Does Philz Coffee pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Philz Coffee employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Philz Coffee. This rating has improved by 7% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Philz Coffee?

52% of Philz Coffee employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Philz Coffee 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Philz Coffee?

Barista (407) , Cashier/Barista (49) , Team Lead (49) , Shift Lead (21) , Shift Leader (15) , Team Leader (15) , Shift Supervisor (13) , Store Leader (6) , General Manager (3) , Store Manager (3) , Barista, Shift Supervisor (2) , Cafe Barista (2) , District Manager (2) , Recruiter (2) , Team Member (2)

What are the pros of working at Philz Coffee according to real employee reviews?

"Good free coffee, no uniforms required, good personal life balance" ((in 77 reviews)); "Most people I worked with were great" ((in 58 reviews)); "great coworkers and fun job" ((in 55 reviews)); "Free coffee everyday (even on non working days) and free meal with every shift." ((in 38 reviews)); "Good pay and tips." ((in 31 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Philz Coffee according to real employee reviews?

"There was poor scheduling and management" ((in 44 reviews)); "Upper management for the company is absolutely clueless" ((in 20 reviews)); "4 managers a year depending on location." ((in 15 reviews)); "Minimum wage, retail, need to mesh with multiple personalities" ((in 9 reviews)); "Compensation for baristas and shift leaders is standard for the industry, but not much above minimum wage." ((in 8 reviews))

What are employees saying about Philz Coffee layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Philz Coffee layoffs and their outlook for job security at Philz Coffee in 2026.

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Philz Coffee reviews

3.7

52% would recommend to a friend

(726 total reviews)

Mahesh Sadarangani

41% approve of CEO

48% positive business outlook

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Philz Coffee has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 726 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Philz Coffee employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Ventas al mayoreo y al menudeo industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

726 reviews

4.0

Jan 17, 2021

Fun experience!

Barista

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Friendly coworkers, lax dress code, free coffee!

Cons

Customers can be rude and entitled

4.0

Jan 17, 2021

Great place

Barista

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You can get benefits if you work a certain amount of hours. Tips can be nice depending on location.

Cons

Loved the shop I worked at, but know certain locations can have different culture that may or may not be healthy/good/fun.

3.0

Jan 16, 2021

Flexible but exhausting

Barista

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible hours, decent pay, free coffee

Cons

Constantly understaffed, the higher ups prioritize getting as much work out of you as possible. Instead of calling repair people they ask the workers to fix it. Expect to be a plumber and electrician on top of being a barista

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Jobs at Philz Coffee

San Francisco - Barista (Apply Here for all Retail Locations)

Beverly Hills - Barista

Old Town Chicago - Barista