Avoid at all costs. You deserve better. - Director of Technology Magic Spoon Employee Review

1.0
10 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Free cereal, dog friendly office in a good location. That is it, don’t be fooled. Company needs to be sold ASAP so all costs are being reduced (no, your equity won’t vest)

Cons

Everything. Toxic work environment, cofounders are syncophantic. If you’re not in the inner circle(you’re not) you are at risk of layoffs. If you are not a constant yes man, how high should I jump man, keep my head down and never give input person, you are at risk here. Random people will “leave” weekly with no clear reason. And yes you will be expected to take on their work with no pay increase. Management will tell you that you are doing great one day and lay you off without warning the next. Provide zero reason, zero compassion. Completely cut throat culture disguised as a “fun startup vibe. The good reviews are from founders and HR to cover up things. I didn’t believe the negative reviews when I started years ago, don’t make my mistake!!!! I’ve never felt more bamboozled by a company than I did with Magic Spoon. Avoid this company at all costs. You can find something better

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5.0
25 Jul 2025
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Fun and supportive culture, with plenty of growth opportunities

Cons

Employees are expected to be in NYC office 3-4 times a week

3.0
11 Apr 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

the people that work at Magic Spoon are fun, but once you zoom out you can see that there is a hiring bias for lots of "PLU's" aka People Like Us. Office is great, location is nice, business is growing (or appears to be)

Cons

CEO / CSuite are involved in the minutiae of every decision. Worker bees are valued less for their critical thinking and problem solving, and more for their ability to take marching orders. Positions are eliminated whimsically, and WFH rules are bent in favor of the favorites.

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