Caribou Coffee reviews

3.6

67% would recommend to a friend

(1,791 total reviews)
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Scott Kennedy

48% approve of CEO

40% positive business outlook

Caribou Coffee has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 1,791 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Caribou Coffee employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Restaurants & Food Service industry (3.7 stars).

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2K reviews
4.0
Aug 2, 2025

Fun and Fast-paced

Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Fun team, good benefits, nice customers

Cons

Early opening hour shifts, food waste

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Caribou Coffee Response
11mo
Thanks for taking the time to share your experience. We’re glad to hear your time with us has been positive — it reinforces our commitment to building a workplace where people feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.
3.0
Jul 30, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Espresso machine pulls shots Closed early

Cons

Many blended drinks POS system was outdated

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Caribou Coffee Response
11mo
Thanks for the kind words — we’re glad to hear your experience reflects our commitment to creating a supportive and rewarding workplace.
3.0
Jul 27, 2025

Decent

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great co workers and customers

Cons

Corporate, they’re sellouts and making changes that most don’t want. Fixing things that ain’t broke making it harder to do your job.

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Caribou Coffee Response
11mo
Thanks for your feedback. We're committed to continuous improvement and take all input seriously as we work to enhance the employee experience.
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