Waffle House reviews

3.4

55% would recommend to a friend

(4,102 total reviews)

Walt Ehmer

75% approve of CEO

57% positive business outlook

Waffle House has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 4,102 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Waffle House employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Restaurants & Food Service industry (3.4 stars).

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4K reviews
4.0
Jan 24, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great first job experience overall, offers benefits immediately, weekly pay.

Cons

Long hours, corporate blah, rude, drunk customers, poor tips

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Waffle House Response
1y
Thank you for your review! We’re glad to hear that you had a positive experience with Waffle House as a first job. We understand that long hours and difficult customer interactions can be tough, and we're always looking for ways to improve the work environment for everyone. If you'd like to leave more suggestions, please visit https://www.wafflehouse.com/contact. Thanks again for your contribution during your time with us, and we wish you the best in your future endeavors.
2.0
Jan 17, 2025

No time

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Make good money..love my customers

Cons

Favoritism is crazy And they have no problem keeping you from your family life.. Want people that are all about waffle house and forget family comes first..

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Waffle House Response
1y
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're glad to hear that you value your customers. Building relationships with our guests is an essential part of the Waffle House experience. Your feedback about favoritism is especially important, as fairness and integrity are critical to our success. We are committed to reviewing our practices and addressing any gaps to ensure we create a fair and transparent environment for all employees. If you'd like to leave more detail about your experience, please reach out to us at https://www.wafflehouse.com/contact. Thank you again for your insights and for your dedication to Waffle House.
5.0
Jan 12, 2025

Good job, long hours

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great company, great staff, great customers

Cons

Long hours, staffing issues constantly

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Waffle House Response
1y
Thank you for sharing your experience as a Unit Manager at Waffle House. We appreciate your feedback and the time you dedicated to the company. We’re glad to hear that you found the company, staff, and customers to be positive aspects of your role. However, we understand the concerns you’ve raised about long hours and persistent staffing challenges. Your insights are appreciated and will be shared with the relevant teams to help guide improvements. Thank you again for your contributions to Waffle House. We wish you the best in your future endeavors!
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