Q: What are the top reviewed jobs at Caribou Coffee?

Barista (402) , Shift Supervisor (173) , Cashier/Barista (80) , Shift Lead (69) , Store Manager (62) , Shift Leader (56) , General Manager (45) , Barista, Shift Supervisor (35) , Team Member (30) , Manager On Duty (25) , Assistant Manager (24) , Manager (23) , Assistant General Manager (17) , Barista - Caribou (17) , District Manager (17)

Question 1

Is Caribou Coffee a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

Caribou Coffee has an overall rating of 3.4 out of 5, based on over 1,823 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months. 57% of employees would recommend working at Caribou Coffee to a friend and 33% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Caribou Coffee have been left by employees working as Barista - Caribou, Barista, Shift Supervisor and District Manager.

Question 2

Does Caribou Coffee pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Caribou Coffee employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Caribou Coffee. This rating has decreased by 6% over the last 12 months.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at Caribou Coffee?

Accepted Answer

57% of Caribou Coffee employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Caribou Coffee 3.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 2.7 for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at Caribou Coffee?

Accepted Answer

Barista (402), Shift Supervisor (173), Cashier/Barista (80), Shift Lead (69), Store Manager (62), Shift Leader (56), General Manager (45), Barista, Shift Supervisor (35), Team Member (30), Manager On Duty (25), Assistant Manager (24), Manager (23), Assistant General Manager (17), Barista - Caribou (17), District Manager (17)

Question 5

What are the pros of working at Caribou Coffee according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"Flexible with school schedule and great coworkers" ((in 124 reviews)); "Free coffee, good start, flexible" ((in 120 reviews)); "Discounts and can meet some pretty great people" ((in 112 reviews)); "Flexible hours and easiness of the work itself makes for a perfect first or college job." ((in 80 reviews)); "The benefits of a free drink per shift are nice and overall the customers compared to other stores are for the most part well mannered." ((in 70 reviews))

Question 6

What are the cons of working at Caribou Coffee according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"The pay is low to start with and there's really no reward for sticking around past the six month and one year mark." ((in 172 reviews)); "Poor management and bad relationship with the wmployers" ((in 127 reviews)); "If you end up with a bad manager it can make your experience a living hell" ((in 71 reviews)); "Management and upper management is horrible." ((in 46 reviews)); "Less reliable and less capable team members promoted over other more viable candidates." ((in 33 reviews))

Question 7

What are employees saying about Caribou Coffee layoffs in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Caribou Coffee layoffs and their outlook for job security at Caribou Coffee in 2026.

Question 8

What are the top reviewed Caribou Coffee locations?

Accepted Answer

Minneapolis, Saint Paul, Atlanta, Chicago, Edina, Roseville, Fargo, Eagan, Rochester, Duluth, Minnetonka, Raleigh, Plymouth, Sioux Falls, Mankato, Bloomington, Maple Grove, Charlotte, Inver Grove Heights, Brooklyn Center, Maplewood, Woodbury, Burnsville, Eden Prairie, Saint Cloud, Shakopee, Des Moines, Blaine, Chaska, Westminster

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