Waffle House reviews

3.4

55% would recommend to a friend

(4,098 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 4,098 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 9, 2026

Depends on your style

Recommend
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Pros

Get to take home all tips everyday last I was there

Cons

Not the most friendly people, have to have tough skin because they are going to try to run you off and don’t want you to make more than them, they cool though.

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Waffle House Response
5mo
Thank you for sharing your review! Waffle House is a fast-paced, high-energy environment, and it’s true that it requires resilience and confidence to succeed. Our culture is built on teamwork and mutual respect. Feedback like yours helps highlight how important it is to create a welcoming, supportive team atmosphere for everyone. We wish you the best in the future!
3.0
Jan 8, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Don't plan on paying all your bills as an associate but its good side money.

Cons

The customers get wild at night

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Waffle House Response
5mo
Thank you for sharing your experience. Waffle House can definitely be demanding at times, especially during late-night hours, and we appreciate your honesty about both the challenges and the moments that make the work enjoyable. Our restaurants are fast-paced, and nighttime shifts can bring unique situations with Customers. Associates play an important role in keeping the environment safe and welcoming, and that teamwork is something we value. We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review. If you ever want to share additional feedback, our contact form is always available at www.wafflehouse.com/contact.
3.0
Jan 7, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay ($80k-$100k) Vehicle, Gas & Cell phone reimbursements Not much more difficult than being a Unit Manager 3.5 weeks paid vacation

Cons

If you are not local to your family, you won't see them during holidays.

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Waffle House Response
5mo
Thank you for sharing your review and for the years you invested as a District Manager. We appreciate you highlighting the compensation, benefits, and scope of the role, as well as offering candid insight based on firsthand leadership experience. Feedback from seasoned leaders like you is especially valuable, and we appreciate you taking the time to share it. If you’d like to provide additional context or suggestions, we welcome you to reach out through our contact form so it can be reviewed by the appropriate leadership team at www.wafflehouse.com/contact. We wish you the best in your future endeavors!
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