It's Just Lunch!

I love that IJL is able to find the best people that fit my personality and style. Their process takes care of the pre-work and things I care about so I can focus on the date. It's also reassuring to know my date is closer to finding what they are looking for, so that we both have the best chance. Thanks IJL!

Maybe it's just a terrible first date with a potential match and the long delay in having other matches, but I am severely doubting the usefulness of a matchmaker. I get the impression that I'm just a name, age, kids/no kids preference, and location and the matchmaker doesn't know hardly anything more than that about any potential matches for me. An online dating site could provide me with potential matches using those criteria without the over a week delay. I wish I would have known that IJL is really for people who want children before signing up. As a women who doesn't want kids and wants to be with someone who is college educated, I am beginning to feel hopeless due to the dearth of potential matches who meet both of those criteria. Not sure the huge amount of money I spent on this service is worth it. Considering going back to online dating in a month if no potential matches who meet those two criteria are offered to me.

Jai has really stepped up his game with me because I lost my first person due to her leaving the company and he has been doing his best to keep me with the company and happy is all things as possible.

Marina G took the time to listen to me and find a wonderful match for me. I have had two dates so far and both were fun and interesting. I have been able to meet up with the 2nd date multiple times and we are having a wonderful time together. Would not have met him without Marina.

I expected more from this service. Before I joined I was told that NYC has a huge platform. Since I have signed up in January I have only received three options. I understand these things takes time but I expected there to be a sense of delivery. Also, I was not impressed in the restaurant selection. I was sent to a Hibachi which is a group setting and I don't think that is appropriate for a first date which I already addressed with the matchmaker.

I would stay away - it's a scam. They reel you in making all these promises but what they don't tell you in the intake when they are reeling you in and making all these promises is that any match they show you counts as a "date" - so no matter how awful and ugly the guy is - if you say no, that counts as one of your dates! You pay $1,000 for 3 dates and then I specifically said I did not want to date fat guys - the first guy they showed me was horribly fat so of course I said NO to him - well guess what - $333 down the drain!

The experience I've had with IJL has been abysmal to say the least, and I'm generally very lenient with businesses dealing with people. First of all, there's no customer portal so your only point of contact is the matchmaker. They must use systems from the early 2000s; their email signature is a picture, so you can't reach them out through a single click. The dates are set up manually and sent to you by email, WITHOUT a calendar invite. Seriously? Maybe that won't bother everyone, but when you pay that kind of money, this is unprofessional.

This place is a ripoff of the highest caliber. Don't get me wrong, the matchmakers are nice people, but their business model is to line the bottom line, and that's it. I was promised 24 dates, but was only given a total of 11. To make things worse, one of the girls was presented to me TWICE. I only took the last 3-4 dates because literally if you don't take it, it counts against you. Here's where they get you. They claim to work "diligently" but don't. If you go three years, that's it. You're done unless you pay them more money and 24 dates is $3500. I literally paid over $300 a date and two didn't even meet my specifications! The people are good, the business model is garbage. Unless you're really willing to lower your standards, forget about this place. you can do better.

Please help BBB! My experience with IJL has been ridiculous, frustrating, disappointing and an absolute waste of my time and money!!! They are unprofessional, have ZERO customer service and certainly appear to be a SCAM! They need to be investigated for misleading clients into thinking they have a dating pool of people and come to find out that couldn’t be farther from the truth.

This was truly an awful experience. I paid 1,000 for four dates and didn’t get one. My matchmaker sent me matches and when I called to review them with him he would just send me another instead of contacting me back. Apparently because I never clicked approve within 48hrs it counted that I said no. So it was my fault that my matchmaker wouldn’t contact me and it counted against me.

They have no idea about their clientele database or clearly lying from the beginning. False promises and overly confident in showing big picture with no ethics. Failed to provide a single date in 3 months and no confidence that they will deliver anything in rest of the period. Save your money and time. Don't disturb your mental peace by buying this companies' services. The marketing lady called me every day to show me a big false picture and promised 2 dates per month but in reality, they don't have any profiles which could full fill my desired matches. My suggestion is to save your money. This company has no ethical standards.

Great service and very satisfied with my matchmaker. Jaiye is very helpful and doing his best to find me the match that I am serching for. I have been looking for a good service like this and finally I found it. Thank you.

A member since 11/1/22, zero dates. I was presented with quite a few toads, but decided to keep an open mind and say yes to 10 of the 11 that I was presented. No dates. Something is wrong here. Last week, I finally decided to join 3 dating websites, for the very first time, and was deluged with compliments on my beauty and offers to meet. You can see the photo attached (taken last month) or find me on Facebook under Vivienne ** to verify that I am not a toad. MUCH better luck on a dating website. $3,400 wasted.

I had a pleasant brunch with my date. We had similar backgrounds and experiences. She is accomplished and hardworking. We talked openly about where we were at in life and what we wanted in a relationship. After a couple of hours, we exchanged phone numbers and made plans for a second date.

It's Just lunch review. Elliot is great to work with. He has been great when it comes to understanding what I'm looking for and I look forward to continuing to work with him. Pros - The compatibility of matches I've received and his response time when I reach out.

This is the biggest waste of money hands down. I am so sorry that I have ever paid this amount for this. I was in a weak spot in life, I suppose. I joined in 2021 and have only had three dates as of today, Jan 2023. I had one date that never showed up and was told it was due to a matchmaker error. That was a waste of time and money. I have never once talked to the same person, the matchmaker; always some new. One of my dates also told me that Seattle needs men, which is part of why that can't consistently match people. The dates I had were nothing close to what I am looking for. Please do not waste your money.

Bottom line - spend your money elsewhere. Very few positives here. Site advertises white glove service and caters to busy professionals - there is nothing white glove or catered about this despite what they say. For context in reading my experience, I am a process engineer who travels for work Monday through Thursday every week. Also, this is my 2nd subscription period - I saw what I considered many of these issues before, but IJL kept a steady flow of dates which led me to sign up again. This review will concentrate on my 2nd subscription though there are some from my first run through. I feel like this could be a good service and everything they advertise is doable however IJL does not appear interested in doing it. Below I'll highlight some issues I've had:

They interviewed me for 2 hours on what I am looking for. And promised they have a LOT of qualified candidates. Over a month later, they set me up with someone who was the exact opposite of everything I had asked for, didn't live close-by, had several kids, didn't have a meaningful work, picked up 3 phone calls during one hour lunch and halfway through asked me to stand up so he can take a look at my body and made me awfully uncomfortable! Then immediately I asked for contract cancellation and refund and they didn't respond and did not refund.

Well I had a horrible experience it's just lunch because I only get one match every month and it's seems that woman don't know what they are looking for in a man. All woman keep saying to me good luck and not a good match that's why I never had a chance to get a second date from any woman. I mean it's all about wasting money and wasting time. I'm sick and tired of rejection by the wrong woman and I'm tired of woman playing games on my time. I can't believe I had to pay $99 every month. I don't understand why and I paid $1500 to get started my membership with It's Just Lunch! This is why I been frustrated and depressed about my bad dating experiences with these woman and I tried online dating apps and speed dating events and going to a bar to meet a good woman but unfortunately it's still not working out for me. I feel like I will be single forever and I'm not paying another membership anymore.

I enjoyed the restaurant that he had chosen. Lengthy conversation roughly around 3 to 4 hours. We did get to know each other enough that we realized we weren’t the perfect match. At the end of the date super nice offered the bottle of wine we drank together.

Sarah V - professional, attentive to details, good follow-up, personal, polite, thoughtful, genuine, caring, considerate, interested in making good things happen for the client, initiates, truly desires to satisfy the IJL client. I appreciate Sarah's best faith efforts. I recommend Sarah to clients of IJL.

Eugene from IJL provided excellent customer service. He took the time to listen to what I was looking for in a good match for me. He also let me know information about any potential match and why he felt they would be good for me to get to know.

Not a good experience!! Stay away - I promise you - you will have better luck and spend your time and MONEY more wisely with a dating app. I was told to there were plenty of prospects in my age with my criteria before I signed up. After I enrolled and paid ~$5K, I was told by a different matchmaker that there were virtually zero prospects and hopefully they would sign up more soon. I was provided only three dates in 11 months - well below their "plenty" expectation. Moreover, I cycled through four different matchmakers, and each one asked me the exact same questions. Either it was not captured the first time, or they did not bother to read it. They even set me up on a date with a woman that was moving out of state the next week. Furthermore, after my first date, I was high pressured into spending an additional $10K for an inclusive "club" with very specific dating rules. They could not even live up to the original contract, why would I expect any different outcome! Then, after I complained, I was repeatedly told a matchmaker would call me back in a week, and many times I waited over five weeks for a call - only to be told they still did not have a date for me. I complained and escalated, but was offered zero resolve: "nothing we will do for you, even though IJL stated we had plenty of options for you." I am actively persuading everyone I meet that has an interest to NOT sign up. I was lucky to convince one person already. I will continue to tell everyone of my terrible experience and hopefully, they will save money.

Do yourself a favor and do NOT waste your time and money on this scam! I’m writing this lengthy review in hopes that no one else will have to go through the negative experience that I went through. I had done IJL about 10 years ago without success. When they called me in October of 2020 to see if I wanted to try it again, they were able to talk me into it, as we were in the middle of a pandemic, and I was unable to go out and meet people organically. I expressed my concerns that they could not ask members about their political affiliation. I struck gold with my first matchmaker, Amy.

My matchmaker Eugene is fantastic. I would recommend It’s Just Lunch to all of my friends. He really takes his time picking dates and stays in touch with me even if there isn’t someone to match me with. I’m very pleased with the service and can’t wait to see where the journey ends.

I won’t bore you with the all details but based on my experience I would advise against any association with IJL. I was misled about the availability of potential “dates” in my area… follow up on the epic failure of the date they did set up for me was nonexistent and any reasonable request or question about the short comings of their service were simply ignored… There is no brick and mortar location in my area so I was left to deal with an 800# and an email address and they simply chose not to respond at all… The “membership” fee is very pricey and if you’re unhappy with their service it’s just too bad… I fought to get my $ back but many people have lost thousands to IJL. Unprofessional in their business practices bordering on fraud and zero customer service.

They LIE about their dating pool, and defrauded my out of $3,400. I signed up for the "12 date (2 dates per month)" package at a cost of $3,400 after hearing their grandiose pitch about how great they are and they have so many wonderful potential matches for me. It's been 3 months and they have not sent me even one match that lives within an hour of me, let alone matches ANY of my preferences (of which I only gave them 3 anyways). Btw, I live in South Florida - Miami area. Big city. If they can't find any matches in Miami, what does that say about their service in any other city?

Great matching experience- provides a variety of age groups but all are active, travel and well versed in life. All qualities I am looking for in a partner. My only negative feedback is that for the review of my date there is no place to write a negative experience or what I found did not work for the date. I understand you are trying to keep the expectations positive but some negative feedback would be helpful to narrow down potential matches as well.

Before signing up I was very specific about what I was looking for. Almost halfway through my experience and they have provided only one candidate of seven that was even close. My matchmaker continues to dismiss my concerns. She says she is the one that is supposed to contact me, but only once has it been her. The next date in three weeks is a foot shorter than me. I keep telling them my desire and they are ignoring what I want. Their only desire is to meet the number of dates they have committed to provide. The idea is supposed to be that the candidates are pre screened. The first date they actually sent me on, they talked about how active she was. 15 minutes into Lunch, she tells me she doesn’t like to go outside in the summer. She doesn’t like the heat and can’t swim. When they sell you they are not honest about what they actually provide.

My Executive Match Maker (Elliot) did an amazing job. He truly analyzed my likes and dislikes, and matched me with a beautiful woman who met 80-90% of my primary likes. He worked closely with me to arrange the date quickly, but at the same time giving the both of us ample time to prepare for it. My date with her was the best: great conversation and dinner lasting a little over 3hrs. She and I are looking forward to having our second date soon.

Bryanna carefully listened and understood my unique situation, reviewed my account details, provided empathy and explained clearly the real terms and conditions of my contract, specifically with regards to matches, which I wish I received up front. Overall, the conversation was enlightening and positive experience, and it sounds like she is able to point me in the right direction to provide some form of resolution or rectify the situation.

Updated on 04/22/2023: It’s closing in on a year since I laid out $2400 for their matchmaking services, I’ve yet to receive a qualified match, yet to hear from management after repeated requests and it’s been more than a month since their last correspondence. They misrepresented their office location stating they had one in my area. They have shuffled me around between their matchmakers, so there’s nothing personal. I’ve repeatedly requested that I either receive the services I paid for it my money back and I am ignored on both accounts… Don’t waste your time or your money.

Debra is patient and kind. She really cares about finding great matches. After only a couple of dates I found someone I’m interested in seeing more. You have to be thoughtful about what you do want, what you don’t want and also what you’re ok with in a partner. It’s nice to have someone on your side.

I’m not entirely happy with the overall IJL experience but Deborah is my best match maker to date. She listens and tries to find the right match. Matches have turned out not to be entirely truthful in their survey responses. I can’t fault matchmakers for that.

In recent communications Hazel has been much more engaged. It could be the fact that she inherited me from Monique and I fell through the cracks at first. My experience has not been good as far as the matches did not fit or were too busy (not your fault) so I am hopeful for the remainder of my contract.

Don't do it. They talk a great talk, but they have no better match making skills than you do. It's super expensive, though from what other dates have said their pricing is all over the map depending on what they think they can get from you. I had a couple decent dates, but way too many dates with men that did not at all match up with what we had discussed. And a few that I actually felt mad that they even wasted my time with. I'm sure Cleveland has a small pool of people, so maybe in NYC or a bigger market it's worth it, but for me...I'd run and save your money. I have had much better luck with Match.com than I did with IJL. I will say the people you work with are super nice, but watch out during their sales pitch....They will say "oh, I already have someone in mind that I think will be perfect". Yeah, well, that one guy will be good, but...the others...not so much.

I have had a great experience so far with It’s Just Lunch. My Matchmaker Sarah has been wonderful. I’ve had one for State so far with Andy and we exchange numbers and discussed a second date. Just a waiting for that to happen. I have a second date already set up with another gentleman in January. I’m hoping 2023 brings the love of my life through. It’s just lunch. I’m excited for the adventure to continue. Thank you for your expertise in getting to know me and finding great male matches you feel will align best with what I’m looking for in a husband! :)

After a few matchmaker placements and feelings of disappointment with lack of communication on the process, I was placed with Eugene. After an honest conversation regarding expectations, Eugene not only understood but actively listened to my thoughts. It was a real conversation without "fluff" and I respected that especially in continuing a working relationship with an organization. What is special about Eugene is how he started matchmaking. He continues to use that sixth sense gift to bring individuals closer to long lasting relationships in any capacity.

'It's Just Lunch' was a waste of time and money, especially for the price the consumers pay. 4 of the 6 guaranteed "dates" were some of the worst dates I've been on. After providing feedback from the first date, which they claim helps them in the 'matchmaking process,' the following three dates were even less aligned with the characteristics I was looking for in a partner. During my initial conversations, I was very clear in stating I did not want children, nor did I want my partner to have children. When I received the call with a description of my third "match," the "matchmaker" I spoke with shared that the potential match they wanted to set me up with had two children. When I reiterated to her that I did not want children and my partner having children was a deal breaker, the "matchmaker" had to audacity to ask, "Are you sure? I think you would be a great match!"

I wish I had read more reviews about It's Just Lunch and fully read the contract before signing up and paying the fee. Now I'm stuck, out thousands of dollars, and realizing too late I've been scammed. I asked before I signed up how they found the people they match you with and was told it wasn't JUST their own clients. Even in the paperwork they say that they source clients. But that is a LIE!! They will only match you with paying clients. The majority of their clients are older men. It should have been a red flag to me that they say they REQUIRE Women to date men up to 10 years older than them. Men are NOT required to date people older, and only after I paid was, I essentially told that they would only be looking to match me with older men. This feels incredibly predatory.

Dates have gone well. Working with my matchmaker, Debra S. has been very smooth as she is very knowledgeable and has assisted me with the whole process of getting back into dating. Matches have all been well thought out and the dates were fun. Looking forward to working more with Debra.

Prior to Debra being assigned as my matchmaker, I was bumped around with different matchmakers with no notice. The process was "sold" to me as I'd work with the same person from the beginning to the end of my IJL journey. Once being connected with Debra the lines of communication improved; for that I'm thankful. She follows-up and is easy to talk to. I rate my experience with 3 stars because there have been hiccups along the way such as getting "re-matched" with someone I'd already been out with and the date had not gone well. In another instance I was given the impression that the gentlemen had seen my pictures and really wanted to meet me. However, when we met, he had no idea what I looked like which was incredibly awkward for both of us. I'm feeling less and less confident with each date... while also understanding that on some level the ups and downs of this process yield growth.

They take your money but they don’t return calls, emails. They go mia!! Beware!!! They told me they had alll these high profile clients. Lies!!! They set me up with a guy who stood me up while I traveled far to meet him. The alternative guy was a guy who lived on the other part of the US. I am in NY. They wanted to set me up with a man in Cali. What a joke!

Run away and do not sign up with this company for matchmaking services! They take your money, don't follow up or send you on dates, in fact, the dates don't show and stand you up! The matchmakers are rude and do not listen to your needs. They don't follow up and go for months with zero contact. Do not waste your time or money with this sad excuse of a company. I had 1 virtual date out of the 6-12 promised matches, the date was not a match. Matchmakers are incompetent, rude, and could care less about their jobs. They also lie and gaslight your experiences. They claimed to match me on all these dates and did absolutely nothing! Huge waste of money!

While I don't recommend It's Just Lunch at all, my experience with Elliot as a matchmaker has been wonderful! He is by far the best Matchmaker I have worked with at IJL and I have worked with quite a few. He has a nice, calm, caring energy that is so needed in this line of work. I highly recommend Elliot.

I signed on to IJL to put some sparkle in my life. What I experienced was disappointment, frustration and anxiety — not just with the lack of dates but that my matchmakers were not easily accessible. I was skeptical that IJT had enough men In my age range available. However, I was given to believe that they had plenty of men in my age range.

First date was a very accurate. Match with my preferred characteristics. My (1st) date was charming, professional, very conversational, well-traveled and attractive. I thought the match was extremely well thought out. The location for the meeting was a very nice, upscale restaurant. All the planning and coordination was well done. She and I have already communicated since the meeting and I hope to see her again.

Elliot has been wonderful to work with and I would highly recommend him to a friend. He has made my experience personal and comfortable and I trust him with my feedback. He is a great person to work with and I look forward to continuing working together in the future.

My experience is that I have not had one at all. I signed up for the 12 date package for around $** and I have not gone out on 1 single date in the month or so since I signed up. I think it’s reasonable to expect to go out on 1 date per month with a package like this but that hasn’t occurred. I’m skeptical in their abilities if they have had just 1 video call with me and no viable matches or dates have happened. They told me I didn’t have criteria that was very picky or unrealistic so I would have no difficulties being matched.

I was very excited to start working with IJL in November 2021 as I'd finally had enough time to start dating again and wanted to work with someone to find the right one. After a sales call and affirmations that I was a great fit for IJL's system and had many potential matches, I signed on and had a call with one of their matchmakers (Vanessa). Kevin G quickly sent along a date that matched most of my criteria, but didn't meet my height requirement (I'm tall and have a complex, but everyone has their things).

This was a disaster of a service. I signed up for a 12 date deal for about $3,000. I did a lengthy phone interview and told them the qualities I like and don't like in a partner. It essentially went in one ear and out the other. They set me up with religious women, women that wanted children, women that didn't drink, women that did not match my race preference. There were multiple "matchmakers" as well from all over the country so you don't just work with one matchmaker. They set up our dates in parts of town that were nowhere near where we each lived because, because they are in cahoots with certain restaurants.

Short version: It's Just Lunch collected my money and provided very, very unprofessional services or NO SERVICE at all. All recommended matches never covered my criteria by a long shot. It seems they were sending my way all TOTAL opposite matches. Example: request "tall man" - recommendation by the company - short; request "no kids" - recommendation by the company - kids living with; request "not attractive to the guys with no hair (head)" - recommendation by the company - guys with NO hair at all; request "looking for a man who has an active workout schedule" - recommendation by the company - guys never work out a day in their life; etc.... etc....etc....

Worst matchmaking service ever, matchmakers suck, worst communication from matchmaking professionals ever. They took forever to make matches, weren't organized when a matchmaker left, I had to switch matchmakers so many times. Never use this company, they truly suck.

I am satisfied with the quality of matches I am getting. However I would like to see less waiting time in between matches because the holidays are coming and I don't want to be alone during such a time.

I paid almost $4,000 in July 2022; I was set up on ONE date in August with a guy who was a NON-PAYING member; I have yet to be set up on any other dates since (as of this writing in October 2022). I understand that maybe there aren't enough people to match me with, but ignoring my e-mails/phone calls is NOT the way to deal with this very unsatisfied customer. I was told I would be set up on 24 dates for the year. At this rate, how is that supposed to happen when my membership expires in July 2023? RIDICULOUS.

I feel safe with my dates. I have used another online dating service and there are some weirdos and people who are out to get your information for whatever reason. I don't give out my email to strangers and this company protects me and my information.

After going through interviews where I didn't feel listened to, it was confirmed that they weren't listening. The first person they matched with me had two qualities I specifically told them I didn't want. Then the second person they set me up with, they emailed 24 hours later and said he wasn't available. I have been calling for two weeks without a phone call back. Looking for a person to spend your time with is very personal and emotional. I am disappointed in the lack of empathy or respect the staff at IJL has shown. Deciding to sign on with IJL is a very emotional and expensive decision to make. I feel like they have treated me like any other business might. I can tell you I have had better service at Panera – with people who seemed to care more than those I have dealt with at IJL. And it's a heck of a lot less expensive.

Mixed bag, Diamond / Executive level is upsold. Results vary. Maybe I'm a bridge troll. I did get a rare married lady who somehow snuck in, that was fun. But I'm sure there are plenty of nice women that are active members.

The venue was fine. I arrived first and was pleasantly surprised as to the nice lady that I shared dinner with. Our conversation flowed nicely and we laughed a ton. Rather than flowers I took a Bonsai the that I had potted myself as a gift. It was a great conversation piece and I believe that Elle truly appreciated the gesture. We split the bill 50/50 after sharing several small plates. Then we had a terrific walk around Santa Monica. I certainly hope to see Elle again. She's never been to Disneyland! I'm a fireman at the Park so I hope to take her for her first time.

When I joined IJL, I was skeptical; online dating has become a meat market and I wondered 'could this be any different.' The rep I spoke with sold me on the idea that all IJL clients are paying the fee because they too are looking for a relationship. She also sold me on the idea that I'd work with a matchmaker that would "work hard to know just what you're looking for."

Kenia is very nice and is excited about matchmaking. She has put a lot of effort with my account and is very communicative. She is sensitive to scheduling and personal preferences. I feel Kenia’s best quality is availability, communication and understanding.

Lilliane was so amazing to work with. She listened to everything I was looking for and set me up with the perfect woman! The date ended with a kiss and I’m putting my account on hold to make future plans with my date! Thanks, Lilliane!

I invested a couple thousand dollars for what would be, and continues to be, a very lackluster experience. I've been bounced around to 5 matchmakers, have been set up on wrong dates, been set up with a very passive/aggressive matchmaker who questioned my taste in her date picks and promised a ROBUST amount of dating opportunities. I've had more luck personally using free sites like Bumble and Match and for FREE. There have been long stretches of time where I hear nothing from my matchmaker 5-6 months at a time.

Wow! I've met several smart, beautiful, fit women through It's Just Lunch. I'm a man in my early 60's, a professional, who was married for 33 years and dreaded entering the dating scene. It's Just Lunch has allowed me to meet women in a comfortable, low pressure setting, where we can easily communicate and get to know each other.

I had to contact the company multiple times to get a response. I do not feel that is my responsibility. They did respond to my emails. The date was efficiently arranged I asked to be mailed, but they called.

I do not believe Kevin listens to what you're truly seeking. He speaks over you, I have found him to be condescending at times as well. I have asked repetitively to switch matchmakers and have sent more than one email expressing my dissatisfaction and have gotten nowhere. I feel like all that was wanting was my money. Ironically, my last date had the exact same feelings. I would not recommend this to anyone.

This service presents itself as upscale matchmaking but does not appear to have any live people signed up. I paid the large fee in January and have yet to be presented with a real person. Each month they call me with a name and description, send me a link and, often before I can indicate if I want to meet, the person becomes "Unavailable," One individual, "Walter," became "unavailable" the night before we were scheduled to meet. A few months later, I was presented with "Walter" again. Before I could reply, he was "unavailable." Last month, I received an email that "Andrew" was "unavailable," before I had even been presented with him. I want out of this sham. Run away yourself before you waste your money too.

Kenia has been very professional with her clientele care with her exceptional communication, she means and follows through with her word! I appreciate her quality efforts and commitment to find someone of mutual interests I’m interested in, especially culturally IQ and personality. I’m very blessed and pleased to have Kenia, my IJL matchmaker! Thank you Kenia for your genuine customer care, professionalism, high character and sincerity!

After an extensive interview over a number of days, I was very impressed with the range of questions, from values to religion to musical interests to extended family, and on and on. It was great! I was surprised that I received none of this information about the potential date I was presented with. All the information I received is age, employment status, religion, and marital status. That's it. I found this to be very inadequate to help me make a decision about whether or not I wanted to meet the individual. (I have also been on Match.com, and before I meet someone, we have typically exchanged numerous texts and emails, and have had two phone conversations, so I know something about their values, articulateness, humor, ability to write, whether or not they ask questions, what is important to them, their interests, etc.).

IJL asked me to consider dating people in a city thousands of miles from where I live, after assuring me that the local pool was big enough. Felt like a "bait and switch" move. I wish that the experience wasn't taking so long (two years). No complaints about my direct contacts.

Will D. has been most helpful in arranging dates that please me and the woman I will get to know. He answers my calls and addresses my concerns. Will has been a great help. It's Just Lunch and Will have been amazing...

An overall great experience! From start to finish. It all starts brief interview. Next you speak directly to your matchmaker. Finally you receive an email with the date and time all set up. What a great way to meet someone that you would never have met before, for whatever reason that may be!

Will D is awesome. Within hours he was on task. I really liked his suggestions and conversation. He really has a great feel for what I’m looking for in life! I fully recommend this avenue for big decisions. I realize there are lots of other alternatives but this seems to be the best way for me.

Kenia is enthusiastic and kind and actually calls and e-mails back in a timely manner. I was really feeling negative about IJL until I started working with her. Especially given how difficult it is to leave a simple review. She has changed my impression of IJL.

I want to thank Amy for setting up great dates for me (for both of us I would say). I enjoyed our quality lunch time and appreciate Amy's continuous efforts. She spent time getting to know me and carefully picked dates that match our personalities. :-)

Will D, was fantastic. He communicated so well with his enthusiasm, humor and care which put an incredible ease to the process. His promptness is well appreciated as well. Glad to have Will D as my team member. I look forward to working with him and be excited for he has planned for me.

I have a good experience with It's Just Lunch! getting to know me and matching me with someone I told them I would be attracted to. Everyone has been really friendly and very easy to work with before I go on the dates.

I am writing about my experience with my matchmaker, Debra. Debra has worked with me on a personal level and has gone above and beyond to make sure that I am having a good experience beyond my matches. I feel that she truly cares about my feelings and has helped me beyond what she had to as a matchmaker. I appreciate her help and that she cares. Debra is very honest and tells it like she sees it. It is refreshing and I really do appreciate the time she takes to make sure that everything is okay and the advice and wisdom she shares.

I have been pleased so far with the service and that I have received the normal amount of matches per month. Patricia has called back to me when I have reached out to her in a timely manner. She has called to let me know of each match profile.

Yeah had high hopes for getting dates. I keep open mind and had 2/5 dates I signed up. Communication is crappy as many have experienced. Been going on for months without a date. The 2 dates I did have weren’t even serious in dating. One worked nights so getting to answer was nearly impossible. My 2nd date her profile hasn’t been updated in over a year so the information provided to me was not accurate after going on the date and asking her questions. She stated that she has asked them to update it because of the similar issues she has had with other dates. Lastly got new coach and as usual get phone call stating, "We are working in your next match." At this point I’m not even interested in moving forward since it’s been 3+ months since my last date.

Will D is my new matchmaker. Passionate about connecting people, he's savvy, candid, inquisitive, and witty. Will D's enthusiasm is catching. He's good at communication and at listening. He quickly selected two candidates for me. The first was no longer available, and the second match is pending. I'm intrigued about meeting new people over lunch, and it's wonderful that Will D can handle the logistics.

Debra is a great coach! She has listened to my needs and feedback. I honestly feel I can talk openly with her about anything. She has heard the type of person I feel best suited for-and the last two matches have been "spot on". (It took a few matches to learn). She is attentive, and gets right back to me. I can't imagine a better dating coach!

I am writing to compliment Michelle my most recent matchmaker. She has been outstanding. She was quick to find me a match and she has been with me very regularly. That is what I have asked from everyone and she seems to finally be following through. She has been everything she has said she would be and I am very thankful to her for that.

Cecily is working hard and getting results! She's super dedicated. It is appreciated! She is professional plus it is a pleasure to work with her. She communication style is just right to ensure things are covered and go smoothly. Many thanks!

Jorge was excellent and he introduced me to a great guy on the first date. I’m the past have not had such a great experience but Jorge made up for all the other dates. Thanks Jorge. I am now in a relationship.

This is an awesome dating service! Very hands-on treatment by the staff who really care about your dating experience. After just a few dates, they are able to focus in on the type of person that you are interested in. Well worth the money!

This is my second comment on the wonderful date IJL set me up with. Also Michael was a magician in canceling Benihana on 56th St. The place was under full construction with fierce jack hammers blasting the ceiling. Micheal found a better spot quickly.

I enjoy my chats with my Matchmaker Hazel. She is always professional, uplifting with me. We always have good open chats. Hazel. Always allows me to be open and honest. I feel I can tell if I prefer to move on. And she is always willing to my reasoning to do so. She is great to communicate with me.

I had the wonderful experience of working with the staff at It's Just Lunch. They were all professional and really work with me individually to meet my needs. Demographically it was a challenge but they found dares for me with Professional, intelligent, and beautiful women. I would highly recommend It's Just Lunch to anyone. It was a pleasure to work with the staff there.

Jorge is an outstanding matchmaker and am so thankful for the dates he has arranged for me. He is a truly a wonderful listener who cares deeply about finding me the right one and not just anyone. I would recommend him highly.

Debra has been a great help in providing direction and support in setting up dates. She has also provided post-date feedback to both better align my interests with subsequent dates. Her feedback has resulted in me meeting someone who I am exclusively dating and very much enjoying her company. I would highly recommend IJL and specifically Debra.

So far my experience with It’s Just Lunch has been amazing! I completely attribute my positive experience with IJL to my matchmaker Cecily! She is amazing at her job! I honestly can’t say enough good things about her. She truly cares about her clients and it absolutely shows in her work! I feel like she took the time to get to know me so that she could match me with the right type of woman. And I can honestly say that talking to her is like talking to a really good friend. And so far she has done a fantastic job of matching me with some very high quality woman. I feel very fortunate to have Cecily as my matchmaker and I look forward to working with her in trying to find my person!

I have just begun the dating process with It’s Just Lunch, so far it’s been a good experience, but I would rather do a review after more time has gone by. I have only been on one date set up through them.

I don't even know where to start. I signed up for IJL on my father's insistence as I am a hardworking single woman in my late twenties who lives happily alone, but hey let's make Dad happy. I want to be clear about why I used this service, as it is different for others- I get too many matches via online dating apps, and I don't have the time or patience to weed through and find those I will actually have a connection with. Turns out, though, IJL is just more of a headache and frustration point.

I have had more dates through IJL than I have through the online match making website. They take all the difficulty out of trying to find someone and set up a first date. Please note, the match makers are not genies; they are limited to the dating pool. I find the lack of responses on the online dating services to be a significant deterrent to dating. Having a match maker set up the first date for me was amazing.

IJL has a great model for finding that special someone. My first date this past Saturday turned into a 3 hour lunch that was the highlight of my weekend. They matched me with a successful woman who is articulate and a savvy business owner, these types are hard to find these days. We’ve been messaging since and I’m looking forward to spending more time with her! Thanks IJL!!

IJL has taken the work out of meeting new people. My matchmaker is amazing, it’s like talking to one of my best friends. She selects matches she thinks I would be interested in and sets up the dates. All I had to do is show up and have fun!! It’s been great!

I really enjoyed meeting Marie. A great date. Such a nice lady. I am not sure about the attraction, but, we are e going to go out again next week. Thankyou for setting up a date for me with Marie. I really enjoyed the date.

After a break, I decided to date again but I didn't like the online dating apps and the pandemic was not helping. Some friends suggested matchmaking services could work for someone like me who is looking for certain qualities so after a brief web search (should have done my homework better) I called IJL and they sold me a 24-date package (was the only choice I was given) for 4000$. She (Susan) asked me if 1-2 dates a month would work for me so I thought 24 dates can take 1-2 years which felt reasonable (I did not question why 24-dates package, I should have). I was very honest with what I was looking for and she told me that there were so many single men that fit the criteria, especially in my state/area.

I joined IJL the first week of Feb. 2022 after speaking to Shilah and paid almost $3000 for a one year membership. My match-maker, Amy, contacted me and set up my profile. Amy is very personable and does her job well. She arranged my first date a couple of weeks later, but a few days before the date, she contacted me to say he cancelled. Several weeks later she arranged another date. That date was not a bad date, we did have a lot in common, but that's as far as it went. Then I didn't hear from Amy for 2months. When she finally did contact me, she sent me a photo of my possible next date, and I agreed to meet him.

As opposed to swiping on a dating app on a cell phone, dating is much easier with a quick lunch or dinner meeting. More importantly, the staff at It's Just Lunch does a great job in finding the "right one". They do the particular research for each client in their matching process. That's important.

I have been very impressed with the professionalism at IJL, particularly with Kevin with whom I've worked most closely. He is always upbeat and friendly, and he responds to any scheduling issues very quickly which is much appreciated. Actually, in all contacts, he responds quickly and professionally. He is a good listener, and takes feedback seriously and applies it to the next contact. Dating can be a touchy subject, and Kevin makes me feel very comfortable, like it is just a normal part of life, which, of course, it is. While he is friendly and approachable, he is also efficient and consistent. His word can be relied upon without question. He has truly made my interactions with IJL pleasant and easy. I wish interactions with other businesses were as customer focused and professional as those I've had with IJL, especially with Kevin.

Wonderful date!! We started with a nice dinner with appetizers. We found out commonalities like art, outdoor activities, music, singing, etc. After dinner she suggested we check out a live band at a local art gallery in Waikiki. They had great music, I made a few requests, we danced to a song, I bought her drinks and we walked around a bit exploring the other areas. We took selfies near trees with lights and held hands walking back to her car. She dropped me off at the hotel and I expressed I had a wonderful evening and gave her a good night kiss and hug. We exchanged numbers.

Many years ago IJL had local offices which the matchmakers were able to meet us in person. I truly feel this was a better way to do it. With COVID everything went on hold for obvious reasons. I have a new matchmaker Patricia who seems to be intuitive and good at her job. I have only had one date recently as last year I was dating someone and went on hold. Hopefully, it just takes one and my next date might be a perfect match.

I signed up with It's Just Lunch! because of a recommendation from a family member. Debra is my matchmaker, I really have enjoyed working with her. She’s a straight shooter. Tells you the way it is and I like that I know some people don’t but I do. She has set me up with some really good dates just unfortunately nothing has worked out yet. Debra has been great about communicating and I enjoy talking with her. She’s been very helpful.

Please don't get into this trap. They bait you saying they have lot of matches. Once you take the subscription, no one answers your texts/calls/emails. I got a call from "Marlo" saying that there is youngster offer and they have lot of matches. While I was on call with Marlo, she asked my card number and we did the transaction. The transaction went through and that was the last communication. I was assigned match maker "Sarah". I got to know this through email. No response after that. They did not respond to my email/call/text. Stay away from IJL.

Good follow-up and has listened well to my preferences. Has been a pleasure to work with. Other staff members have been hit or miss, other than Caroline, my intake person who was tremendous (and much better than the intake person I had when I first used IJL 6 years or so ago).

When I get on the phone with my matchmaker, he is wonderful, very personable, doesn't make me feel rushed, and will talk to me about anything for any length of time. Outside of that, I don't hear anything, which doesn’t make it feel like the personal experience I expected. I was sold VERY hard and aggressively. I was sick after I inquired to learn more and the salesperson called me every single day even after letting her know multiple times that I would reach back out after I felt better. She kept on in a relentless way. She was nice but more much aggressive than I liked. I told myself that thankfully, she was the salesperson and not my matchmaker, so it would be better when I got past her.

Updated on 10/13/2022: Joined IJL in late April 2022 after becoming a recent widow. I immediately regretted spending the high cost of this service especially after realizing they did not have a local office in my area even though their advertising posted an address in Addison, Texas. First of all, false advertising at play here with that posting. It gave the appearance that I could go to that location and meet an employee in person. I called the next day after charging the cost $3,400 on a credit card. I was very distraught to find out that there was no way for any refund on any circumstances. So, I had no choice but to see what they could find in the way of prospects. It is obvious that they have a very limited clientele in my age range of 75.

I worked with Debra when I decided to hire a matchmaker. Online dating was unpleasant and I decided to give It's Just Lunch a try. After my first date, I had another (per Debra’s advice) and am now dating my first match exclusively! I had actually declined the match, but Debra spoke honestly to me and I decided to out once more. She was right! She is a skilled matchmaker and goes with her gut! Best of luck!

I would like to express how wonderful Debra was when I moved back to Rochester New York. She quickly responded to me and found me a match very quickly. I haven’t had that experience with It's Just Lunch. It was very refreshing! Unfortunately my first date had to cancel and she quickly found me a second date. I was very impressed how she kept in touch with me. I’m so sorry I had to move back to California so I no longer have her. I will miss her!

Debra has been absolutely awesome. She is always will to listen and is extremely detailed in her explanations of the rules of engagement and on dates. I feel comfortable confiding in Debra where there may have been issues on dates and she is always will to provide coaching and mentoring. I recognize that the dating process can be difficult, but Debra does everything that she can to make the process as simple as possible and effective.

My matchmaker Hazel is wonderful. She’s always on top of things, checking in weekly and seeing if I need anything or talk about anything. And she knows what I’m looking for in a match. I would highly recommend her for potential clients. Thank you

She understands my needs and she takes the time to listen to me. She really wants me to have a connection with her so she could find the best match for me. I have been with 3 different match specialist and she is the only one who tries to help me. she may be the one that makes me change my mind about this service... So far is being poor service.

I’d like to say all good things about It's Just Lunch but unfortunately I cannot due to since I joined It's Just Lunch I’ve had multiple over 5 or more match makers and they literally leave abruptly without any warning. This poses a problem because if I am in the middle of working with a match maker and they suddenly leave then I have to start all over with a new one and they leave etc, this is definitely an issue. Additionally it takes way too long per match like sometimes half a year or so. Even if I do get a match they plainly are not compatible. I remember one of my matches was rude and simply got up and left after being very disrespectful. Another match I found out was doing both wrong and possibly illegal things behind my back etc. Bottom line if IJL doesn’t do better I will definitely discontinue my services and never ever recommend them.