Interesting company - Barista/Broista Dutch Bros. Employee Review

3.0
Dec 5, 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Minimum wage plus tips, friendly customers, uplifting environment, customer-service oriented

Cons

Employees can be cliquey, have to keep a conversation, fast-paced, can get in trouble if you aren't talkative (ie. you are encouraged to strike a conversation with customers even when they do not want to talk to you) I had one experience where there was a significant lull in the conversation with a customer waiting at the drive-thru window (I asked a couple of questions and there was a few one-word answers)- So I just waited patiently for the drinks and didn't force any more conversation. After I handed out the drinks, the shift lead asked me why I didn't talk to the customers more often. This was also right in front of a few other employees. I explained that no one should force conversation. She then proceeds to interject on the next few customers and talks over me (she comes in between me on the drive window). I found this very unprofessional and embarrassing. Just let people be- I have days where I don't want to talk to anyone. Each stand has a different "vibe" and they hire accordingly. It's based on personality for the most part. It seems beneficial but it leads to acts of favoritism from management.

Explore other reviews about Dutch Bros.

5.0
Jul 8, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

So much fun, always busy and nice tips

Cons

None, the experience was so great

3.0
Jul 19, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

community, free drinks, decent pay, positive atmosphere

Cons

extremely socially draining and sometimes fake

See reviews by: Helpful|Rating|Date|All