Reviewers see The Breakfast as a refreshing alternative to dating apps, built for simple, real conversations with new people. Users repeatedly say they’ve met interesting, even valuable contacts through it, with some praising the matching algorithm and its ability to help them find like-minded people; one user even says it led to a project co-founder. The main limitation mentioned is reach: some users want launches in more cities, and one canceled because the subscription felt too expensive given a small pool and only one meetup.