Waffle House reviews

3.4

55% would recommend to a friend

(4,101 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 4,101 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
1.0
May 5, 2025

None

Recommend
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Pros

Pretty Good money on weekends

Cons

Quite literally None at all

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Waffle House Response
1y
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We’re happy to hear that you enjoyed the earning potential, especially on weekends, during your time with us. It’s great to know that the financial aspect of the job worked well for you. If you ever want to share more about your experience or discuss any ways we can improve, please feel free to reach out through our contact form at https://www.wafflehouse.com/contact. Thank you for being part of the team, and we wish you all the best in your future endeavors.
3.0
May 4, 2025

meh

Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

cool coworkers good tips SOMETIMES customers can be really funny lax on vape breaks

Cons

dirty male workers are complete flirts and will almost harass you females are judgemental and rude customers are so rude and a lot of them leave bad or no tips and are extremely rude to you management picks favorites and will fire people with no warning but keep people they know are bad or have done problematic things based on if they just show up or not meal credit gets taken out of your checks but they get mad if you sit down when its slow to do it

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Waffle House Response
1y
Thank you for taking the time to leave your review and share your experiences with us. We’re glad to hear that you had positive interactions with your coworkers and Associates. However, we’re truly sorry to hear about the issues you faced, particularly with harassment, judgmental behavior, and unfair treatment. Everyone deserves to work in an environment where they feel respected and valued, and it’s concerning that you didn’t experience that. We take these concerns seriously and encourage you to reach out directly through our contact form at https://www.wafflehouse.com/contact to address any ongoing concerns. We truly value the voices of all our Associates, and thank you for your time with us. We wish you the best in all your future endeavors.
4.0
May 2, 2025

Good Job

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

There is plenty of money to be made and hours to work. Especially in a larger city with many locations.

Cons

The older workers, who have been working at Waffle House for decades, are stuck in inefficient ways and are not open to change.

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Waffle House Response
1y
Thank you for your review and for sharing your experience with us. We’re glad to hear that you’ve found plenty of opportunity to earn and work consistent hours, especially in a busy market like Jacksonville. It’s great to know that you see the value in the job, and we appreciate your contributions to the team. We also hear your concerns about the challenges of working alongside long-time team members who may resist change. Creating a more balanced and efficient environment across shifts is important, and your feedback helps highlight areas where we can continue to improve. Thank you for being part of the team. We’re here to support you in your career and growth at Waffle House!
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