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 (406) , 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?

"Most people I worked with were great" ((in 63 reviews)); "The free coffee is good but that's about it." ((in 62 reviews)); "great coworkers and fun job" ((in 54 reviews)); "Free coffee everyday (even on non working days) and free meal with every shift." ((in 44 reviews)); "The culture and environment are great." ((in 31 reviews))

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

"There was poor scheduling and management" ((in 45 reviews)); "Upper management for the company is absolutely clueless" ((in 22 reviews)); "4 managers a year depending on location." ((in 13 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

3.0

Mar 12, 2019

Was okay free coffee

Barista

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

free coffee and pastries while working

Cons

terrible management with favoritism between leadership

3.0

Mar 5, 2019

Great People / Confused Leadership

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

They do make thousands of people's day better every day. It's inspiring.

Cons

Constant turnover and turmoil in leadership. Low pay comparatively.

5.0

Feb 15, 2019

Great people

Barista

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Best people to work with, great company, awesome benefits. when they say the hire good people, they aren't kidding.

Cons

communication with management can sometimes be a little tough, but for the most part pretty clear!

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