It's Just Lunch

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It's Just Lunch

Overall Rating

3.8

154 Customer Reviews

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Summary

It’s Just Lunch is a personalized matchmaking service designed to help business professionals go on dates with others. However, customer reviews indicate many members think the service overcharges for the quality of their matches.

Pros

  • Great way to meet local people without online dating
  • Many people found love
  • You can pause your membership if you click with someone

Cons

  • No refunds
  • Many people shared their matches were nothing like their specifications
  • A small pool of potential dates unless you are willing to go to a major city

Customer Reviews

3.8 Stars out of 154 Reviews
5 Star:54% 4 Star:16% 3 Star:4% 2 Star:0% 1 Star:23%
73% Recommend This Service
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Posted on Jan 18, 2022

So far so good. Five stars.

By David L., Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, Verified Reviewer

I have had three dates since I signed up. All three wanted to see me again, so that is a testimony to Amy. Clearly, she chose women she thought would like me and would want to see me again, and so far her success rate is 100%.

My first two dates were lunches, each one was for around 2 hours. I enjoyed meeting these two ladies. These dates were helpful in giving me a better sense of the kind of romantic companion I am hoping to find.

The third date was a dinner. I surprised myself with my reaction to when she looked at her cellphone, said I have to take this, it's my son, and she texted her son. My reaction was, this is a massive turn-off for me, no. This reaction by me surprised me.

The quality of the three dates I have had is high. All three have a good attitude, are nice, and seem gentle, which is a key thing I am looking for in a potential romantic companion.

Length of Use: Less than 3 months

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Pros and Cons

Amy - I am super pleased that she is my matchmaker

The communication with It's Just Lunch is excellent

All I need to do is to show up to the restaurant at the agreed upon time - that's so great

None for me to date

Company Response from It's Just Lunch

Feb 1, 2022

We love to hear you are enjoying your experience. We are hard at work on your next date and look forward to helping you find your special someone.

Posted on Jan 16, 2022

Hope

By Marcia I., New Jersey, Verified Reviewer

My experience so far has not been that great but the important thing that I find is that they are working really hard to find the members, meaning YOU, the opportunity to find the right person. It is not an easy task, I am sure.

I had a few dates, a very nice gentleman but unfortunately, I had not yet found the right chemistry.

I have another one soon and I hope this one works out. He seems like a very nice gentleman.

My representative now is Hazel. She is very very nice and is trying very hard to find me the right match.

Length of Use: 6–12 months

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Pros and Cons

Their persistence

Caring

Changes in representatives

Difficulty reaching them

Company Response from It's Just Lunch

Jan 18, 2022

Hi Marcia, thank you so much for your feedback and for sharing your experience thus far. We regret to hear you have had some difficulties but are happy that you are currently enjoying the process and your matchmaker. In the event you need to reach out to IJL you can also reach us at customerservice@Ijlcorp.com or 954-990-2033. Thank you for being an IJL Client!

Posted on Jan 13, 2022

Getting better...

By Tim H., St. Louis, MO, Verified Reviewer

The experience hasn't been great. There has been a high turnaround with the matchmakers and I hear from them off and on, always someone different. I will say the last matchmaker, Joel, has been very good with follow-ups, very professional, and did a good job with the last person he set me up with.

Length of Use: 2+ years

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Company Response from It's Just Lunch

Jan 18, 2022

Hi Tim, we are happy to hear you are enjoying working with Joel. We have worked hard thus far on your account and we have presented 20 dates to you so far. Matchmaking is an art and dating is a process and your feedback throughout is what is the driver for success. We are hard at work on your next date and look forward to our continued relationship.

Posted on Jan 13, 2022

Really fun, fast, and safe dating service

By Kelly S., Sacramento, CA, Verified Reviewer

I worked with Sarah V from IJL once I entered their database. I'm not currently a paying member, but I have gone on several dates with their service. I genuinely really like the service. I've always felt safe, taken care of, and I've had the dates planned and vetted before I've ever even met them.

All you really have to do is go through an interview process and background check (which makes me feel better about how they vet the men too vs. traditional dating app dating). Some of the men were duds, but Sarah is EXCELLENT at protecting me and protecting my privacy from the men I didn't like from the service.

I like that there's always a date, restaurant, time, and reservations booked prior. A lot of the back and forth/coordinating is pretty much taken care of on their end so all you really have to do is show up and have a good attitude.

Length of Use: 6–12 months

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Pros and Cons

Easy dates

Love how organized it is

Safety and privacy are top-notch and high priority

Some of the men aren't my favorite to date

Since you don't have contact info ahead of time, dates can run late or have things happen and you won't "know"

Company Response from It's Just Lunch

Jan 18, 2022

Thanks for the positive feedback on the IJL Process!

Posted on Dec 29, 2021

Overall I've been impressed with IJL and most satisfied with my matchmaker!

By Dianne M., Rockville, VA, Verified Reviewer

When I first started IJL I didn't have just one matchmaker. It was a rocky start. I had Lisa G at one point and had difficulty understanding her and I just didn't connect with her. I then had other matchmakers call me.

Finally, I had consistency with Debra and she and I definitely connected! She is down to earth and has been positive about the dating experience. Her best quality is that she listens and gets to know her people! I always enjoy talking to her and she calls to follow up after every date. She has also been available at hours that are helpful to me. She has made my IJL experience well worthwhile!

Length of Use: 2+ years

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Pros and Cons

I love that the matchmaker coordinates the whole experience

The restaurants have been great

I like having one consistent matchmaker

At first I didn't care for my matchmaker

Company Response from It's Just Lunch

Jan 3, 2022

We love to hear this great feedback about Debra and will make sure to share it! We are happy you are enjoying your experience as much as we have enjoyed working with you. Thank you!

Posted on Dec 26, 2021

A match in the making

By Maria A., New York, Verified Reviewer

I have a great matchmaker – Shaun. He spends time listening to you and getting to know your personality. After one date, he is receptive to hearing all about my experience. He makes you feel very comfortable. Shaun is a great listener!

Length of Use: Less than 3 months

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Pros and Cons

The matchmaker gets to know you

Great communication with matchmaker

The cost

Company Response from It's Just Lunch

Jan 3, 2022

We love to hear the positive feedback about your matchmaking team! The feedback you provide from each date will help us fine-tune the matchmaking process. Thank you for being an IJL client!

Posted on Dec 23, 2021

Off to a great start

By Amy S., Portland, OR, Verified Reviewer

I signed up with this service just a few weeks ago having been out of the dating game for many years. My first contact was with Heather, who explained the program and got me started thinking about my dating priorities. Subsequently, I was assigned to work with Sarah, who has gotten me off to a great start in dating attractive eligible men in my area. From my first date, my criteria has been met and the experience has been easy, fun, and pleasant.

Length of Use: Less than 3 months

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Pros and Cons

Very responsive

Matchmaker works hard to secure suitable match

Encouraging and understanding

Not inexpensive

Company Response from It's Just Lunch

Jan 3, 2022

Thanks Amy! We are happy to hear your first membership is off to a great start! We look forward to sharing more fun date ideas with you soon! Happy Dating!

Posted on Oct 19, 2021

Update

By Michael P., Palm Beach, FL, Verified Reviewer

The liars just responded here. Even what they said here are lies, none of what they say is true. Just stay away and don't lose your money as I did.

Length of Use: 3–6 months

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Pros and Cons

No “pros” were specified in this review

They lied

Helpful Review? 3 People Have Voted

Posted on Oct 4, 2021

This is a scam

By Amal A., Illinois, Verified Reviewer

I would give no stars if I was able to post this review and not give a star (it is a requirement to be able to post). Horrible, horrible experience.

They lied about everything promised on their website and during the process tried to convince me to pay for membership. After I paid they kept trying to set me up with men older than the max age I requested, not from the religious background I requested, and these men also drink alcohol despite my specification of no consumption of alcohol regardless of amount, and from ethnic backgrounds I clearly stated I was not interested in.

After they got my money their attitude and how to speak over the phone changed and they were like robots repeating sentences and ignoring my concerns and questions of why what they are doing is different than what was agreed upon. I didn't go on any of the 3 dates they chose because of the issues I mentioned and I kept asking them to give me my money back since it became obvious they don't have potential matches within what I was promised to respect what I clearly specified I cannot accept to meet. I am filing a lawsuit for their scam and the distress they have caused me.

For all the people who got scammed too, I hope you don't let them get away with taking your hard-earned money and disrespecting your time.

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Company Response from It's Just Lunch

Oct 8, 2021

Unfortunately, this reviewer has never actually utilized our services since deciding to become a client. We do not guarantee any age, religion, or parental status that is outside of the original preferences discussed during our interview process. In this case, the preferences discussed meant that we were able to work with her as a client. After contacting her with her first match, she provided availability and a date was scheduled. She then contacted our team to cancel the date and said that she did not want to meet him and began listing requirements of matches that were different than what was discussed during the interview process and are things that we do not guarantee.

While our responses to her questions about this may have seemed robotic, it’s simply because our entire team knows what we can guarantee and what we can’t, so the answer never changed to what this reviewer was demanding to hear. We’ve been matching our clients since 1991 and we stand by our services. We wish this person the best.

Posted on Oct 3, 2021

Best dating coach ever!

By Sharon R., Indianapolis, IN, Verified Reviewer

The first thing I liked about IJL is that everyone is vetted. Your date is at a nice upscale location convenient to where you live or work. They listen to your feedback and improve upon your dating goals after each date. My experience with Kevin as a Dating Coach has been the best one I've ever had. He is quick to respond and selects the matches according to my criteria. Keep up the good work Kevin!

Length of Use: 2+ years

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Pros and Cons

Saves time and matches are based on your criteria

You will meet others that want a real connection

May take a little time in between matches

Company Response from It's Just Lunch

Oct 12, 2021

We are happy to hear you are enjoying your experience and working with your Matchmaker. We are hard at work on your next date. Happy dating!

Posted on Sep 24, 2021

My first date

By Veronica O., Royal Palm Beach, FL, Verified Reviewer

I have only had contact with It's Just Lunch for a couple of weeks. They are very professional and I hope through their services I can find a couple.

Length of Use: Less than 3 months

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Pros and Cons

They know their business and understand the client

Personalize service and very kind

Appropriate restaurant for dating

They said I can have 12 dates, they didn't tell me it's just one every month

Company Response from It's Just Lunch

Oct 4, 2021

Thanks Veronica! We are enjoying our relationship with you so far and look forward to scheduling your next fun first date! Happy dating!

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