It's Just Lunch Reviews

It’s been a Great pleasure working with Jaiye. He is easy to communicate with. Very kind and honest and positive. Tries very hard to find dates that are good matches. Really appreciate Jaiye and his professionalism. Always has a Great attitude. And gives Great information on my match. He is one of the best IJL folks I’ve had the pleasure to work with

Amber is a great matchmaker. We connected, she explained to me in details her client and was nice on the phone. I instantly was attracted to trust her. My experience in working with Amber the Matchmaker is very positive. Her willingness to learn my personality has been very helpful in the matching process.

Keep your money. This company only wants to take it and not hold their side of the contract. They promise 12 dates. I had 1. My preferences changed after initial sign up and no one took it into consideration and kept sending me that which l had no interest in. I had to have my account put on hold because l was undergoing major surgery and before l recovered my account expired. They knew l would be having surgery and needed time but it didn’t matter. They would send matches that weren’t matches and aggressively suggest you take the date. It was a bad experience and a waste of money. Please please please don’t give these scammers your money. Remember, if it can happen to one person, it can happen to you.

I signed up for It’s Just Lunch in November 2023, excited about the prospect of meeting new people through a matchmaking service. However, my experience has been nothing short of disappointing. My first date, scheduled for early January 2024, was a complete letdown as my match never showed up. Since then, I haven’t gone on a single date, and it’s now September 1, 2024. The matches I received did not align with my preferences, and I felt pressure from the matchmakers to consider individuals who didn’t meet my criteria, including significant differences in life goals, such as wanting children—something I clearly stated as non-negotiable. Open to kids was not for me.

Help me find a nice honest woman in my area, I cant understand why you have no possible dates closer to me? I tried to explain that I don't want to drive to Cleveland. I did not understand that Kim ** could take my visa and money, she kept trying to sell me, I told her I wanted somebody like her age. My one date I did make it to she seemed nice but she acted like she was in a hurry. I was not happy her being in a hurry after I just drove three hours. I don't think she was my type anyway, would you drive three hours only to have her rush out in 30 minutes. Anyway, I just want my money back. **. Kim said it was for next contract. I have 3 months left on my last contract, but I doubt if I'm interested, I like Kim, Karin. They tried real hard?.

Overall IJL has mostly performed as advertised. I'd recommend it to others. I'm 67 y.o. and thus I'm matched with women in their 60s. I think that at this age we are so set in our routines and in our ways that you have to be really, really lonely to sacrifice a lot. I haven't met anyone in my 20 something dates that has been close to being a match. I'll keep being optimistic.

I have been mostly pleased with the interactions with the staff -- their follow up has been quite good. I've been a bit disappointed in the volume of opportunities and match quality for our dates. The staff has always been polite and accommodating and welcoming feedback. They keep me posted on next dates and have been helpful. My only disappointment really has been two women that they matched with me ended up not accepting the date. For whatever reason. I didn't know why.

Do NOT use this service. It’s the absolute worse! Even if you try to cancel shortly after they will NOT give you your money back. They do not listen, and the dates set up are usually not the kind of person you’re looking for. BEWARE OF THEM. Do not waste your money!!!

My experience with IJL has been great. The dating world is challenging, but IJL makes the process easier. My matchmaker Amber has worked with me to find the right matches. I have enjoyed meeting new people and trying the different partner restaurants. I would recommend IJL to anyone who wants to find someone, but does not want to deal with dating apps, bars, clubs, etc. I feel IJL is geared towards people who are serious about dating.

I've gone on two dates since signing up and the gentleman was a very nice and good guy. He was easy to talk to. I have 3 more dates lined up for the upcoming month. The process started off slow but picked up after the first month. The way they set up the dates makes it a comfortable process.

It's been a wild experience. I have never had an actual person or group of people match me up and pick good matches with interests and goals of mine. The matches have been pretty much spot on. Bryana has been wonderful to work with. Always pleasant and always willing to talk when I have questions. Very prompt returning phone calls or emails.

I’m going to say that this service probably works for some people… that’re in the right mindset & luckily get matched-well at the start…BUT: My experience was that I spent $** on their package for 24 dates…but I didn’t like the matches, and they didn’t match my expectations as a company. I simply thought a dating service would do the work for me, while I still focus on running my businesses. Not worth it, in my opinion. They set a timeline. The initial callers that you talk with, they’re NOT there, ACTUALLY doing the matching…They bring in some “back up, low-level, bench-player" that handles your matches and calls you AFTER you pay… You don’t hear from that exciting woman that sells you on their service, ever again.

After a date that really didn't meet my expectations, I had a call with my matchmaker. She took my feedback and had a much better date lined up. While I appreciate having plenty of time to know the date is on the calendar, I am a little concerned about being able to fit 12 dates in 6 months.

Reps listen and try to match with a date that would make a good match. They take the time the get to know what you are looking for and make every effort to meet those expectations. My first day went well, but I look forward to the next. I got nothing else.

I'd have to say this ended up being the biggest waste of money in my life. $** I was promised 12 dates. Well they took 3 years and went on 6 dates. You never talked to the same person at the company more than twice. Some of the dates lived over two hours away. I'd stay far away from them.

Great organization. Very professional and thorough. I have enjoyed every interaction with them. They go the extra mile to ensure a quality dating experience. Jaiye and his team are doing all the hard work. All I have to do is show up for a fun date. Compatibility is key, and they are the experts.

Hi, IJL can't seem to find anyone for me. The dates are extremely rare (2 dates a year) & most of my dates are either way younger than me, which makes me very uncomfortable or too old. I don't like going on dates with someone who is 7 years younger than me, even though I have said it repeatedly. IJL can't seem to find suitable dates who don't have a large age gap with me. Thank you.

Marina's presentation was almost perfect - matching the date's activities and preferences very closely. Except for one profile explanation (that either my date or I misunderstood) this was the lady I expected. Very commendable introduction. The restaurant experience was also very fine - quiet enough to have a very pleasant conversation without overbearing background noise. The restaurant staff was excellent.

I have been on two dates so far. Both ladies have been very sweet, intelligent and kind. Not quite what I am looking for but the time spent with them was a pleasure. Jaiye has been thoughtful and considerate of my preferences and I look forward to my next dates. I would like to have a bit more contact with Jaiye so he is aware of how dates went and what to look for in the next one.

This is all new to me, but it has meant the world having Bryanna in my corner. She talks me through everything and always leaves me smiling. She gives me guidance without telling me what to do. It's so nice to have someone who understands what this adventure is like and genuinely wants you to find happiness.

DO NOT waste your money on this scamming business. They promise 3 dates within 3-months, and the dates are noted as matching your criteria. Criteria is out the window with your last breath. They match you with people to meet their end of the contract. HOWEVER, when you employ your option to pass on someone, that COUNTS as one of your matches. Horrible communication. Lack of follow through. Candidates are rarely, if ever, within an hour of where you reside. SAVE your money. They quickly take it and do not offer a solid return on investment. But, they will offer to try harder if you are gullible enough to sign up again.

I was hoping this was different from other sites but I was very disappointed. It is costly for what you get, promised at least 3 dates that they pick for you, and even if you do not like or agree with the suggested date it still counts as a date. They also had me in a different market area. I told my date rep this and nothing changed. Told another date rep and nothing changed. Poor communication when they do decide to get in touch with you.

I felt lied to and Swindled. I was promised 2 dates a month and barely got matches to even get 2 dates a month. When I brought this up they said they would listen to the initial call since they want quality over quantity in which I replied with, "Well you should probably change your pitch then." They were more concerned with getting my business instead of delivering quality matches. My first specialist wasn’t the greatest and I went days without a response from her. I then was given a new specialist who was better with response times. They were not upfront about the pool of men that I was looking for in my city. If you don’t have what I’m looking for then be honest about that. I’m in sales myself so I despise a salesperson that lies and is dishonest. Lastly, just because looks aren’t everything doesn’t mean looks aren’t something. Scale of 1-10 of my selection averaged 2. I would never recommend this service to anyone, not even my worst enemy.

I am happy with the service that Amber is providing in terms of staying in touch, communicating matches and setting up dates. However, the selection of candidates seems to be minimum or I guess not to my standards. Which of course has nothing to do with Amber because I understand she is working with what she is given. I joined about 4 years ago and have gone on one or two dates.

Jaiye coordinated a date with a young lady who I plan on contacting again. Thank you Jaiye. I'm not certain at this point if I will put my IJL on hold, but will have a better idea as I get to know this young lady a little better. We live a couple hours apart, which might be a hurdle, but we'll see as we talk further.

I had a very unique experience with IJL. I went on multiple dates and one of my dates told me she was involved in receiving money to pass online college classes and was struggling after a difficult divorce. I reached out to IJL and explained that I don’t think they have very high expectations for clients. They apologized for the stress that the date caused. IJL has a biased opinion, I can guarantee you not all clients are polite and self motivated.

This company has lied to me from the very beginning. When it came to setting up my membership, I was told that I could only opt for a 24 date/24 month membership; however, I now know that's not true. I was told that I'd receive 24 dates regardless of how long it took to get there. I was just told today that they are only obligated to work with me for up to 36 months. I've been a member for a year now and have received a total of 3 dates. At this pace, they'll be able to just quit working with me by the time I've gone on just 9 dates. I called to ask if I could simply switch my membership to a 12 date/12 month subscribe and receive a half refund, I was told that's not possible. This company is running out the clock to take my money without actually having to provide the service.

This was my first experience with IJL and Hazel found a right match for me. I was bit skeptical in the beginning however once I met my date, I was very impressed as to how much compatibility I had with my match. Date went well and it was a fun experience. Everything went smoothly.

The customer service and interaction with me as a customer have been really bad. For the first month I have received barely communication. Totally different with what they offer. Until now really disappointing.

RUN the other direction! This is a SCAM! They pray on people that want to find their person and love. I am in the middle of a lawsuit with them now as they LIE, LIE, LIE! They read off a script and tell you they have your perfect person, in fact several they can think of during your conversation. They promise the world and deliver the biggest most unattractive LOSERS. Why do you think they show you pictures? I got taken for $6100. I asked for my money back 3 days after I signed up and paid and then asked another 4 times and they refused.

If you think that It’s just lunch is in the right and that the people who say that they are not being ripped off are not being ripped off they are. It happened to me too. I was provided no dates in three months of service despite being told I would get 24 in two years. The matchmaker has been rude and unresponsive and the dates likely do not exist. They set them as far apart as possible with it in mind that they can blame duration for the mistake. But the reality is they have no inventory. Trust me when I say this. If you pay them your money you might as well assume it is never coming back to you. They will not refund your money to you. They will not provide you any services. They will rob you blind and at best you will just have another useless better business bureau report. Trust me when I say this. You will lose your hard earned money. Do not buy this service. It’s not a match making service. It’s a scam.

It's Just Lunch is the biggest scam I've ever experienced, was constantly lied to, every match I accepted had same excuse of backing out. They didn't match me up. With only one person was 10 years older than I asked and I think she worked for them, was told I'd get 3 dates in no time limit, been 2 years, got one date and kept asking month after month what's happening with them, saying they're working on it. Switched me to 4 matchmakers. I would highly recommend not to use them. All they are interested in is robbing people's money

Amber Did a nice job setting me up with someone I really enjoyed meeting. Pleasant to speak with and I felt she listened to my feedback and will use it for my next match. She was also responsive with emails and calls and made changes to the date time to accommodate schedules.

Warning: Do Not Use It's Just Lunch. I joined It's Just Lunch (IJL) in August 2023. The agreement was that IJL would provide me with six viable dating candidates. My assigned matchmaker's name is Bryanna. I have gone on 5 of the 6 dates at this point and the majority have all been subpar and very disappointing. The candidates' photos did not represent them, and their background profiles, as provided by Bryanna, did not match their real-life situation. Only 1 of the 5 dates looked like his photo and his profile matched the description provided by my matchmaker. Additionally, I have no choice in the candidate selection process--basically, if I do not accept the date, it counts toward one of my six dates.

Eyrina is the key to my future…. She had been selected as my life coach to get to know me and match me with compatible dates. That’s what IJL is all about. Eyrina knows her stuff. She has years of matching people behind her and it shows. I have 12 months at least to work with her and I am convinced it will be a great year of meeting people. My first match was a great success and we are seeing each other again! Our personalities were a dead on match and we had a great time. I believe you get out of life what you put in.. So far It’s Just Lunch is working for me!!

I gave 3 stars instead of 1 star because of my match maker. Kaya is amazing. While she was gone for a little I felt that the company was ignoring me when I tried to contact them through calls and emails. I was also very specific as to what I was looking for and they paired me with the total opposite. Yes it is good to try new things and go outside of what you are used to. But I was not willing to budge on a significant religion issue. Then Kaya came back, heard me out and I was very happy she came back. I felt that she is the only one that truly heard me and was trying to help me.

The dating experience has been good. A little slow, though and sometimes difficult to get in touch with matchmaker, understanding she is very busy and probably has a lot on her plate. Eyrna is very nice and I'm sure she is doing the best she can to matchmake. I do prefer dates in my area. Two of my dates have been too far

I have only been on two dates. I am just getting acquainted with the experience using IJL. My arrangements were taken care of and both dates showed up. The venues that we selected were appropriate. Follow up with my matchmaker has been several days after the date. I have no future dates scheduled.

Amber my dating coach is positive, upbeat and helpful. I have had several dates. Amber made it easy for me. I have enjoyed the experience. I have not met Mr. Right yet but it has been fun to meet new people. I talked to my friends about my experience. It is not so easy to try something new, but it has been so worth it. I am glad that I took the plunge, and I have another date this week. This was a good decision for me. Dating is not so easy these days because we are busy. This is a much easier way to date, and more fun.

Bryanna, my executive matchmaker, has been responsive and selective in her selection of my first and only date. He had many qualities & life experiences that matched my own. We had a good 2 hour lunch with fluid conversation. Not a love connect for me but Bryanna only can select from the IJL resources. Hopefully there are more qualified male candidates for my future considerations. Go IJL!

They sent me a date with a picture at least 10 years old. I’m 73. I told them I didn’t want to meet old grey haired men. They send me a 78 year old and 89 year old. Match makers don’t answer questions. Paid $2900 for 12 dates with men I wouldn’t dream of going out with. If I turn one down that counts. I could do better at a bar.

Amber has been working really diligently trying to match me up. I even missed a date and Amber is going to try again. I am looking forward in trying again. I would highly recommend Amber to anyone interested in meeting someone. Thank you for your time. Thank you. Jeanne

All my dates were either neutral or disappointing experiences. Some misrepresented themselves on photograph (taken probably 10 years ago), or with their interest in dating. Two specifically said, that they considered it a "business lunch" that they can expense (even though didn't pay for both lunches, just for his). I feel the pool is limited in the Toronto area - the two better (neutral) dates were outside of the GTA and distance is an issue. My matchmaker, Amber, is really trying to find the right date for me, but so far men are letting her - and me - down. Better screening of male clients would be great.

The people (Amber, Tanya, Brianna) have been helpful, professional and responsive in setting up the match-making. I have had several matches and not all have responded but I am alerted as this happens. As I mentioned to Amber this morning, I can suggest that the matches exchange phone numbers if and when they meet. Other than that, I am am pleased.

I used IJL many years ago and the improvements they made the process. I appreciate the addition of how the screening process has improved and can accept or decline an option. Being able to get that additional information is helpful compared to my prior experience being more of a blind date. Also accepting the date and synching with availability with my calendar. I like that they added a dedicated person to go through the process to help find the best possible matches.

I really want to recommend this service for anyone who interested in a serious relationship and going on dates and all of the staff are amazing people who will make a difference in your life where you want to go and make sure that everyone has a great time and the date is legit so if you have any questions they will be happy to answer them for you!

Had a wonderful date - it took a little time, be patient!! My matchmaker, Tanya, did an excellent job paying attention to my preferences and interests. I had so much in common with the gentleman I met. I’m looking forward to seeing where it leads - it’s up to us now!

At first after reading these reviews I thought these people must be dealing with a different company than I was. I was getting a lot of calls and being given first class service. Then my matchmaker gave me to another person for my first date that I was told didn’t count because he was out of my age parameters. He was a creep. Then my matchmaker was replaced with someone who completely changed the rules and told me that date counted towards my 12 along with any I turned down. So if you turn down a date it counts toward your 12 dates. I paid $4000 for this? What a rip off!!! I think this needs to go to the BBB or Attorney General of every state as fraud as it was never explained that a turn down resulted in a counted date. You are damned if you do damned if you don’t.

Getting a good amount of dates. Would prefer details about the girls in a text or email instead of a phone call. Well, voicemail works, too. Staff is accommodating. Example: Getting to NYC is a painful, time-consuming thing! So all NYC dates have to be Sat or Sun. My wishes are honored! Would be nice to have an IJL person on call on the weekends to relay cancellations. Could transfer the phone each week to someone else. Easy!

It’s Just Lunch is an amazing matchmaking service and helps people get out of their comfort zone and meet a lot of new people. I started with It’s Just Lunch in May and have had a great experience so far. I’ve met a lot of great men and had some amazing dates. I haven’t found the one yet, but I’m confident I will with the help of this amazing team! If you’re a busy professional and haven’t found the love of your life, I highly recommend It’s Just Lunch to help you on your journey of finding love!

This service is not personalized at all and no worth spending this kind of money. During my membership, I had a host of “matchmakers” who were not sufficiently trained, which explains high turnover. For example, one of my dates was set up with a gentleman was vegan and had been a member for a while. He lived literally 2 miles away from me. Our matchmaker set up a date for us at a traditional steakhouse which was at least 45 minutes drive for each of us. Nothing about this service was personalized, except potential age range.

This is a complete ripoff! They are unresponsive, they don’t come through with dates that they promised and have very little to no customer service. I wish I read some of the one star reviews below before I signed on with these scam artists. Save your money and aggravation, not worth it!

I would only give this 1 star because I could find better matches on Tinder. And these guys that they picked for me were men I wouldn't have picked in a million years. Not by just looks but personality, talking wise, things in common. I usually screen guys on apps like calling first seeing if there is a connection or seeing their picture and mine as well to see if we are attractive to one another. This matchmaking service is too expensive, and they don't listen to your needs.

“Matches” did not actually share interests. It seems IJL meets its contract requirements by checking the box rather than spending time on quality matches. Even that I could accept. The biggest issue is my “executive matchmaker” was not responsive. Literally sent an email on 5/13, left a voicemail 5/24, and did not get a return call until 6/13 AFTER leaving another voicemail requesting contact by a manager. All that and they did not even have the decency to have a manager call me they routed it right back to the non-responsive matchmaker. For $** I expect more professionalism.

So far it's been a great experience. The process was in-depth and thorough in order to gather the information necessary to arrive at appropriate dates. IJL has delivered on what they said they were going to do. Jaiye and I have had several candid conversations and I believe he got me and listened to what I was looking for.

If I could give Zero Stars I would. I gave them $3200 for the worst service ever. I haver repeatedly tried to get my money back and they hide behind their legal contract that gives them all the leverage. The dates provided are not even aware of my information and are not vetted. The men provided for a women in her 50s is terrible. When you go out on the date with these men, they are being asked to fill a quota. They provide one membership to you and the contract allows you to meet members who do not even pay and have no stake in the game. There has been two legal class act lawsuits and both times the plaintiff have won. If I would have known, I would not have signed up. Save your money and time!

I was a little apprehensive in trying a Match Making service, but the "interview" process before taking them on left me with a good feeling. I recently went on my first date with them and enjoyed the experience! We had a very easy 3-hour conversation, and exchanged numbers to set up a second date.

I joined IJL 4.5 years ago and have only been set up on 8 dates. While I genuinely think they've tried to schedule dates, it's taken years and no progress. And it's not that I'm turning down dates all the time.... they didn't have matches for me, or the men decline me as a match. They do not stay in contact with you and the Matchmaker is changing regularly. I understand not every date is spectacular, but averaging 2 days a year for the amount of money you pay for the service is ridiculous! I feel they are very misleading is what they offer and they have no customer service. Once they have your money, they don't have to do anything. At least this is what I found with my over 4 years of experience with IJL.

They cater to the men who want to date a younger woman. At my age I'm looking for someone who is active in life and they pair me with men 10 years my senior. I don't want to be a nurse. It was a waste of money for me.

Destinee was great. Very helpful. Listened to my needs without judgement. I found a great guy on my second pick! The site is on the pricier side. However, you get what you pay for and it's really nice to have someone pick a guy for me. I recommend this to others whose picker may be "off" when choosing men.

Great first meeting date where we talked for about three hours. Hope we can meet again very soon. We exchanged contact information and ended the date with a hug. The three hour visit went by like a breeze.

Still working through the process as I have only started with the company. I have received valuable input on how to handle the awkward situations in a more constructive and uplifting manner. At the same time validated and empowered to make decisions for myself and what I am looking for.

I recently started with IJL, but have found the staff to be very helpful and responsive. They took the time to listen to me and addressed all of my concerns. I really enjoyed working with them thus far. I've been on one date and am looking forward to the second.

I had a wonderful experience with James, who I then signed up and was given Marina as my matchmaker. Although the right person hasn’t shown up yet. I have to give kudos to Marina for being very responsive, as far as answering emails and phone calls. But most importantly, her compassion in the way that she explains what the process is, and the confidence that she instills in a love future for her clients, ME!

Amber has been great in setting up my dates. She is responsive, follows up promptly and seems genuinely interested in making this a positive experience. Overall my experience so far with IJL has been great. I would recommend connecting with them if you are serious about meeting like minded people.

I asked for a prorated return of my money and, of course, got a negative on that. So I'm writing this review, so you won't make the mistake I did and sign up IJL. It's expensive. I received $** off and still paid $** (plus tax in WA). First off, I thought I'd meet "successful men." The first date was late by more than 1/2 hr. I left before he showed up. The second had been in IJL for years (!), which tells me he has "issues" and I felt that while talking with him. The third had been recruited and hadn't seen my photos. He was visibly shook when we met. He recovered and we struggled through, but I was not what he was looking for (nor was he what I wanted at all).

Hi. So far I have ok experience with IJL. It’s my second attempt with this matchmaking. And I have the same kind of experience. I told myself it may or may not work, but I owe myself to at least try one more time. My first date: he arrived 40 min late, the restaurant was really far for him and me. He wasn’t payable member and have no interest in the dating right now. Second date: he left restaurant after 5 min of the dating time. 3 date: nice, on time, the chemistry wasn’t there

I am working with Tanya, and she truly values your input. She genuinely cares about what you have to say and is committed to understanding your needs and desires. While finding your dream partner is not something that can be guaranteed or achieved instantly, Tanya is dedicated to listening to you.

Thanks to Amber, I have enjoyed my experience at IJL. Amber helped me navigate the « process » and I have found that her soft and kind voice are very reassuring through the anxiety of « dating ». Amber is not only attentive, she is also professional and reliable and I know I can count on her. The service so far is exactly what I was expecting. Elsa

Updated on 06/11/2024: Edit: I had originally given this company a 5-star rating after just one date in. My rating after being two months in is 1-stars (zero if that were possible). Another reviewer took the words out of my mouth: Worst experience, dropped quite a significant amount of money, they assured me they had lots of candidates in their database that match my criteria. The minute I signed up, they kept trying to match me with people outside my deal breakers. Please do not waste your hard earned money on this company.

Happy to share that my dating specialist Amber has been helpful in making my dating experience so great. This is so new to me and she is very patient in responding to my questions and making connection to what I desired through the matches she presents. Hoping to continue this great interaction during my investment period. I look forward to sharing a more comprehensive review at the completion of my 6 months.

I have been happy with the experience so far. Jaiye has been helpful in honing in on what is a good fit and I've had a wonderful time on the dates so far. I'm looking forward to finding the best fit and appreciate the efforts from IJL and Jaiye! Would recommend the service to people who are pressed for time and looking for quality matches.

Tanya has been a wonderful, patient, and kind agent to me since I was assigned to her; she has guided me through all processes, explaining in detail any potential match/date to me before I met them. My recent date was great! We had a great time and I look forward to meeting again soon. Thank you for matching me with such a nice gentleman.

IJL is such a joke. The sales woman, Jen M., went on and on about the amazing matches she had for me, including - of course- ha - the well traveled handsome doctor she had just signed up that day that would be perfect. Well, guess what I got? Don’t even bother. The guys were so bad, especially the one who looked like my dad and was wearing gray sweats in his selfie. BTW, even though they are supposed to give you 2 pics for each match, they didn’t have another of him…wonder why?

I have found it impossible to filter through the mountain of 'likes' on standard dating apps to find real people with something in common. That's why discovering It's Just Lunch was a game-changer. Their tailored matchmaking service cuts through the noise, connecting me with genuine matches based on my personality and preferences. It's refreshing to have a dating experience that feels personal and purposeful. Highly recommend!

Hello everyone, I used their service and really not happy at all, I paid 2300 for meeting with people totally opposite what I am looking for, behind that blind dating there are desperate people who can't find matches, I met 4 people and they all not that person I am looking for, after 4 dates they said you're all set, thank you, I was upset, but they don’t care because I took my money already, this is scam site, they don’t have a good match, please don’t waste your time and money, stay away people!!!!

I wish I could give 0 stars. From the beginning the communication has been poor. I called almost everyday for 3 months in order to get in touch with Caroline B. Her communication is awful. I had to call on an unknown line for her to answer. I left multiple messages and emails with no response. After finally getting in touch with Caroline B, I voiced my dissatisfaction with my matches. She gaslight me and she asked me to justify my preferences. During our initial call to sign up for my membership Caroline B stated there would be so many men with my preferences and for me to choose from- total lies, she said she would have to recruit men for me. After the call we agreed to have another meeting to discuss things in more detail- I have not heard from her regarding a meeting time or date. I have called her, left messages, and emailed her multiple times with no response. I cannot believe I paid money to be ignored.

Amber found an excellent match for me - he checked all the boxes!! She was very responsive and proactive! I would happily work with her again anytime!! Give Amber at It’s Just Lunch a chance to find you your match!! It’s the personalized service versus the apps - there’s absolutely no contest!

Disgusting, slimy company. They sell you in with promises to work with your guidelines--they do not, they will ignore anything you ask for but claim that counts as your date. Hard to get a handle of once you sign up (will call you to sign up after 7pm), but only available 10-5 once they have your number (so much for working with busy professionals).

Amber has been a dream to work with. She is trying to find someone who is compatible with me to meet for a date. She is also been quick to return calls and has starting working with me from the first day I rejoined IJL. Amber also has a very pleasant ☺ personality.

Good follow-up and thoughtful disclosures. Timely with responses. She understood my feedback and will move on to the next opportunity. Not every match is a fit until you meet in person. The restaurant selection was very convenient for parking, and the food/atmosphere was very good. Thank you for your help with this process.

I joined IJL after the disappointment of the regular dating sites (due to outdated profile pictures, fake profiles, or sub-caliber individuals, etc). Being a busy businessman, I got tired of spending the time and effort on the regular dating sites that always resulted in disappointment. With IJL you have a Match Maker who does the work for you; my Match Maker is Amber and she is in regular contact with me to coordinate dating opportunities. Being open minded, one must realize that not all dates may be conducive, but at least you are getting out and having a more promising opportunity than with the regular dating sites (that are full of questionable profiles).

Probably one of the biggest mistakes I've endured over the past 4.5 years. They sell you on an empty promise that they have tons of available singles to match you with. They set you up with a matchmaker that listens to your wants and needs in a partner. They set up a profile for you and constantly tell you they're searching for people to meet your criteria...Then leave you waiting for months and two thousand dollars poorer. Their contract specifically mentions they will at very least oblige in matching you with somebody regarding race, age, and parental status but I had been on dates through this company that failed to even comply with that! They ask for feedback after each date but routinely ignores it by matching you with somebody that doesn't fit what you want.

I'm in the first half of my year long IJL journey, and Jaiye has been a delight to work with! He's funny, listens to my feedback and input, and is responsive to my requests. The concept of a match maker seemed a little foreign, but I'm thoroughly enjoying my dating experience!

I would like to say that my experience using this site is nothing but wonderful. I have met a really nice person. Someone that I would have probably not met using this site. I would recommend this site highly to anyone that is looking for that someone really special.

I have been a member for almost 4 months. In that time I have been offered 2 candidates, neither of which I accepted. Their guarantees of at least 1 candidate a month were not honored. I attempted to contact executive leadership several times but there are no avenues except for a general customer service inbox. A manager had 2 conversations with me, not executive leadership, and did not offer any kind of resolution other than I should reconsider the 2 candidates they previously offered. This dating agency is extremely pricey, producing very little results and deliberately hiding contact information for CEO. I have never conducted business with a company where there is no access to leadership. The sales team appears to have misled with an over committed pool of candidates for my area. This is deceptive and unethical. A pro rated refund should be returned along with a written apology from someone higher than a manager.

She seems to care about what is does, listens and tries really hard to help with a good match. She has been with IJL for a long time and that is helpful and not being bounced around. I realize that she is not given the best of circumstances within the pool of candidates.

Marina is very receptive to my needs for potential matches. She has only sent me very wonderful potential matches since I've started working with her. I sent her some photos and she has a good understanding of the type of matches that are attractive to me. We are also on the same page as to what other qualities I am seeking in a potential long term mate.

I was involved with the organization for three years. For several months, I had a matchmaker who worked with me to find the right match. She left suddenly, I had three other matchmakers briefly, and the final matchmaker was nice but ineffective. Of my 12 dates, only four guys were truly dateable. Of those four, two were habitual fakes/liars, one really had no interest in dating, one was a caregiver for an elderly parent leaving no time to date….but at least he was legit. After the initial matchmaker, no effort to match me, just to get me on a date similar to getting a tally mark toward the end of the contract.

My matchmaker Tanya is very professional, attentive to my requests, and is very pleasant to talk to. I look forward to working with her in the future perhaps a little closer in proximity to my location would be appreciated. I do appreciate the opportunity to place my membership on hold.

Tanya has been my matchmaker for a few months and she has listened to all of my concerns and "must haves" in matching me. The advice and perspective she gives comes from a place of looking out for my well-being. That gives me comfort. It's been quite a positive experience so far.

Tanya is very professional, courteous and pleasant to deal with. She is outgoing and concerned about her clients. When there was a change in plans Tanya took care of it. I highly recommend her. I’d be happy to have Tanya be my IJL contact point in the future. Tanya is fantastic!

Jaiye and I have not been working together very long yet, but he has made dating so much better! I was frustrated online and not finding men who are truly interested in a committed relationship. Having Jaiye as my matchmaker has taken all the stress of dating off my plate. I love that he communicates frequently, I feel very heard, and then he sets everything up for a great date. I look forward to continuing to work with him to find my ultimate match!

This has to be one of the worst dating services ever. I joined in late October 2023 and 5 months later, I’ve had 2 dates. I almost never hear from my matchmaker Perla, and when I do, her suggested matches are not even close to my desired male profile. And on 2 separate occasions, the men she suggested I meet, turned out to be “no longer interested”. Why suggest them to me, then? My reco to anyone considering this dating service…Don’t be fooled! They will take your money and run!

Anita is my third matchmaker and compared to the others I had, she actually picked great dates for me. It seemed like the others were just giving me a list of people that didn’t really resonate with me in real life. She got me a great date within days of taking over my profile, and had another one available a couple of weeks after that date took place.

Tanya did a great job setting up the date and getting me the information and telling me what to do with the other person. She was also good at getting back to me. She told me how to go about reaching back to her as well like what to do after getting back to her the next week.

To date, I have had a very good experience with the It’s Just Lunch dating service. My match maker, Tanya, continues to work diligently and consistently to find good matches for me. She calls and she emails to keep me informed. She takes the time to make sure dates run smoothly.

I have really enjoyed working with Amber as my match maker. She has been very attentive and always happy to answer any questions I may have. She has picked amazing matches for me and I know, with Amber's help and guidance, I am well on my way to meeting my future wife.

IJL took the time to get to know me as to what I am looking for and not looking for in a potential date. They did this through an extensive interview process where they asked questions and had me describe numerous attributes that I did not think to mention on my own. This led to a very good date.

My experience with IJL has been satisfactory so far. It's a pleasure working with Marina and I look forward to continuing our partnership. She is professional, personable, attentive and very prompt with her follow-ups. When faced with some technical issues with email communication, Maria made sure to follow-up and offer an alternative.

Tanya has been very helpful to me on this journey with meeting someone special through IJL. She has tailored her search for my dates to apply the feedback I have given her and that is very appreciated and important to me. I will continue to provide Tanya specific feedback on potential dates she sends me and I can trust she will apply all that I share to narrow down the search for me to be best matched. Thanks, Tanya!

Working with Jaiye has been a positive experience. After my first husband died, I was on two “matchmaking” sites that only cared about the credit card going thru. The people I did think were honest enough to meet, sometimes were not honest at all…already married, dishonest about their age, etc. and we had no values in common. Although the spark has not been there with the three men Jaiye has selected so far, I do not doubt their honesty. So thank you Jaiye, I am counting on you, and looking forward to my next date, hoping he is the one.

For the most part, things have gone rather nicely. While only one of the dates I've been one has progressed to a second date and further, none of the dates that I've been on, have left me feeling out of place or uncomfortable with the woman I was with. While there have a few dates where I thought there was a better chance of a second date than there may have been, I found myself feeling that the woman I was with, simply couldn't bring herself to say "no" versus feeling like the matchmaker totally mismatched us. I think the only suggestion I could make for next time is to find a match who lives somewhat closer to where I live in an attempt to increase the likelihood of a second date.

I can't in good conscience give IJL five stars for the general service and that is mainly due to the high turnover rate of matchmakers, sparse communication, and inconsistent details regarding dates. This review and rating are specifically for the matchmaker Jaiye and the most recent date I had that was set up by him. Out of a half dozen or so IJL matchmakers that have contacted me, Jaiye was the first one who really paid attention to what I was looking for in a potential match. Jaiye’s response time was excellent compared to previous IJL matchmakers who would take days, sometimes weeks to respond (if at all).

Upon joining IJL I had tried a few different dating apps, which ended in the same fashion, non effective; therefore, I quit using them. So when joining IJL I was very skeptical but being the type of person that does not give up, I decided to give this company a chance. Nothing is perfect but if you work at it, it will become a workable solution. I have noticed that the longer I communicated with Kaya the more comfortable I became. I am now at the point where Kaya is more my friend than someone helping me find the special person. Without her passion I know I would not be here. My hat is off to her - thank you!

Definitely would recommend to a friend. Amy was so nice and always excited when a new date came along. Amy called often to check in to let me know she was working on the next date. She always let me know what was going on. She is so thoughtful. I feel like she loved matching people!

I am happy with my match maker. He listens. He keeps trying his best to find a good match, which I feel might kind of hard given the fact he in a different state than me. He tries to find places for dates that he feels may be a good fit for both people.

I have gone on a few dates, and have been satisfied. The staff seems to listen to what I say, and have matched me with prospective men. They are also very organized and do the work for you, and I have been sent to all nice restaurants. I like the fact that they do background checks. I hope to possibly connect with one of my matches. I am looking forward to continue working with them. -Marie

IJL, screens, my applicants and sets up lunch dates for me instead of having to do it myself. It is a time saver. My matchmaker, Amber does a tremendous job staying in touch with me. I have my next date coming up this coming Friday. :) I’m looking forward to it.

Tried to speak to a Kristina about membership and was overly rude and condescending. She even raised her voice to me and never let me finish a question or sentence! Horrible experience and should be on tape to review!

Marina (my matchmaker) has done a wonderful job of finding dates for me that match up with my interests and preferences. She is also very attentive and clearly is working diligently to set up fun dates. I look forward to receiving her phone calls and emails in anticipation of finding out about my next date. I would definitely recommend to a friend.

I’m joined in 2022. I have had at least 4 matchmakers, 3 of them were useless. Destinee has been the best. I have had more success with Destinee in one month than the entire two years. She responds quickly to emails and voicemails. She answers her phone when she can. She listens and doesn’t judge.

I joined IJL in January 2024. The Good: I have been on one date and have been provided 2 profiles of potential dates. My date went very well and it was nice to meet a genuinely nice guy. I feel my matchmaker listens and takes my preferences into account. The not so good: It took about 6 weeks from joining to have my first date. For the cost of the service, there is not a lot of interaction with my "matchmaker". It seems, and I may be wrong, there aren't a lot of members to give the matchmakers options to connect dates. It's very expensive (~**) for 12 months and/or 12 dates.

My date was great. I had dinner and drinks with a wonderful woman. The location was good. The staff were attentive and helpful. The food order came out hot and exactly what I ordered. I would recommend "It's Just Lunch" service and I am looking forward to my next date.

Lately the dates seem to be doing IJL and I a favor by being present. I’d like to have lunch with someone interested in meeting me, great conversation, nice lunch and possibly a second date or at least phone conversation to see if we are compatible. These guys seem to have several options and no interest.

This company manipulated me from the beginning. Gayle talked me into a higher upper age limit than I would date. She didn't tell me that I was contractually bound and the age limits are not in the written contract. When I asked for it to be lowered, they refused. Most of the men they've offered are 6 to 12 years older than me. One was 4 years younger than my parents. I tried their "mediation" which is just a company man telling you they won't change anything for you because they'd have to change it for everyone. So every time they offer me someone up to 9 years older than me, it counts against me whether I go on the date or not. The mediator told me that all dates they offer you are not meant to be matches. I was shocked he said the quiet part out loud.

When I was interested in signing up I was told my city was one of the largest dating pools (I live in Toronto Canada). I have few and far between matches we are talking 4 marches in 9 months. I'm a good looking 37 year old with a great personality and open minded about my matches. I just have restrictions around age (15 year range), that they want children, would not expect me to convert, and live within a reasonable distance (ie. Not a 1.5 hr commute away). Otherwise I am open minded about matches for me and yet they still fail to deliver. On top of that several times I have been "matched" only to find out after they are no longer available. For the $4000 I paid for this service it is a waste and they can't even match me with the very basics I listed above. They once matched me with someone who didn't know if they wanted a family and they lived a 1.5 hr commute away. You're better to spend this money joining private clubs and going to curated events.

Date was supposed to happen 2/2/24. I waited a half hour then told to Hostess that I was leaving and give Sam the message that I left. She told me he called to say he couldn’t make it. I never got that message. It’s not like it’s a normal occurrence. So that’s annoying. No reflection on the IJL team.

IJL has put a lot of work into finding me My Matches. They have talked to me as needed, regarding what I am want and have left, "no stone unturned..." on my behalf. I feel that this is going to be a good year (2024) for me. Happy Searching. Sincerely yours, Joey

Anita was very knowledgeable, personable, friendly and professional. She put me at ease during the interview process and on every other process going forward. I was initially very concerned about how I would like this service compared to the other types of dating services. But I was very pleased with my interaction with her.

I joined It’s Just Lunch, looking for my partner who wanted to travel the country and the world with me. Instead of finding matches who had things in common with me, I was set up with men who were in my age group But I did not have things in common with. It appeared that they just chose someone who was in the same age group, but did not do anything more to find someone who could be a match. I am extremely displeased with their service (or lack of).

I have been with It’s Just Lunch for over a year and I was very open to letting a matchmaker pick dates for me. The first guy stood me up twice. Then it took a year to get a date and he lives 3 hours away. I had multiple matchmaker while being with this service. I did not know that I had a new matchmaker until after calling repeatedly and someone would tell me oh that person is no longer with the service your new matchmaker is ______. I would love to give a positive review but I can not when it has been so bad. There is a lot of issues with the service so if you join do so with caution.

The matchmakers seem to be sincere but their management, structure and system does not work. At first I gave their system a chance, but it is not good. Their "automatic" emails do not send. One matchmaker confirmed that she needs to choose to send the emails after a date. After the dates I've never received the "how did it go" messages to update my preferences. I actively called and the matchmakers filled out the survey on my behalf. They have sent me emails saying I missed their call when I never received a call. I didn't even receive my contract until I asked multiple times. They have just assigned my third matchmaker in 5 months and I was not told when the 2nd person left.

I signed up with the assertion that I will be matched with men in my criteria and within 3-4 weeks I would go on a date. It has now been 2 months and I have not gone on one single date. They kept presenting me with matches that were deal breakers for me. This company is a scam.

Anita is thorough and nurturing and helps with pointers. She is responsive to my questions and doesn't hurry me. I like that she is vested in my happiness. I love that she keeps me at ease and helps me understand this process.

I inquired about IJL before covid, but I never signed up. Since then IJL has arranged several fee-free dates for me. There is no point to pay IJL anything, they will curate dates for you for free regardless. From what they have told me, they don't have enough dating prospects in all their regions. Therefore, they are happy to set IJL prospects up with paid customers to reach the minimum number of dates promised.

Anita found a great match for me. She listened to my needs and it really showed with my latest match. I am glad she chose a younger candidate for me. We have similar interests and had a good lunch together. We have already planned to get together again soon and I look forward to seeing where things lead.

Purchased a membership for our son as a gift after he passed the bar and moved out of state. There was supposed to be 12 dates in 12 months or less. His coordinator failed to contact him until multiple efforts on our son's part. In 12 months they set him up with one woman significantly older than him who told him at the beginning of the date, that he was too young for her. Every effort to contact the coordinator has been unsuccessful. Request for refund was refused. It is now 12 months and absolutely no communication or additional dates. We should have just flushed $** down the toilet.

Anita took the time to understand my unique preferences, values, and aspirations, creating a personalized approach that felt authentic to who I am. Her cultural sensitivity and understanding of the nuances within the ** community made me feel seen and heard throughout the entire process. What sets Anita apart is her dedication to promoting inclusivity and ensuring that every client, regardless of background, finds a match that goes beyond surface-level compatibility. She goes the extra mile to foster an environment where diversity is celebrated, and individuality is cherished.

So far so good! My first date was a great experience considering this is my first time using a Matchmaking service. Anita is very personable and really listens to your likes and dislikes to select the best match. I'm really glad you have the option to provide feedback after your date and discuss how you can better refine your next match. I would recommend IJL to my friends and family, looking to date without having to swipe all day for matches. Wish me luck on date #2!

Match was very spot on with my requests and my dating ideals. Person matched all my important qualities I was looking for. We continue to talk and are doing a second date next week and plan a nice steak dinner. Not sure where we will end up, but are friends and talking by text on a regular basis.

Working with Genie has been a breeze…She really listens to what I say and cares. I am very happy and lucky to have Genie to assist in my search of finding my partner. So far it has been a great adventure and I look forward to what is to come. Thank you IJL!!!!

Anita hit on my core values that I was looking for in a companion! The only thing missing was location. Regardless, she was spot on in suggesting Scott for me. He would be a 2nd date (or more!) match if he didn't live so far away. But no doubt, he and I will remain longtime friends! Thank you Anita!

My first conversation with Anita was very informative and pleasant. She really listened to my desires and my first match reflected that. Also, Anita addressed my request to change the time to my first date since I lived far away from the meeting spot. This was my very first experience and I really enjoyed the process. After the date, Anita and I talked about my experience. She provided great feedback. I look forward to working with her in the future.

My experience with It’s Just Lunch! has been satisfactory so far. I’ve been on three dates with pleasant individuals, although we haven’t found many common interests. I appreciate my matchmaker, Genie, for her efforts, and I remain optimistic that the perfect match is on the horizon. Looking forward to more opportunities and hopeful for a great match soon.

If feels like your organization has a revolving door of dating coaches. I have called and it seems like I never speak to the same person twice however Genie has been the exception. She is actually sent emails and called saying that she still looking for possible dates and has called the next day to see how the date went. She has been actually the only one who seems to care about her job and about her clients.

I was told I would have 12 dates. Gave specific things I need in the date. In the time I had the membership I met two men plus one was a no show. I had a sales person argue terrible with me a few times. They are very persistent on getting you to do what they want. I was promised 12 Dates. I had three. They told my membership ended and I was given 14 dates which is not true. Just be careful. They are very hard core in your face. Honestly I found it to be a very large waste of a lot of money. I would not recommend this service to my worst enemy! Well may I would to my worst enemy so they can waste Thousands of dollars! Consumer beware!

There is a lot of guesswork when it comes to online dating. IJL takes away the guesswork. They spend time getting to know you and finding a match that is a good fit. At the end of the day, the people that you meet are interested in meeting someone and have put up the resources to do so.

Anita has been almost spot on with her choice for matches for my preferences. She is also good at getting to know my likes and desires and what I think I am looking for in a match. She seems to love what she does and really wants to see folks find their match with her help.

I only been a member for a month now and so far it’s been a good experience and I’m looking forward to meeting new people and getting out more often. I also have enjoyed working with Anita. She has been very supportive with me and I am excited to be part of this amazing journey.

She is enthusiastic to coordinate to find a date for me, but I was assigned to go only one date so that it does not meet the maximum dates of 12 after almost 6 months' joining. But the seconds and third date were not be able to meet so that all the money I spent are not worth it.

Anita is a great matchmaker because she is extremely attentive, reads written feedback carefully, listens closely, and definitely incorporates feedback as she works with me on dates. I could not ask for someone more committed to figuring me out and finding me the best matches she possibly can, and she’s already found me a great one! I appreciate her expertise!

Matchmakers are very friendly and working hard to get the right match for their clients, even though I haven't found my person yet, it is still very early in the process..Even so I remain very confident in the end they will find her. Thank you for all your great work. Pete

Working with Bryanna has been eye opening and her ability to make you feel like her best friend creates a sense of security and warmth. You can tell that she loves what she does and working hard to create the best experience for all of her clients. She got it right on the first try with Derek and I. We had a hard time trying to figure it out but after a few dates it was perfect. The most amazing thing that I can say about what happened between Derek and I is that Bryanna knew we would work before it started working. Thank you for the connection, time and happiness to come.

For a teacher like me It's Just Lunch is an expensive venture. I like that it is a safer way of meeting men. I have not found someone I really connect and been attracted too yet. Jaiye is doing his best and is very kind but sometimes the communication and emails are not going through.

WOW! My 1st date with Gary was a very pleasant experience, and we were so comfortable with each other that we plan on seeing each other again. There was so much depth to our conversations, yet there was so much uplifting, supportive discussions that seem to naturally flow from each of us. I feel very connected with Gary.

I put a three here, but I want to clarify that my matchmaker Genie has done 5/5 stars work! She has been attentive, professional, and personable to me throughout the process. The three stars have to do with the amount of initial date setups and subsequent cancelations. I had three cancellations and a no-show before I was able to go on my first date. I recognize that this is a process, and the idea is to match me with someone who I can connect with, but I wish the start had been a little bit smoother.

I signed up for $** in the summer of 2020. I was 72. I asked if there really was a pool of men interested in meeting a woman of my age. I was assured there was. I think that was clearly not the case. Two of the dates were with men who had no interest in a serious relationship. One was looking for someone to sleep with. Another had lost his wife less than 6 months prior to our lunch date. He was sitting in a wheelchair when I met him. He asked if I would consider getting married again and told me the Pope was the most evil man in the world. BTW, I’m Catholic. This last lunch date was good and I’m hoping we’ll get to know each other to see if there might be a future relationship.

Genie is down to earth and really easy to talk to. She really gets me and understands what I want. I feel like she's another girl I can depend on to talk about boys with and become a better person for my next relationship. I can't wait to see where this goes!

Jaiye is easy to talk with and is an excellent listener. I felt like I was talking to an old friend when he asked me about the qualities I am looking for in a woman. My first date was with a woman who had these qualities and I can honestly say Jaiye delivered.