Waffle House reviews

3.4

55% would recommend to a friend

(4,100 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 4,100 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
3.0
Jun 6, 2025

Fun job!

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

With the right team behind you this job is a dream! Flexible schedule and always something new.

Cons

The team makes or breaks the experience working here.

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Waffle House Response
1y
Thank you for your review. We're thrilled to hear that you found the job fun and appreciated the flexibility and day-to-day variety. Building strong, supportive teams is one of our top priorities, and your feedback reinforces just how important that is to the Associate experience. We’re grateful you were part of our team and wish you all the best in your future endeavors!
4.0
Jun 2, 2025

Good Folks

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good enviroment, decent management, great money

Cons

work all holidays. working with the public is not always easy

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Waffle House Response
1y
Thank you for sharing your experience and for your time as a Server with us. We’re glad to hear that you found the environment positive, the management supportive, and the earning potential strong. That kind of feedback means a lot, especially from someone who spent meaningful time in the restaurant. Our Associates are the eyes and ears of each restaurant, and listening to their insight is key to keeping our operations strong. We appreciate your advice and fully agree that our success starts with the people closest to the Customer. Thank you again for your contributions. We wish you the best in your future endeavors.
2.0
Jun 2, 2025

Be ready to work

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Fast track to general management Good customer base Good way to learn all aspects of the business

Cons

Lack of work life balance No compensation for overtime hours High physical demands Outdated systems

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Waffle House Response
1y
Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective. It's great to hear that you value the opportunity to grow into general management and gain experience across all areas of the business. That kind of development is something we take pride in offering, especially to leaders like you who are committed to learning and leading. We also want to acknowledge your concerns. Work-life balance, fair compensation, and modern tools are all essential to a healthy and sustainable workplace. While the demands of restaurant leadership can be high, your feedback reinforces the need for us to continue investing in improvements that support our Associates. If you'd like to provide any other details, please visit https://www.wafflehouse.com/contact. Thank you again for your dedication and for helping us build a stronger future!
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