Waffle House reviews

3.4

55% would recommend to a friend

(4,098 total reviews)

Walt Ehmer

76% approve of CEO

57% positive business outlook

Waffle House has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 4,098 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
5.0
Jan 26, 2026

good work place

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

good staff good management easy learning curve

Cons

slow seasons not fine dining so less tips

2.0
Jan 22, 2026

Only a stepping stone.

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Food. Atmosphere. Meet fun people

Cons

No real communication from top down. Menial work items just to give managers 'busy work'. Predatory upper management.

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Waffle House Response
4mo
Thank you for sharing your perspective and for the many years you’ve dedicated to Waffle House. We’re glad you’ve enjoyed the atmosphere, the food, and the people along the way. At the same time, we take concerns around communication, workload, and leadership seriously. Clear, consistent communication and purposeful expectations are important at every level of the organization, especially for long-tenured managers. We encourage you to share more detail so your input can be reviewed by the appropriate leadership team at wafflehouse.com/contact. We appreciate your candid feedback and the experience behind it. We look forward to supporting you throughout your career.
2.0
Jan 22, 2026

Overworked

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good employees, full control of store

Cons

You have to work the shift if you can’t find coverage, at a 24/7 where I was already working like 10hr days it takes a toll on you. If there is a cash register shortage they take it from your paycheck!

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Waffle House Response
4mo
Thank you for sharing your feedback and for the time you spent as a Unit Manager. Managing a 24/7 operation can be demanding, and expectations around coverage and accountability are an important part of the role. Feedback like yours helps highlight where the workload can feel especially challenging and where additional support or clarity could make a difference. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. If you’d like to provide additional details so your feedback can be reviewed by the appropriate leadership team, we encourage you to reach out through our contact form at www.wafflehouse.com/contact.
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