Waffle House reviews

3.4

55% would recommend to a friend

(4,102 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 4,102 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
Feb 4, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The money is good. Upper Management on the panhandle pretty helpful.

Cons

Terrible work-life balance. Staffing is harder for busy restaurants and units down on the beach. be prepared to work.

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Waffle House Response
4mo
Thank you for sharing your experience and for your leadership as a Unit Manager in Freeport. We’re glad to hear the earning potential met your expectations and that your upper management team has been supportive. Strong leadership at the Division and Area level can make a meaningful difference, especially in high-volume markets. We recognize that operating a 24/7 restaurant requires flexibility and commitment, and in high-traffic areas that responsibility can be even greater. We’re continuously working to improve recruiting, retention, and support systems so managers aren’t carrying more than they should. We appreciate the honest feedback and the work you do to lead your team. We look forward to supporting you throughout your career.
3.0
Jan 30, 2026

Amazing

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

My coworkers are great I work 2nd

Cons

The people who have been there longer sometimes get better treatment

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Waffle House Response
4mo
Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re glad to hear you’ve had an amazing time so far with your coworkers. Consistency and fairness are important to maintaining a positive team environment, and feedback like yours helps highlight where that balance matters most. We appreciate you taking the time to share your perspective. If you’d like to provide additional details, you’re welcome to reach out through our contact form so it can be reviewed by the appropriate team at wafflehouse.com/contact. Thanks for all that you do!
3.0
Jan 29, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good tips and great customers

Cons

Clean up and lazy employees

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Waffle House Response
4mo
Thank you for sharing your review. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the Customers and the tip opportunities during your time with us. We also understand that cleanup responsibilities and uneven effort from team members can impact the overall experience. Teamwork and shared responsibility are important to keeping our restaurants running smoothly, and feedback like yours helps highlight where expectations matter. We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review.
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