It's Just Lunch Reviews

So far, I've had two dates that IJL set up for me. The first gentleman was nice guy, very intelligent, and easy to talk to. The only issue here was there weren't really any sparks. My second date IJL set me up on was with a gent that I am still currently seeing. He has been a true gentleman - a lot of fun. Since he travels every 2 weeks, while I miss him when he's not here, I find I can get a lot of my stuff handled while he is away for his job.

I have been a client of IJL for approximately 2 1/2 months and I have had the most wonderful, positive experience. I communicate with Adrienne and I feel that she has really taken the time to get to know me as a person so that she can find the most suitable matches for me. It is difficult to get to know someone on paper so she goes the extra mile to call before and after each date to hear what I have to say, in addition to reading the responses I sent via e-mail. She is getting to know me as a person more and more and is learning which qualities are the most important to me in a man in order to achieve the most suitable, compatible and successful matches. I am also impressed how she "listens" and knows to arrange my dates in locations that have a higher quality of clientele, food, ambiance, etc. I trust that she has only my best interests at heart and is doing her very best to help find Mr. Right. I'm thrilled to be working with Adrienne and IJL should be proud to have her representing them.

I joined the dating service last Spring and have been very happy with the professional women they provided for dates. Lisa from the Philadelphia office was very professional and helpful. I'm currently dating a woman for 4 months I met from the service. I would recommend "It's Just Lunch" for professional singles who are interested in meeting quality singles. In my opinion, it is much better to have it organized and meet someone face to face. It's fun, you never know what can come of it, and you don't have to get rejected from the start like from Internet dating. Also, the fee for the service attracts serious professional clients.

I've been single for a while now and when I was introduced to IJL, I signed up as I wanted to date serious, professional women only. I'm at the age where life is great and the free online services just weren't introducing me to the quality of person that I wanted to meet. Since joining, I've learned how to date again, enjoyed the locations they selected and have met a doctor, a CPA, a vice president and a geologist! How cool, and I'm still dating the Geologist so that was a great match. Thanks IJL for getting me back in the game!

This has been a great experience with It's Just Lunch. Working with George and Ryan has been awesome, and the dates have gotten better each time. Definitely, it’s a great service for working professionals that do not have time for the online dating scene.

I went in to see what IJL (Houston) was all about. During my time there, it felt a little odd as I felt they were saying everything to excite and entice me to join. When I asked how much joining their service was, I told them I would have to think about it. I got a follow up phone call and it felt more like a sales call. Even though I could afford the service, I told them I was going to try other less expensive avenue. I was happy with my decision after reading about the reviews on IJL in Houston. A lot of the complaints confirmed my negative feelings for the business. I figure that they are not getting enough members and so are left with the few to set up dates with each other. This is why you see so many complaints that they were not matching with people that members wanted.

What a colossal waste of money. I ended my membership months ago and they still charge me membership dues. The initial cost for young professional is over $1,000, and after six months, they charge an additional $75 a month. That does not include the cost of meeting people for lunch or drinks. As for the service itself, they repeatedly ignored my basic preferences and encouraged me to go out with guys who did not fit my parameters. A couple of the guys exhibited traits that I specifically asked to avoid. In addition to the parade of guys that I had no interest in, the service often sent me to out of the way locations, and in two cases, to restaurants that were closed down. Save your money - suffer through OkCupid or Plenty of Fish.

A co-worker of mine has been extremely pleased with his It's Just Lunch (IJL) experience, so I decided to give it a try myself. The process is simple in that IJL sends you on a first date and then you are required to have a face-to-face meeting with a local IJL representative; IJL wants to verify who you are and to receive information about your desired "ideal" match. Additionally, the local IJL Director sets up your dates and all that is required is to show up at the specified restaurant at the prescribed time. To date, most of my dates have shown up on time - with one being 30 minutes late due to traffic.

Brandis, the dating director at It's Just Lunch has been working on my behalf since 7/7/2012. I found her to be very warm, caring, precise, efficient, and selective. She really paid attention to details, and was so amazing when it comes to her search for the right match for me. I met the most wonderful gentleman through her, and will be forever grateful for what she has done. I highly recommend It's Just lunch to all of my single friends, and couldn't give enough praise to Brandis. She truly is a gem!

IJL starts with you with a high rate. If you refused, they will call you back and tell that there is a limited offer for half the price. If you still refuse, they will keep reducing the price. I paid CAD1,600 for one year with 12 dates. They offered to my friend, an old member who didn't want to renew his account, the same price but for unlimited time and unlimited dates. They are very desperate to get your money, and once they do, they will randomly match you with unprofessional, ugly, short, fat men or women.

This is the biggest waste of money ever! Buyer beware, it's a ripoff. I paid $2200 and dates were fat, ugly, not the appropriate ethnicity and much older than agreed age. It was a total waste of time and money plus it's a blind date and they will not refund you even after numerous horrible experiences.

I have had a very positive experience with It's Just Lunch. They work hard to find the right match. I have found them to be attentive to what it is that I am looking for in a date. I also like how they set up the date and make the reservations. The restaurants they choose are top notch.

Just like so many others who have posted, I feel betrayed, used, and financially abused by IJL. When I signed up, the Director called me the same evening to set up two dates. The first date was a nice guy, but shorter than my preference, and not really someone I had much in common with. I thought okay, not every date is going to be a win and looked forward to my second date. When I didn't get the day-before reminder call my location always does, I called to confirm that I had a date set up. They knew nothing about it, couldn't figure out who it was supposed to be with, and the coordinator I spoke to was rude and said I must have misunderstood. I misunderstood a man's name, occupation, date/time/location of the meet up? Really? How on earth would I have fabricated all these details?

At just under $190 a date, this year-long commitment was an investment. I've tried other services and work from home in a demanding, rewarding position. Outsourcing the time and energy it takes to sift through potential matches was a gamble I was willing to try at least one time. I've had four dates. All the men I've dated have had many IJL dates. The man I saw last night has been on 21 dates during the time I've been on four. I get one call a month, no more, no less. I'm attractive, witty, intelligent, educated, and financially secure. IJL obviously has a slim stable of men in my age group (I'm 48) and a vast herd of forty-something women.

This company is a true scam! They charge an outrageous amount of money and put zero effort into make this a personal experience! It has been several months and I have never dealt with the same person to coordinate my dates. It seems like there is a tremendous amount of staff turn around and all of the employees seem overwhelmed with too many clients. They also have no clue about what you are really like. I have had such mismatched dates. It was as if they completely ignored everything that I mentioned about myself and my personal preferences. All of my dates have been a complete waste of my time! Also, each of the dates has been scheduled in locations which have been completely out of the way (for both parties). It has been so inconvenient meeting the dates. This company truly deserves to be out of business! Their business model is run so poorly and the staff is terrible. They promise you the world when signing you; and then once you have paid, the service goes completely downhill. I hope that something is done to dissolve this company. I am in the process of trying to get out of my contract. This was the biggest waste of money that I have ever spent! I strongly advise against joining this service.

Apparently, the IJL company is not what it started out to be years ago. At the prompting from a friend who met her mate years ago through the service, I signed up. It's a significant amount of money upfront and monthly fee billed automatically to my credit card. I was interviewed by a national dating director in Phoenix (I'm located in North Carolina) and was told that he had several men already in mind to match me up with. I was then turned over to a dating director in Florida (again, I'm located in North Carolina) who matched me two weeks later with my first date. In my initial phone interview with the national director, I stipulated I was not interested in smokers or men who are in the midst of a separation. First date was a smoker. I emailed the feedback as requested and received no contact from the dating director. I emailed the dating director continuously for two weeks to inquire about the second date and was finally matched with a second date after a month.

Debbie rocks! She delivered the best service she could within the constraints. I believe that this service needs to garner more clients in this region. I'm sure it works much better in bigger cities/metropolitan areas. I hope all of their folks work as diligently as Debbie does!

The service is expensive but well-organized and provides good customer service. The clients are well-screened and the dates are set up in nice locations. Both positive and negative feedback is encouraged after each date. I am satisfied with the product.

What a disaster and a complete waste of perfectly good $2,200! I wish I had read reviews before I fell for this sales pitch! Just as many of the people stated on Yelp and even here, this is just the number game and no one really cares about what you want or to find someone for you for life or even to date for life. The goal is to send you on the promised number of dates to fulfill the contract and that is about all is to it! Same game is played apparently in all of their branches. I fall a "victim" in Sacramento. No one listens to your requirements and besides, they send you on so-called "dates" to a restaurant located in the hotels! Who would ever go on a date to a restaurant located in Sheraton or any hotel for that matter, except for Peninsula in NYC maybe! How cheap and inappropriate is that!

For some reason, living in California made it hard to meet quality men. I knew I was ready for a serious relationship, so I decided to join IJL. On one of my early dates, I was fortunate to be matched with Kyle. Kyle was the kind of guy I had always been looking for but I couldn't find. He was smart, handsome, sweet and a true Southern gentleman. I couldn't believe when he not only opened the car door for me but also handed me my seat belt. We knew pretty early on that we were a perfect match. Kyle and I got engaged after 10 months. We got married in September 2011 and just had a beautiful baby boy just over 6 weeks ago! I owe it all to IJL! After hearing my story, one of my close childhood friends also joined IJL. I am hoping for the same happily ever after story.

It's Just Lunch has proven to be a very convenient, easy and enjoyable way to meet and connect with new people in similar circumstances. This experience, with the assistance of a great support team, has been both exciting and worthwhile. Being relatively new to NOLA after being away for over 20 years, this was a fantastic way to casually meet new people. Thanks to all at IJL.

I joined It's Just Lunch in Feb. 2010. My first date is now my husband. While I did go on dates with three other men, my husband and I quickly decided we wanted to date exclusively. We traveled together to PA and NY and met various family members two months later. Six months after we met, my husband surprised me by proposing while traveling through Spain together. Six months later, we had an intimate wedding overlooking the ocean. We spent our honeymoon in Italy. And now, we recently bought our first house together. I owe all this to It's Just Lunch. Everyone they introduced to me was of a much higher quality than what I experienced on dating websites.

Although the matches I've received thus far from IJL have not led to second dates, I did find a one-hour coaching session with Sherri to be especially helpful for future encounters. The attitude I received was very caring and nonjudgemental, as she addressed my strengths and weaknesses. It was a real treat someone showed compassion for an issue I've been battling all my life that no one else in my life, including family, seems to care about.

I recently had my dating coaching session with Sheri ** from It's Just Lunch. I joined the IJL dating service approximately 6 months ago. Sheri set up an appointment with me to discuss all aspects of my dating experience so far and offered advice for future dates. We had a wonderful, non-rushed discussion. Sheri asked a lot of great questions and had some wonderful advice and suggestions. I had been feeling a little discouraged by the dating process up until our phone call. Now I am re-energized and ready to get back out there! I would highly recommend IJL to other singles.

It's Just Lunch has been far and away the best dating service I have experienced. The staff is very professional and strives to make sure you are achieving the goals you set out at the start. My matches have been well chosen to meet my expectations, which are further tailored by the email feedback after each date. I always look forward to hearing from Anton about my next match. The hands-on personalized service from date selection, meeting place to working with Sheri my dating counselor and online forum are too hard to beat.

I have read a lot of reviews for IJL. Some good, others not so good. This is mine. I joined IJL in January of this year. It cost a lot of money. I have been on 15 dates in 6 months or so, all except 1 or 2 were good even great. This is what I signed up for and I'm very happy with it. Sorry to hear that others did not get on so well. I had been single for a long time and wanted to get back into the dating scene. I have had a great time, meet with a lot of women I liked. To me, it has been worth the money. I am still single but I got what I was looking for. Finding a partner in life can be difficult but that does not mean it can't be fun. Don't stop trying. I won't.

This is the 2nd time I have tried the service and the first time I dated someone for 9 months. We only broke up because she had to move and I couldn't. The 2nd time, they have done a fantastic job of taking my replies and improving upon them. Great experience.

My dating coaching session with Sheri of IJL was very beneficial and informative. I gained valuable pointers on how to improve my dating experiences. I highly recommend that IJL members take advantage of this session, which is offered after so many months of membership. Sheri listened very well and responded to my individual needs.

When I first heard about "It's Just Lunch", I thought there was no way I would ever pay that much for a dating service! But as time went by and I was not meeting quality singles in Las Vegas, I decided to give it a shot. At my initial interview, I realized that the cost was one of the best features of the program! It was enough of an investment that it would weed out those who were not looking for a serious relationship, and those who were not successful, quality professionals! After a little bit of trial and error with some great guys who were not "the one", I met Rick who turned out to be the Love of My Life! We have similar backgrounds, values, and many things in common; but we lived in different parts of town, worked in different businesses, and socialized at different places with different friends. If "It's Just Lunch" had not brought us together, we never would have met!

There are no words that I can write that will express my gratitude for It's Just Lunch. I met my fiance in August of 2011 and we are now engaged as of July 21st, 2012. I would have never imagined that I would have found the love of my life. It's Just Lunch was very helpful throughout the whole process. I only had to go on two dates to find my love, amazing!

Meeting the man of my dreams!: We met over a glass of wine (which lasted about 3 hours). In a softly lit restaurant, we exchanged stories, shared common interests, and even spent some time just sitting back, comfortable in looking at one another! It seemed like we had known each other forever. It was so easy to talk, and I knew from our first meeting that we would know each other for the rest of our life. The evening ended with a kiss on the cheek, which my husband said energized him to walk all the way home, just reflecting on our special evening.

Like a lot of people, I was pressured into giving my credit card information. According to the salesperson, she had three perfect women for me that were perfect matches. When I got home and started reading the reviews on the company, I decided not to sign up. However, they already had my CC information and they went ahead and charged my credit card. So now I am wasting my time trying to get my money back. Every time I call, they put me on voicemail. My call has never been returned. So, don’t be a sucker: try a different and more honest company or you are better on your own rather than just throwing money away.

I dated for many years on my own looking for the right person. I finally turned to It's Just Lunch and met my amazing, wonderful wife. Dina and I have been married for four years. We have a beautiful two year old little girl, who is the light of our lives. Our daughter turns two this week and although she may not approve, she's getting a baby brother for her birthday! Thank you, It's Just Lunch. My family couldn't be happier!

Success Story - Mike and I were set up almost 4 years ago through It's Just Lunch. We shared a wonderful dinner and many hours of conversation on our first date exchanging numbers at the end of the night. In two days we will be sharing our wedding vows and starting our new life together.

We got married as a result of an IJL date - First of all, this is the email to the female of the IJL date. Jim and I were arranged to meet in July of 2006. It took our love affair a few months to get off the ground, but when it finally did, we realized we wanted to make it permanent. We got married in September 2007 and going on our 5th year together. I have recommended IJL to many, many, many people. I never hesitate to say how we met. Jim is a great guy and a great person. We have now built a life together complete with a cat, couple of dogs and two desert tortoises. We love the house we bought together and I can't imagine my life without him. Thanks IJL. You can email Jim at ** to get his input. I think he'll concur.

I recommend joining "It's Just Lunch" - the dating service takes the time to get to know your background and preferences. The result is that they keep working at it until they find individuals who have the perfect chemistry with you. One note: these dates happen more in the evening than at lunch.

I joined in March 2012 and was told in the initial conversation that they had several men to set me up within as early as two days. It took over two weeks to schedule anything and they canceled hours before the date. I was told I would only be set up with current members but their contract allows for them to set you up with anyone! I was told I would have a minimum of 2-3 dates a month but the contract guarantees only one. Many emails were never answered. The president actually told me she doesn't have email so all correspondence had to be snail mailed. After paying $2,100 and realizing no verbal statements could be relied up, I didn't feel an agreement could even be in place; never mind they didn't do what they said they would.

Sheri had wonderful input to help me refine my dating habits. She listened and gave advice that was relevant and that fit my style. In addition, she probed to find ways she could help in different types of situations. Sheri was easy to talk to, had humor, and was sincere. I would highly recommend her dating coaching services from It's Just Lunch.

Elisa ** at It's Just Lunch is polite and client focused. She works hard to find good matches for her clients and is genuinely happy when things work out well between the people she has set up as a match. If you are looking to date and have money but not time, It's Just Lunch does the work for you. Instead of going out to bars every night looking for the right person or spending hours online searching for the right profile, I let It's Just Lunch spend their time looking for people with whom I'm well matched. IJL does not make magic happen and they do not turn urban dating into a wonderland, but If you have realistic expectations, then you might want to give them a try.

I don't know what to say. I was told by Mackenzie at the Denver office that she was brought in to replace the previous director because it wasn't going well. She looked at my pictures and told me how great I looked and that it was great that I was fifty two. She said they call it the fabulous fifties and that there were a lot of men who just wanted someone to attend charity events or go to the theater. I told her my criteria for introductions, one of which was someone in a similar income bracket to mine. I have yet to be introduced to anyone who met my criteria. Most men are dissatisfied with the service and say they were continually contacted being asked to join.

I had not had much luck with internet dating or a couple of other dating services, until I discovered It's Just Lunch. After 1 or 2 dates, George and I were able to communicate specifically enough about what I was and wasn't looking for, that he was able to set me up with someone who I've been seeing for months and hope to be seeing for a long time to come.

After getting called non-stop for over a year to join IJL, I decided to try it out. I thought it was a little pricey but would offer a good screening and match service that fit with my busy schedule. I have been through 3 coordinators in the first 4 months and the 4 dates were not even close to a match. Be careful! You cannot cancel or get any refund from these people and they will never allow you to speak with anyone other than the lame coordinator you are assigned with. Most of the dates are not lunch; they are drinks or dinner. You should expect to be set up with whoever is available maybe once every month or two with no feedback or consultation from your coordinator. Dates lived an hour away from me and didn't match my criteria which was mostly type, background and common interests. And I live in a decent size market, Tampa, FL. When I discussed the service with some of my dates, they felt the same way about the coordinators and lack of real matching. Don't waste your money on this service.

I joined and was given a "lunch date" for a Sunday night at 8 pm. It was odd. I was given a man’s name of "Scott". When no one arrived after 15 minutes, I saw a man, who had been hovering in the area while on a cell phone actually, approach me at a table in a fine restaurant and invite me to have a drink with him. He said his name was Alvie. It’s odd considering that my dating consultant's name was Al V.! Could this be my dating consultant taking advantage of the company in order to meet women? When I called the next day, no one will speak to me except Al V.! Odd...same voice and stammer as Alvie! The company does not reply to my calls or emails!

Patty has been an absolute sweetheart. She's very caring, fun, polite, always in a great mood, loves her job, and has provided me with a great experience through It's Just Lunch dating service. Patty has matched me up with a lot of great matches. It seems like that task would be very hard to do but Patty pulls it off and makes it seem very smooth and seamless. Thanks for all your encouragement and positivity Patty. It's nice to know I have a friend like you looking out for my best interests.

I have had 4 different Dating Directors during my time with IJL. I had become very discouraged with my experiences and had given up hope that anyone actually read my profile and was making a concerted effort to match me up with someone that fit my criteria. Brienne called me and was so excited and said she had found a great match for me. As you can imagine, I was skeptical to say the least. But her enthusiasm convinced me to give it one last try. She was very professional and informative. She followed up in a timely manner and sent detailed information as to where to meet and what questions to ask during the date.

It's Just Lunch has been far and away the best dating service I have experienced. The staff is very professional and strived to make sure you are achieving the goals you set out at the start. My matches have been well-chosen to meet my expectations, which is further tailored by the email feedback after each date. The hands-on personalized service from date selection, meeting place to working with Sheri (my dating counselor) and online forum is too hard to beat.

I have signed up with It's Just Lunch and part of the program after you have a certain number of dates as arranged by IJL is a dating coaching session. This was a great experience. I learned a good deal about myself and how I come across on a date along with a good number of dating tips. I was very pleased.

Joining It's Just Lunch was a great decision. The "quality" of the men I met was above and beyond my expectations. I didn't realize there were that many amazing single, middle-aged guys out there! All the men they set me up with were successful professionals who were serious about meeting a friend and companion. The employees are courteous and highly professional. Of key importance to me, they maintain your privacy; I'd never consider doing a public, online service and this service was completely discreet.

Online blind dating - I had a lot of dates but the women here were not interested in anything more than being taken out for dinner. All were very nice ladies. It seems Calgary women around my age are "too busy" in their lives. Thanks for trying. Patty tried her best to set me up with great potential in women and I believe she chose great. Thanks Patty for all you’ve done. You’re a great lady and I wish you all the best!

I signed up for the It's Just Lunch service. Patty was incredibly professional, caring, thorough and very, very funny. She took care to give me only the best and most personal service. She matched me with a wonderful man, who I've been together with for a year now. Thanks, Patty. You're the best!

I am very satisfied with my experience at It's Just Lunch. Patty in particular has been very professional and responsive. She is receptive to feedback and works hard to improve her services with each successive interaction. In addition, she has a great sense of humor and has made the whole experience lighthearted and enjoyable. Thank you, Patty, and keep up the great work!

After being out of the dating scene for many years, I was thrilled to find It’s Just Lunch. I appreciate that It’s Just Lunch has a screening process for their clients. I like that they set up the first date. They have made dating fun and exciting! My dates have been accurately portrayed to me. So far, my dates have been with very interesting, professional, and high quality men!

I enjoyed my experience with It's Just Lunch. Andrea (dating director) was very professional and courteous. There is some bad press out there about dating and introduction services. I think individual experiences are very much dependent on the individual and their attitude. I kept an open mind and a lighthearted outlook and it served me well.

Disappointed - I joined IJL because I believed Rochelle that she could introduce me to women that I have failed to meet on my own. I described the women I was interested in meeting and she said "I could name 20 off the top of my head right now". I was unsure of joining for 6 or 12 months. I was told that if I let them know 1 month prior to my membership expiring then I would just have to pay the difference. After going on a number of dates, approximately 13, and meeting no one that I was interested in, I became very frustrated. I worked with Andrea who was fabulous. I let her know that I would renew for another 6 months and then said I would have to sign up as a new member which meant another $2,400. This was ridiculous so I have given up on IJL! They are more interested in your money than helping you find your ideal match.

I cancelled my membership after a few months because of the service. The dating coordinator, who contacted me several times, was disrespectful and inappropriate in her comments; some of which were racially sensitive. I sent an email describing my concerns but have never heard back from the director, who signed me, nor the manager. Overall quality of the matches was poor and did not take into account any of the parameters discussed during the sign up. I had one date with the service; the second match was someone I already knew and the 3rd and 4th were absolutely inappropriate. I have the feeling they did not have anyone matching the parameters and simply set me up with someone who matched my age group and occupation. I regret not reading the online comments from other members before signing the contract. I think that overall it is a healthy idea but only under the right leadership.

It's Just Lunch seems like a novel idea for those who are busy and really wanting to meet someone as it is advertised. But everything that was spoken or written as advertisement seemed to get lost when it came to delivery. The communication is horrible and you can never reach them unless you are the one constantly pursuing a response. First, they will never answer a phone call. You will always get voice mail in my experience. And it is always some really good excuse. Emails go unanswered and they might claim they "never got it." They talked about matches that were available and, of course, they sounded like a great fit. But you never get to meet them. Again, some other excuses tend to come out of a hat as to why they never set up a date and never called you or emailed about the proposed match.

Complete Waste of Time and Money - I was stood up on the first meeting and also told she had been in a wreck, sounds like a standard excuse for their screw ups. None of the ladies I met fit the profile I had described. Some were even from out of state in spite of my objections. Ladies I met described similar experiences and like them my complaints fell on deaf ears. I tried to escalate my complaints but the professional closer from the first call when I subscribed was not available. Nobody ever did!

I was pressured into signing up over the phone. I gave the rep my credit card and was charged $2,200. After this time, I received a copy of my "signed" contract via email. My card was charged before I was able to read my contract. The rep didn't know anything about the area I lived in. She kept naming cities that were far from where I lived. After I agreed to a city close by, she arranged my first date at what I later found out was at a very expensive restaurant. I arrived for my date and waited 30 minutes and no one showed up. I asked the manager to call IJL. She contacted them and was told that my rep would call me. I received a call saying the guy got in an accident and didn't have the restaurant number to call. Really? A professional does not have internet on his phone or a GPS to look up the number?

Patty is a positive, trusting, energetic, and hardworking matchmaker who considers individual profiles before attempting to match 2 random people. Her telephone manner and communication skills are superior. She has a way of making you feel happy whether a match was set or not. She takes her position very seriously and attempts to keep clients active on a monthly basis. All the best, Patty. It was nice getting to know you!

This company is a fraud. This company promised quality men based on a professional matching service. They set you up with whoever they have available and the men are not professional, not compatible, not attractive, and not anyone I would date. The dates are very few and far between, and the service is terrible. Any time you complain, they feed you the same ** lines over and over. Not only have I not met anyone I would consider dating, but my dates have been very unsatisfactory experiences overall. This is not a match-making service at all.

I am so sorry I signed up with It's Just Lunch. The initial sales person had excellent skills and I eventually relented and signed up despite the cost being what I considered too high. It's been downhill ever since. The dating director had no client service skills whatsoever. She never listened to anything I said (for example only being able to meet during lunch on weekdays) and sent me emails with misspellings and did not know the difference between AM and PM.

Just a quick note to let you know that I have had a great matchmaking experience with the company It's Just Lunch. 2.5 years ago, the It's Just Lunch dating service introduced me to my now boyfriend. I had no success with online dating and it's difficult to meet eligible professional single men in my day-to-day life. I decided to work with It's Just Lunch to help screen the men I was dating and introduce me to people that were interested in a relationship. They made a match! Thank you, It's Just Lunch.

I signed a contract with IJL (that name clearly appears on my contract). I stupidly went for the "elite membership" (that service is clearly listed on my contract). They gave me 3 IJL matches in 3 months. I went on hold for 5 months. About 6 months after initially signing up, I got an email from the new franchise owner. Then a few months later I found out that person turned the business back to corporate. Since corporate won't deliver the services of the "elite" portion of my contract (and the original "IJL representative" didn't get around to it either), I asked for a refund for that portion of my agreement. They refused. What really irks me is that they consistently try to tell me I didn't sign up with them, but in fact the agreement I signed clearly states (in several areas of the agreement) that the agreement is between It's Just Lunch and me. What happened is I got - well, you know what, and it wasn't with an IJL date. I would never recommend this company.

The Washington, DC franchise of It's Just Lunch should be called It's Just Lies. They posted that they contacted me and resolved the issues described in my previous complaint in 2010. While someone from the company did contact me and asked me some questions, she never attempted to resolve anything. It has been over 7 months. I told It's Just Lunch that I expected a refund since they did not uphold their contractual obligations, and I was told that the owner would contact me to resolve the issues. They never provided the last date nor did they provide the services described in their contract for the first two dates. Mr. ** never called, and no written correspondence ever occurred, either to my mailbox or email. They kept my money and never honored the terms as described in their contract. There may be a few of you out there with positive experiences at some of the IJL franchises, but ladies and gentlemen, do yourselves a favor and don't waste your time at the DC franchise.

My experience with It’s Just Lunch (IJL) has positively exceeded my expectations. IJL reps are prompt in returning calls, sharing dating tips, and addressing issues that have enhanced my dating experience. The matches are well thought out and meet the desired criteria. I recommend IJL to anyone new to the dating scene.

It's Just Lunch is really another It's Just a Ripoff. When I first went on interview with them, the sales rep told me they had tons of attractive women dying to meet someone like me. Of course, I knew this was a good sales pitch, but I thought "Oh well, let's give it a try." I didn't like their service from the first date. I asked ITL that I wanted out and to refund my money. They said that they couldn't refund my money, that I had two weeks to cancel, but the first date took place 3 weeks after I signed up so there was no way I could have known how bad of a service they had. I spent $1,300 for a membership. I went to 10 dates - none of them were good matches at all. Some ladies live an hour and a half from the meeting place. I must have spent an average of $35 per date, so that is another $350 down the drain.

I changed my review on 11/11/11, and got one more mismatched date. After further complaints, I was offered a lifetime membership! I was told that they would let me know anytime a compatible man joined up. Since then, I heard nothing. So, in May, I said that I was very dissatisfied about this. I was then told that I was placed in an inactive file, and that was their policy, i.e., what they meant, for "lifetime membership". I wrote back and said that was not my understanding at all, and that I wanted a manager to contact me. No one has contacted me from It's Just Lunch.

I just wanted to share that Patty from Its Just Lunch is very professional and is great at what she does. I believe her role is very challenging and Patty truly tries to understand her clients and does an amazing job. I would highly endorse Patty to find anyone a date. She's the best!

Robyn at IJL is an extremely good salesperson and before I knew it, I was impulsively signing up for their services. After reading the reviews for IJL, I tried to cancel the membership two days later and was told by Robyn that there was a no cancellation policy for GA. Robyn convinced me that I was just nervous and after giving them a try, it would be money well spent. After only one date, I knew this service was not for me. My date told me about the problems he and the other women he had dated have had with this company. He told me the company told people the wrong times to meet, which they did to me as well. He also told me people had been sent to the wrong restaurants on the wrong days and so forth.

Sheri (the dating coach) did a great job of giving me some tips to make my dating experiences that much better. She was nice, knowledgeable and a pleasure to talk to. I highly recommend It’s Just Lunch to anyone whose job keeps them busy and unable to get out and meet new people.

Patty is terrific. She takes time to listen to what I want and tries her best to match who I am looking for. Patty focuses on the positive qualities of others, which is an example we can all learn from. Patty is a very caring person and has taken very good care of me. I would not hesitate to recommend Patty and It's Just Lunch. Thank you, Patty.

This company is a total scam! I had tried to make a complaint with the company through multiple outlets and even stopped by their office and called their corporate office. I did not hear from anyone nor could be directed to someone in the corporate office for 5 weeks! I finally disputed with my credit card company and miraculously, I received numerous emails saying that they have been trying to get in touch with me. This company has no customer service skills. They also tell you that you will go on one to two dates a month, but they give you the bare minimum to meet their contract needs. When I had my face to face, they told me they had two matches for me, but I didn’t hear from anyone until one month later. Then my dating director had no clue who those two matches were. The men that go on the service go on at least three to four dates a week. I was not informed that the people I would be going on a date with would be "serial dating”. This company is disgusting and a total scam. I’m still trying to get my money back. Buyer beware!

This dating service is a scam! I blame only myself because I did not look at reviews before joining. Reading comments now confirms my experience. The following are just a few problems: They did not listen to me during the interview, or if they did, it did not matter because they proceeded to ignore all the things I said were important about matches. They blatantly lied about how many dates there would be. They said, "As many as you have time for! We are experts in scheduling so if you have the time we have the dates for you!" Of course it is my fault because I failed to read the fine print in the contract which says there will be a minimum of one date per month (which is exactly what they offered).

I am in Norfolk, VA. I signed up in 2011 for IJL. In one year, there have been three regime changes. Not very professional but I can deal with it. My general impression with IJL is it is not a matchmaking service. Essentially, if you pay to join, literally they match the age demographics and race preferences together. I am a 37-year old white male. I told them to match me with 30-40 year old white women, which they did. However, there was nothing more than that to the equation.

I wanted to extend my gratitude to Sheri and everyone at IJL in making my experience with your agency all worthwhile. Although I have not met that one special someone, I have met many interesting and wonderful ladies. I am very appreciative of the way you accommodate my hectic and unpredictable schedule and the always pleasant phone calls I receive from my dating directors. Please continue to keep up the good work and I hope to continue to do business with your agency... just not for too long.

I've been working with the team at "It's Just Lunch" for almost 6 months and I have truly enjoyed the experience. Pat and their team of professional matchmakers are professional, insightful, encouraging and a pleasure to work with. I would recommend this program to any busy professional who is serious about wanting to date.

I joined IJL for dating services to find a compatible lifetime companion. My experience throughout the matchmaking and dating process was completely positive. IJL provides a full scope package. They take care of finding matches, scheduling the dates and making arrangements for the meeting venue. I have previously tried other matchmaking systems and found the quality and character of matches through IJL far exceeds that of the persons that use the typical online dating system. All of my dates through IJL were accurately portrayed, very interesting, and truly had the same objective as I did - to find a lifetime companion. I'm very excited to report I believe I've found my companion. Thank you Pat. Thank you IJL.

I went to court in Sacramento. It's Just Lunch did not bother to show up. I won the case, but they never paid back the service that was not provided. I am still looking for my money back.

I just received an e-mail from Consumer Affairs stating, "Thank you for submitting your review to Consumer Affairs on Nov. 5, 2007. It's Just Lunch! has contacted us to resolve the problems customers such as yourself may have had with them." It's Just Lunch has in no way rectified the situation. They would not give me back a pro-rated amount of my fee. They would not offer any resolution other than to keep sending me on lousy dates. They completely lied to get me to sign up and I feel their practice is entrapment. This has never been resolved. I would just like to make record of that here since the e-mail I was sent by Consumer Affairs was a do not reply e-mail.

It's Just Lunch has done an excellent job of finding me matches that share my interests and live in my vicinity. Though difficult to find locally, Adrienne has gone that extra mile and I really appreciate the effort. I would recommend It's Just Lunch to any single person trying to meet the right man/woman.

Great service. I have been pleasantly surprised at how thoughtful and thorough George at It's Just Lunch has been. I had read such negative reviews for this service. Part of me wondered if people with negative experiences also just had bad attitudes towards dating in general. What I know for sure is that any concern I have had, George has taken the time to discuss and answer questions immediately. I feel like he takes his job seriously and has sent me on some fun dates. I don't expect that I'm guaranteed to meet the perfect guy. But I do expect for my money to get personalized service, attention to what I like and don't like and thoughtfulness on the dates I'm matched with. So far that has been done in spades. George has managed to make dating fun again and that's exactly what I feel I paid for.

Patty has been an absolutely tremendous person to deal with. She is always courteous and pleasant, has a good sense of humor. She does a great job describing matches and their qualities, very efficient at setting up dating encounters, always encouraging me for feedback and making every effort to find a match that is right for me. I highly commend her for her efforts.

So this site appears to be one where complaints may be filed, but in my case, I'm writing for other reasons, namely to recap my positive experience with It's Just Lunch! As an extremely busy senior executive, I was looking for a way to have some assistance with the tedious effort of dating, while maintaining a high level of discretion that I mandate in my life. It's Just Lunch accomplished both! From the initial interview through the many dates that were set up, I can honestly say that the IJL associates were very professional and responsive. More importantly, I was on well more than a dozen dates that were set up with the organization and I found that the women were all very intelligent professionals who shared many of the same views I had.

"It's Just Lunch" is a great service. I have tried all the major dating sites (with bad results). Ryan at Just Lunch has taken the time to get to know me and arranged high quality dates with wonderful ladies. If you're serious about dating, go to "It's Just Lunch" and ask for Ryan.

I have participated in the IJL program twice. My decision to return was heavily weighted by the fact that I would get to deal with Patty again. I found Patty to be professional, personal and very concerned with doing a great job matching up her people. I felt a strong personal connection to Patty and always enjoyed my chats with her. Most importantly, I felt that she was really on my side and was very successful at getting me only the best matches. In fact, her last match for me was a home run. We've been together for just over a year now. Thanks, Patty!

I am very satisfied with my recent experience working with It's Just Lunch in Ft. Lauderdale and wanted to post a comment about my experience. The person they introduced me to has everything I'm looking for - brains, looks, money and personality. We've gone out twice and I can't wait for our next encounter! Hands down, it's been one of the best dating experiences of my life. I'm so glad I invested in this service.

I am extremely pleased with my experience with It's Just Lunch! Patty is an amazing, energetic and enthusiastic lady, with whom I had the pleasure of speaking with every few weeks when she gave me a choice of partners I could go on a "first date" with. Over time, she understood exactly what I was looking for and succeeded in matching me with an amazing man, whom I am enjoying spending time with!

George is the first one in 3 years to do what he said he would. He matched me with someone who actually fit the profile of who I was looking for. Fourth date coming up soon and we'll see what happens from there. But I'm more hopeful now than any previous experience with similar businesses.

I have found using It's Just Lunch to be a very positive medium for meeting like-minded individuals, who like my self, can't just seem to get time to meet others in social settings. The fee to join I felt would keep unwanted time wasters at bay and that only serious people would be interested in joining. So far, I have met some lovely woman, able to communicate, and is positive in life attitude. The opportunity to meet face to face far and away is much more productive than many, many emails or text messages through the standard internet dating providers. Yes, thumbs up to It's Just Lunch.

I rejoined It's Just Lunch at the beginning of the year after being a member a few years earlier. While I did not have a lot of luck with the service, staff at IJL were friendly and professional. They listened and set me up with women I was looking for. I met a total of four women (one never showed up), and the dates I went on were with quality individuals. Since the odds of hitting it off with someone on a blind date are a long shot, I went back with low expectations. People should join IJL with the intent of having fun and getting dating experience instead of believing they will find Mr. or Mrs. Right. This is IJL, not Great Expectations.

My experience with It’s Just Lunch (IJL) has positively exceeded my expectations. IJL reps are prompt in returning calls, sharing dating tips, and addressing issues that have enhanced my dating experience. The matches are well thought out and meet the desired criteria. I recommend IJL to anyone new to the dating scene.

It's Just Lunch has exceeded my expectations. I have only been a member for three months and have already been on 6 dates, and have another one scheduled. I have met several interesting people and have enjoyed the "no pressure" environment. I would highly recommend "It's Just Lunch".

I posted an unhappy comment here recently about not getting a refund. I'm happy to say It's Just Lunch refunded my initial deposit in full, just as they had promised. I'm ashamed I said bad things about them here. They did their best to help me, but the limited availability of matches in my area and my disability (vision issues) made it difficult for me to drive 200 miles to the nearest big city. If not for all the bitter, spiteful other comments about them here, I never would have doubted It's Just Lunch in the first place. Shame on me for believing the hateful words of people I don't even know and not trusting in the nice people I talked with at It's Just Lunch. I would encourage people to give them a try and just sign up for a short term contract on a monthly basis (I signed up for a whole year) so you don't panic like I did when things didn't work out as hoped. Please, please disregard my previous comments. They were made in haste, anger and disappointment.

Great IJL Experience! On just my second first date scheduled by It's Just Lunch, I met an excellent match that I look forward to pursuing a relationship with. IJL took the time and effort to find someone that met my unique preferences and made all the arrangements for the first date, which made the first date very carefree and easy, allowing me to focus on getting to know my potential match. IJL is a great service!

I met a fantastic guy on the first date! We had an incredible amount of things in common, lots of things neither of us had even disclosed! It was a great experience and I would highly recommend it!

I was very happy with the service It's Just Lunch provided. They listened to what I wanted in a match and delivered. I can't say enough how happy I am and have recommended their services to many of my friends and coworkers.

Here's the thing about IJL: they don't have enough members for it to work. They'll ask you what you're looking for and you'll say something like, "Oh, I don't have a type. I just want to meet people in my age range who aren't overweight." Almost immediately, you'll be set up on dates with people who aren't in your age range and are overweight. Why? Because their only contractual obligation is to give you 12 dates during the year-long membership period. If they didn't do that, they'd have to give you a partial refund. So instead, they set you up on dates with people who are nowhere near potential matches. The result is that IJL is much more of a crapshoot than online dating where people at least have to claim to fit your criteria before you'll meet them. Given that you'll just be meeting 12 random people, your money would be better spent elsewhere.

My experience with It’s Just Lunch (IJL) has positively exceeded my expectations. IJL reps are prompt in returning calls, sharing dating tips, and addressing issues that have enhanced my dating experience. The matches are well thought-out and meet the desired criteria. I recommend IJL to anyone new to the dating scene.

I purchased an 'It's Just Lunch' subscription last November and want to share my good experience with Consumer Affairs. This whole experience has been well worth it. After casting around on various dating websites for quite a period of time, I've found IJL to be a refreshing change of pace. The process works exactly as advertised and I've found their staff to be very personable, professional and helpful. Patty is a awesome coordinator - dealing with her has been a pleasure from the start. I wholeheartedly endorse IJL.

Patty has been my agent from Just for Lunch who arranges the dates for me. She is very pleasant to deal with and has done an excellent job. I've enjoyed my experience with Just for Lunch and met some very nice people.

I joined Its Just Lunch in Vancouver because becoming single at the age of 59 seemed daunting to me. However, the staff at Its Just Lunch have made entering the dating world comfortable, accessible, fun, entertaining, exciting and at the same time, kept it professional. The process was sufficiently simplified so my part was made really easy. My first date met my expectations and I probably would not have otherwise been able to meet this caliber of man on my own. I would not hesitate to recommend IJL to anyone in my situation!

I have found the people at IJL to be engaging and friendly. Most of all, I have found them to be entirely dedicated to making painless what can otherwise be an uncomfortable and stressful part of life.

I just wanted to say I didn't have the greatest experience with It's Just Lunch, but there was one person who helped me and took care of business unlike anyone else there. His name is George (coordinator for LA). George is by far the most together and organized person at It's Just Lunch. I told him what I wanted and he got it for me instantly and constantly. If it wasn't for George, I would be complaining and demanding my money back, but I must say he is a credit to that company. Thank you.

Well, I must admit I was quite taken aback by the expense of It's Just Lunch. I almost didn't join because of the costs, but boy, am I glad I did. I met Troy on February 25 at the Wine Cellar here in Jacksonville. We immediately hit it off. We have been together every day since. We are planning our wedding; hopefully in September. Great job, everyone at It's Just Lunch; you helped me believe in love again.

I’m new in town and wanted to meet women who had a desire to be in a relationship. I didn’t want to utilize the “no-cost/low-cost” internet dating sites as those women expended limited energies and expenses. I didn’t think I’d find my match there. I also considered “professional, high-end, matchmaking services”. I spoke to one. They immediately found "two perfect matches” and were eager to set us up. All it would take is $25,000 (women join for free or a very nominal fee). The 2 matches, both 20 years younger than I, neither had a full-time job and they both were described as runway model-like. Had the match making service even asked me about my preferred “type” or age, I would have described a very different person.

Coaching session - Sheri spent some time with me on the phone and helped me understand and structure dating enhancement strategies. She was very patient and conveyed her messages very clearly. She also gave me many opportunities to ask questions and additional resources. The talk with her has given me more confidence and altered my strategies for the better.

It's not just lunch but an exciting way to meet people. Not all of them are perfect matches if there is such a thing, but they all are interesting and have something to share. How fun to have be set up with someone they picked out. You have to do absolutely nothing except show up. How easy is that? Great program. Perfect for elders. Where is a 60 to 70 year old to go if you want a dating service?

This is a scam. They told me "we understand this is a trying time for you!". They were not upfront and misleading. I felt like a trapped animal. They have my money and they won't give it back. I never even went on a date. It was like a tag team and then when I was giving them a hard time, I had 4 people calling me and harassing me to use their service. To add insult to injury, I own my own business for 33 years and I can't believe I was taken advantage of. All the red flags were there. I even went to this sales person office to meet her and it was a shell of an office. No personal pictures or things that would indicate that this was a legit business.

I have complained about the performance of the service with BBB and a local government consumer affairs department. IJL continued to preach what they told me and convinced those organizations that they are here to help. Based on their performance, they have not. I have been set up with dates that don't match my qualifications and also was set up on a date where the matchmaker did not meet the date.

I never applied for It's Just Lunch. There's no way to remove this just perfect dating site. I never applied but they fluster my emails for no reason and they have no cancellation page. I want this to stop. I am a woman and a senior and do not need to see dirty women looking to have sex.

I had never used any type of dating service before, I was hesitant about putting my personal information online and the advertisements for It's Just Lunch (IJL) that I heard on the radio made it sound like a great option for me. I made an appointment in early August 2011 with the Milwaukee-based IJL branch. I was interviewed, decided to join and was charged $1900 for a standard membership. I wish I could turn back time and would have read the complaints on this website before I allowed them to bill my credit card. It has been an utter nightmare since August.

Don't waste your dollars. I joined It's Just Lunch hoping I would find my soul mate. I am a professional scientist who keeps in shape and is above average in the looks department. Of all the dates I went on, I was only interested in one of them. After I expressed concern about how most of the dates were unattractive and overweight, the number of dates they set me up on started to decrease.

So glad I read these reviews before I handed over $2,700 for an annual membership! I'd like to know exactly how many active clients they have if 95% are referrals. Reading through these reviews, I don't see how any of them would have made a referral.

I joined IJL on September 9, 2011 after a very pleasant but high-pressured phone conversation with a local director. After 45 minutes and $2,500 for a 12-month contract, I had high expectations that this service would provide me with the exact dating opportunities I desired. It was wonderful to hear that even though I did not live in a big city, I would have just as many opportunities as everyone else to find my perfect match. I had no idea that this sales person had convinced me to sign up for a service that is based on fraud.

I've been on this dating site since November 2011. I had one date with a man who spent the better part of the date complaining about It's Just Lunch. I had to travel over 40 miles to meet my date. The date started at 8:00. p.m. on a Monday night. Okay not a big deal until I found out that my date lived just a few miles away from our date location and Monday was his day off work. My date said the Ryan our IJL contact scheduled the time and location without his input. The date could have started earlier and been at a more centralized location given the fact I had a bit of a drive after the date and an early morning the next day.

It's Just Lunch! seems like a novel idea for those who are busy and really wanting to meet someone as it is advertised. But, everything that was spoken or written as advertisement seemed to get lost when it came to delivery.

I posted a complaint to the BBB based on my experience with It's Just Lunch, due to the fact that their matches didn't fit any of my criteria. Their response to the complaint was to falsify my responses to their post-date interviews, in which they claimed that I said that I had a lot in common with the women they introduced me to, and that I found some of them attractive.

To Gina of Austin, please go to the IJL reviews on Yelp to contact reviewers about your suit. We have no way of contacting you. I posted negative reviews about my IJL experience on the Internet and the company keeps calling me to harass me into taking down my reviews. I'm not taking down any reviews until they issue me a refund since their service is not as advertised. My personal experience with IJL:

IJL is literally what everyone on here has said. I am posting this because I plan on filing a small claims lawsuit (suits for under $10k) this week and if anyone in Austin, TX would like to join me in this suit, you are welcome. I will pay the complaint fee ($100) and have them served by a Sheriff. All I need is anyone who is willing to go to the small claims court when the time comes and relay their experiences to the judge. I'd like to get everyone in Travis County's money back!

When she asked what my name was, I said, "Please call me Dave.” She said, "Hi David!", which is a red flag she had no intention of listening to me. BBB in my area says they filed in 1998, but they are no longer taking complaints. In other cities, 33 complaints in fiscal period, 7 have been responded to. She told me looking for common interests and values was superficial and that is why I was single. I could see height, weight, hair color, as superficial; I do not consider chemistry and personality superficial.

I signed up with IJL in April 2011. I too was pressured into signing up with this service, even after I asked to have a couple of days to think about it. After $2400.00 for 12 months and 7 horrible dates, I contacted my local director and also sent a letter to their Corporate office in Hallendale, FL, voicing my displeasure with their service. That was in November 2011, and I have not heard a word from anyone at IJL. They are very unprofessional and follow nothing to what they say in their initial speech to get you signed up.

I was lured by this company with the agreement of receiving a professional experience and service but instead the company took my money knowing. Thinking I was being progressive and working with a reputable service, I signed up initially in May 2011 and was assigned the rudest IJL director possible. After several calls and emails to myu initial contact, Joanna and corporate, another IJL dierctor contacted me, (that took several months), but by then I was turned off and put the membership on hold. I activated my membership again in September with Amber ** was the IJL director, initially she was responsive then after one total horrible date, I did not hear from her until November when I met a representatve face to face. It took them two months to schedule this appointment and another several months before Amber emailed about the meeting Fiona, their field rep. In spite of leaving several messages and emails to the Amber and Joanna, nothing, I have not been contact by the company.

Declining service. They set up with uglier dates. They set up with people who the matchmaker never met. They refuse to release the contract. I have to complain to the BBB. Most likely fraudsters. Everyone who got ** by this company should gather together and class action these fraudsters. We should get our money back.

IJL had contacted me to sign up with them. At first, I didn't want to but I was told about all the people that have joined recently due to their promotion. I was upfront about myself and what I was looking for. I asked for some profiles of some men who would fix me up with if I joined. She sent 3 profiles. The men sounded nice so I joined on a Wednesday. By Friday, I had dates scheduled with 2 of the men. On Monday morning, I received a call that says both men put their memberships on hold and my dates were of course cancelled. I was told that they had another introduction for me. I gave them my availability and 3 days later, I haven't heard back. This is fraud. The contract they sent me also said that I would be billed in monthly installments and yet they charged the entire fee to my credit card.

I feel completely scammed by IJL Norfolk. I was sold on a Tuesday and was given 3 detailed profiles of women I was going to meet starting within the week. Now it is two months later and I have met one person, who was not even one of those three. And I believe she was an 'actress' herself. She pretended as though she was not supposed to exchange contact info with me for the second date, but rather go through IJL to schedule the second date. I knew she was bluffing, so I let it go and never heard feedback from IJL.

They contacted me. A "matchmaker" called and emailed and called and emailed. I finally agreed to join. She told me that they have over 7,000 members in the NY area. She said that they have lots of men in my age group, 37-50, and that I would get 11 matches in 6 months. I have been a member since March 2011. I have only been matched 3 times. Each time I call, I have to speak to a different person, because the person that was matching me is no longer working for the company. With each "match", it’s getting worse and worse! There are weeks when I can't get anyone to call me back. The message says "Someone will get back to you within 24 hours." 24 hours of what? I called three times last week and twice this week. Still, no one has gotten back to me. As for the emails, they are on automatic response "I'm out of the office". Is everyone in the company out of the office?

I joined the service a few months ago with high hopes! The onboarding was lovely and I thought I was going to find the love of my life. I had one date. When I tried to follow-up with the dating director, she was non-responsive. It took almost a month before I heard back that it was time to setup my consultation. I responded and then did not hear back again for a few weeks. At that point, I requested a pro-rata refund and to cancel the service. I was told that was not possible.

I have to weigh my 2 cents on in this. First of all, thank you for posting your experiences. Listen, after what I have read here, I think a class action lawsuit might be in order. You all ought to get together and shut this company down (Its Just Lunch). It would be totally worth it. On top of that, you would have peace of mind because they took your money and did not deliver what they promised.

It's Just Lunch should change their name to It's Just a Scam! They misrepresented every aspect of their service! They get you on the hook by making false promises. Buyers beware! IJL needs to have a class action lawsuit filed on them!

If I could rate zero, I would. I was told that I would receive 6 dates within 8 months or would get my money back, $1700. Which is low compared to what I have read on this site. As to my experience - my first date was scheduled for drinks in NJ. The date never showed up. IJL maintained that they could not get in touch with the person to find out what happened. They scheduled a second date for brunch in NYC. Which entailed driving 1 hour parking for $30 etc. Again, no show and a $50 bill at the restaurant. Again, no real explanation. Then they said, I needed a face to face meeting which I had to go into Manhattan for. Again more cost. Nice person at meeting tried to placate me. Third try was at a restaurant in New Brunswick, finally someone showed up. Meeting a bar for drinks with a person who doesn't drink was a little weird.

Hello, I was referred to IJL by a friend in St. Louis. By all accounts, she had a great experience. Unfortunately, I have not. My expectation is that I would be matched based on preferences and background. The cost was $2700. That was fine with me. I base most of my purchases on the cost being attached to a reasonable value. It seemed this would be. I also had hoped to work with and individual who was experienced in working with the type of clients you would likely attract at that price point. I did not find the person I worked with, Ryan, to be helpful or successful. He actually seemed quite young, condescending (in his conversation) and not customer oriented. There did not seem to be an attempt to listen to any of my feedback (preference on meet times, etc). He didn't seem to take any direction on preferred times to reach me or even phone numbers. For instance, I specifically asked not to be called on my work phone, as patients call that number, but he used it more than once.

I carefully interviewed Sandra about the services of this company. I asked about the level of sophistication of the contacts, their life experience, their internationalism, etc. I was told, reassured, convinced and pressured that the situation was appropriate for someone of my background. (I am an attractive, international entrepreneur with very little time to meet people and my field is mostly women.) I explained that I didn't want anyone religious, nor overtly sexual in their objectives. They assured me (more than once, as I went on two appointments and spoke to Sandra several times on the phone) that their service was appropriate for me.

The date they fixed me up with was shorter, and older looking than I was expecting. He did not even make an attempt to dress up! To make matters worse, they set us up on a date in the Raddison Hotel! What cool, hip person would ever have drinks at the Raddison Hotel? It was totally embarrassing and really horrible. They will not refund my money, or allow me to transfer the membership to someone else. Totally inflexible. I think I am out $1,800. They should be stopped.

explained that I had requested a hold to extend my membership, and didn't realize that she wouldn't be matching me while I was on hold. I have spoken with Lisa and the other dating coordinators quite a bit since I wrote my complaint, and I feel more optimistic that they will help to find me the match I am seeking.

What a scam. I wish I had read reviews before I signed up. I have pages of complaint and will fight them until the end. Its Just Lunch should be put out of business. It is wrong. One of the worst scams going. I think another class-action suit needs to form. If anyone knows of a class action suit to join, please email me at **.

I had to terminate my account due to international relocation. It was clearly stated in the contract that the fees I paid will be refunded proportionally. I signed up with Micae ** and I was persuaded to sign up for a full-year plan instead of a six-month plan, which I had intended to sign up for. She made it very clear that I will receive a refund if I had to relocate. However, after my relocation decision was final in the summer and I sent in all of the required documents, IJL refused to get back to me regarding any information on refund. I've received the worst customer service ever for the $2,200 that I paid. Stay away at all cost!

My situation is very similar to other complaints filed here. I worked with Joanna at It's Just Lunch to establish dating criteria and provided a lot of information about my preferences. The dates have been a complete mis-match and waste of time. The feedback I provided on the dates have not yielded a response from IJL and as far as I can tell, they do not match to the criteria established and just send you on dates with whoever is available.

My complaint is exactly like the other complaints submitted to ConsumerAffairs.com. I joined "It's Just Lunch" in San Francisco based on the promise of many men in their database to fix me up with, as well as a steep discount from $2,800 to $1,700. Later, I received another discount of $200. As time and complaints to Lisa, the membership director who worked with me, have gone by, it's clear that she is not delivering the service that she assured me that they would. It is also clear that IJL does not have any compatible men in their database for me. I have asked for a cancellation and a refund, or even a partial refund. Lisa put my membership on hold in August and I have not heard from her (or anyone at IJL) since then. I want my joining fee refunded, less than $200, as their contract states.

I subscribed to IJL dating service over a year ago, to the tune of $1400. Since that time, I have only had 2 dates, the first was intoxicated, while the second lived 200 miles away from me in Warwick, RI. When I called or e-mailed the representative, they took weeks to answer, if at all. I would like a refund from this company and I would like people to know what a shoddy operation they are.

In January 2011, I urged my sister to try It's Just Lunch! after seeing their ad in an airline magazine. It sounded like a really nice and low-key way to meet people.

It's Just Lunch does not honor their contracts with consumers. Like many postings on this site, I signed a contract for 24 dates in one year. In that year, I have received 7 dates. They do not return phone calls, ignored me for weeks at a time, and now suddenly, there is no one who knows what is going on in their office because of "staff changes". Today I had an appointment to meet with a "director", but the person setting up the meeting refused to give me a name. She said that she wasn't sure who would meet with me. I showed up at the appointed time. The "director" who was there actually, physically blocked the door and refused to let me in because he said I didn't have an appointment. He stated that he didn't know who I was even though I had spoken with him several times on the phone, and told me that he would give my information to "the owner", followed by saying, "but you know how owners are".

I joined It's Just Lunch in Denver, CO in June 2011. I completed my application. I had an interview with Jen **. I explained that I was new to Colorado and was interested in meeting new people. I said that I was going on some fun dates with professional men aged 37-50. I gave her some guidelines that definitely were not unreasonable. I wanted to meet a guy that hopefully played golf and/or snow skiied, had his life in order financially, and wanted at least one child in the future. In the interview, I asked whether they had enough male members who would be compatible. Before I signed the contract with them, they assured me that they had many men in their database to fulfill what I was looking for. They quickly ran my credit card. I paid them $1600 ($200 off the regular price of $1800) in advance for 6 months of their service, based on their promises to provide compatible dates for me. Jen assured me that I would be introduced to at least 2 men per month.

I was an employee for three weeks. I was hired on as a dating specialist, a salesperson with a different name. I started asking a lot of questions. What's the criteria for matching? I had a female "join" who was 37 and only wants to date men who want to have children. Apparently, that's not a "criteria" for a date. And she will be paired with men who don't want children, as well as people who do. They ask lots of questions: Will you date someone with children? Will you date outside your religion? Will you date someone who's been divorced, separated? What personality traits do you prefer? What kind of person are you looking for? These are 45-minute series of questions. And the only thing they base their matches on are age and availability. Men are matched with 5 years older and 10 years younger. Women are matched with 10 years older and 5 years younger. The dating directors are supposed to get people out on dates every 3 weeks. So, it doesn't matter what kind of person you've asked for, if you're due for a date and the other person is due for a date and you're the right age. That's your date!

This is not even worth rating. This is a huge scam and something needs to be done about this business. They offer a service and there is nothing but lies and misleading information. They refused to refund money, yet continue to give a very high pressure talk. I am totally frustrated and irritated that such business can continue to exist. All I want is my money back. They're not the "quality professionals" they claim to have clients.

This is a complete scam. I was suckered into subscribing to this service the same way as everyone else. This company prays on the emotions of singles everywhere and do not provide the services they promise upfront. They draft contracts entirely protective of themselves and not at all of their clients. What I don't understand is if there are so many complaints about IJL, why can't this company be shut down? There are definite breach of contract issues here. Does anyone know of any recourse that we can take?

I signed up with It's Just Lunch and they charged $1,300 on my credit card for 2 month. I did not hear from them. I tried to reach them, and they said they had a match for me then they said they didn't. This went on for months. I was getting new people dating coaches to talk to. It seems like they can't keep any employees too long. I requested a refund. They refused and said they would put my membership on hold. I want a refund. I am willing to take my case to small claims court, but no one will call me back and give me their address. This company is a scam.

It's just lunch is a total scam. I paid over $1600 and never got a live person on the phone. There was no way to get in touch with customer service and email response said: Automatic out of office for 4 days. Details galore. I'm a single mom with no outside family. I was told I would speak to my dating director within 24 hours and have a date by the next week. I reserved a babysitter that I will now have to pay despite not hearing from my dating director.

I signed up for It's Just Lunch dating service in late June 2011. The service claims on their website to match clients based on their "desires, goals, motivations..." This statement appears to be untrue.

My first date, was a no-show. I immediately asked for a refund and said I wasn't interested in their services. After Geri Evans promised me she would personally take care of me I was quickly switched to someone else. They refused to let me talk to anyone higher up the chain.