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

5.0

May 5, 2017

Barista

Recommend

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Pros

Great customer base, great company mission, cool co-workers and free coffee!

Cons

Fast paced, must be willing to work in a job that always has a line of customers waiting.

4.0

Apr 29, 2017

Great place to be a barista

Barista

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits (Healthcare, vision, dental) after 60 days of working for Philz. An education benefit program is being piloted. Starting Hourly wage is higher than other service jobs. Super flexible with hours and time off The people are super fun to work with and are very friendly and supportive. Easy to transfer and move up if you have a good work ethic.

Cons

Sometimes the upper management can be a little clueless to the teams needs. The facilities team can be a little slow to get a repairman out or send a replacement. Long lines means the work can sometimes be stressful if the workload isn't being delegated evenly.

Philz Coffee Response

9y

Thank you for sharing! As we continue to grow, we know we have processes to refine and expedite to better serve our teams. Bettering days is our focus not just for our customers, but for our Team Members and community throughout.

4.0

Mar 14, 2017

Barista

Recommend

CEO approval

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I loved working here and would recommend it to anyone who loves coffee!

Cons

you will constantly smell like coffee and so will your clothes and everything you touch.

Philz Coffee Response

9y

Thanks for sharing! We appreciate all you do. Is smelling like coffee really a con, though? :)

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