Google office tour goes viral as free food, game rooms and classes divide social media

A video tour of a Google office in San Francisco has gone viral on social media, showcasing the company's unique work environment. The video, shared by Katarine Emanuela Klitzke on Instagram, highlights various aspects of office life, from facilities to food and employee leisure activities.

Klitzke's visit was primarily to examine the office's impressive food options, but the tour also covered other parts of the workplace, sparking diverse reactions from social media users. Among the unusual features of the office were a Back to the Future-inspired car used as a meeting space, an art and craft area near a rooftop, and game rooms offering board games that employees can borrow and play at home.

The restroom facilities were also showcased, revealing items such as toothpaste, toothbrushes, and hand lotion available for use. The food section of the office was a significant focus of the tour, revealing that employees have access to three meals a day and snacks throughout the day. Each floor features its own kitchen, offering cold drinks, flavored water, coffee machines, and a variety of snacks, including fruits, chips, chocolate bars, and granola bars.

The office also offers free cooking classes for employees, which Klitzke emphasized were part of the workplace culture. She concluded her tour by stating, "So yeah, the Google food is totally worth the hype."

However, the comments on the video showed that while the office's amenities impressed some viewers, others questioned the relationship between such perks and the actual work experience. Some argued that attractive office perks do not equate to an easy working life, while others raised concerns about the amount of time employees might spend at work. Despite these criticisms, the Back to the Future-themed meeting space received a more lighthearted and positive response.