It's Just Lunch Reviews

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.

So far things have been moving nicely. I have been thru the beginning interview process and on my first date. Things went well. My date was nice. We had a great conversation. My advisor has been pleasant and helpful. I look forward to meeting more suitable gentlemen selected for me.

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.

Marina is quick and accurate with her matchmaking. After each lunch she set up for me, she knew me better - both what I'm like and what I'm seeking. The only thing that takes my rating down from 5 stars to 3 is the price for this service.

I am quite satisfied with my experience thus far. Alan is a good fit for me. I am hopeful a few other potential dates might show up one day. It would be great to find a man a bit younger than myself and someone who is a downhill skier. I realize men might want to date younger women but you can let candidates know I am very young at heart and very active.

When I first signed up for It's Just Lunch I paid a significant amount of money for membership $**. And agreed to terms of $** a month for active membership and $** a month to pause my services, to protect you from paying any type of initiation fee again. I even remember orally stating that I would not agree to change in terms of price and this was recorded by them when signing up.

My Match Maker Tricia did an amazing job selecting my recent date. She actually listened to my interests and found me a match which met every one of them. My date and I had a strong connection on our first meeting that we actually schedule a second one! GREAT Job Tricia.

Carla has been professional, communicative, reliable, hard working, and has and is making every effort to find the person I am looking for no matter how much hard work it takes, geographical location, etc... She is a pleasure to work with unlike my 1st dating coordinator, who is completely opposite of everything I just described.

Anita did a great job listening and selecting a good match. I am very happy with her. I wasn't having much luck until she really tried to understand the areas that were most important to me. I hope others are able to work with her in the future. I look forward to working with her in the future.

I had a great working experience working with Jaiye. He was courteous and very conscientious. He kept me up to date with the progress of potential matches and I felt comfortable talking to him about the match I had. If any issues arose I knew I could contact Jaiye and he would look into the matter immediately.

Shay was a very beautiful and personable lady. She was easy to talk to. I enjoyed her company. We exchanged information and have already texted each other. The two hours we were at the restaurant flew by. We will probably have dinner again. Thank you Anita for everything you are doing to help me.

IJL has been pretty good so far. Anita has been professional and has been quick to respond to feedback and also to arrange a date. My date over the weekend was pleasant and fun. We have been in contact since and plan to see each other again. I would definitely recommend IJL!

My second date was very nice and I was matched up well. Anita got this date right and did a good job matching me up. Looking forward to future dates that are similar or better than this one. I appreciate her work to make this date go well and will continue to push through in hopes of finding a partner.

Anita is personable, listens well and is understanding and encouraging. When I have questions she responds directly to my specific questions. After my first date, she changed my market area to one closer. My first date was a great match. We both decided the distance was too far, yet we did exchange phone numbers.

In May of 2023, I paid It's Just Lunch $ ** to introduce me to potential partners. The agreement is for 12 dates. It has been five months, and I have not met anyone. I have spoken to the company twice to ask for my money back. The response that I received was that "they are working hard" to find a date for me. Another answer is that they are "servicing me," whatever that means. I have every reason to believe I have been scammed of $** of some very hard-earned money. I want a refund, but to date, the company has refused. I am a senior citizen who feels very taken advantage of. This company cannot deliver what it promises.

Marina assisted me with the first few matches. I appreciate her patience and hard work to find appropriate matches for me. She listens to my requests and tries to find the best possible match. That's not an easy task. I have little room for compromise at this stage. I am looking forward to working together on seeking the one that fits, it may take some time. But I am confident that with her help, we will succeed.

Bryanna listens and really works to find matches age appropriate with interests I have. My match needed to reschedule due to his work. Bryanna heard me when I mentioned I had already waited a couple of weeks and did not want to go that long for the reschedule. She made it happen within a week.

A very good match. Attractive, well-spoken and a resident of Cincinnati. We talked for 2 hours and exchanged phone numbers and plan to meet again. She seemed to like me and did not seem to mind that I have a limp caused by polio. I'll let you know if we get together again. Thanks.

Anita has been great and had answered all my questions. She is working hard for me! She has been very thorough and I enjoy working with her! Also when I need to reach her she is very responsive and easy to get in touch with. Hopefully we are going to find a great match soon. She has asked me for great details regarding what I am looking for.

Amy has been a thoughtful and proactive advocate! She has taken the time to really understand my background, values and relationship goals. Amy is a great communicator and provides consistent updates. It feels like she’s really considering my perspective and hearing my feedback about the dates. I’m confident that the matches she identifies are going to be a good fit and I’ve enjoyed the dates she has coordinated.

Just had my first date with a match sent to me by Jaiye. I had a pleasant experience and had a lot in common with my match. I am excited about what the future may hold and look forward to other positive experiences with my match and any future matches Jaiye might send my way. I definitely feel like things are off to a good start!

Jaiye has helped me immensely with putting the image, character and personality of the woman I'm looking for words. My potential matches have been accurate to what I'm looking for. The date locations look impressive and I am enjoying my experience so far.

IJL are friendly, give good advice, and you're not going to waste time with crypto scammers (who knew that would be a problem with internet dating?). You will only be matched with other members who have signed up and paid the (pretty hefty) fee. So if there aren't many members in your region, it becomes a waiting game. The reason for the mediocre score is if you don't find the service to be working for you, they don't let you cancel. This is somewhat frustrating.

I was introduced to my friendly matchmaker Ashanti, who immediately knocked it out of the park on my First Lady IJL date. And….I have since been on a second casual date with this sweet and beautiful woman. Ashanti has been a good listener, and always shares good advice and positivity during my discussions.

I signed up for this service because I was so tired of feeling like I had a full time job online dating only to be disappointed when I did meet someone. It was exhausting and discouraging. My experience with It's Just Lunch has been the opposite! IJL does all the work for you, finding a match and setting up the date! I have been on 2 great dates and met 2 genuinely nice men. It has been such a breath of fresh air to be able to show up to a date and be pleasantly surprised with the company and conversation. I would recommend this service to anyone who wants to stop the apps and enjoy real connection.

I've been on 2 dates so far and this second one was with a gentleman that matched well with what I'm looking for. We had great conversation and exchanged numbers. The arranged date took all the pressure of searching through dating sites for men that actually match my interests, and who are looking for a woman like me.

I’ve been a member of IJL for 3 years. I’ve had too many matchmakers to count and they all got it wrong. Bad dates, no dates, old men, nothing in common, or ghosted me. Subpar at best. Anita listened and she matched me with a really nice well suited for me guy!! I was comfortable and felt safe. He was real and had great energy. I’m glad I trusted the process. I’m open to what’s to come.

Jaiye is my Executive Matchmaker and he is great! I’ve just begun working with him, but I can tell he’ll be attentive to my dating preferences. His communication process is much better than the efforts I had to take while on Match.com. The one date I’ve been on so far was really nice and the next date I’m going on tomorrow also looks good. Jaiye is willing to tailor my dating profile so that the dates he or his colleagues find are best suited to me. I’m looking forward to working with Jaiye.

Great working with Jaiye and I would recommend him to anyone. I feel very comfortable working with Jaiye. He has been very helper and is very knowledgeable in his profession as a matchmaker. He is extremely skilled and seasoned in his profession. I am excited about having him setting up dates and I appreciate that he is looking out for my best interest.

While speaking with Marla in the initial phone call, she led me to believe she was going to be my matchmaker! She seem to be honest, and I put my trust in her and It's Just Lunch. I was made to feel old and expected to go on a date with someone that they chose, and I didn't feel the connection by their description or their photos...

I'm so Happy to be working with ms Anita in this journey of finding someone to share love with. Anita been so helpful through navigating the meeting. Has great understanding of what I need. I'm just having a great time. I just had my first date and it went great. From the restaurant pick to my date everything was just lovely. I can't wait to go on a date again. I would recommend Anita to my friends in a heart beat.

I am with It’s Just Lunch since July. So far I went on two dates. Tricia is an absolutely great matchmaker. I really appreciate her enthusiasm and help. She always get back to me in timely manner. She always follows up with me after my date. And she is very professional, friendly and kind. She is very compassionate and professional with what she is doing. I can’t ask for more!

Jaiye has made my experience extremely satisfying. He is pleasant to talk with and has patience with what I am searching for in a perfect match for me. Jaiye makes me feel that he wants me to meet the match of my dreams. Whenever I send an email, or leave him a message, he responds quickly. Jaiye seems to understand who I would like to meet and is willing to work hard on finding that perfect man, I'm looking for.

After a few dates cancelled on me, I finally did get a date thanks to Tanya's help, and as far as I'm concerned, it went very well. So far so good.... My date was punctual and on time and I am looking forward to more dates in the near future.

Hello Anita, has been great to work with. She strives to make the best match. She also listens and will dig deeper to find the right person. She has been professional and nice to work with. I have found a groove on working with her and she has given me great dates.

I believe Bryanna may be the first matchmaker I have worked with at IJL who reviewed my profile and looked for a suitable match instead of trying to match me with people who were in many ways the opposite of what I am looking for. I am confident that if I continue to work with her, she will get me my forever match.

IJL does the hard work for you! They find you a match and set up the when/where you meet. The rest is up to you! It's basically a blind date, except you've seen a picture and know a little about each other. If you want to see them again you exchange contact info. If not, you part ways. It feels so much safer this way! IJL verifies everyone so you know you aren't getting cat-phished. My matchmaker Anita W really takes the time to speak with her clients to learn as much about them so as to better match them. I've enjoyed the dates she's set up for me.

I subscribed to membership with It's Just Lunch with very high hopes and expectations. I was excited about the format and opportunity to meet new people and go on dates. Immediately following the first date, the experience was nothing but horrendous. It's Just Lunch charged a very high membership fee and included a no refund policy in their agreement. They also included in their agreement that "All Dates will be within the criteria provided by Client at the time of joining with respect to age, religion and parental status." One of my criteria, as related to parental status, was that I did not want to date someone who wanted kids. On my very first date I was matched with someone who wanted kids.

I have had an excellent experience with IJL. I find this to be a very simple but effective way to set up a "meet-up" or "date" with a someone. The communication between myself and my contact at IJL is wonderful and extremely convenient as they handle all the details. I very much appreciate the opportunity to work with IJL.

It's what you can expect from a match making service. They match on personality, looks, and interests. They've done a pretty good job of doing that in the context of one date. I look forward to next set of people they find. I've read some of the other reviews and it sounds like they expect someone to have "cupid's arrow". Finding an actual partner can take years and they help speed it up by putting people in a safe context while relieving anxiety for people who are super busy.

Genie took the time to truly understand what I am looking for in a life partner and matched me up with someone who was a very good fit. We decided not to move forward for other reasons but I definitely am so grateful I went through this process and had Genie as my matchmaker. Any fears or concerns I had about this process are now gone and I'm actually super excited about my next date! YAY!

I have good experience. The service I get is friendly and it is helpful for dating journeys. I feel like that there are dating experts I will definitely recommend to friends or family if someone have no experience in dating world. They should give it try to this service!!

Date was not informed about the date. PF ** had our reservation ready. My date did not show after 15 minutes. I called IJL and told them he was late. Amber called him and reminded his of date. He left work and showed up. I had already ordered my meal and was eating when he arrived. I’m 5ft. 5in. He is a few inches shorter than me.

Anita has been helpful with the entire process from helping me with picking out the right photos to improving my profile. In addition she listened to my needs and worked with me to find the right person and to help with the location of the first meeting to make sure that the location was truly a good mutual meeting place. So far the picks have been spot on.

I love working with Tanya. We are on the same page. She gets me and has my back at each dating opportunity. She is a great listener and knows what I want. Plus, she works hard to make sure she finds the best gentleman for me. I have not been in It’s Just Lunch long, but have already had two other matchmakers. There’s a saying about the third time is the charm – well Tanya has been the charm for me. I look forward to continuing to work with her.

Genie has been an amazing matchmaker. She truly cares and always makes me laugh. She made dating an easy and enjoyable process. Besides Genie, my date locations have been at amazing restaurants and good experiences. I also enjoy the ease of using the calendar to schedule. I look forward to my future dates.

I've only had the first two dates of 12 with IJL, and this process has been so useful to me already! I've learned a lot about what I'm looking for, about what's important to me. I've learned about how I want to interact with dates. These learnings require practice and exploration, on dates with the right kinds of people. That's where IJL comes in.

Bryana was actually the best part of my experience. She made me much more comfortable than any other of the many representatives that I spoke to which I did not know was going to be happening with IJL after I signed up originally with Elizabeth who was quite nice. After that experience, I did not realize how much I was limited to know more information about the match. I don’t like that rule and think it should be adjusted. Not fair and as well thought out as you think on client’s end. Your price isn’t small. Anyway, Bryana explained to me the way the company policy is, however very much a star in the way she handled my concern and her whole demeanor.

This is going to be a roller coaster, so buckle up! (If you don’t want to read the whole thing- sparknotes version: DO NOT use It's Just Lunch. I would leave ZERO stars if I could.) I was absolutely amped to try this dating service. They market themselves well. My initial consultation was with a bubbly, enthusiastic and positive woman named Lauren. Lauren convinced me to pay an obscene amount of money for 12 months of their service because she promised there were so many eligible bachelors in my area matching the description I gave them. I was pretty open. Seeking a male ages 28-38 (I’m 30) who is educated and fun and kind. I’m looking for someone at least a little bit taller than me (I’m tall, 5’8”) and someone with a career and life aspirations. Someone who has their life together and is ready for a mature, serious relationship.

I was introduced to IJL by a friend and I have been pleased with my matchmaker Anita. It’s still too soon to say about my experience with IJL but I must say Anita takes time to listen to you. She follows up and you can tell that she loves what she does and is passionate about her work. It took us some time to get to know each other and for me to open up about what I am looking for but I definitely know that she works very hard to find a good match. Thank you Anita!

It’s a good experience with IJL for my 1st date. Very thoughtful arrangements before & after my first date from IJL staff. Staff is very helpful and flexible with my request of changing locations of my date. Staff also has great patience listening to me about my concerns. I just hope staff can go above beyond to ask more questions of each date, communicate more with them and understand them better in order to have better matches for the dates.

I have been with IJL for 4 LONG years. I was told upfront that there were men in my area that were to my specifications. It was a big lie. I've had 2 dates in 4 years. The last guy is being used by IJL to fill their dating quota. He told me so. He was being sent on dates because there weren't any men in my area to date and especially the quality I was told there was. He was nice but not to my requests. He was 10 years younger, not college educated, out of shape and shorter than me. He told me that he had never seen a picture of me and didn't know anything about me. He said the same was of the last date he had. He wasn't required to pay the expensive amount of money (in the thousands) like I was. He was recruited by IJL.

I have been mostly satisfied with my experience with It's Just Lunch, but I expected more dates. I signed up at the end of April and have not had that many dates. I really thought, based on my initial conversation, that there would be several a month. That is my biggest disappointment. My handler has been lovely. She is very empathetic.

I paid $10,000 5.5 years ago and still have not received all my matches. The matches I do get do not meet my requirements and they even sent me on a date with a girl that lives 500+ miles away and was in town visiting! She had no intention of moving nor I but they claimed it was a good match. Total waste of time and money.

It’s Just Lunch was the worst dating experience of my life whose so called professional matchmakers were anything but. I was consistently paired with the exact opposite matches than what I asked for. When signing up, I was upfront in stating I would not be surprised if the company would not have matches that fit my criteria. But, I was assured otherwise, and signed up. Several key criteria that were non-negotiable included sharing my faith, being strong/masculine, and physically fit (not being overweight or beyond). First date was mediocre, the “matchmakers” learning my type for what I find attractive. He was a nice guy, but nothing I wanted to pursue. This was fine and what I expected.

My experience with with IJL and more specifically Tanya has been mostly positive. She is pretty good at letting me know when I had a date., and keeping me informed to what was going on. The one main criticism I have is when I was set up with a possible date, than all of a sudden it gets canceled a few days later. It was a very deflating and frustrating experience. I did not even know the reasons why the date was canceled.

Tanya is fabulous. She obviously knew my profile when choosing a date for me. I had reservations about our age difference but she thought we were otherwise well matched. I should give it a try. I did and my date and I clicked. We already made a second date and I hope there will be more. Thank you Tanya!

Anita, has gone out of her way to set the date with Jason. He canceled first date, we spoke, I told her it was fine. She called me today, Jason has had a change of mind. And wants to meet me after all. She was still positive after knowing she had to set the whole date up again. She is always a pleasure to talk to.

Thus far, I am 100% happy with the service. The dates have been high quality women who are attractive in accordance with their photos, intelligent and nice. Tanya has been very attentive and genuine about caring about the results. I would recommend the service to others. The IJL process is simple with a one time payment and I believe has serious candidates.

It's Just Lunch has been good so far. Most of the matches have been good and the matchmaker is good at listening to feedback to make the improvements. Make sure the matches are closer in my area. Some of the matches have been pretty far recently. At least one match earlier this year was good and lasted for a while. Looking to find the one that will last a really long time.

I have only had one date with It's Just Lunch so far, but it was very nice and my matchmaker planned it out well. I would not say it was very personalized to my preferences, besides the fact that it was close to where I and he lived, however. Still, it was a nice restaurant and my date was very polite and kind.

Eyrina has been so helpful in finding me the right dates. It does take some time, just like everything. She really cares, and is truly a sincere person. I have been with IJL for several years, with that said, I definitely have felt that Eyrina is the best matchmaker for me. You and your matchmaker have to be on the same page, and I have found that with Eyrina, because of who she is. Eyrina keep up the great work you do! Thank you.

It's too early to say I met "the one" because it was only a few nights ago. But things look really promising already. She and I went out for breakfast the following morning. I guess that's two dates technically. I'm really excited to meet her again very soon. Thanks for bringing the two of us together!

It took a while, but starting to see results. The person I work with now has my back However, it took about 3 bad people to find a good one, so if you use the service and are unhappy, speak up and let them know. Also, be patient as they are working hard for you.

I have been with IJL now for a year and have gone on roughly 5 dates. I have met some decent people, no one has stuck yet. The matches have been far and few in between and a little slower than I imagined; but I’m being patient they will find the BEST choices possible for me. This method of dating has forced me to look and think outside my usual box and although I haven’t been physically attracted to them, the matches have been for the most part in line with what are the most important characteristics and attributes and for me. Since being assigned to Tanya as my matchmaker, communication has greatly improved. I feel she listens to my concerns. My hope is Tanya is truly vested in finding suitable and true matches for me. I look forward to meeting more matches.

Anita has been an excellent match maker and I trust that she is giving me sound advice. Sometimes I feel she knows me better than I do! I feel she is very genuine. She is very good about reaching out and also returning phone calls. IJL has been a great experience so far!

Jaiye is very personal and takes the time to listen to my preferences and feedback! His matches have been solid so far and I feel I am getting my money's worth. Only reason for 4 stars is the customer service number does not get back or at times phone just rings and rings.

I had a fun date night with Paulina last weekend. This was setup by Carissa who is my matchmaker. We had lovely dinner and conversations, exchange numbers and met again for lunch the next day. Definitely a pleasant moment and looking forward for my next quality date! Carissa was there to provide suggestions and ideas before the date and called to ask how the date went along with feedback to improve next matches.

I must say, my experience with It's Just Lunch (IJL) took a complete 180-degree turn, all thanks to the amazing Trisha R. Initially, I was quite disheartened with the service and had reached a point where I was ready to give up on the whole idea. But then, along came Trisha, and she completely changed my perspective on the company and the entire matchmaking process. Trisha is an absolute gem! From the very first interaction, she made me feel like I was more than just a client; she treated me like a friend. Her warmth and genuine care were evident in every conversation we had. Trisha took the time to truly understand what I was looking for in a partner and didn't just focus on setting up "next dates." She understood that finding the right match is about much more than just going through the motions.

They promise you the world. Make you believe they have all these clients to choose from. They do not even listen to your needs! The original associate whom takes your profile information then passes you on to another person to handle your account. I declined all 3 matches offered to me as not one match was acceptable nor even close to what I had described I wanted, yet they considered that fulfillment of their contract.

Tricia has been able to match me with incredible dates, and in fact, really knocked it out of the park. I am very grateful for her talent and gift as a matchmaker. I’ve had a great experience so far with IJL and Tricia has been instrumental in this. I would recommend this service to anyone who is serious about dating and wants to take the pressure off the process.

I’ve been in the system since August 2021 and had only 4 dates. It has been the worst investment I ever did. A complete loss of time and money. The profiles sent to me did not match my preferences. They barely contacted me every 2 or 3 mont. one candidate was a guest, meaning he wasn’t even part of the system.

Tricia set me up with a really amazing person, we had great chemistry and a lot in common. I'm looking forward to continuing to getting to know her and I'm very appreciative of Tricia's efforts! Tricia really listened during the process and was able to create a very successful match.

I am extremely pleased with Bryanna as my matchmaker, however somewhat disappointed with It’s Just Lunch. Bryanna spent over an hour with me on the phone and I feel our discussion was productive and that she truly understood my concerns and addressed them. It was a very direct conversation and I appreciate her ability to listen and communicate clearly..

Where do I start? The whole thing is a scam. They’re really nice, responsive and curious before you pay. As soon as you do, you go to the back of the line. Let me go into some details. I am 6'2, very fit, I don’t like to toot my own horn, but for the sake of the argument, You can call me good looking, lol. I work hard and I don’t have time to go out anymore, I do not like the idea of having an online profile. So I gave this guys a shot. And what a mistake. They basically make you feel crappy about yourself and undateable, between bad dates, not responding to your emails. Your calls, canceling dates last minutes. Hook, line and sinker. It’s a real understatement.

I enjoyed working with representatives at IJL - my only concern is that the Knoxville market is not big enough. In one year I had only 5 date options - I think this does really well in a much larger city. On the flip side it only takes 1 date and I am fortunate to have had that and met an amazing person.

Matchmaking has to be a difficult and thankless job. People come into it with a lifetime of disappointments, guarded hearts fighting with hope. Bryanna has done an excellent job of listening and her picks have been good, interesting men. None have turned out to be a really right one, but they’ve all been enjoyable dates. I like working with her. One of these days she’s apt to strike a homer.