Waffle House reviews

3.4

55% would recommend to a friend

(4,103 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 4,103 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
Oct 8, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

pay, free food, paid vactions

Cons

long hours, will have to work for employees who dont show

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Waffle House Response
7mo
Thank you for sharing your experience and for your time as a District Manager. We’re glad to hear you valued the pay, benefits, and vacation opportunities during your time with us. We understand that long hours and staffing challenges can make management roles demanding. We continually look for ways to support our leaders and ensure our teams are well-equipped to deliver excellent service while maintaining a manageable workload. If you’d like to share additional feedback about your experience, please reach out to us directly at https://www.wafflehouse.com/contact. We wish you the best in your future endeavors.
1.0
Oct 8, 2025

Last resort job only

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Hire at any education or experience level

Cons

Unlivable wage, unsafe work environment, expectation to be made physically and mentally uncomfortable by customers and pretend you are not

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Waffle House Response
7mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your honest feedback. We are concerned to hear about your experience regarding safety, customer interactions, and workplace conditions. The safety and well-being of our Associates is a top priority, and we take reports of unsafe or uncomfortable situations very seriously. We encourage you to share more details with us directly at https://www.wafflehouse.com/contact, so we can address these concerns. We thank you for your service and wish you the best in your future endeavors.
5.0
Oct 6, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

always something new to experience

Cons

Personal Time is rather minimal

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Waffle House Response
7mo
Thank you for sharing your review! We’re glad to hear you enjoy the variety and experiences that come with working at Waffle House. We continue to explore ways to support our leaders with scheduling, resources, and work-life balance to ensure a sustainable and positive experience. If you’d like to provide additional feedback or suggestions, please reach out to us directly at https://www.wafflehouse.com/contact.
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