Does 49th Parallel Coffee Roasters pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, 49th Parallel Coffee Roasters employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at 49th Parallel Coffee Roasters. This rating has improved by 6% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at 49th Parallel Coffee Roasters?

44% of 49th Parallel Coffee Roasters employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated 49th Parallel Coffee Roasters 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.9 for culture and values and 2.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at 49th Parallel Coffee Roasters?

Barista (15) , Barista, Shift Supervisor (2) , Dishwasher (2) , Supervisor (2)

What are the pros of working at 49th Parallel Coffee Roasters according to real employee reviews?

"Chill coworkers, fast paced environment" ((in 3 reviews))

What are the cons of working at 49th Parallel Coffee Roasters according to real employee reviews?

"low pay, physically hard work" ((in 4 reviews))

49th Parallel Coffee Roasters Reviews

3.1

44% would recommend to a friend

(41 total reviews)

88% positive business outlook

49th Parallel Coffee Roasters has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 41 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there.

Reviews by job title

41 reviews

5.0

25 Mar 2026

Operations

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Great management Great opportunity Great colleagues

Cons

Location is not the most central

5.0

22 May 2025

Great place to work

Barista

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Specialty coffee focused, solid coffee training

Cons

Minimum wage, short working shift

5.0

27 Aug 2024

Good company

Hr generalist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Inclusive and Team-Oriented Culture: The company emphasizes inclusivity, teamwork, and collaboration, creating a supportive environment where employees can thrive and contribute meaningfully.

Cons

Employee Retention and Training: Maintaining a motivated and well-trained workforce, particularly in customer-facing roles, can be challenging. High turnover rates in the service industry might impact the consistency of customer experiences.

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Jobs at 49th Parallel Coffee Roasters

Barista - Full Time (Kitsilano)

Cafe Manager (GM- FOH/BOH)

Barista (avec expérience en café de spécialité)