Enjoyed the company, but worked during 2008 when stores were closing and they were hiring for PT only. - Barista Caribou Coffee Employee Review

3.0
Jul 27, 2013
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great product, wonderful coffee and fun staff.

Cons

Corporate seemed to copy competitors. And they hired outside management. It's become more common, but stores grow when their managers start as a barista and work up. Met too many managers who said they were doing this for their résumé.

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5.0
Apr 20, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

- Great people and company culture

Cons

- frequent changes in management

2.0
Jul 13, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Free drink but only one per shift

Cons

Upper management absolutely awful and out of touch. DM’s and DO’s do not care about your well being. Preach this whole attitude of togetherness but it’s fake and they only care about sales and numbers. This company has gone downhill fast and I am actively job hunting.

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