It's Just Lunch Reviews

This agency has no access to anyone you couldn't find online. I signed up for two dates. In fact while I expressly said I wanted to meet someone ready for a serious relationship and unencumbered by small children, my first date was still married and had a 5 year old. While I understood perhaps an error had occurred and asked them to just replace that date since they had not asked a few basic questions, (this guy offered up the information in the first 5 minutes so it wasn't like he was hiding anything) they have refused to do that. I live in New York City. The second date was a guy from DC. A nice enough guy, but they assured me they could find me someone who wanted to be in a relationship and that's the only guy they could find? Save your money, go on OkCupid or something.

If you are even remotely thinking about signing up for this, DO NOT! It is the absolute worst experience and waste of money ever. They have you talk to one salesperson initially who sells you on this amazing experience you are going to have meeting all of these great people. But then they pass you off to "dating directors" who could not care less about you or setting you up with people you have anything in common with. They just set you up with random weirdos so that they can meet the annual date quota, per your contract. Did not meet one person I would even halfway consider going on a second date with. I have never experienced this type of non-professionalism in my entire life. I'm sure there are plenty of other matchmaking / dating services out there where you can actually meet quality people - but this is not one of them.

Kate was super helpful in 2 areas, especially in regards to where I should exchange numbers.

When I first joined Its Just Lunch, I was continuously transferred to and from several different dating coordinators. I understand that in a large corporation like Its Just Lunch has a lot of change happening within the company, so I don't hold anything against them. It was just confusing for me as a member to know who exactly it was that I needed to report to. Months into my membership, I was finally matched with a dating coordinator. Cherline was/is amazing and right from the very beginning when we first spoke had helped me feel more at ease.

Erica does a good job. She communicates well and helps me find Mrs. right!

Kate was upbeat and easy to talk to. I really feel that the information that was discussed could be sent via email. I would like to learn more from feedback from dates. That would be more of a counseling/critiquing session that would be worthwhile.

I'll start by saying I haven't been on a date yet but it's only been a week so I really can't tell you how the guys are but I can tell you that there is no way to back out once you sign up! And I paid 2,800 when on the phone I heard her say 2,500!!! I am legit pissed. I guess it's my fault for not going over the contract. How is this ** legal?!? They take your money and give you no time to back out even if you didn't go on one date. Also everyone calling me is from Florida?!... Not even here in my state. Also my dating rep sounds so unprofessional and asks me repeat questions my first interviewer did. Also added some other qualities I didn't mention. **! Seriously expecting losers picked at random.. I hope they speak. But in the contract it does say someone will meet with you in person so if they don't do that, this violates their contract!

Kate was helpful on what to wear on the date. Also I liked how she suggested about being confident in giving my phone number. How to strike up a convo was great as well. Thanks for your help.

My session with Kate was very helpful and she was very nice. I enjoyed talking with her. My only critique is that I think in person, coaching would be better.

Over the course of my IJL experience I have worked with a few dating directors. Not only did Dave find a great match for me he was intentional and gave me solid advice. Overall, very good at what he does! Highly recommended.

It's Just Lunch is only interested in matching you with a warm body so that they can meet the minimum date count and collect their fees. They give you examples of great matches - then after you sign up those examples are not available. They say they can meet your criteria - then after you sign up they try to talk you out of your criteria. They have a minimum number of dates for the length of your membership, but tell you that you could have many more than that. They only plan to give you the minimum number.

Sheri was very professional and advice was excellent. Very nice voice which made the conversation smooth and enjoyable. Helpful and I look forward to working with her in the future.

Kate was very helpful with info on dating... on what has changed and what has not. Her wisdom and experience has given me confidence to move forward in the dating world!

Kate was so personable and friendly. She made me feel very welcome and comfortable. She gave me good ideas and helpful tips. I enjoyed talking with her and feel confident that the time was well-spent. I'm looking forward to talking to her again.

Kate gave me great tips and phrases to use for certain situations. I laughed so much and enjoyed our conversation!

A lot of what Kate went over in the session was common knowledge, but she also gave pointers on how to handle certain conversation topics and on how to 'open' and 'close' date.

Kate was very informative, positive and encouraging. She was also very kind and the conversation was easy.

I was set up with a very compatible guy and we had a lot of fun on a first date. I think a first date should be with someone you find attractive, both mentally and physically, and the experience of the night should feel fun and effortless with nothing forced. My dating director, Dave, did an excellent job and I had a wonderful night!

Very positive experience - everyone was friendly and excited, especially Kim, my matchmaker. She was attentive to my needs and created great matches.

I enjoyed my coaching session with Kate. I found her both knowledgeable and helpful with suggestions as I move forward in the IJL dating process. She was a pleasure to speak with and I look forward to going on my first date with a confidence of being well prepared.

It's Just Lunch has for the most part produced the kind of results that I'm looking for. I hope to be able to find the right people and the program is progressing nicely. It started out a little slow but George has been helping me and keeping MW involved in the process. I'm please so far.

The session was very helpful, yet basic. The best tip was to simply be yourself! Remember to watch your body language and to feel comfortable in your own skin. Find common interests and be open and relaxed. Have fun and make your date a memorable one.

All they did was lie to me. They got me one date. Would not tell me when someone cancelled on me. Made me drive an hour and a half for several attempts They charge men 5 times the amount they charge women. Now they will not give me my money back even though they can not find me a date. All they did for me is make my life stressful. They will not even let me talk to a manager. All i want is my money back since they clearly are not doing what i paid them for. Do not use this company. It is a scam.

I have not been on a date yet. I started the process last Friday and so far this week I have spoke with my dating specialist over the phone as well as with the dating coach. So far my experience has been very positive. The people are very friendly and seem to be generally interested and seem to enjoy what they are doing.

Erika did a great job. She answered all my questions and was really helpful with some good advice for me. Anyone would be lucky to have her as a dating director.

My dates with IJL have been nice and it's given me an opportunity to meet men outside from my work as well as get to know the area.

My experience with my last two dating directors (Dave and Erica) has been great. Before that I felt the other 2 directors were setting up dates without my opinion or criteria in mind. Overall, experience okay.

I have been very happy throughout my interaction with Michelle. Michelle is fun to work with and very attentive to my thoughts & expectations for a match. She offers helpful advice and lets you enjoy each experience as it presents itself. Thank you for your efforts and support Michelle!

Sheri was kind and asked good thought-provoking questions and I feel she helped prepare me for my dating experience adequately.

Everyone has been very pleasant, supportive, and great to work with and great dating mentors. I do believe that they want to help me find the best match for me. With rating just my experience with the staff I would definitely rate them a 5 star. My experience with the Process has been a bit confusing & frustrating though. Although things happen, my profile was not updated correctly, but thankfully it was caught in time and rectified right away. In the beginning my dates started off slower than I would have liked, generally 1 date per 3-4 weeks and I just want to make sure that these last few are of great quality like the first 2, so I was ok with the average of 1 date per month. My last match I felt was not a match but I am sure and I believe in this process, that it will work for me and that IJL will help me get in front of potentials for "the one"!

I've been on 6 really weak dates and just finally one good one. I have had about four reps working with me over this short time. The last IJL rep, Nika, was fantastic and was by far the best of the bunch. I just met too many women that no one who knew me would have ever set me up with. IJL should really go to a personality test to help match people. There was no local representation either. Which seemed to further the disconnect to matching me with the best candidate. In the end though, Nika did a great job matching me with the perfect date. So, ultimately I am happy but the process was painful.

I learned a lot from the coaching session with Kate. It was very positive with useful tips. I would be able to apply what I learned from her and am confident it will have a positive impact on my future dating. I would highly recommend to everyone. Thank you.

I joined IJL as a busy professional who felt uncomfortable with standard online dating sites. What I first noticed is there is NO Buffalo IJL office; everything is arranged out of Jacksonville FL. After several months with only a couple inappropriate dates, I got the distinct feeling that they have very few clients here. The men I met were equally disappointed with the service. This is NOT personalized as advertised and my $1000 was a complete waste of money. I wouldn't recommend to anyone.

Helpful hints and reminders prior to redating. Took the call and conducted the session outside of the prescribed hours which was greatly appreciated due to my schedule.

I really enjoyed the coaching session with Kate. She made some very useful suggestions for the date - topics to steer clear of and ways to bring the conversation back to neutral ground. I appreciated hearing about how to dress and groom for the date. Probably the most useful tip - be knowledgeable of my own calendar, have second dates suggestions in mind and how to make sure that we exchange numbers.

I joined IJL in September and paid a very hefty fee for my "private search" status, which was the only option provided to me. I'm not allowed to tell you how much I paid but let's say it was a 4 with 3 numbers after it, no decimals. For that kind of money, I was GUARANTEED 6 dates in 6 months, whichever came longer - up to 18 potentials provided. Does not seem like a lot, I know, and I attempted to negotiate a better deal, but they operate on an all or nothing mentality, very little negotiating, at least for women - perhaps they're different with men. I assumed because of the high price that they would have professional executive men of the caliber I was seeking and I was ASSURED by the person who signed me up that they did. She was really good - and I don't mean that positively. She played on my vulnerabilities, knew just what to say, how to rope me in, hook line and sinker. I trusted her.

Rich ** is awesome to work with. He listened to what I was looking for and provided me with excellent matches. Thanks again Rich.

Everyone I have met through IJL is professional and nice.

Kate did a wonderful job helping me realize a few things I had overlooked. Things that happen anyway but just didn't recognize. I may not have really learned anything but it was a good session to brush up on things.

Kate has a sunny, useful outlook on dating. She seemed authentic and her suggestions made a great deal of sense to me. In particular I found her active verbs such as "Capture" his likes and dislikes a wonderful way to approach this venture.

I loved speaking to Kate. Very informative, straight to the point. Thanks again Kate!

Sade was fantastic to work with. I would recommend to my single friends. Everyone I met has been nice, but am now happily focused on one in particular. Thanks!

I met some wonderful people using this service.

Kate did an excellent job making sure I would be comfortable and prepared for most dating scenarios, and provided some great tips that I will definitely keep in mind as I go forward. Thanks!

Kim is very professional, passionate about her job, and truly listens to who I am to match me with the best possible candidates and selects well and follows up as committed. Kate was very professional and pleasant and presented valuable dating tips without rushing me along and asked me great questions and great interaction conversation. Happy to have them on my team.

Good service from my dating director, very nice 3 dates/gentlemen even if no romantic options as yet. 4 dates in 6 months doesn't seem like a lot to me in view of the hit ratio. So my suggestion, if any, would be to increase the number of dates. If 6 months go by and there have only been 4 dates none of which may have been successful, the client is unlikely to have the confidence to renew. Other than that, I am very impressed with the gentlemen that were introduced to me.

I found the information provided by Kate to be very useful. I was wondering what to wear on my date and she cleared that up for me. Her helpful hints on keeping the conversation light and pleasant, as well as staying away from certain topics were excellent. I feel the time we spent together on the phone was well worth it.

Date Coaching - I thought this was a constructive session, which confirmed all the general rules I believe in operating by.

I enjoyed our discussion about dating. She gave me some very good tips that I will be sure to use. Thank you.

It was a pleasure speaking with Kate. She has a great sense of humor and is easy to talk to. She gave me some useful tips that I will put to good use.

It just seem the overall experience is bit slow. I am member 3 month no date. Sure it was holiday but really all the advice is nice but when do I get to use it and if this is mid review I have one word: nice and slow. Ok that was two:)

I was pleased with my interaction with Sheri yesterday. Most importantly I feel comfortable that I can contact her in the future with questions and advice.

Sheri was very helpful when we discussed dating tips this morning over the phone. She was very positive and made me feel comfortable to start this process. :)

I wouldn't say my rating should be noted as angry, but I am very dissatisfied with this service, especially for the monetary investment made. I also find it interesting that they have a 4 star rating based on less than 800 reviews out of over 1,800. My experience with It's Just Lunch has been interesting. I feel as though I haven't been matched appropriately, and it's not like I've been very specific in my criteria.

Ethan was an excellent dating director. He was positive, encouraging, warm, endlessly patience, and most importantly, I feel he genuinely wanted me to find a great match. He was a great listener and always took into account my feedback. He was really wonderful to work with! However, I want to stress that this five star review is for Ethan only and does not reflect how I feel about IJL. While working with Ethan was a really positive experience, on the whole, I think the pricing for IJL is way too high. Not only do I feel it costs too much for a dating service - I also feel the pricing structure narrows the pool of guys in a negative way.

I have been impressed with the level of care and attention I have been given by Cherline and the It's Just Lunch staff have given me. My first date was wonderful and I am looking forward to more. They take the time to go deep and find the best matches.

I have been with IJL for over an year now. Initially I was skeptical and I wasn't getting the right matches that I have hoped. Recently David took over as my dating director and he did a great job. David found me the best match so far and one of my best dates to date. He understood what I am looking for in my partner and found the right match. Even though my match and I did not click, we had a good time. I am really thankful to David for setting up the match and am looking forward for more.

I have had a great experience with Debbie my dating consultant. I have met some great men in my dating experiences and the restaurants have always been wonderful.

My experience working with Debbie at It's Just Lunch (IJL) has positively exceeded my expectations. Debbie promptly returns my calls, shares dating tips, and addresses issues that have enhanced my dating experience. Her matches are well thought out, fun, and meet the desired criteria. I look forward to Debbie setting up more great dates and meeting more wonderful women. I recommend IJL to anyone new to the dating scene.

The consultation was definitely a positive experience. I gained a lot of insight into how I can achieve a better dating outcome, as far as achieving my dating goals.

I really wasn't sure about this service I have to admit. I'm sure I wasn't the only one who has felt this way upon getting started with It's Just Lunch and it's hard to shake the feeling but I continue to put my trust in George and I've come to realize that it's just best to sit back and let them do their jobs and let me reap the rewards. I am having a great experience so far, so I will continue to do just that!

I have found myself pleased with this service to far. The professionalism has been top notch. I have worked with George so far and he has walked me through the process in such a way that I feel that I am kept abreast of everything that has or will happen with my membership. I look forward to even more quality moving forward.

Not sure what you are looking for but I had a great conversation and feel good about it... We will see I guess how it works out.

I received help in trying to improve my dating skills. I did receive reassurance that much of what I was doing was OK. I wish there was a magic formula that I could use. I was hoping for some easy answers but I felt the help I received was useful.

IJL had been very disappointing. I was so excited to begin a fun, happy adventure of dating but it has been very deflating. My dating coach was fine, that's been the best thing so far. No one from IJL calls me back, or initiates dates. I need to call them. It's a scam... Or feels like it.

Kate: thank you for taking the time to give me dating pointers. I thought your examples of what to say to my date to keep the topics flowing were wonderful. Wish me luck.

In the beginning there were problems like slow and difficult communication. Later it got better. Last few dating directors were great!

My experience working with Michelle at It's Just Lunch has been great so far. She listen and works very hard to find the right person. I have been very satisfied and had 2 great dates so far. It has been fun and I am looking forward to more great matches and meeting more interesting and fun people. Thank you, Michelle and the team.

I thought Kate was very helpful and supportive. Shared some good tips and insight into the dating process especially from the IJL point of view! Thank you!!

The date went well. IJL chose a nice restaurant. Judy was engaging and vivacious. I look forward seeing her in the future.

Kate was kind, courteous and informative. I especially appreciated the way in which she explained; I should lean forward if and when I am to inquire with my date as to if we could exchange our numbers. I got a kick out of making her laugh at our conversation.

It's Just Lunch is a great experience thus far. Obed matched me up to a tee, and I look forward to seeing what the future holds as my time continues. Finally, a way to meet quality singles!!

For the amount it costs to be a client of IJL, I'm incredibly disappointed with their service. I signed up midway through 2014 and I am on my 3rd date director - I don't know if it's due to turnover but, it's annoying to not have any consistency. IJL didn't show up to my first face-to-face consultation and no one answers the phone numbers they list in their email. I had said from the beginning that I didn't want to date anyone who has kids and 2 out of my 4 dates so far have been with men who have children.

Coaching session went well - phone call came in exactly on time. I felt like I could ask any kind of question. Coach was knowledgeable.

I really enjoyed my session with Kate and found her tips positive and useful.

It's Just Lunch! (IJL) was far below my expectations. It was awful. Not one female I met was attractive and all but one were overweight. I told my dating coordinator of this problem and each time I was assured my next date is very attractive and fit. IJL claims they don't guarantee a person's attractiveness, yet that is actually implied by the attractive women they use in their ads. Bottom line is stick with dating websites where you can see pictures. I expected that with such a high entry fee that you'd get a higher caliber, more cultured, more refined person. That was not the case either. A couple women told me they were disappointed with the high weirdo and creepy factor of the men they met through IJL. Happily, these two women said I did not fall in that category.

I have had the opportunity to talk with 3 different staff members. All are extremely cordial and are willing to answer any question you have. They are very informative about the dating experience without coming off as smug and know-it-all. I find the conversations are informative and to the point.

I had a very useful coaching session over the phone with Kate who gave me helpful dating tips as to how to do well with any date and how to appeal to the other dating partners. Kate, Kim, Kimberly and Kevin are very nice and always dedicated to meet your needs.

Kate called and I had a nice time talking to her about what to expect on my first date. We talked about body language to topics to ask about while on the date. Kate was very nice, professional and easy to talk to. She recommend ways to lead up to a second date if there was a connection.

Excellent coaching session. Great suggestions. Personal and professional.

Dating Tips and coaching - It was a bit basic but nice to talk through with someone. Sheri was great and nice to talk to.

All I've got to say about my last date is "wow"! We're looking forward to going out again. Thanks.

As an on-again, off-again member of the service, I've dealt with a number of dating directors over the years, and I have to say that the current crew who are handling the NYC area are among the best I've worked with--Andrea in particular. In the past, it's been difficult to get someone on the phone or have any real contact with my dating director. And considering this is the person setting me up on dates, being able to talk to him or her and get to know them as well as I hope they're getting to know me is essential. Otherwise, I'm just a name, a photo, some questionnaire answers, and whatever feedback I've provided. So, I like that I get to speak with my directors frequently, particularly when they call to tell me about a new match. It not only gives me insight as to why the director thought this was a good match, but also their enthusiasm for the set-up can be very infectious.

Sheri was very helpful in identifying ways which I can improve my dating experience. She made the conversation very enjoyable (which I was not expecting, going into the conversation).

It was very accurate friendly and to the point. I enjoyed the obvious pointed out and it got me thinking on where I've gone wrong before -- also the tips emailed which are very useful. Most important is having a question I had answered promptly by email -- definitely recommended; thanks.

Sheri was cheerful and enthusiastic. The coaching tips however were very elementary and nothing I didn't already know. I'm not sure it was worth her time or mine. I am concerned that if I am being matched with people who need such basic advice, Perhaps my expectations are a little high but I would think people in my bracket would not need this type of advice. I would also hope that, considering the price paid, IJL can tailor these sessions to the individual client.

I must congratulate Lisa for her exceptionally good work making a recent match for me. We had a great deal in common which made for a lengthy and very fun first date. I'm impressed with how close to my wishes this match actually was. Lisa listened. Kudos and thank you.

I had a coaching session with Kate yesterday. She was knowledgeable and helped me prep for my upcoming date. Thanks for the tips.

The session with Kate was very informative and helpful.

I enjoyed my online coaching session with Kate. She helped me think about what I was doing right (dating thought process) and about how I can approach situations differently. Dating as adults requires a higher level of considerations to be taken into account for. Having an objective coach helps one think of considerations that one normally would not think of.

Been a good experience. Very pleasant. They work very hard to set up good matches for clients. Match restaurants are great!

Overall, I have been fairly well pleased with IJL. At present, I am working with Gigi who has been fantastic. She listens to my requests and has been great with follow-up. The dates she has arranged have been getting better and better.

I received good, positive coaching tips from the team. It helped me overcome some fear but also prepare to just have a good time. It was great coaching.

Kate was kind and professional. She was warm and genuinely seemed interested in my success. She offered advise that was useful and easy to follow. I appreciate the time that I had with her.

Thanks so much for the match with Jane. I am amazed that my first match has turned out so well. It has been worth every penny and I am glad you found her first (or vice versa). It's hard to believe that we've both been moving in the same circles for close to 35 years and had not yet met. IJL has lived up to its reputation and I am gladly sharing my story with those around me. Thank you.

My experience with It's Just Lunch has been a whirlwind. From having an initial matchmaker who didn't read my profile to being given false information about my fellow daters, I look at it as an adventure that's a total surprise every time. So long as I go into every date having zero expectations, I can only hope to be entertained. This is most definitely not the service that's being advertised, nor is it the service I thought I was signing up for. The quality of daters is far below what I would expect from the ads I've seen and the so-called attention to detail is virtually non-existent. I do appreciate my new coordinator's flexibility with my ever-changing schedule. Though typically, the best part of my date is recounting the hilarious oversights, exaggerations, or missteps to my friends and family the day after.

Sheri was positive and aimed to provide me with tips to help me be more successful with dating.

I am very satisfied with the quality of the matches I have received, and also with my dating director, Andrea **. IJL takes the time to get to know your unique wants in a match and they present matches who have many of the qualities you're looking for. Andrea has been wonderful to work with. She is responsive and professional, and she truly cares about finding great matches for her clients. I would recommend the service to others.

I have a very nice and helpfully dating director in Nika. I have enjoyed all the dates so far. But I am still waiting for that miracle.

I have been a member and a part of IJL now for 3 paying sessions and my favorite was the 1st time, I met someone great and that almost lead to marriage. My last time which just ended in December 2014, was the least favorite. All my matches were not what I was looking for, not attracted too, and were either late or cancelled where I still showed up at the restaurant. I was disappointed and am giving my honest feedback here. My Dating Coordinator "Juvenia" got promoted in the middle of my membership and I never heard from her again. I had built a good working relationship with her and was disappointed that she didn't reach out to me to tell me her good news and that someone else would take over.

The Chicago office is an absolute joke. You have a welcome interview where I met with the office manager...because how is she going to help the process? I never spoke to the same coordinator, and you never talk to your match maker unless you complain enough. The girl who sold me on her sales pitch as a match maker did not speak to me again until I had 5 awful dates. I was given incorrect information about 4 of my dates, reservations were in incorrect names, the mistakes go on and on. Let alone whatever guidelines you give, they set up with whoever they have available.

After the first hype and initial interviews they called several times to set lunch dates, however always trying to get me to drive well over 2 hours to meet individuals when I clearly stated I could not drive more than 1 hour to meet with someone. (Savannah GA and surrounding area; so I do not live in the middle of nowhere).

I have had 6 or 7 directors in 12 months. The only one worth her salt is Andrea **. She listens, she is communicative and she is thoughtful about the matches, which are the only 3 things I cared about. All others did not read feedback, did not respond in time, did not get my essence. This is a personal matter and we all take this personally. I really enjoy Andrea's service and approach. She is passionate about her work. I wanted to give up the first 4 months, but she placed me with men I can actually talk to and had correct data on them. She is personable and smart. I only trust her!! This service is way too expensive for the lackluster service I got from other directors!

I would highly recommend this service based primarily on the outstanding service provided by Andrea of your New York team. She has been unbelievably attentive, has a great eye for matches, and pays close attention to detail. A great asset to your organization and a pleasure to work with.

The places to meet have been fantastic. They are somewhat pricy but the overall experience has been good.

Sheri was very easy to talk to and had some great suggestions. I look forward to getting the materials she wants to share with me. It was encouraging to hear that she really wants me to reach out to her if I felt I needed it. I find IJL and the coaching much more encouraging and worthwhile than other dating services. Looking forward to the future.

It's Just Lunch has been a very unique and cool dating experience. What I particularly like is a coaching session that was given after a few dates. It gives some feedback about yourself that you might not realize when you're on a date -- tips on little nuances and mannerisms that can be adjusted to leave a better impression.

Cindy was very unprofessional and pushy to get me to join. She also kept calling daily and leaving messages, which was uncalled for. They need to get their ** together. Do your research on all dating agencies, there are some gems out there, this one however is not one of them.

I have just started working with Kim and would not hesitate to recommend her to my friends. She is responsive, smart, intuitive, and fun. Kim has offered helpful suggestions and comments about dating and expectations and caveats. She certainly gives me the feeling that this will be a positive experience. That is so important.

My experience with Kim at IJL has been great. She really seems to listen to what I am looking for and cares about how the dates go. I would definitely recommend this to friends who are interested.

Kate was very nice, easy to talk to... Her suggestions were quite helpful to me, especially since I haven't dated in 21 years... Thanks for your pointers.

Very good service, minor downside is all meetings are in London but probably the most practical location. I would recommend to friends. Nika has been very helpful.

I am very pleased with my matchmaker Princess. My profile had been on hold for 4 months and after a romantic breakup just before Christmas, I wanted to start dating again. She had me back "out there" right away. I was impressed with the quality of the man she set me up with even if he wasn't ideal for me. A little fine-tuning and we'll be there!

I really appreciated all of the tips Kate shared with me during the session. It was great that IJL was so flexible about scheduling the session, and the suggestions from Kate really prompted me to start thinking about and planning for future dates. I feel like everyone is really interested in making this a fun and low-stress experience.

I really appreciated the time Kate spent with me in preparation for my first date. She provided very specific information I can use in preparing for my date. She was open to answering the questions I had and provided specific answers. Thank you!

Gigi is a very considerate Dating Director for Nashville, TN. She has been honest with me about possible matches. Gigi has also really tried to match me with good quality matches in the organization. I believe IJL should be very proud to have someone like Gigi working for their organization. Gigi, keep up the good work!

My experience working with Kim and Gigi at It's Just Lunch has been fun and I am looking forward to more great matches and meeting more interesting and fun people.

I enjoyed my session with Kate, helpful, down to earth hints that were nicely refreshed.

I really enjoy my new advisor. Thanks Dave. You made this more enjoyable.

I have had good experiences with the dates arranged by It's Just Lunch! The staff of matchmakers does a good job of coordinating and matching up interesting people. And the quality of the people in this program is so much higher than what you normally find on an online dating site. I highly recommend It's Just Lunch.

I loved my coaching session and have already recommended IJL to two close friends! Thank you kate and vanessa!! Jase too!

Rich at IJL has been very responsive and picked excellent people for me to meet. Great service.

I think a male coordinator does a better job of selecting dates for males.

Kate was lovely! She was a great listener and gave a lot of great advice. Her words of wisdom didn't come from an emotional place. It was very rational and logical, even though we are dealing with dating, which is naturally very personal. She explained why certain modes of dating are better than others, and it was clear and with reason. I look forward to speaking with her again!

My session with Kate was very informative and encouraging. I believe her counseling will be instrumental in my positive dating experience.

I'm a busy single father, and my work schedule makes it super challenging to have a social life. This November and December my 4-day work week temporarily became a 6-day work, which made meeting people impossible. Even when I urged the team to temporarily freeze my account, they went the extra mile and promptly put me under the mistletoe so I could decompress at least once a week. Thank you so much Andrea and Rich! This is the best dating service I've ever used. A true class act. “I worship like a dog at the shrine of IJL!!!” Maybe someday they'll "Take Me to Church." :)

I found Kate's coaching session to be more than just informative albeit it was that. I found it to be sound advice and suggestions that could help in all areas life's relationships, helping me be the best person I can be. There was also a really good breakdown of the first date and specific suggestions to help it be as successful as possible.

I enjoyed my session. Kate gave me confidence with her tips to move forward with my dating experiences. Good job!

It was nice speaking to someone about the dos and donts of first dates. It gave me an opportunity to ask questions and express any concerns I had about dating. I look forward to utilizing these recommendations on my dates.

Very helpful refresher about dating. Kate provided good information without talking down to me. Looking forward to testing out my new skills!!!

Kate was very professional, sweet, and has lot of great advice and knowledge to share. She made me feel comfortable about dating.

My experience so far has been limited but very pleasant. I have been set up with a great guy and have been seeing him exclusively. Michelle has been very thorough and easy to deal with. She is a true asset to your organization.

I was very pleased with my coaching session with Kate. She was encouraging and insightful on how to make my first date a success for me regardless if there is chemistry between me and my first date. I now feel prepared on what to wear, how to handle awkward circumstances and to also just have fun on the date! I know I will be nervous but feel much better about the experience! I am very pleased so far with my experience with IJL.

Great time reviewing the basics of dating. Dating due to social media and cell phones is a real game changer for some people as I see it. All good!

JFL provides the services so indicated by the company. By and large I have been satisfied with the experiences gained from the group. The dates have all been delightful, professional women. I have enjoyed my experiences, and have made a connection with one of the women.

I really enjoyed my session with Kate and found her tips very positive and insightful. I look forward to trying them out!

I had a great time speaking with Kate over dating tips. She was warm and most of all honest. I have been out of the dating scene since the Pleistocene epoch and recently realized that I have nothing to fear but fear itself and maybe a bad hair day. I do hope to put in practice what Kate and I talked about regarding dating protocol in this modern age. Leave club at home and take shower before, were two very important tips for sure. Thanks again Kate.

My experience with IJL has been excellent! My matchmaker Kim put me at ease right away and my first match was really very good (still seeing each other). Kim is conscientious, honest, and diligent, and takes pride in finding great matches!

I am very pleased with the service Michelle has provided. She phoned each week and found me an amazing match.

I enjoyed my coaching session and found some of the information valuable. For the most part, a lot of the information was "dating 101" and common sense for me. Looking forward to receiving my first match.

Kate was very patient, listened to my complaints from my dating experiences, and offered a fresh way to look at things.

I consider myself to be a very direct person. I say what I mean and I mean what I say. It's Just Lunch has treated me in the same manner as I present myself. I have a good relationship with the staff and I am able to convey what I am looking for. I have found the experience to be a solid one all around. While I have not been blown away, I look forward to future opportunities working with my director George. I think we have an excellent opportunity to really be successful in the new year.

I know for me it has been difficult meeting singles with my busy schedule. IJL takes the worry away from trying to locate compatible singles and allows you to focus on that first date. It is actually nice to go out on a blind date with someone that you can easily relate to and have an enjoyable conversation. Thanks IJL and Sade, my dating consultant, for all your help and encouragement thru this process.

Thank you TomekaJ for working closely with me to help me find my perfect match. Though I've not met the right person yet, all of the people you've introduced have been wonderful ladies and I've enjoyed my experience so far. Take care.

So far everyone working at IJL has been very nice and helpful and have asked many very good questions. They have also prepared me well with what is going on and when. My experience is very short but so far the one "meeting" they presented me with was very impressive! I am looking forward to more of the same.

I had a very positive conversation with Sheri, my dating coach. It was a good opportunity to talk about the dates I've had so far and what I can learn from them. Sheri asked great questions that helped me to think about each date and if there are things I could do differently. She offered a couple of suggestions that I will be taking into consideration on my next date. Thank you Sheri!

I would recommend Kim to anyone that would like to find that special someone. Kim takes the time to get to know you and what you’re looking for in a partner. Kim hit a home run on my first IJL date! She matched with someone that fit what I was looking for. If Kim hadn't taken the time to get know me, I'm not sure it would have been a successful match.

I am a US Marine serving in the Jacksonville/Wilmington metropolitan area (stationed at Camp Lejeune, NC). I have multiple concerns about the business practices of IJL. I have attached an email that I sent to one of my "Dating Specialists" (*see below*). In summary, I am being transferred to Germany and will not have the opportunity to use my "dates" until a few years down the road. When I asked Alison and Obed (my two IJL contacts), if the situation came up, could my account be put on hold, they said "yes". They failed to mention that I would continue to be charged, while I was away, the monthly sum of $285.00. Furthermore, I was with IJL for only two months prior to being notified of my departure. I received one profile and no date introductions. I received no phone interview. I received no coach sessions. For the total of $2785.00, I was shown one profile over a two-month period. I hope this is not acceptable to IJL.

The coach, Sherie, was very helpful with do’s and don'ts for 1st dates. I have not dated for almost 40 years so it is helpful to review what to do, what to say and not say, what to wear and what to expect on these dates. It was also helpful for her to explain about feedback and how important that is for future dates. I am looking forward to the 1st date, and this preparation has been helpful.

I spoke with Kate ** for my coaching session with IJL. She was very informative, made this first date sound much more fun than daunting and I would highly recommend her for coaching prior to dating.

Great feedback. I'm very busy and my dating coach took the time to refresh my dating tips. Thank you Kate.

Kate ** was very helpful and her expertise was valuable in my going forward to future dating experiences. Thank you for letting me share my feelings.

This is a terrible service that does not live up to any of its promises. The customer service is TERRIBLE. It is a complete waste of time and money. The matches they have come up with have not met some of my key criteria. I have been stood up twice. They have no answering service after hours so there is no way to be in contact if you are doing evening dates. I have had 5 different dating directors. They do not incorporate any of the feedback that they request after dates. It has been 15 months and they have managed to set me up with only 6 of the guaranteed 10 dates. ($10 dates for $3k is preposterous to begin with... and you still have to pay for the dates!!) Apparently your membership does not end until you have been on all 10 dates, so despite the fact that the term is up and they have not delivered, I am unable to cancel. STAY AWAY from It's Just Lunch!

Denver staff spent time to listen carefully to my date preferences and kept working with me to find some excellent dates. I am actively going out with a couple of these people at present and look forward to future dates through your staff.

I really like the format of IJL's program. Meeting for lunch or a drink is a great way to meet that potential life partner with no pressure or expectations. They make all the arrangements for meeting. I don't have to do anything except show up for the date and have a good time. The people at IJL are professional, upbeat, positive and enjoy bringing people together.

I cannot comment on IJL in general. I have only had 3 dates so far. Shade was involved in the last 2. Since she has been involved I have felt that she listened, followed up and did an excellent job in finding good matches for me.

The Dating Coaching Session with Kate ** was helpful in providing "dating tips" to calm those first date nerves! Kate was personable while providing some great shares. I look forward to sharing these tips with my young adult children who are currently dating. Thanks for your professional and private approach when working with clients. I enjoyed the conversation and appreciate the "refresher."

Very thoughtful interview with Kate. She was patient and interested in the best possible dating experience. It's extremely helpful to have reminders of how to meet someone new and have fun at the same time.

Just finished my first coaching session with an IJL certified dating coach. Our conversation was pleasant. My coach seemed to have a genuine interest in my dating success, and I came away with an important key learning and an improvement plan. I look forward to putting what I have learned into action.

It's Just Lunch is a great way to meet high quality singles in your area in a fun, relaxed setting. The dating directors, particularly Dave **, are dedicated to finding good matches for their members and are very responsive to feedback received.

I had my first dating session with IJL and was pleased with my experience. Sheri ** conducted the session and she was really easy to speak with. Questions asked and feedback provided gave me things to think about. One of the few in the company that was engaging to speak with. While my entire experience has not been great she was a bright spot. She even sent me a handwritten thank you, which I thought was a nice touch.

My experience with Just lunch has been great. Michelle was extremely helpful and sweet. She made my journey extremely comfortable.

I believe IJL is a quality organization. Rich and Juvenia were easy to work with. They were prompt with their services and followed up nicely. The quality of a few of my matches however, in my opinion, was not commensurate with the amount I paid for the service. I appreciated the quality of the restaurants where I was told to meet my date.

I am pleased with at IJL in terms of the quality of matches I have received. Andrea is very responsive and stays in touch often. The meeting with Dawn was positive and I got the sense that both she and Andrea know what I am looking for in a match. My only constructive feedback is that both the dates I met told me they paid nothing to join IJL and they got longer membership terms than I received. I paid a considerable price to join and I feel the pricing structure should be revisited and reversed. Women should have free memberships and men should have paid memberships. If not, men and women should pay the same. Both of my dates brought up in conversation that they paid nothing to join and I felt slightly cheated and shocked to hear that the males had free memberships when I do not. Please review this policy and make adjustments.

My dating coaching session with Sheri was great; she was very positive and supportive and answered my questions regarding my own inhibitions around beginning the dating process. Having access to a dating coach with this knowledge and perspective is just what I have needed to put one foot in front of the other.

My experience with both Princess and Vanessa has been fun and professional. They are both great staff, who care about arranging good matches with me for Dating. I love their personalities and friendly nature. It makes the experience with IJL very appealing and personal.

My experience working with Michelle at It's Just Lunch has been enjoyable; she is easy to talk to and she makes the dating process fun. I am looking forward to future matches and meeting more interesting people.

My experience w/ IJL so far... I got off to a shaky start with my work schedule and all, but once that cleared up, it’s been a positive experience. Everybody that I have worked with from ILJ is very friendly and positive. They seem very concerned with my success. They can be somewhat pushy at times but only when it's necessary, which is a good thing. I look forward to what is in store for me with the rest of my membership.

This is the second time I have tried IJL. I wished and hoped the second go around would be better. Focus seems to be in selling new accounts and not providing great service to customers. The dating directors rotate or leave. Calls aren't returned. Dates are scheduled and there are no shows with no explanation. I wish it were better. When I have asked to speak to a supervisor calls don't get returned.

It has been awhile since I was with IJL and wanted to write a brief review of my experience. I gave IJL a 5-month try and came away realizing my matches were never met and the feedback I gave was never used to better my future matches. The first match had potential and the rest were matches I didn't have much in common with. I am glad I discontinued due to being matched less towards the end and had to call to get an update. The whole experience discouraged me from dating for a while afterwards due to not receiving compatible matches and being provided advice to improve my future dates.

Debbie ** is very good. She follows up, is extremely professional, listens and tries to provide good matches.

My experience has been touch and go before Princess... I just kept feeling as though I had been forgotten. Princess called me by name. Very important to me, personally and professionally, I need to be spoken to as if I'm important. I understand I had to delay my membership due to surgery, but I felt like I was not likable. I get no input after my VERY expensive dates. If I go to the trouble for input for him, I'm sure he is too. Princess has assured me I'm a valuable client and immediately found me someone to meet for lunch or dinner. If she says she will call me, she really does!!! Yay! I don't expect miracles. But Princess has redeemed IJL in my eyes. You have had huge employee turnover. Let's hope she is encouraged to stay with the business. She is an asset!!!

I am very happy with Debbie - she is personable and very kind and I think she truly has my best interest in mind. The reason I can't give 5 stars is because I believe GiGi mislead me to believing how many eligible men there were with my parameters.

I had a wonderful experience in my coaching session. Sheri was very informative and her tips helped a lot. Also the list of questions I should use were very helpful. Thank you.

The conversation and the food were great. :) Thank you, Princess, for taking care of me- my last date with IJL was the best out of all six. :)

Although I am probably not the easiest client to find a match for, Michelle has always been cheerful and positive. She is also quick to respond to my phone and email queries. I've always felt treated like a person and not a business obligation!

Dave has done an excellent job with introducing me to some high quality matches! I had a great time on all of my dates. I hope to find a certain chemistry and am looking forward to the next one which I'm sure will be fun. IJL is an exceptional service for a busy person like me. Thank you.

Great and friendly service.

Ali ** was very professional and followed through on all the details for each date. I appreciate her help finding a great person and a great match for me that I am currently dating.

I feel I have invested a great deal of time and money with the service. However, only one of the 7-8 dates I have been on to this point have gone to a second date which is a shame considering I have liked most of the girls I have gone on dates with, but for the most part I do not get any full closure or reasoning as to why the girls do not want to go out a second date. For example, the girl prior to the last girl I went out with looked promising for a 2nd date but then she gave me an excuse saying she wanted to focus on school and did not have time to date when in turn I found out she had met someone else and was not upfront and honest with me.

I first joined It's Just Lunch 6 months ago. I was a bit hesitant at first but I am so happy I did. I had a few good dates throughout my membership but there was no real chemistry... until I met Kevin! We hit if off right away, it was one of the best first dates I have been on. The date lasted five hours and we have been together ever since. I would recommend this service to anyone who is single and is ready to meet professionals who are also looking to be in a relationship. Thank you!!

I found the service to be very professional and private. Staff kept me updated and busy. I feel that my likes were a high priority in finding a match. I met someone who I have a lot in common with, we are still dating. I give my highest recommendation to the staff at It's Just Lunch. I will send others to this service. Thank you!

It took a full year to get my third date, but he seems worth the wait. Dave was great.

The matches I have been sent on for the most part do not align with my stated objectives. The men have either been older than I requested, not my religion, out of the area, or had significant appearance problems. Here's a sampling of the misalignments. Two dates were approaching age 60. I personally requested closer to my age due to the fact that I have a child still at home. Most older men do not want to get involved with someone with minor children. They have been there and done that.

I had my dating coaching session today with Sheri. It felts that I knew Sheri from before - she was very knowledgeable about myself and ask several interesting questions. The feedback that I got from her will help me have a more positive first dates.

Sheri has great positive energy and was supportive in both providing tips as well as answering questions.

I knew going into IJL, that I would be meeting women who at least had the resources to join, just as I had. I have not been disappointed in the pleasant women I have met. They were all well educated, well spoken and well mannered. Not all of them matched my interests but they were all worth meeting. Most recently, I've met someone who has all the bases covered. She is highly successful, great personality, very attractive (downright beautiful) and participates in activities I also enjoy. I hope everyone else has the same good fortune with their IJL experience.

I wasn't that happy with It's Just Lunch until Princess started to handle my dates - this lady is amazingly prompt, efficient, helpful and extremely pleasant to communicate with! Keep up a great job, Princess! Best luck in your work and have a great Christmas and Happy New Year! :)

Just had a coaching session with Sheri today. The people at IJL are very nice, very helpful, and in my experience have a great sense of humor, making it so easy to have a conversation with them. I have nothing but praise for IJL so far!

Erica ** is great! She is the best Dating Director I have worked with since I joined IJL. I have three months left in my contract. I wish I could have worked with her the entire time. I am 100% certain she would have found my "Mr. Right". She is a pleasure to work with. Keep up the great work Erica **!!!

I signed up for 6 months and paid what I now see was a complete waste of my hard-earned money. I had one date in a month and a half. The first date was the complete opposite of what I communicated I was looking for. When I gave my feedback, they indicated that choosing dates was a process and they learn more of what I like after each date and can get closer to my perfect match after each date. Well, the next date cancelled twice--the first time was a half-hour before the date and the second time was literally 5 minutes before the date. They never indicated before I signed the contract that this was a "process".

Our Director is great! Debbie is professional and patient about handling our requests. I think she is the best!!

I have had a great experience with It's just lunch! GiGi, my account representative has been very professional and thorough in finding me that perfect "fit" / "match".

It was a pleasure to work with Kate. She is professional, disciplined and consistently on top of things. Her prompt attention to all my questions really made my involvement with IJL a positive experience. She is an excellent coach and an outstanding representative for IJL.

So far it's been almost two months into IJL. I have enjoyed the company of incredible women who have been carefully and smartly selected and matched by the professionals in charge at IJL. Having this type of support team on my side has taken the anxiety of dating away. Aware of my profile preferences the staff has found and put me in contact with the right person in several occasions. I am very pleased with the results IJL delivers. The dating specialists are respectful, professional, dedicated and yet sensitive to my personal situation. Thanks IJL.

I've used IJL for just a few months and about 4 years ago. It's such a relief in this ultra-high-tech-connected world in which we're living to actually meet face-to-face with women truly desiring and seeking a long-term and lasting relationship. I have friends that married their IJL dates so I have seen success! My personal dating director, Sade, got to know me to better match me with someone compatible - saves me time so that I can enjoy the process. It's so much fun dating off-line!

I have been a member of IJL for the past year and a half. I have had great experiences with the service, their staff is friendly and they do try to work with you and your schedule. The actual matching is what is mostly up for grabs. I've had several account directors in this past year and their results have varied; either way this is expected. Overall the experience has not been bad. Some of the dates have been great, but I would still consider an expensive investment.

My last date called to cancel his date with me a week in advance due to his leaving town. I was never notified. I found out this information when I met with him yesterday. My date prior to that had an expired membership and was recruited to come back to Match, having to pay only $400. I don't like the selection of restaurants. Since you don't have a representative in Nashville, you are essentially clueless about the restaurants here.

I enjoyed mtg a special guy on an iJL date last night. Dave matched me with a contemporary and someone with my same educational requirements - an undergraduate and graduate degrees. He was intelligent, charming and down to earth. I had a great time. Thanks!

My last date with IJL was a perfect match. I appreciate GiGi's dedication & desire to find me the right match. I believe GiGi is on the right track to help me find love soon!