Noodles & Company

While there is nothing really worldly about Noodles & Company’s offerings, they do an excellent job of preparing these meals.
They now are offering a children’s menu for about 5 bucks, which includes a drink and a treat.
What I’m loving here now is the Mont Amore. It’s one of the tastiest things I’ve eaten from a chain in a long time. The only caveat is that the cheese has a tendency to fly about while you’re eating, so be careful. The balance of flavors with the cheese, mushrooms, chicken, spinach and noodles, is surprisingly well done.
Unfortunately, I now work right by one. It’s unfortunate because it’s difficult to resist going there on a regular basis. I used to get the curry an awful lot. Oh, and try the Thai Hot Pot. It’s super delicious and spicier than I thought it might be. If you’re looking for blow of your head heat, no, it’s not that at all. Yet, it’s enough to surprise you.

Very slow service! It took us 30 minutes to get our food– not acceptable for a Noodles! Talked with the help… they said they were 3 people short and the managers were not picking up their phone. This particular location was disorganized and poorly managed… very disappointed-​not managed well

We had a staff lunch at Noodles & Company today and I must say it was a great experience. We found the staff to be very accommodating and helpful. One in our group did not prefer a new dish she tried and Lexi (the mgr.) promptly replaced it with a more suitable one.
No fuss. The service was great and the food was fantastic.
Having only eaten there a handful of times previously I now know it is a perfect restaurant to return to for future meals!

Amazing every time! The pasta is fabulous and seasoned well, I disliked the pork flatbread pizza — would not recommend it. But everything I have had– soups, salads, and pasta, extraordinary.

I have tried this place a few times. I still don’t see what the big deal is. Mediocre at best, all but inedible at worst.

I am so sick of Noodles and Company! Ci loves this place, not just this one but ANY Noodles & Company. and would eat here every day if she could.
I like it, I really do and I know the food is prepared to your liking and its supposedly healthier than most fast food places but I think I just need to take a sabbatical for a few months.
What I do like-​Penne Rosa, Mac and Cheese with Truffles, but Indonesian Peanut Sauté is one of my favorites. I also eat the whole wheat Tuscan noodles when I feel the need to eat whole wheat pasta instead of white and its very tasty. The salads are pretty good and fresh.
I agree with Sam W in that the beef meat is «questionable». I prefer to stick with the Parmesan crusted or grilled chicken as a protein option. I am not into TOFU so chicken is it for me. I love their tomato basil soup! I usually add that on for a dollar extra.
I don’t plan on going here until its my birthday month. They do send you a free birthday bowl which is nice and also about four times a year, they send you BOGO promotions so the establishment is very consumer oriented and I do appreciate that.
I will keep going here because Ci will keep me going!

Oh, lawdy, the duality.
Looking at it from an employee’s perspective, I feel bad that they don’t get tipped here. They’re all frantically taking orders, making food, bussing tables (seriously, people, stack your plates when you’re done and don’t be a dick) and repeatedly reminding everyone that the takeout boxes are by the drink station.
From a customer’s perspective, it’s a little nice to not feel obligated to leave a tip. I’m almost positive I saw a tip line on the gas station receipt when I went in to buy jerky and tissues (you don’t know my struggle) the other day.
I’ll just be frank; I think the mac and cheese is bland and full of suck. But I’m not a fan of any of the American section, honestly.
The ‘braised beef’ and ‘marinated steak’ is beef. Maybe. They both have a strange texture and flavor to me so I steer clear at all costs.
The chicken, shrimp and pork are fine but my favorite is the tofu. As someone who dreams in shades of bacon, that’s saying a lot about their tofu.
It is, however, marinated in Asian style spices so I wouldn’t get too adventurous and have it dumped in your Med salad (which is also delicious).
And now, I humbly present more highlights than you’d find at a teenage beach party:
— The Penne Rosa: It has a touch of spice and the sauce is creamy. I’d recommend it with the plain chicken. The mushrooms and wine are a nice touch and every individual component can really be tasted.
— The Pesto Cavatappi: It’s not bad but it’s markedly dry. If you enjoy a lot of sauce I wouldn’t opt for this particular dish; the flavors, however, are nice and it’s good with the parmesan crusted chicken.
— The Bangkok Curry — One of my favorites. The curry is sweet and I really find myself enjoying the cabbage. Tofu, ya’ll. Do it.
— The Japanese Pan Noodles: I love these. The noodles are very thick and toothsome and they hold up to the caramelized sweet soy sauce well. The meatiness of the shiitake mushrooms just adds another pleasant element to the dish and makes it feel very filling even in the small portion. But add tofu, anyway.
— The Indonesian Peanut Sauté: Supposedly the spiciest dish, it’s more than manageable if you have any tolerance for heat. The flavors are great and it has a surprising touch of sweetness to it. Always squeeze the lime. Always. Tofu.
— The Whole Grain Tuscan Linguine: If you’re wholly against anything healthy sounding passing your lips, don’t be scared off by this one. The heartier flavor of the whole grain noodles actually works well with the dish and you’ll end up not noticing at all. Again, the wine is notable and the cream is present but not at the forefront.
— The Steak Stroganoff: I don’t actually mind the flavor when there’s no beef. I preferred this offering when it was simply ‘mushroom stroganoff’ and you had the option of leaving the beef in the garba – err… in the back. It’s creamy and the sherry is strong which is something I enjoy but these days, I’d rather just eat tofu.
— The Med Salad: I thought noodles would be weird in a salad. They’re not.
I actually think this salad would suck without them, honestly. Warning: the dressing has a zip to it. Some of my friends think it’s a bit too spicy but I could do the backstroke in it; just give me some feta flippers and watch me go.
The edamame appetizer is good cold or hot. I recall the potstickers being all right but nothing to write home about.
This is another place that falls into the category of ‘good chain’ for me and I would opt to eat here over pretty much any other fast option on Robert St.

Good food. To go service could use some work.

Truffled mac & cheese with parmesan crusted chicken and Thai curry soup was part of my first order and visit to Noodles and Company. The truffle sauce, thick parmesan crumble on top of the mac & cheese with the heat of the Thai coconut curry soup made it a surprisingly delicious lunch.
The standard order of the mac and cheese was a lot of food. The presentation was excellent and it exceeded my expectations for food quality. The truffle sauce was quite pungent, which is appealing to some people. The parmesan crusted and sliced chicken breast atop the noodles were a nice touch that I was told, many people add.
Next up was a reasonably priced side order of the Thai coconut curry soup. If you are looking for a soup full of flavor, then this is the winner. From the moment I tried the soup, I wanted more. For those who are not ready for the spice or heat, you may not want to order it.
The people at this particular location deliver the food to the table, which is great. I particularly liked how the people took my order and were overall professional. I can’t wait to go back and get some more Thai soup!