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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.
- Guaranteed face-to-face dates
- Free onboarding interview
- Customized membership plans
- Fully confidential
- Lengthy process
- Can be pricey
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Reviewed Aug. 23, 2018
My Matchmaker, Obed, has been very responsive. He is a good reflective listener so I feel that he has heard what I have said when I gave him feedback. He was very prompt to respond this morning after my date last night.
Reviewed Aug. 23, 2018
I have been pleased with the individuals I have dealt with from It's Just Lunch. They seem to be efficient and a professional organization. From the start they are Not too pushy. They are happy to answer any questions. So far I have worked with the Dating Specialist, (Jessica) Dating Coordinator (Kim), Darryl (set up the skype appt.) and Dating Matchmaker (Debbie). I'm looking forward to my first date! I hope to have a Success Story to tell. Thank you!
Reviewed Aug. 22, 2018
IJL has taken my money and not provided any service. They rush you into signing a contract and then fail to do anything. My bank knew exactly why I was calling when doing a chargeback. That's why IJL moved to Florida, locks in their contracts so they are free to take your money. Stay away at all costs. Consistent lies.
Reviewed Aug. 22, 2018
This is technically my third time working with IJL and has been the best experience so far. My first time I was in eastern Iowa which was a new market for IJL. All but one match that IJL picked was bad. Almost like my IJL contact didn't read my feedback. The one decent match lived 90 miles away. The second time IJL contacted me with women that I was a match for. One of the four was great, but she ended up being too busy to go any further than a third date. Two of the other three matches were pretty bad.
This third time is going much better. I feel like Brandis gets me and Obed came through with a very nice match. In fact, I have a second date set up with Obed's match and my first match that Brandis setup is also trying to find some free time for a second date. Either IJL has been providing some much needed training or they have upped their recruiting game because Brandis and Obed are delivering on IJL's promises.
Reviewed Aug. 21, 2018
I have only had 2 dates set up since I joined. Before I signed up I wish I knew how IJL took many weeks to months to set up. I had the impression of having a date 2-4 times a month. Not 1 every other month. I also wish that more information was given about the date. Everyone at the company are nice and helpful.
Reviewed Aug. 21, 2018
There was some confusion regarding the starting time for my appointment, but Andrea was kind enough to call me on my cell-phone to ensure we were able to connect, (the added customer focus was worth a star for me). The rest of the interview went pretty much as I expected, and much of the time was spent validating answers I had given during my original phone interview with IJL.
UPDATE ON 10/19/2018: I had a great experience on my 2nd date using IJL, and having someone like Shana follow-up on my experience, (what I liked, what I didn't, what to focus on in the future, etc.), really gave me the confidence that IJL is really committed to helping me find a match that meets my expectations without all of the time and energy spent through traditional online dating.
Reviewed Aug. 20, 2018
Both Udonna and Tameka are professionals that listen and take time to care and make it happen. They seem passionate about their work and jobs and are always quick to respond. I would recommend them to others and have.
Reviewed Aug. 20, 2018
Brandis has been very professional in the whole process. She makes sure she finds the best matches for me. She is very good with follow up and gets very excited when she hears that the date was a success. I look forward to more dates from her. My last date was a success.
Reviewed Aug. 20, 2018
The It's Just Lunch Team is exceptional when it comes to communication and customer service for their clients. They are extremely hands-on and their follow up is extraordinary. This group of team members are very thorough in their research and try to accommodate the client's needs and desires. This is truly high quality customer service.
Reviewed Aug. 16, 2018
This is from a male perspective, women using the service may have a different experience. I’ve found the office staff doesn’t listen and is pushy. They also seem to prefer quantity over quality. I gave an age range and wanted a woman without kids. They’ve set me up with women nearly a decade outside of my range with kids. I can’t make it downtown during the week. They keep trying to send me downtown. To make it convenient for both, I’m willing to meet in in the middle of where we both live. I’ve driven an hour to meet someone 5 minutes from her house. During the week I can only meet for dinner dates. The women need to be made aware of this and eat something. It’s awkward when your date arrives after she has eaten, and I haven’t had anything since lunch. I do offer to split appetizers, but they need to be made aware that it’s a “dinner date”.
When I have a date, I make sure there is nothing else scheduled for that evening. If a woman has something else scheduled and leaves before the food is served it’s a date that never should have happened. Dates also need to be at places that are quite enough to have a conservation, the point of the date. I don’t like yelling to have a conversation because we’re meeting at a noisy bar with loud music.
The matches need to be better researched. Some of my matches have lived almost 3 hours away. That makes it very difficult to do a second date. Many of the women I’ve been matched with need a lesson in basic manners. I’m willing to go on a second date even if I think it won’t work. It’s acceptable to decline another date. I’ve been ghosted dozens of times. This shows lack of manners and maturity. When they have the courtesy to tell me they’re not interested it shows that they have class.
When this was run from the local office I bought the “Dinner Party” package. A group of 4 men and 4 women would meet at restaurant for a dinner party. I bought 14 of them and had several left on my membership when corporate took over. I was told that they no longer do dinner parties, but I can’t get my money refunded. They told me I must ask the local franchise that no longer exists for my money back. I paid for these in advance and I expected to go. To be told that they don’t have them anymore and I can’t get my money back is unacceptable.
Reviewed Aug. 15, 2018
I have been very impressed with the professionalism and care the IJL team and my match maker Debbie have shown from the start. The team clearly cares about providing quality matches and great experiences. Debbie has been very responsive to all questions, dating reservations, etc. which I have greatly appreciated. It really is a VIP type of service mentality which has been so nice for a busy professional. Unfortunately I am located outside of the main "hubs", but have been very pleased with Debbie's assistance and efforts to try and accommodate the distance for me to drive. I would say that distance can be a challenge, but if you are serious and outside of a main hub the team works hard to reduce that challenge. If you've tried online dating and are looking for more of the "VIP" experience to help you in finding better matches I highly recommend IJL.
Reviewed Aug. 15, 2018
I joined on July 14 after a 2+ hour hard sell conversation that I asked to think about but the sales rep kept talking so I signed but never got to see the contract until the next day when it was emailed to me. I decided to continue and figured it was an investment and anyone that pays $** must be serious so I had high hopes. And I really liked the idea of the coaching. It has been over a month and they sent me one "match" who was nothing like what I was interested in so I declined to meet him. Since then it's been nothing AT ALL. It's like pulling teeth to get them to respond. I am lucky to hear from them once a week - and that is after I email a couple times asking if they are still there. All I hear is they are working on a match. It should not be that difficult if they have anyone in the database like they represented on the hard sell. I am successful, financially secure, attractive and fit.
I have not had any counseling that was promised to occur before the first date to coach on what to say/do/how to act/suggested conversations, etc. Now they tell me it's best after a couple dates. Well at this rate it may occur sometime next year. The thing is, I can go on the free sites and do my own weeding out but I really don't have the time to communicate endlessly with men and screen them. I can have a date almost any time I want on those sites but was really hoping to have them screen for me.
I started doing my own screening again and have several men I am interested in learning more about and have been on a few dates with them. So why is it so hard for IJL to find someone? My guess is because they DON'T have a large database. They described several men during the sales pitch to me that were supposedly in my area - I wonder what happened to them? I have asked for a refund which of course they refuse. I am going to talk to an attorney. After reading so many reviews, and especially on Yelp where no one has anything good to say, I wonder if there is anyone out there who wants to join a class action?
Reviewed Aug. 11, 2018
I am new to IJL Columbus. The matchmaking staff has been excellent and responsive to my requests and giving me valuable feedback. It is nice to find a group that really cares. I look forward to finding a successful match in the near future.
Reviewed Aug. 10, 2018
Andréa was very positive and vibrant. She gave off good energy. She was friendly and kind. The time was taken to make sure that I received some friendly advice and direction. She even talked about the fact that she was on the website.
Reviewed Aug. 10, 2018
Aleisha has been a pleasure to work w/ & very professional. As a leadership coach I assist people w/ their emotional as well as practical development. Aleisha is great at active listening, turning information into effective matching. I have only had one date & if she was interested I would be beginning a relationship. I was very surprised the first shot worked.
Reviewed Aug. 9, 2018
After a rough start with a different dating coach, I was given Kimberli as my new dating coach and she is FABULOUS! The biggest thing that she does is LISTEN to what I said. I truly appreciate that and enjoy working with her!
Reviewed Aug. 9, 2018
Both Kimberli ** and Tameka ** have been professional, knowledgeable, and delivered over the top based upon what IJL aims to provide. Kimberli has guided me through many questions to help me to enjoy my dating experiences. I would recommend Kimberli, Tameka and IJL to individuals that are serious about positive dating, creating deep friendships, and lasting relationships.
Reviewed Aug. 8, 2018
I am working with Obed and Tyler. They have been very kind and prompt in their efforts to help me find a suitable match. They have both answered all of my questions and concerns, and made this an enjoyable and easy process. I would definitely recommend this service to a friend.
Reviewed Aug. 8, 2018
I am new to IJL but I have been pleased with the quality of ladies that I have met in my short time as a client. I can tell that my preferences are being taken seriously. In a short amount of time, IJL has been a more rewarding experience as compared to "traditional" online dating.
Reviewed Aug. 8, 2018
After being married and focusing on my career and children for 20 years I separated from my husband. Being a highly educated, busy professional, I was not particularly interested in the online dating scene. After reviewing a few matchmaking services, I chose IJL. My matchmakers Aleisha and Krystal have been great so far! They have been professional, attentive and responsive. I have met a great gentleman so far and looking forward to seeing where things lead. I would definitely recommend IJL to friends.
Reviewed Aug. 7, 2018
Andrea was incredibly professional and thorough. She made me feel at ease and even confident about this process. She is an asset to IJL! I am grateful for her support. I was nervous about the facetime but she made the process very efficient and comfortable.
Reviewed Aug. 7, 2018
Lisa, Thank you for your outstanding customer service and support! You - and everyone at IJL - have been fantastic! Katherine, Sheri, Ashley, Krystal... it's been a pleasure working with all of you! Looking forward to continuing to work with you!
Reviewed Aug. 4, 2018
I have had a good experience with It's Just Lunch. They try to listen to your feedback and take it into account with future matches. I like the fact that you have one point of contact when dealing with the company. Dating in the New York area is never easy but they do their best to make it fun.
Reviewed Aug. 3, 2018
My matchmaker Debbie does an incredibly thorough job of identifying great matches. She takes her time to make sure there is a potentially good fit for both parties. I recommend IJL to anyone in the Philadelphia area no matter what your relationship goals are.
Reviewed Aug. 3, 2018
The guy was very nice and I did enjoy my dinner. He was very familiar with this whole dating process. I was very surprised to find out that he was not a member of it It’s Just Lunch so that was kind of disappointing that here I am paying all this money yet someone else is getting to do it for free. That doesn’t really seem right. However in finding that out it was nice to know that It’s Just Lunch did check him out with a face-to-face interview and do a background check I am assuming with his driver's license. We didn’t exchange numbers and I will see if he calls. Definitely somebody I could be friends with.
Reviewed July 30, 2018
I signed a contract for It's Just Lunch to provide me with 4 matches. I signed the contract in 2016. As of 2018 the service was not delivered. After a year of trying to get IJL to respond to requests for dates, I requested a refund of $500. I believe I paid approximately two thousand dollars for the service. I have no faith in them providing me a quality match after all the time. I have used the service two other times and was satisfied. This is so disappointing. Over the two years, I frequently had to contact them to get another match. My last match told me he was not an active member. The B.B.B. in Florida just informed today, IJL has an “F” rating. I am writing in hopes that other folks will not lose money on a service that does not deliver what it promises.
Reviewed July 20, 2018
They make all these promises, and then go away. In the two months I had my "contract" with them, Monique contacted me exactly once, and only after I inquired where she was. She sent me only ONE date option. Mind you, I am a successful, attractive, financially secure woman who was just looking to expand some dating options. Elite Singles and Tinder is much better!!! And they refuse to refund my money.
Reviewed July 20, 2018
It is horrible, at least for South Florida. They misrepresent everything, don't follow up, don't return calls, don't follow criteria for selection of matches. DON'T USE THIS HORRIBLE SERVICE. IT IS A RIP OFF.
Reviewed July 19, 2018
I’ve enjoyed my experience and dealings with JFL - especially with Jas and Bianka. They’ve been responsive and excellent to work with. Jas is a good listener, easy to talk with, and provides good feedback to me on my expectations and other issues. Most importantly, I really appreciate that Jas is direct and honest in her feedback.
Reviewed July 19, 2018
I have seen the profiles of four ladies. All were very interesting, with great backgrounds and careers. I have been on a first date with two and they were both very pleasant. I have a second date with one lady and another first date this weekend. So far this has been a great experience for me!
Reviewed July 19, 2018
Like anything, it's an investment. Because you are spending lots of money, the other party is virtually guaranteed to be serious and committed. The only thing I would say is I've noticed that many of the people I'm meeting have degrees, and many in general won't date someone without a degree. I feel as if maybe the criteria could be improved or more forgiving. The dates, in my limited experience went well. Some more awkward at first than others.
Reviewed July 18, 2018
I am a new client of IJL. My initial interview with Michelle went well and the experiences I've had thus far with my matchmaker, Pilar, have been positive. I really like how the company has built in safety measures (face-to-face interview and contracted restaurants/sites) and offers coaching sessions with a dating specialist. Sheri, who provided this service for me was great. I haven't dated in over 25 years, so getting back out there is a bit scary! I have been on 1 date and although my experience with IJL is limited, I feel I made the right choice utilizing their service.
Reviewed July 18, 2018
So far my experience with It's Just Lunch has been great. Natalie, Alicia and Amy have been fantastic to work with and I enjoy talking to them. They all seem to have understood my personality and what I am looking for very quickly, without judgment. Thank you!
Reviewed July 18, 2018
Monique was very fun and easy to work with. She actually helped me feel relaxed and positive about my new introduction. After my evening out she shared in my enthusiasm as I relayed the details of my date. I look forward to working with her again on another introduction. Many thanks to Monique.
Reviewed July 18, 2018
Kim was lovely and was eager to ensure my experience with IJL is a good one. She noted some of the information she had about me was incorrect and sought to address those mistakes. She was very conscientious. Thank you.
Reviewed July 17, 2018
I have just started this process and, so far, so good. Everyone is happy and helpful. Lisa has been a great communicator, making the process go smoothly to this point. Looking forward to meeting Mr Right. One suggestion would be to add meeting locations west of Richmond.
Reviewed July 17, 2018
Had hopes this would bring me the caliber of man I was looking for. Started out really excited but soon I found this organization to be completely dishonest. I was told the city I live in was a hub, but that was not the truth, the closest hub actually over an hour away. Also, was told there were several men that would be a great fit for me, but never had 1 date in my area. The client service was horrible. Hardly ever did they respond within the 24 hours window they claim they will respond. A couple of reps were rude to me when I had the nerve to call them out on it. Just a complete waste of time & money. I only had a few dates & I am not overweight or ugly so that is not the issue. Very frustrating experience with not 1 good thing to say about it now.
Reviewed July 16, 2018
I am in the middle of an IJL subscription and I have been pleased with the experience so far. My matches are desirable and my matchmaker and team have been attentive. Based on my initial experience, I would be happy to recommend the service to others.
Reviewed July 16, 2018
Briefly, I've had two dates set up by IJL. One on May 31, 2018 and the other on July 12, 2018. Thus far, I've met two people that I consider to be wonderful and of great quality. I look forward to meeting other Candidates SOON... THANKS!
Reviewed July 16, 2018
I believe Obed has done a very good job in putting together potential matches. I appreciate the time he has taken and attention to detail. He has done an excellent job in listening to what I have to say and applying my requests.
Reviewed July 16, 2018
I’ve had 3 matchmakers which is more than the number of dates I’ve had. The matches seem to take a very long time. Seems as if it is stretching out to keep you paying. It’s a great concept and I feel it has attracted a higher class of people. Maybe the system may Work better based on some type of commission than monthly for well let’s see what we have.
Reviewed July 14, 2018
I’d like to mention the very good experiences that I’ve had with It’s Just lunch; and would like to mention my match-maker Monique by name. She’s representative of the highly perceptive nature of understanding personality types and then being able to find suitable partners for me to date. I’ve enjoyed each and every one of my dates and find that we had at least something in common to talk about. Understandably, not all of them turned out to be second dates but that’s the nature of dating. The backgrounds and interests matched and this was appreciable considering the poor matches I’ve had with a competing dating service. In the multi-ethnic character of our society it is often difficult to find others with shared interests or outlook. I treat Monique as a friend who reliably guides me thru an often daunting process to find a suitable partner.
Reviewed July 14, 2018
Kimberli did so great! I had a really wonderful time on the first date that she set up for me. I can't say enough good things about my experience with IJL so far. The location was fantastic, and the man she chose for me was interesting, authentic, kind, and a great conversationalist. What a special evening!
Reviewed July 12, 2018
The dating game has changed a great deal over the years. Everyone seems to be too busy talking on their cell phone/ looking at their cell phone APs that they don't notice the person in front of them. No one seems to have time to search for their perfect someone. It's Just Lunch is a great service because it allows people to do the looking for you. They set it up, you have a great time, and I am hoping for the right one to come along soon. Two dates so far and the service is concentrating hard on trying to find the right person for me. The only reason I gave 4 stars is because I haven't found her yet. When it's a success I will find a way for the system to allow me to give TEN stars.
Reviewed July 12, 2018
My recent match was very good: many things in common, for example, likes, interests, faith, both widows(ers) and top priorities matched well. Also pleased that Dating Director was willing to match me in near-by cities to increase the possibilities of a great match.
Reviewed July 11, 2018
They have been great to deal with. They scheduled a date for me with a very pretty lady that I felt instantly comfortable with. They made dinner reservations and reminded me (not that I could forget) about my date and gave me the restaurant's contact info in case I would be running late. It couldn’t have been any easier. I’m glad I spent the time talking with them because they introduced me to someone that I’m interested in getting to know better.
Reviewed July 10, 2018
When Kimberki and I first talked on the phone, I had various concerns about using It's Just Lunch. This was within my 3 day period of signing up and I had to address my concerns as I was considering cancelling your service. Kimberki was polite, firm and addressed ALL of my questions. We went on to have a successful phone conversation where she was able to discern my personality, and make choices that are a better fit for me.
Reviewed July 6, 2018
Very timely intake and first date within days! Those helping were kind and understanding of my concerns. Thank you! Dating after a divorce is difficult and time consuming. It's Just Lunch makes the process easier since they do the work. It is nice to know they are for me!
Reviewed July 6, 2018
My Dating Director set up the perfect date on only my second date! We have been together for 8-months and both have a amazing friendship along with an great relationship. The two of us would have never meet if it was not for IJL!
Reviewed July 5, 2018
Had a date with Christine on 6-28-2018 set up by my matchmaker Aleisha and Ashley and it was a very good first experience. This was set up to be a nice easygoing encounter. I enjoyed Christine company and in general now appreciate the wonderful job and support I have been given by my expert matchmakers at It's Just Lunch!. Although this was my first official date I'm really looking to the next one.
Reviewed July 5, 2018
Even after you tell them you met someone, you cancel your membership, tell them never to contact you again they still call you! They are extremely unprofessional and unorganized. Never give them any of your information.
Reviewed July 5, 2018
The process is different then anything I’ve experienced before. That can be a good or bad thing. So far I’m enjoying the service and looking forward to meeting more new people. Thanks to the staff for explaining things when questions arise. Very responsive!!
Reviewed July 5, 2018
I feel that Kimberli has done an excellent job interviewing me and consulting me for my matchmaking. She is thorough and clearly wants to help me be successful in my quest. I would recommend her to a friend. She is genuinely wanting me to find the right person for me.
Reviewed July 3, 2018
My matchmaker, Obed, was great to work with. I already have a second date planned. Our first date was arranged at a great restaurant and at a good time of the day. My date was exactly what I expected and I was not disappointed.
Reviewed July 2, 2018
I have gone on 7 dates. The first two were with very nice women who lived 1 to 1.5 hours away! That was ridiculous and I told the IJL people that I was "promised" by the sales person that there were plenty of eligible women in my city. They said, we can only provide dates in your "region," which could be who knows where. After telling them that NO, I will only date women who live within 30 minutes they got it straight for the most part. Every woman I went out with was very nice and in the ball park of what I was looking for. I've put my membership on hold so that I could continue dating one of my matches to see how it goes. So, with the caveat about location... I am quite satisfied with IJL.
Reviewed July 2, 2018
First date went smoothly and IJL's match for me was surprisingly accurate to my desires. My matchmaker, Lisa, has been extremely helpful and kind through the whole process. Can't wait to see where this match may lead to in the future...
Reviewed June 30, 2018
The lady matchmaker was professional. (However the coach did not call me on the date and time we agreed upon.) The restaurant was good. She found a decent match. It was my first experience. I am looking forward to more interesting lunches.
Reviewed June 30, 2018
This is my first experience with IJL and I am blessed to have Kimberli and Tameka working as a team to help me meet my other half. I appreciate the way they communicate and support me through this process, each step of the way. I feel confident I chose the right dating site to meet the men who are right for me.
Reviewed June 29, 2018
Not worth it. Way too expensive. Very bad experience. On my flight back home from Arizona I saw an add about IJL on a magazine on the flight and I read it. On my experience and few other people that I know that have tried it, we have had a very bad experience with it. The reps are very imposing and they literally make your story to present to the person they want to set you up with. It was a nightmare, I didn't even recognize myself when they were trying to set me up with ** person. I would be like 'That is not what I do or like, or want'.
I was a single girl that wants kids and they set me up with a gentleman that had 4 teenage kids done with having babies and he was a captain on a boat. Was more out on the water than inland and when in land he would always have his kids. He had no luck with all the set ups he had. I was his 4th and he said, "I really like you but we don't have nothing in common. Aren't they supposed to find us compatible dates?" I tried to complain and never got my refund. I tried to fight it but since I had paid with a debit card I couldn't dispute it. They are the reason I never ever use my debit card for any payments.
And here I am married now. Meet my husband and I meet on Tinder free app, I regret the money I spend on IJL. Don't you do it guys and girls. They are a rip off and in the end it was not the money. It was the way they handled the situation. Do yourself a favor. Look at other free options. She is out there. These people don't care about you.
Reviewed June 29, 2018
I have been impressed with the level of service I have received from the very beginning. And my first date met all of my criteria. My matchmaker has been amazing at listening to my wants and needs and is definitely on the right track. Who knows... maybe things will work out with Match #1 and no further assistance will be required.
Reviewed June 29, 2018
IJL is a good program. Traveling as much as I do, it is a convenient way to meet people & get dates when I'm home. Also, one meets people from many different walks of life whom one would never meet any other way. Give it a try!
Reviewed June 28, 2018
I've just started my second time with It's Just Lunch. I have been impressed with the engagement and passion of everyone I've interacted with especially my Match Maker, Aleisha, and her assistant, Ashley. Aleisha has been very responsive and picks up the phone in the late evenings when I expect most people have gone home. I am looking forward to meeting someone whom I may have not met without this service.
Reviewed June 27, 2018
I paid $2,700.00 for a bunch of disappointment. I was over-promised by bullshitting staff and then went on time wasting dates. Do not waste your time and money with this dating organization. Go to Match.com. For $77.00 get pictures and avoid disappointing blind dates where you want to leave as soon as you meet your date. Yes, it's that bad!
Reviewed June 27, 2018
I have been on one date with IJL. The woman was smart and educated. I focus on the experience of finding love and a new relationship. I sometimes feel some women don't do that because they don't give love time. It's unfortunately true I think. Anyways I love the dates so far and hopefully next one is a relationship.
Reviewed June 25, 2018
I'm happily satisfied with Pilar and the matching service she has provided. Pilar is always polite, energetic and listens to my feedback. I look forward to going out on more dates. I would like to have more options on where we meet.
Reviewed June 25, 2018
I very happy with my first date with It's Just Lunch. My date was a good match for me. We had some interests income like outdoor activities, travel and live theatre. We enjoyed great conversation over lunch. We plan to meet again in the near future.
Reviewed June 25, 2018
My first date with It's Just Lunch was a great match. They hit on all major points. I appreciated the care with which Kaila and Tameka set this up. Everything went exactly as promised and I look forward to working with them again. Well done!
Reviewed June 25, 2018
I have had 4 dates in the past 2 months. All have been appropriate choices and were as advertised. I have had follow up dates with 3 of the ladies. I have been pleased with the quality of the people, their appearance, intelligence, and energy. I have had a very good conversations with all of the candidates and would recommend this service to friends.
Reviewed June 24, 2018
I have truly enjoyed IJL, I have had the pleasure of meeting very nice, educated, fun and respectable men that I would otherwise not gotten a chance to meet and form friendships with. I am very glad that I have had the opportunity to join and would recommend it to others. Thank you IJL.
Reviewed June 23, 2018
I’m super excited to get back in the dating world. I like the experience and professional help they offer for finding my future mate! It’s been a real pleasure that the staff at It's Just Lunch have my best interests in mind. I look forward again to finding my forever.
Reviewed June 22, 2018
This was my third date and it was a much better match. It didn't lead to exchange of phone numbers but we had a pleasant lunch and found much to talk about. While the first 2 dates seemed to be just men who were available, this 3rd go around was someone who I could relate to better. My biggest request from the very beginning has been a man who lives out his Christian faith everyday. While Sean doesn't do that, he at least was very much a gentleman and interested in having a nice time. Lisa did honor my request to move the meeting location to a general area that works better so the drive would be reasonable. The restaurant was very nice.
Reviewed June 22, 2018
I want to talk a little bit about It's Just Lunch and my dating experiences in the Harrisburg and Pittsburgh areas. OBET has been my dating coordinator and he has provided me with a very nice selection of ladies who I have went on 2 dates with and the staff at it's just lunch has been very professional. They listen to my criteria and try to find me the best suited matches to date. I want to thank it's just lunch for riding this opportunity and service.
Reviewed June 22, 2018
I appreciate all of the helpful support I have received from Aleisha and Ashley. Aleisha is a very pleasant person to work with and responds in a timely fashion. I get the sense that she attentively looks out for all of her clients.
Reviewed June 21, 2018
My relationship with IJL started off poorly. Recently, Aleisha and Ashley have made the one star into 3. I’ve been on one great date, and am looking forward to more. I’m sure they will bring my vote to 5 soon enough. Great job!
Reviewed June 21, 2018
The process so far has been super easy and smooth. I've only had one date so far but I'm excited for more to come. I also like how we have to give feedback after the date because it helps to fine tune the matches. Even though you don't meet your matchmaker in person they ask you full detailed questions to really get to know, which I really liked.
Reviewed June 19, 2018
IJL goes a very long way to removing the obstacles of dating for busy, professional people!!! It's like having your friends out there, searching — doing the legwork, locating and vetting like-minded and legitimate single people to connect you with. Kimberli, Tameka and Sean have all been genuinely curious and so helpful in consulting with me, to find out what I am looking for... and hopefully help me find a match! Cheers to IJL and your Cali Team!!
Reviewed June 19, 2018
My experience with It's Just Lunch was really positive. The service was prompted and insightful. I liked that they were legitimately invested in how the dates went, that they provided valid, insightful advice and that they were willing to make time to talk and redefine what I was looking for. I overall experience taught me a lot about myself, dating, and the type of person that I am looking for.
Reviewed June 19, 2018
Kim gave me excellent advice on how to handle a guy when he says he'll try to get a hold of me instead of asking me for my telephone number. Instead of keeping me waiting when a guy flakes out on me or takes too long to decide when he'll meet me and etc., Kim will hook me up with a new guy right away and I really like that. I also would really like to get to know Tameka better, because she seems like a very friendly person.
Reviewed June 19, 2018
Obed helped me to meet someone I am interested in continuing to date and to get to know. So far, it looks like a very nice fit. IJL is so simple, hassle free and refreshing after having tried online dating which is exhausting, very time consuming and often a bunch of demoralizing game playing. Here you meet people who, even if they are not a good match for you, are at least seriously interested in finding that special someone.
Reviewed June 19, 2018
So far, so good, I've only met up with one match, but she was pretty wonderful so I do trust the judgement of the people making the decisions. I do hope that they continue to find high quality dates for me as we move forward together.
Reviewed June 18, 2018
The helpful staff at IJL has made getting back into dating, easy and fun! I’ve appreciated the personable guidance and my first date worked out fantastically. The venue selected was quaint and eclectic and my date for the evening was charming, pretty and so much fun to talk with. What more can you ask for?
Reviewed June 18, 2018
I have enjoyed this process so far on IJL. My first date was a pleasant surprise and we will go out again. The Dating Coordinators give you good advice and guide you through the upcoming date. They send you photos and information on a match then ask if you are interested. They then confirm a date, time and place and even make reservations for you. They also give you a reminder call and email. I was impressed with how quickly they followed up with you after the date to make sure all went smoothly, to get your thoughts on the match and to see what your next steps were regarding the match. It is also great to not have to deal with millions of texts, emails, sift through profiles on your own and I find it time consuming. I enjoy having someone else's perspective on who they see me dating. This is definitely a refreshing new approach to dating!
Reviewed June 18, 2018
What I like is that as opposed to dating websites, I can fast track the process to going on a first date, rather than having to do a lot of work before getting a woman to be interested in going on a first date or starting communication with me. Which is good for me because I have a limited amount of free time. Only complaints are that it took a long time, several months before I was on my first date. Also my first dating director, Kimberly was unresponsive to my e-mails and calls.
Reviewed June 14, 2018
I’m a 59 year old male looking for a serious relationship. It's Just Lunch set me up with a very beautiful women in great shape and very professional. The reason I only gave 4 stars is the location Central Park South is very hard to get to and not a comfortable atmosphere. The beautiful women I met never return my two messages. I’m thinking of trying again.
Reviewed June 14, 2018
Amazing experience with my amazing matchmaker Sally **. She takes her time to understand what I am looking for in a relationship. Also, communication is a key and she always does, she nailed it. Working with Sally is all about her client!
Reviewed June 14, 2018
When I first signed up for It's Just Lunch the person I spoke to was very welcoming and customer centric. Through our conversation she reeled me in with comments like, "Paul is great for you" or possibly "Tom is good for you". She would make comments like that through the conversation making me think we already had desirable matches. I fell for that. I’m really frustrated. I’ve seen one match and only because I complained do I feel that this match came through. This person had not one trait that I have been looking for in an individual. I would really like to get a refund and money on. I’m very disappointed because I thought this was my chance to find a really good match.
Reviewed June 13, 2018
I had a wonderful experience on my first date. The professionalism of this company is commendable. The follow-up was within 24 hours of my date. I felt the feedback questions were pointed and well thought out. I am looking forward to another wonderful experience.
Reviewed June 12, 2018
Kaila has been extremely helpful and friendly. She has very precise in her communication and descriptions of my dates and what they have to offer. Kaila has taken my communicates and put them into action. Overall she has been great! I look forward to engaging with her in the future. Thank you so much.
Reviewed June 12, 2018
So far I’ve had one date and he was a nice gentleman. The matchmakers are professional and seem to be genuine. They are organized and good with following through. We’ll see if the outcome after 4 dates was worth the expense.
Reviewed June 12, 2018
I had a nice experience. Debbie did a good job with the match. The restaurant was good. The food and service was also good. Although he was a complete gentleman, he was older than I requested. I will however go out with him again if he so desires.
Reviewed June 12, 2018
Jas has been very professional in my dealings with her. She has deep listening skills which has helped throughout my dealings with her and other members of the IJL team. A seasoned professional, Jas and the rest of the IJL team aim to match individuals with similar traits.
Reviewed June 11, 2018
Kaila was quick and efficient. She set up a great match and was willing to adjust the site to avoid traffic. She is cheerful, upbeat and a good listener. I trust her to help me find my best match. Thanks Kaila.
Reviewed June 11, 2018
If you're busy and need to connect with real people this service is for you! IJL team makes it easy to make real connections with real people who have already been vetted for meeting your dating and life goals. They found a good match and set up the time, place, etc making this a very easy process. Who folding use a dating coach in their corner?
Reviewed June 8, 2018
The ladies, Lisa and Moya have been very kind and good to work with. Thank You. I just started the dating process and look forward to a successful experience. I will be interacting with the dating coach and following up after my first date on Saturday!
Reviewed June 8, 2018
I signed up with IJL in 2017 and dropped $** on the fantasy that was sold to me: I was a beautiful souled person who only needed to meet the amazing, handsome, and educated men that resided only in the IJL database. In 12 months, I went on 3 dates, each impressively bad in regards to the characteristics that I was looking for in a match. My conclusions from my experience: there are very very few men in the databases (I live in LA), they are charged less to be members, if they aren't "recruited" and put on dates for free. The matchmakers are working with such a limited pool that the young Hollywood "director" who was leaving the next day for Hawaii indefinitely must have seemed like a great choice for me. I don't blame the matchmakers.
I blame the salespeople. They're selling a fantasy that they're fully aware will not be realized-- and they can always cover their own butts with pithy statements such as "You won't connect with everyone" and "You have to kiss a lot of frogs." The contracts are expertly worded to trap you in membership-- the company only guarantees 4 dates or a specified number of matches (which means if you pass on the guy who is 20 years over the age limit you set then he counts as a match. At the end of the day... 3 dates total. I was going to let this go... IJL is still settling its various bankruptcy and legal cases, so I figured they're getting what they deserve anyway. Unfortunately, I was contacted today about renewing my membership, which only renewed my desire for justice. Christina picked the wrong person to prey on today!
Reviewed June 7, 2018
Have had some nice dates. Not as many as I would have liked. Started in January and have had 3 dates. Most have lived far away from me, 35 miles or more, 1 date 50 miles. But I like that they set up the dates in a neutral safe setting and I have enjoyed my dates.
Reviewed June 7, 2018
The whole experience has been nothing but excellent. It is classy and you get to relax and enjoy your date in a beautiful restaurant. Even if you don’t like your date I’m sure you will like your food. This experience is so far the best experience as far as dating is concern. And I highly recommend them to anyone trying to find love.
Reviewed June 6, 2018
Newly single after 20+ years and introduced to IJL three months ago. Obed has done an amazing job selecting potential matches which meet my qualifications. He's responsive and communicative. It's ideal to have someone coordinate and make the arrangements for dates, especially for someone who has a challenged work-life balance. Enjoying the experience!
Reviewed June 6, 2018
Pilar Is one of those people that sounds like she always has a smile going at the other end of the line :-). She has endless patience and is a great listener and really exceeded my expectations to put together a date with someone who shares what is most important to me... And this is no small feat, as the things that are most important to me cannot be easily computer matched. They can only come from taking the time to talk extensively with both people, then having the experience and the intuition to put two like minds together. This is the reason I joined IJL, to benefit from the long hours that your team spends doing all of this hard work, so that I can take care of the rest of my life! :-). Pilar Is a beautiful representation of experience paired with intuition, when it comes to matchmaking. Thank you for putting us together! :-)
Reviewed June 5, 2018
IJL set me up with a wonderful match. Unfortunately, for whatever reason it didn't work out, but that was not IJL's fault. However, they did not provide the medical disclosure which I wrote to them, which potentially could have helped the situation.
Reviewed June 4, 2018
I got very tired of sites like Match.com etc. When I first tried IJL I was very skeptical of the service but as time went on I can see why they have been in business so long. My dating director Aleisha was fantastic and I would highly recommend her. After only 2 dates I found the perfect match for me and I have high hopes this the one. My advice would be patience and trust the process.
Reviewed June 4, 2018
When I was signing up I was told about potential matches already available. Things have gone slower than I expected based on those early conversations. I still like the idea of IJL but I’m not convinced yet of my overall satisfaction.
Reviewed June 3, 2018
Kimberli is very professional and passionate about her job. She listens to the needs of her clients. She is great at communicating and following up. She is very patient with answering questions. She is also very easy to talk to.
Reviewed June 1, 2018
The folks at It's Just Lunch have been doing a nice job of finding good matches and setting up dates. My team of dating coordinators, Aleisha ** and Moya **, take care of all the details and are very responsive and accommodating for me.
Reviewed June 1, 2018
Aleisha, as my dating director, is amazing! She's kind and she really listened to the type of men I am interested in. Every man she has suggested so far is highly accomplished (like myself) and an excellent match! Two quality matches in less than three weeks! WOW! Give Aleisha a raise! :-)
Reviewed June 1, 2018
The staff have been outstanding; I still await a match that is truly a satisfactory one, and will continue to trust and believe. I of course know that matching is purely a numbers game and the more individuals I see the better my odds.
Reviewed June 1, 2018
I am a client of IJL and is having a good experience with company as a whole. I have found them to be professional and sincere in their efforts to please their clients. Monique has been very attentive with her search for the best suited companion for myself and the women of IJL. Thank you!
Reviewed June 1, 2018
I am starting over with It's Just Lunch and am going to trust the process that's in place and show up for each encounter with expectations flying high and fully looking for the magic to happen, it's just a matter of time is how I see it. I'm all in and want to make the very most of my opportunity and time with IJL.
Reviewed May 30, 2018
My team has been very helpful with getting dates for me on a more frequent basis and this has been much appreciated. My team treats me with respect and they are very professional. This experience will be one I will never forget.
Reviewed May 30, 2018
I would highly recommend Aleisha as she is a true professional. She has provided me with several dates in a short time frame. She is truly working hard so that I may find my perfect match and we communicate on a weekly basis.
Reviewed May 30, 2018
I am very disappointed in the service. I have lost count of the everchanging dating coaches who have been assigned to me and then appear to do nothing. I have had one lackluster date in 4 months which only happened when I asked to cancel my membership and have a refund. I would not recommend this service.
Reviewed May 29, 2018
My overall experience with IJL has been positive. All of the staff have been really helpful in setting up my first two dates. The restaurants have been nice and I’ve met some really nice gentlemen. I’m looking forward to more positive experiences with this agency.
Reviewed May 29, 2018
I'm writing this review to caution others considering It's Just Lunch! They technically do not owe me anything but ethically and morally I feel they do. I paid the premium which is not a small amount. I went on 1 date who did not match my must have. I then met someone on Match.com that lasted almost 6 months. When I went back to It's Just Lunch! I was a few days late. It was sorry!!! They were paid over $** For 1 date that wasn't a match. I understand agreements but they could have stuck to their end. I feel this company takes your money and is not really invested in happy clients. Buyer beware.
Reviewed May 25, 2018
My date was kind smart and beautiful, I have never met someone I had so much in common with, that I weld comfortable with almost immediately. It’s a great service and Kimberly was very easy to deal with and figured out quickly what type of woman was right for me.
Reviewed May 25, 2018
Kim has my complete confidence in finding me a mate. When the right woman comes along she will find her. Thanks for having her. She has been kind in taking the time to understand me. I have been with other dating agencies and they have never taken the time Kim has to get to know me. She is a person that is in the right career.
Reviewed May 25, 2018
Kimberly is wonderful. She truly wants you to find happiness and she is on a mission to help you do just that. I enjoy the restaurant they select as well. I am telling all my friends about her and that should join IJL.
Reviewed May 25, 2018
"The level of professional service that I have received from my IJL team has exceeded my expectations. They have been extremely accommodating of my schedule and thoroughly understand my dating profile and requirements. This professional approach made my first lunch date a great success. The match was so good that we made our second date on the spot!"
Reviewed May 25, 2018
Good matches, meeting sites, and hard working dating coordinators make dating much more productive and efficient for this busy professional with a crazy work and life schedule. Not sure how IJL compares cost wise with competition, but overall extremely satisfied with their service.
Reviewed May 24, 2018
My experience with It's Just Lunch has been good so far. Great communication from IJL staff. Pilar ** is very professional and nice to work with. Match dates, seem to be in line with what I'm looking for. The restaurants IJL has chose so far are nice, and casual, and a good choice for first date conversation/interaction.
Reviewed May 24, 2018
The It's Just Lunch matching service is easy and fun. They do all the hard work and leave the dating up to me. The personalized service matches me with guys just for me making meeting new people easy and stress free.
Reviewed May 24, 2018
Kiana scheduled my date with Steven based on my conversation with her and my profile, I think she did a great job, Steven and I had a great first date and exchanged phone numbers. I will be looking forward to a second date.
Reviewed May 23, 2018
I worked with It's Just Lunch over the past 10 months (yes, it took 10 months to get me on 4 dates). The crew at IJL was very polite and professional. The rep assigned to me always listened intently to my feedback and worked hard. There were two issues with my experience: 1) Nashville is a HORRIBLE city for dating in your 30's and it seemed to carry over into the IJL experience. The pool of candidates for a picky, late 30's male is extremely small. 2) The one thing I did not like about IJL, and it's significant, is the women I went on dates with were not paying members and knew very little about me, if anything at all. Seeing as I paid a lot of money for the service, it made me feel kind of like a John and put the women (who were outstanding) in an awkward spot. (Dave Matthews says, "You pay for what you get", ha!)
Overall, I would rate the IJL team with 5 stars on effort and give it a big 2 star deduction for business practices, as far as the whole "paying member seeing a non-paying member" thing goes. If you live in a big city with a super large dating pool, I think IJL would be a great option, if you can afford it. In a smaller city, you need to lower your expectations if you're going to go the IJL route.
Reviewed May 22, 2018
She (Joan) is attractive, smart, and has a good career. I would like to see her again, but... the other three women I met through IJL were lacking personality and warmth. Unless something really positive happens, I have no plans to renew with IJL.
Reviewed May 22, 2018
The plans for my lunch date were arranged quickly and at a beautiful location. Aleisha took the time to ensure I had a very pleasant experience with a gentleman I could easily hold a conversation with. Moya confirmed the day before and answered any questions I had. Upon hearing the pleasant experience I had, my friend now wants to join.
Reviewed May 22, 2018
Recently I have had a very positive experience with IJL. My matchmaker Aleisha is very personable, professional and follows up with any questions or concerns that I have. She has been a pleasure to work with. Thank you Aleisha! I also want to thank Moya as well. She is very sweet!
Reviewed May 21, 2018
I have been had a very positive experience with It’s Just Lunch especially since it’s been awhile since I have been in the dating scene. I like the idea of having a no pressure environment with me being able to pick and choose with my dating consultant always in the background checking on how things are going. All good for me with It’s Just Lunch!
Reviewed May 19, 2018
Loved that IJL made everything so easy and smooth for its clients especially for someone so new to this experience. IJL staff is well trained and friendly, from coaching to setting up dates know what needs to be done. So in all client service is excellent!
Reviewed May 18, 2018
Working with Aleisha and Moya has fundamentally changed my experience meeting a quality lady. They take the time to understand me and help me understand myself, and then take painstaking effort to match me with someone that just clicked! I definitely recommend them!
Reviewed May 17, 2018
My date last night was terrific, and Aleisha has done an excellent job of following up. My beginnings with the firm was extremely bad (no date for 3 months), but since she has taken over she has stepped up and then some.
Reviewed May 17, 2018
He was very nice & polite & interesting. He was well groomed & seemed at ease. Ran a little bit late but called restaurant to let me know. We exchanged numbers. Will let you know if he calls to see me again.
Updated review: Oct. 10, 2018
It has taken a few times for us to get it right but she recently set me up with a gentleman who has great potential! Lisa listens to exactly what I am looking for and she brought me a great match this time around! I would recommend Lisa to anyone who knows exactly what they want!
Original Review: May 16, 2018
After being upfront and honest with what I am specifically looking for, my matchmaker has all the tools she needs to find me a perfect match! With each match, Lisa is closer and closer to finding someone I am looking for so truly is listening to me and cares. Now we just need to find that chemistry!
Reviewed May 15, 2018
Thanks to all 3 of you! All of you really know what you are doing and IJL works! I have meet my match. I had my first date a week ago today and we connected right away, perfect match for me! We have seen each other almost every day since as he will be away next week and me June 3rd-10th. Perfect to miss each other a little I think. Thanks again for finding my match in life...
Reviewed May 14, 2018
I am dissatisfied with this service for the fact that it took forever, there wasn't a ton of communication at first, and the quality of my matches was very poor. I will not be renewing because it's a very expensive membership to not have yielded results. I went on one date and he was really nice but he was outside of a few crucial points I had set in my preferences. I just feel like I spent a lot of money and had nothing to show for it because the talent pool was not vast enough.
Reviewed May 14, 2018
It's too early to give a nice review. But everybody there has been really nice and listen to what I want. I don't know what will happen but I'm hoping that I meet the right one and who knows it's exciting.
Reviewed May 12, 2018
My experience with It's Just Lunch! was very disappointing. In addition I felt I wasted my money The restrictive policy regarding New York vs New Jersey and Long Island was one person per fee very expensive and does not allow one to find a good match. The matches provided did not give enough information about the person to make a holistic and realistic choice. Finally having to travel a distance rather than a midpoint location left me feeling very disappointed.
Reviewed May 12, 2018
Recently, I began seeing It's Just Lunch (IJL) advertising on Fox news. Since I am on vacation and have some time, I decided to share my extremely unsatisfactory experience by writing this review expressing my contempt for this deceptive company; hoping to spare potential future victims. Around 5 years ago, I wish someone would have shared IJL's business model with me so that now I wouldn't be out $** which I may as well have flushed down the toilet. My blood boils every time I am exposed to their deceptive ads; which I know first hand are lies intended to lure you in and rip you off. IJL's prey are busy professional singles with money to spend and willing to take a chance on a company with crafty, well targeted seemingly sincere advertising commercials.
My experience was: I went back and forth for months seeing their commercials and thought what a novel idea! I'm a busy executive, don't go to bars, no one I'm interested in at church, online dating is the same people and it hasn't led to anything... so why not try IJL? After all, it sounded like the perfect way to find someone! Initially, I called several times asking questions before one day the agent informed me of a special deal for $** saving $** and guaranteeing I would go on at least 4 dates over the following year. I decided to go ahead and give it a try. The agent couldn't wait to get my credit card number.
Once I was a paid member, things moved pretty fast and I felt good about my decision. Within a week, a dating counselor set up a time to meet with me face to face and a dating director contacted me by phone as well. That was basically the end of any service from this company. I began to get even more concerned when the only contact from IJL was to inform me I had a new "dating director"... to the best of my recollection, I was informed of 7 different ones over the period of less than one year.
I was sent no matches until almost a year and only after I began to complain about the process. The matches I was sent were nothing like I had requested or consistent with my profile on file... which only added to my buyer's remorse. There was only one date IJL ever informed me they were setting up and later they cancelled before it could take place for the reason the man was untruthful regarding his profile. That was it. IJL never did more than that... never sent more matches and never informed me again of anyone they wanted me to meet.
I do understand not everyone can be easily matched. However, I was a well educated insurance executive in my late 50's, 5'5" size 6; with long dark hair and a former lingerie model. Surely, IJL could have found at least one gentleman fitting the description requested in my profile? At the end of one year I realized IJL either wouldn't or couldn't fulfill their contractual obligation. Therefore, I decided to exercise my refund option as detailed in my contract; which basically said I was entitled to a $** refund ($** less than originally paid due to administrative fees.) A formal refund request letter to IJL was submitted by certified delivery detailing my experience resulting in my dissatisfaction with their service. I received a letter from IJL stating they would not give me a refund... but in so many words, basically they would be happy to do the job they promised they would do in the first place... but never did.
This company makes it very difficult, if not impossible to talk to anyone in authority if you have a problem or want a refund. However, if you want to sign up and give them your hard earned money, you'll have no problem finding someone to take your credit card number. No one is accountable; once they have your money, if you are fortunate enough to find someone to speak with, soon they are gone from the company and you start all over again.
It quickly becomes obvious IJL banks on their victims being too busy and possibly too embarrassed they entrusted a so called matchmaker, that most will not pursue legal remedies and just accept their losses. This company took my money! And offered NOTHING in return. Don't be fooled by a refund protection clause in your contact. You won't get one! $** is still a lot of money to me. I WANT MY MONEY BACK and I'll tell everyone who will listen what this company is really about until I receive the refund I am entitled!
Reviewed May 10, 2018
I have recently begun my second endeavor with It's Just Lunch in Dallas and am thrilled with my experience thus far. Debbie takes her time to discuss both my goals and each opportunity with me. She couldn't be more attentive and open to feedback on matches as well. All of my dates have been excellent and I look forward to continuing the process.
Reviewed May 10, 2018
I found the experience acceptable in terms of meeting a couple of nice guys and getting me back "out there", but I was not attracted to either of them and did not think we had much in common. I was also disappointed that my first date was with someone who was separated (not actually divorced, and only for 3 months at that). That was not made clear in the profile I read prior to our date. In my interview I specifically stated that I was not at all comfortable dating a guy who is separated. In that sense I feel that the first date was a waste of a lot of time and money. I am taking a break from IJL for the summer, but I would consider trying it again in the future.
Reviewed May 8, 2018
This experience was the worst I've ever had with any company. After one date and almost no communication (once every 2-3 months on a six month contract) they would not refund any of my money. When I pressed for more options I was shown more people outside my criteria. I consider this a scam.
Reviewed May 8, 2018
My counselor Obed was very responsive and took the time to find out what I’m looking for. He took his time to find candidates for me that would be a good match. I’m currently going out with a nice woman that he found for me.
Reviewed May 8, 2018
I enjoyed working with It's Just Lunch. These are professionals. They set me a date according to my priorities and I had a great time. That there was no chemistry with my date is at the core of the dating business. Only when you meet someone, do you know. People might be compatible on all accounts except the fundamental one. Must try again!
Reviewed May 7, 2018
I was rushed, could barely get my own comments in as she was talking so much. SHE WAS TALKING OVER MY WORDS. Very unprofessional. This should have been a question then answer forum & instead it was me fighting to get a word in edgewise. She talked too much period. Too much about herself & came off as totally uninterested in my answers. She was very unauthentic.
Reviewed May 4, 2018
I joined It's Just Lunch about 3-4 weeks ago and have been on one date. My coordinator set me up with someone who met my expectations. I believe my coordinator knows what I expect, so I'm interested in seeing what my future dates hold.
Reviewed May 2, 2018
Everyone has been very responsive since I began. Debbie, my matchmaker seems to really know what I am looking for and is motivated to deliver. I had a great face to face meeting with Andrea as well. Everyone seems very professional and easy to visit with about my dates. It is a very user friendly format.
Reviewed May 1, 2018
Hi! Andrea was extremely helpful, patient, and kind! She made my face to face experience very pleasurable. I am very excited to meet the RIGHT man. I have enjoyed meeting everyone with It's Just Lunch. Thank you for your help and advice!
Reviewed May 1, 2018
Buyer beware in Phoenix. If I could give no stars I would. There are two IJL's, the before the sale team and the after the sale team. The before the sale team is prompt, courteous, helpful and attentive. The after the sale team... the one you will actually be dealing with, is rude and unethical. Buyer beware.
Reviewed May 1, 2018
Over the years, I have used IJL in Chicago & Dallas as well as Miami & I have found it an excellent way to meet very nice women whether it results in just friendship or more without the time hassle and risk of online dating or frequenting bars.
Reviewed April 30, 2018
She was very sweet and made me feel comfortable. I was very nervous about the face to face interview, but she put my mind at ease. This process has been a very good experience so far. I hope that I can find someone to spend time with.
Reviewed April 30, 2018
I met with Dating Coach Andrea and she was great! She was informative, engaging and humorous. She made this phase of the process very comfortable. If you get to work with her, you will have a positive experience. Thank you Andrea.
Reviewed April 28, 2018
Thank you for the amazing opportunity to help me find Mrs. right. With all the the learning and teaching you guys are going to give me it’s amazing. Can’t wait to meet Mrs. right. Thank you. Take care. Ciao. Looking forward to hearing from my coach.
Reviewed April 28, 2018
Please take this seriously if you are considering IJT. I read some awful reviews and thought maybe it was just single, lonely, angry people who were upset because they were still single and the service didn't work out. This is NOT the case. This company IS VERY UNETHICAL and everything mentioned in all the reviews, I experienced myself. I am by no means desperate, but was looking for another way to meet and date other business professionals. I'm sure if you're reading this you also know that online dating can be... crazy and exhausting. So I contacted IJT and inquired about signing up. They were very nice and took the time to get to know me, but they are really good at getting you to provide your credit information fast.
I gave them my info and they charged my card immediately. I hadn't even signed the contract so I was surprised to see a charge on my account so quickly. It gave me an uneasy feeling so before I signed, I did some more research and found awful reviews. I never ended up signing the contract but instead I e-mailed Heather my rep and told her I wasn't going to use the service and got nothing in response. I called several times as well and she wouldn't answer. So I finally blocked my own number and called again and guess who answered on the second ring? That's right, Heather.
I told her I wanted them to refund my debit card. The $2500. She was persistent that I think about it over the weekend and that she had the PERFECT man for me and everyone in the office was fighting over who they should set me up with, blah blah blah. (They have a three day return policy so "over the weekend" would put me past my 3 days). I was adamant that I was sure of my decision. She said she didn't have the authority to give a refund and accounting would call me Monday. I told her I wouldn't get off the phone until someone from the company would acknowledge in writing that I was going to get my money back. She placed me on hold a dozen times and told me all of management was busy and they'd call me Monday. I refused to settle for that answer.
She finally put Julie on the phone. Julie is a real treat. I finally got Julie to send me an email that acknowledged I wanted a refund. However, she would never put in writing that "they would issue a refund". She would tell me it over the phone that I was going to get a full refund, but refused to put it in an email. She said "we have received your request and it is being processed". She claims this is the legal jargon they HAVE to use and it means the same thing as a refund. I don't buy it.
I want to say that I am a very calm respectful person, and Julie was YELLING and I mean YELLING at me. Telling me she doesn't work for me and I shouldn't tell her how to do her job and that I "just don't get it". I just kept calmly asking her to put in writing that I would in fact receive a refund. She refused. She ended up hanging up on me. I filed a dispute with my bank over the $2500 charge that was charged to my account. We'll see how this goes! Working with those people is impossible and something I have never experienced before. Scary, really. Please save your money! Please!
Reviewed April 27, 2018
My date with James was very nice. The location was great. We talked a lot and enjoyed talking. There didn’t seem to be an awkward conversation or moment. At the end of the night we went our separate ways. No phone numbers were exchanged. Everyone with It’s Just Lunch has been very responsive and nice and constantly emailing and following up. It’s so far been a pleasant experience.
Reviewed April 27, 2018
It was a good experience. Andrea was very helpful and did a good job of going over my profile and what I was looking for in a match. The only constructive criticism I would suggest is slowing the rate she speaks down a little to make the conversation clear. But overall, it was a good experience.
Reviewed April 27, 2018
Andrea was very professional and pleasant. She was good at keeping the conversation on track while allowing the interchange to be personable and friendly. I would certainly recommend to a friend! Thanks to the whole team for all the work you are doing for me!
Reviewed April 26, 2018
Starting the It's Just Lunch experience has been a great opportunity to meet new quality and successful people I wouldn’t normally find on other dating sites. My dating directors work hard and have taken all the energy, stress and time off my plate to find quality matches that align to my dating interests.
Reviewed April 26, 2018
I have been very satisfied with my experience with It's Just Lunch. They do just what they advertised. Very individualized and personal service. Pilar is so patient in dealing with me, someone who has no idea what she wants or needs. She fills in all the blanks and has set me up with 2 very nice gentlemen. My dates have been very pleasant, she sets up the dates at my convenience, around a very difficult schedule, makes the reservations and I just have to go. It's Just Lunch has been perfect for me.
Reviewed April 26, 2018
Andrea was nice and extremely patient during the interview. Her tone was pleasant and caring. She reviewed my profile with me. She wanted to ensure it was correct. She gave positive information regarding my potential dates. Most important she told me to have fun.
Reviewed April 26, 2018
Andrea was succinct and clear. I appreciated her directness while giving dating tips. I was also happy that I could refine my profile a bit because after she reviewed it with me, there were things I definitely wanted to change or further clarify.
Reviewed April 25, 2018
My Face To Face with Andrea went very smoothly. She was easygoing and personable. During the interview, she was open to any questions and offered recommendations for them. She guided the interview while making me feel at ease. The meeting was within the 20 minutes they said it would be.
Reviewed April 24, 2018
Excellent customer service. All of the employees have a contagious sense of excitement and positivity, especially Andrea. They have very helpful at providing dating tips and make you feel as if they care. Andrea definitely cares and loves her job. Keep up the great work!
Reviewed April 23, 2018
I’ve enjoyed working with Kimberli and Miya these past few weeks. They have done a great job of presenting dates for me and they always follow-up and keep me in the loop. A refreshing change as compared to most dating sites.
Reviewed April 22, 2018
I was pleased with my Facebook interview. She was punctual and very honed in to make sure that she had accurate information about me and my expectations. My only comment would be that I had the feeling that she seemed a little rushed and desired to get through the interview quickly. Even in light of that I think she wanted to make sure that all points had been covered.
Reviewed April 21, 2018
Dalia has been very positive and upbeat every time I talk to her. She is so motivating and such a pleasant person to work with at It’s Just Lunch! She is very personable and seems to love what she does. It shows in how she treats people! Andrea was a very positive person also and very helpful in my dating experience... She gave me some good ideas.
Reviewed April 20, 2018
I just experienced my first date with IJL and it went well. The venue was perfect and the first date went well. We are going to go on the second date shortly. I did not really know what to expect; however, their process matched me with someone that was physically appealing, intelligent, easy to converse with and had a sense of humor. For my initial experience, I would definitely give IJL a thumbs up.
Reviewed April 20, 2018
I was pretty specific on the type of female I was looking for. None of the females, that I was set up to go in a date with, met my specified criteria. Especially, with respect to their size and build.
Reviewed April 18, 2018
Had fun and restaurant we ate at was fine too. Talked for a couple hours had lots in common. Will keep in touch with the first date. Have yet to plan a second date. Dan was attractive too, which surprised me. He’s better looking in person than the email picture.
Reviewed April 18, 2018
It was a helpful and good experience. I needed help getting back into the dating scene and they assisted me through the entire process from introductions to conversation tips to communicating with the opposite sex. I recommend IJL as a matchmaking partner.
Reviewed April 17, 2018
I enrolled in their $** plan while I was in Orlando. At the time I knew I was moving to the Tallahassee area and was assured that they were statewide. After one match in Orlando I moved. When I tried to get a match in North Florida I was informed that they didn't have a presence North of Orlando and I was now out of the jurisdiction. No refund of any part of my money was possible. Now they're calling and emailing me again. A new person each time. They want me to pay again and re-enroll. Not likely. There are thousands of complaints online about them now. I wish I would have discovered that before I wasted my money with them.
Reviewed April 16, 2018
I am so happy with my decision to sign up for IJL. Kim has been such an amazing help to me. She has listened to my feelings and we have had great conversations about what I am looking for. I’ve had my first date last weekend and already have a second date lined up! So happy to be working with Kim.
Reviewed April 16, 2018
So far, my experience has been nice with It's Just Lunch. I have been on one date and I feel we did have quite a bit in common. I am looking forward to more interaction with my team there to find me a great guy.
Reviewed April 15, 2018
Andrea was wonderful. Her personality is very easy going and made me feel comfortable. I will recommend some of my others friends to join. The FaceTime conversation was relatively quick and Andrea's review of my profile was right on point.
Reviewed April 13, 2018
I have worked with ILJ, Aleisha and Sally, to meet eligible men - hopefully for an ongoing relationship. I have met 3 men, but only one had chemistry and he and I are friends now. Aleisha has been a great support and there to talk to when I needed it. I have been on other dating sights, and I think it's a little magical when we can meet that someone special, but none of them give you a guarantee. And, I'm not done yet. It's a good process, and the people at ILJ are good to work with.
Reviewed April 13, 2018
Today I met via FaceTime with Andrea **. She was very nice and offered some helpful advice to me. She asked me questions and gave suggestions for completing my profile. I enjoyed our conversation and I'm glad she called because there were many things on my profile that needed to be corrected/ updated. Thank you!
Reviewed April 13, 2018
So far, I have a positive experience with It's Just Lunch. It does take a bit longer than online dating but they provide individualized approach and really get to know person, ask for feedback to customize search to satisfy my needs. Everybody is pleasant to work with.
Reviewed April 13, 2018
I had a great call with Andrea - she was able to answer my questions and explain how their process works for finding a match. She was on time with FaceTiming me, which was helpful as I have a busy schedule. Andrea gave me a lot of hope that they will find some great dates for me!
Reviewed April 12, 2018
It’s Just Lunch has been such a wonderful experience. On my first match, I will venture to say I met the most wonderful man I have ever met. We have had an incredible few weeks together and am so please with IJL team including Pilar, Sheri and GREG. Thank you for all you do!!!
Reviewed April 11, 2018
I am enjoying your dating service. I have gone on one date. It went really well. We exchanged numbers and are planning on seeing each other again sometime. I felt like we really connected when we were on our date. I am looking forward to meeting new matches. Special thanks to Aleisha **.
Reviewed April 11, 2018
I've had one date/match so far and it was a good experience. I was a little turned off by the fact that the restaurant hostess didn't split the check automatically but I don't blame IJL for that. Only reason I'm not giving more stars is because I'm still new to this service and still need to see how everything works out. Like I said though my first date was legit/nice.
Reviewed April 11, 2018
A little more communications about the date upfront would be nice and a few more pictures. I am new to this so we will see how it goes for the next little while staff very friendly and professional. Maybe a few options to pick from each time would be nice.
Reviewed April 11, 2018
I appreciated that Andrea helped me connect via Facetime. I was having trouble at the beginning. That was kind of her. I also appreciate that she was friendly and smiled a lot through the process. I did not feel nervous. Also, this call did not take as much time as thought, which was great!
Reviewed April 11, 2018
Thank you to Lisa ** for The fun time I had getting to talk and know my date last night. We had fun and enjoyed the evening. I appreciate the effort put into making the date happen, and look forward to meeting new people.
Reviewed April 11, 2018
Please do your due diligence and hopefully you won't give them your hard earned money. I wish I had done my homework before I signed up. Though I realize that lawsuits don't necessarily mean anything regarding fault, a successful class action suit, and ongoing claims are not things to turn a blind eye to. My experience has been awful like many others. The first date was NOTHING I had asked for. He actually was not a paying member and they had not been in contact with him in years. Upon digging him up from the archives, they failed to inquire if anything had changed with him. Plenty had, which made him a less than ideal candidate for me based on what I'd told them I was looking for. I was incensed and told them as much on the post date review.
I immediately came to realize that they did not have my interests at heart and asked for a refund. Of course they declined. Horrible customer service. Why would you want to keep a client that is that dissatisfied? The next date no-showed and though I can't necessarily blame them for that, the communication afterward was lacking. The next date occurred, but was nothing to write home about. So all in all I've paid a lot of money for a little service. I'd have done better with an app on my phone and I'd have less to complain about regarding customer service. Save yourself the aggravation and don't do it.
Reviewed April 10, 2018
Great Speaking With Andrea, Brandis, and Jenny. Glad I have a great team to walk me through this experience. Every time I speak with them I hear the confidence in their voices. I'm looking forward to seeing the matches Brandis and the team chooses. Thank you for all that you do.
Reviewed April 9, 2018
I had a date recently with a gentleman found especially for me by Kailal. I don't believe she could have found anyone more fitting for me. I enjoyed this date very much and am hopeful this will become a great relationship.
Reviewed April 9, 2018
I was in a long term relationship that recently ended and was checking out the different dating sites online when I cam across IJL. I just joined "It's Just Lunch" but so far I am happy with the service. I have found the staff and my coordinator to be very friendly and helpful.
Reviewed April 9, 2018
I found it perplexing that my matches started being selected before I had my Skype session. My Skype session with Sheri had a lot of questions I wasn't previously asked that would've helped in my match selection. The first two matches were men that had a couple of deal breakers in it that I had said. When I called Donna she was helpful in selecting someone that I really liked. I think you should go through all the interviews before they select a match to ensure they're really getting what you want. The date was excellent though. Sheri's dating tips had me feeling very confident and it helped me have a better date than I've had in years. I hope we get to see each other again, but if not I was happy for the experience.
Reviewed April 9, 2018
I discussed many items with Andrea. She was very helpful and made me feel very comfortable throughout the process. I did ask her several questions about dating and she was honest with me and provided some good insight. Enjoy talking with her.
Reviewed April 9, 2018
I had a great first date, She was very easy going and easy to talk to and I would see her again. The experience was good. The restaurant was good. I thought IJL did a good job finding this place on the river. Thanks.
Reviewed April 8, 2018
I found my FaceTime with Sheri to be very beneficial. She was extremely professional and very positive throughout the entire session. She asked me pertinent questions and was responsive to any questions I might have. I found her dating tips to be spot on and am looking forward to incorporating her suggestions in my next date.
Reviewed April 7, 2018
It was bumpy when I started with IJL, after switching to new consultant, Obed, it’s much easier to communicate with him and feel more comfortable to open up myself and tell him the pros and cons from my dating experience. I could trust IJL better with Obed’s patience and consideration. I am looking forward to work with Obed for the rest of matches.
Reviewed April 6, 2018
It’s Just Lunch has been great so far. My first match was a great guy and I definitely had a better experience with my first IJL match up than I ever have with another dating service. I would and already have referred my friends.
Reviewed April 6, 2018
IJL representatives have really demonstrated they care about Making the right match. With appreciation for the diligence they exercise in doing this important work. My reps have taken the time to get to know and understand me and my preferences. They don’t settle for less because they know I won’t.
Reviewed April 6, 2018
FaceTime call with Andrea - She did a nice job. Was polite and fun. Listened to me. Encouraged me and helped me feel better about my IJL experience, which up to this point has not been great. I am hopeful I will get some attention and get some dates moving forward. Thank you Andrea!
Reviewed April 6, 2018
I'm so thankful a service like this exists - providing people to be focused on the details of finding me quality matches. More conversations around "why" the match was made, time it takes to find the next match, and a personal interest in getting to know me would help to build trust in this service and to meet the high expectations I set in paying 5 times more than a typical search service.
Reviewed April 5, 2018
Aleisha has been my dating coach, very professional, prompt, listens well, good attitude and sense of humor. I’m very comfortable with what I can communicate and honest without judgment. This is good for busy people who don’t want to waste time with weird people online. No guessing where to go and your private contact isn’t given unless you give it away.
Reviewed April 5, 2018
FaceTime interview - Great service. Consultant was very familiar with my profile and provided friendly and helpful tips for utilizing IJL service. Experience is much like talking to a friend or sister. Time was set in advance and consultant made sure time was still convenient when we began the meeting. Great experience. Great advice.
Reviewed April 5, 2018
I have very much enjoyed working with Debbie. She is knowledgeable about today's dating environment and process. She has been a true advocate in working to find me a match. Debbie has been very professional and responds to phone calls and emails timely.
Reviewed April 5, 2018
IJL has been great for helping me to see the many opportunities to find love again - from helping me to refine what's important in a partner, to being open-minded about my potential matches. It's been a learning experience, since I haven't dated in many years and the process can be intimidating. Leaving it to the experts has be a great experience.
Reviewed April 5, 2018
The video meeting was efficient and covered the items I needed to know to get started. Andrea made me comfortable and allowed me to ask Questions, along with letting me know what to expect next, along with a few coaching tips. Thank you.
Reviewed April 5, 2018
This is the third time I join IJL. It is much improved. I find it much more organized and the matches are much closer to what I’m looking for. Obed has been very helpful. Overall, I highly recommend this service for those of us who don’t have time to do our own search.
It's Just Lunch Company Information
- Company Name:
- It's Just Lunch
- Website:
- www.itsjustlunch.com
