Does Philz Coffee pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Philz Coffee employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Philz Coffee. This rating has improved by 5% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Philz Coffee?

49% 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, 3.4 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Philz Coffee?

Barista (405) , 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?

"Free coffee, flexible scheduling, meet great friends!" ((in 73 reviews)); "great coworkers and fun job" ((in 58 reviews)); "Most people I worked with were great" ((in 55 reviews)); "free coffee and discounts" ((in 38 reviews)); "Flexible Hours (easy" ((in 32 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 19 reviews)); "4 managers a year depending on location." ((in 14 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

3.6

49% would recommend to a friend

(724 total reviews)

Mahesh Sadarangani

36% approve of CEO

44% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.4

Culture & values

3.2

Compensation and benefits

3.1

Career opportunities

2.8

Senior management

Philz Coffee has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 724 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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Reviews by job title

724 reviews

5.0

Aug 8, 2011

Super Awesome

Store manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Lots of opportunities for growth

Cons

This is a very stressful job

4.0

Sep 27, 2014

Fun for customers and employees

Barista

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I never worked at a coffee shop before, but the trainers were amazing and so supportive. They could make you into a master barista in weeks. They care so much about making customers happy and brightening up their day which makes it such a positive work environment.

Cons

At times the shift leads wouldn't be in touch with the baristas needs. Store managers should always take care of their team first and sometimes that isn't so.

5.0

Apr 16, 2014

Philz Coffee is a family!

Barista

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Working with enthusiastic people who are excited and proud to serve the best cup of coffee in the bay. As baristas are brand representatives for the company and the larger Bay Area, each person on the Philz team is unique and special in their own way.

Cons

Pay was okay (but that's why you have tip). Working as a barista, there wasn't too much opportunity for professional growth.

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