Caribou Coffee
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cariboucoffee.comRating based on 124 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz
About jobs at Caribou Coffee
Pay
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Only some people get paid breaks
Do workers at Caribou Coffee get paid breaks?
Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
How we know this
39% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 66 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2025.
Why this matters
Good jobs pay you for your break time.
You should get paid for all the time you’re at work, even when you’re on break.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid sick leave
Does Caribou Coffee give paid sick leave?
No. Most people don’t get paid leave when they’re sick.
How we know this
95% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 97 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2025.
Why this matters
Most US companies don’t have to pay you when you’re sick - only some states require it.
But we believe a good job should pay you when you can’t work because you’re sick. Everyone gets sick sometimes.
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Most people don’t do unpaid extra work
Do workers at Caribou Coffee do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
82% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.Based on data from 95 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2025.
Why this matters
You should be paid for all the work you do.
A good job pays you for every minute you spend working for your employer.
Hours and flexibility
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Less than 4 weeks notice of work schedule
How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?
Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
How we know this
- 30% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
- 53% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
- 13% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
- 4% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.
Based on data from 98 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2025.
Why this matters
We believe your workplace should tell you your schedule at least 4 weeks ahead of time.
You need to know when you’ll be working so you can plan your life and know how much money you’ll earn.
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Some people worry about their hours
Do workers at Caribou Coffee worry about hours?
Some people worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
57% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 101 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2025.
Why this matters
A good employer should give you the hours you need each week.
You shouldn’t have to struggle or beg for work time.
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Most people can choose their shifts
Do Caribou Coffee workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Most people get to choose which shifts they work.
How we know this
77% report that they have enough control over which shifts they work.Based on data from 88 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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Can be hard to change shifts
How easy is it for Caribou Coffee workers to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
48% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 84 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2025.
Why this matters
A good job works with your personal life.
It should be easy to change your schedule when you need to - both for emergencies and when you’re planning ahead.
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Easy to get time off
How easy is it to get time off at Caribou Coffee?
Most people find it easy to get time off.
How we know this
68% of people report it’s easy to get time off.Based on data from 77 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should let you use your vacation time when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a hassle to arrange.
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Schedules don’t get changed at the last minute
Do Caribou Coffee managers change schedules at the last minute?
Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
How we know this
74% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.Based on data from 91 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2025.
Why this matters
If your bosses keep changing your schedule at the last minute, that shows they aren’t planning well.
Good jobs don’t switch your hours around without warning.
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Some people find it hard to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at Caribou Coffee?
Some people find it hard to take sick leave.
How we know this
54% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 82 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes.
You should be able to stay home when you need to get better.
A good job should make it easy to take sick time and have clear steps for letting them know you’re sick.
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Most students say it’s good
Is a Caribou Coffee job good for students?
Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
How we know this
89% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.Based on data from 56 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2025.
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Most parents say it’s good
Is working at Caribou Coffee good if you’re a parent or caregiver?
Most parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
How we know this
70% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should understand when you need to take care of your kids or help sick family members. Your work should respect your family needs.
Benefits
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Part-timers can't get health insurance
Are part-time workers able to get health insurance from Caribou Coffee?
Most people who work part-time can't get health insurance.
How we know this
74% of people who work fewer than 30 hours a week say they can’t get health insuranceBased on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2025.
Why this matters
A good employer offers health insurance to all their workers, no matter how many hours they work or what kind of job they have.
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Part-timers don’t get paid time off
Do part-time workers get paid time off at Caribou Coffee?
Most people who work part-time don’t get paid time off.
How we know this
95% of people who work part-time say they don’t get paid time offBased on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and July 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid time off, no matter if they work full-time or part-time.
At a good job, you deserve all the same benefits, even if you work fewer hours."
Needs improving
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People don’t get paid time off
Do people get paid time off at Caribou Coffee?
Most people don’t get paid time off from work.
How we know this
86% of people say they don’t get paid time off.Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and July 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone needs time to rest and take care of life outside of work.
A good employer offers paid time off so their workers can choose when to have a break or go to appointments without worrying about losing pay.
Workplace
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do people at Caribou Coffee feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
86% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 92 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2025.
Why this matters
Your boss should treat you with respect.
No one at work should bully you or treat you unfairly.
If you have a problem, you should be able to talk to someone else who can help.
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Most people get breaks without interruption
Do people at Caribou Coffee get to take their breaks without interruption?
Most people get breaks without interruption.
How we know this
72% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.Based on data from 64 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2025.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. You should be able to do what you want to and not get pulled off it early.
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Some people are stressed out
Is it stressful to work at Caribou Coffee?
Some people feel stressed out here.
How we know this
65% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.Based on data from 96 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2025.
Why this matters
Work can be hard sometimes, but you shouldn’t feel stressed all the time.
Your boss should make sure there are enough people and resources to get the work done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Most people enjoy their job
Do people at Caribou Coffee enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
How we know this
85% of people report they enjoy their job.Based on data from 84 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2025.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do people at Caribou Coffee recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
44% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 103 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2025.
Why this matters
The people you work with every day are important. They can make the difference between a bad day and a good one.
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Only some people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at Caribou Coffee?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
37% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 92 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should train you well from your first day, not just throw you into the deep end.
Nobody can do their job well without proper training at the start.
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Only some people get support to advance
Do people get support to advance at Caribou Coffee?
Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
How we know this
In the last year, 39% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.Based on data from 87 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should help you grow, if you want to.
This could mean getting better at your current job, learning new things, becoming a team leader, or taking on more duties.
This helps you build skills and earn more money.
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Headquarters doesn't understand what's happening
Do people think Caribou Coffee’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?
Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
71% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 86 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2025.
Why this matters
In a good job, the people running the organisation should support the workers who do the hands-on work.
To do this well, they need to know what’s really happening at each location.
This is extra important when an organisation has many different sites.
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Only some people feel well informed by headquarters
Do workers feel well informed about how Caribou Coffee is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
48% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 92 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2025.
Why this matters
A good employer shares news with all its workers.
You should know how your employer is doing - both the good news and the problems.
Managers should keep you updated about what’s happening.
How Caribou Coffee ranks
Caribou Coffee ranks 3rd to work for out of cafes.
- 2 Paris Baguette
- 3 Caribou Coffee
- 4 Panera Bread
Rankings are based on Breakroom Ratings for employers with 30 or more Breakroom Quiz responses, accurate as of July 10, 2025.
Pay ranges at Caribou Coffee
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$11.50-20.60 per hour
Caribou Coffee job reviews
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Best thing
my bosses are amazing and constantly advocate for their team, the environment is very open and accepting, and as long as you aren't understaffed, getting time off is a breeze!
Worst thing
the starting wage isn't amazing (about 12.50 for most stores in the TC outside of MPLS & STP), and management can focus more on numbers than their employees and the customer experience sometimes.
Barista at Caribou Coffee, February 2025
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Best thing
Understanding and compassion from upper management, PTO and health care benefits.
Worst thing
Dealing with bad attitude from customers and employees, and I don’t think the pay is great.
General manager at Caribou Coffee, January 2025
Handy to know
How are people paid?
Based on 103 Caribou Coffee employees
How much notice do people get of their shifts?
Based on 98 Caribou Coffee employees