Does PJ's Coffee pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, PJ's Coffee employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at PJ's Coffee. This rating has improved by 10% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at PJ's Coffee?

69% of PJ's Coffee employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated PJ's Coffee 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at PJ's Coffee?

Barista (103) , Cashier/Barista (19) , Manager (8) , Shift Leader (5) , Assistant Manager (3) , Store Manager (3) , Barista, Shift Supervisor (2)

What are the pros of working at PJ's Coffee according to real employee reviews?

"Good coworkers make this job" ((in 21 reviews)); "Great people and atmosphere here" ((in 8 reviews)); "Great work environment, friendly people, doesn't feel like a job" ((in 5 reviews)); "Free shift meal and drink" ((in 5 reviews)); "My coworkers tended to be a great bunch, and my direct manager was great, but overworked." ((in 3 reviews))

What are the cons of working at PJ's Coffee according to real employee reviews?

"Low pay and can be stressful" ((in 13 reviews)); "Even at full time there's no benefits." ((in 6 reviews)); "Pay was $8 an hour, and minimum wage where I live is $7.25." ((in 4 reviews))

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PJ's Coffee Reviews

3.9

69% would recommend to a friend

(163 total reviews)

Scott Ballard

85% approve of CEO

58% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Diversity and inclusion

3.9

Work/Life balance

3.8

Culture and values

3.3

Senior management

3.2

Career opportunities

2.9

Compensation and benefits

PJ's Coffee has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 163 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The PJ's Coffee employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Restaurants and food service industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

163 reviews

5.0

25 Jun 2026

Great workplace with free coffee, but early mornings

Barista

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Awesome place to work and free coffee

Cons

Sometimes have to wake up early

3.0

19 Jun 2026

Enjoyable work creating food, but poor management issues

Barista

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

fun to make drinks and create fun food

Cons

managament is lazy and deosnt give us hours lowered our pay had to work by myself

5.0

20 May 2026

Fun Coffee Job!

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Good culture, great owners, fun gig

Cons

Very dependent on location because they are franchised, some are great, some are less than great

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