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.

Philz Coffee reviews

3.7

52% would recommend to a friend

(725 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 725 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).

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725 reviews

4.0

Jul 14, 2017

Fun atmosphere in a rapidly growing company

Shift lead

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Free coffee & snacks Fun atmosphere that allows for creativity Work with the public to "better dayz" Benefits for part-time staff are generous

Cons

Low/minimum entry level wage with few tips Limited room for growth despite growing company Hard schedules (consistent early mornings, late nights, & weekends required) Long/miscommunications with upper management

3.0

Jun 29, 2017

Barista

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Free coffee, great culture and fun coworkers!

Cons

Closing shift since you have to do all the work; cleaning store and bathrooms, restocking bars, taking out all the trashes, washing all dishes and bringing all outside furniture inside. It is very physically demanding.

4.0

Jun 28, 2017

Believe in human connection

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great mission & core values. We believe in being nice and supporting personal growth and development. We try to keep it simple and don't push up selling things people don't need. The focus is very clear to how to be successful and effective.

Cons

The company is growing too fast. The recipe for a successful store and strong team takes time. Moving upwards with the desire to have 100 stores in a few years is unrealistic. The leadership bench isn't very big and Store Leads face more criticism than support.

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