back. 2nd one had different interests than myself. I met the third one for a date and she got completely intoxicated on the date making it extremely awkward. It’s been a little frustrating but believe my matchmaker, Jaiye is really making a good effort to find me a match. I’m very hopeful to meet a great match soon.

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      Response from It's Just Lunch

      Thank you for sharing your experience. We appreciate your patience and are encouraged by your hopeful outlook. Matchmaking is an art and dating is a process; there will be good dates and no so good dates, but the most important part is your open and honest feedback. We will share your feedback with our team and we look forward to your next date!

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      Reviewed May 22, 2026

      IJL provides a positive dating experience. My matchmaker was attentive to the qualities that I was looking for in a potential match. I had a positive dating experience with someone who had the qualities that I was looking for.

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      Response from It's Just Lunch

      Thank you for sharing your positive experience with IJL! We are committed to helping set the stage for more promising connections.

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      Staff

      Reviewed May 12, 2026

      Eyrina is a pleasure to work with; she is careful to listen to concerns and offers suggestions all along the way. The IJL process is totally different dating. It is more tailored than an algorithm can deliver and I'm pleased to have Eyrina's help with it.

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      Response from It's Just Lunch

      Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience. We're thrilled you find the IJL service to be uniquely tailored to your needs beyond algorithm-driven matching. We're here to support you along the way and wish you continued fun first dates!

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      Reviewed May 4, 2026

      Amber chose a really nice date for me. I met her for lunch because It’s Just Lunch but, to my pleasant surprise, we ended up spending the evening together at a cafe and had an interesting, wide-ranging conversation. I’m glad and thankful to have Amber as my date-finding person!

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      Response from It's Just Lunch

      Thank you for sharing your fantastic experience ! We are thrilled to hear about the wonderful date and how enjoyable your conversations were. Looking forward to hearing more about your exciting journey ahead with us. Thank you once again for choosing us!

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      Punctuality & Speed

      Reviewed April 30, 2026

      It’s Just Lunch has been an easy service to work with and it’s true, you get top notch service. The dates are pleasant and work well with your schedule. Since I’ve just joined and the experience is still new, I already feel they know me well enough to know what I am looking for in a partner.

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      Response from It's Just Lunch

      Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience. We are thrilled to hear you are enjoying your journey with us. Happy dating!

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      Reviewed April 30, 2026

      I spent a significant amount of money with It’s Just Lunch and unfortunately had a VERY disappointing experience. Given the cost of this service, my expectations for communication and follow-through were very reasonable. When I signed up, the salesperson told me I would receive six dates within six months. After signing the contract, I learned the company actually gives themselves up to one year to provide those six matches.

      Even with that extended timeline, I had not been sent on a single date after 10 months. I had to repeatedly call and email just to get responses, and eventually had to demand to speak with a manager. At the one-year mark, I still had not received the six promised dates. When I asked for a refund, it was denied, and I was told they would simply continue trying to provide matches.

      Nearly two years later, I had only gone on four total dates before deciding to leave the program. Communication throughout the process was extremely inconsistent, with weeks or even months passing without responses or return calls. I also specifically requested to be matched with men who share my Christian faith. I was assured this could be accommodated, yet none of the matches I was sent identified as Christian. For the price of this service, I expected professionalism, honesty about timelines, and consistent communication. Unfortunately, that was not my experience. I’m sharing this so others can fully understand the timeline, expectations, and level of communication before committing financially.

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      Response from It's Just Lunch

      Hannah we regret to learn you did not enjoy your experience as we worked with you tirelessly throughout your membership to provide fun first dates. We are sorry to hear that the introductions did not result in a mutual connection or lasting relationship. We enjoyed the opportunity to work with you and with you the best in your future endeavors.

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      Customer ServiceStaff

      Reviewed April 29, 2026

      My experience so far and been very professional and great communication with the entire staff. I would highly recommend others looking for their partner. IJL is a great idea and very little pressure on either party.

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      Response from It's Just Lunch

      Thank you for your enthusiastic review! We're thrilled to hear that our team's professionalism and communication have made your experience so positive. It's wonderful that you're finding the process enjoyable with no added pressure. We appreciate your recommendation and are excited to continue supporting you on your journey.

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      Reviewed April 26, 2026

      So far it’s been disappointing and frustrating. I’ve been on two totally mismatched dates that were several years beyond my specifications. There’s lots of hype “we’ve got a great guy for you” but ends up we have very little in common and they’re too old! I’m not a “dater” and this process is difficult for me hence the reason for signing up. I have a fairly busy schedule so lunch on days I’m seeing patients does not work and I live 30 to 45 minutes south of Houston. I’m required to travel into Houston for dates when there are great restaurants closer to where I live. Furthermore, I’m under the impression he gets to see a photo of me but don’t get to see who I’m being matched with. I paid a lot for my membership too so why don’t I get to see a photo? I feel like back in college going on a blind date! I’m going to give this one more date and if this is the same mismatched runaround I seriously will request a refund of some kind.

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      Response from It's Just Lunch

      Dawn, thank you for taking the time to share your experience and we are sorry to hear you are not enjoying the dating journey. Your membership is with the Houston IJL location. We have shared your concerns with them directly as they are an independently owned and operated location of IJL and will contact you directly. Thank you!

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      Staff

      Reviewed April 14, 2026

      The team worked hard and diligently with kindness and thoughtfulness to detail. I’m very lucky to have been treated and cared for IJL, especially Julie **. Time was given to every detail. The interviews included details that made my chances of finding my right match much higher.

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      Response from It's Just Lunch

      We are thrilled to receive your thoughtful feedback! It’s delights us to know that you felt supported and well-attended by our dedicated team. Thank you for being an IJL Client.

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      Reviewed April 11, 2026

      It's Just Lunch recently arranged a date/match for me with a gentleman whom I truly enjoyed being with. It appeared to me that IJL had carefully considered our respective personalities and how we might "hit it off." I had a great time, and while this individual and I may never become a couple in the future, it's wonderful to have a lovely new friend who has already enriched my life!

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      Response from It's Just Lunch

      Thank you so much for sharing your joyful experience with It's Just Lunch! We're thrilled you had a great time and appreciate you trusting us with your dating journey. Here's to many more wonderful connections ahead!

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      Reviewed April 8, 2026

      My experience has been horrible and I even canceled before the 12 dates because 10 of them were mismatches. There was a long time between each date. There was misrepresentation, not listening to what I was saying and multiple matchmakers that I had never even met on the Zoom, but they’re just looking at a piece of paper and sending forward any guy at all!!! Unfortunately low quality matches! It was a very frustrating experience and dissatisfying experience. I think it’s a scam. The sales executive put a lot of pressure on me and I waited a long time before I joined. She made promises that never happened.

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      Response from It's Just Lunch

      We are sorry to you hear you did not enjoy your dating experience or find your special someone; matchmaking is an art and dating is a process and we wish you all of the best on your dating journey.

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      Staff

      Reviewed April 1, 2026

      My experience with Marina has been very positive. She's professional, friendly, and a great listener. The first date she presented exceeded my expectations. He is my caliber of guy, professional, polished, kind and a good communicator. I welcome more matches like this in the future, and I think Marina understands what I'm looking for.

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      Response from It's Just Lunch

      Thank you so much for your glowing feedback! We look forward to presenting you with more standout dates in the future. Thank you for choosing our service!

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      Staff

      Reviewed April 1, 2026

      Great first date with an amazing woman who made me feel very comfortable and had a very enjoyable dinner together. We ended up having a nearly 4 hour dinner together and could not have had a better evening.

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      Response from It's Just Lunch

      We are delighted to hear about your wonderful date experience! It's great to know you enjoyed a comfortable and engaging evening. Thank you for sharing your experience, and here's to many more delightful dates ahead!

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      Punctuality & Speed

      Reviewed March 28, 2026

      I overall like the idea of It's Just Lunch. I had my first date a few months after signing up, and didn't get my second date until almost two years later. I like that they were still willing to work with me, despite being blind and just had me complete a quick medical release with my own description "that I still see the light from up above" to show to potential dates. I am in the Harrisburg, PA area and not sure how many people in the area have signed up for the service. They have tried to set me up with dates all the way in Philadelphia, which would be a two-hour train ride and quite a bit of money to spend, just to meet someone whom I may never see again.

      I also thought it would be a little more localized and that they would have more restaurant partners in my area, including chain places like Red Lobster or Longhorn Steak House, perhaps. I'm still trying to figure out what to make of the service, but the overall idea behind it is great, especially when browsing through dating websites and apps is more challenging for someone like me. I like that it's a controlled environment, making unsafe situations much less likely to occur.

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      Response from It's Just Lunch

      Thank you for sharing your experience with It's Just Lunch and we regret to hear you did not meet your special someone. Please feel free to reach out directly if you have any more suggestions or questions for our team.

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      Reviewed March 26, 2026

      This is such the biggest scam so I paid for. It’s Just Lunch for about a year to two years 'cause they financed me. I did go on dates. All of the dates were foreign. No disrespect. Respectfully some of the women were nice but they were all **. They were such a language barrier. I kept on reaching out to. It’s just lunch and informing them that I would like some different ethnicity dates and they kept saying oh OK OK OK. Kept setting me up with ** or ** or **. Again with the language barrier and everything it was just not good dates so I called to cancel. They canceled it with me we completely. She said, "OK you don’t have to worry about paying anymore because you paid so much." Now it’s on my credit and now they’re trying to garnish my taxes. The biggest scam and rip off ever. I should’ve just did an adventure adventure. The biggest scam and rip off ever, I should’ve just did a adventure adventures.

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      Response from It's Just Lunch

      Hi Johnathan, thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We have shared your feedback with the office you were working with as they are independently owned and operated. They will contact you directly regarding your concerns. Thank you!

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