Waffle House reviews

3.4

55% would recommend to a friend

(4,105 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 4,105 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
Jul 8, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

always shifts to be picked up

Cons

they will work you to death & you're still only making server wage (3.50 an hour)

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Waffle House Response
11mo
Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re glad you appreciated the flexibility and availability offered in the restaurant. We appreciate the effort you put in during your time with us. Thank you again for your feedback, and we wish you the best in your future endeavors.
1.0
Jul 7, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Easy money and good people interaction.

Cons

They will cut your hours when you need a certain amount to cover your insurance and could careless.

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Waffle House Response
1y
Thank you for sharing your feedback and for your more than 10 years of service. We're glad to hear you enjoy the people you work with and the opportunity to earn and engage with others. We understand how important consistent hours are. We encourage you to speak directly with your Unit or Division Manager if this issue hasn’t already been addressed. If you'd prefer to speak with someone outside your immediate team, you can also reach out to us confidentially at wafflehouse.com/contact. Thank you again for your continued commitment and for helping make Waffle House a better work place.
5.0
Jul 5, 2025

Great

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great food and great colleagues to work with

Cons

Worked many late night hours

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Waffle House Response
1y
Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re glad to hear you're enjoying the food and the camaraderie with your colleagues! That strong team environment is something we’re especially proud of. We also appreciate your dedication to working those late-night shifts. Serving Customers during overnight hours is a key part of what keeps our restaurants running 24/7, and it takes real commitment. Your efforts don’t go unnoticed, and we’re grateful for everything you do. Thank you for being an important part of the team!
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