Don't let their cute brand fool ya - Barista Blue Bottle Coffee Employee Review

1.0
May 29, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Coffee beans are tasty and single origin program is comprehensive Baristas are hard working, intelligent and driven for the most part

Cons

Seeing the change in the last year is heartbreaking Only promoting white people Transparency has disappeared Still trying to tout a "family" environment but really they are just going to use up all your juice and leave you hanging on the curb Growth is prioritized over fixing systemic problems

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5.0
Jul 7, 2026
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Pros

- supportive environment - good training

Cons

- uniform - new management

3.0
Jul 7, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Regular mock inspection, maintenance schedule that is thoroughly followed, high quality coffee, correct compensations for staying after scheduled hours, last-minute schedule change, etc.

Cons

NYC Moynihan hall: no structure in store training, no coffee tasting education, emphasis on smile at all times over everything else, helicopter area manager, disorganized prep

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