Noodles & Company

I went to Noodles and Co for the first time the other day with my sister for a quick bite.  I live in NJ and have yet to come across this chain, and was enticed by the Wisconsin Mac and Cheese that was advertising.

My sister and I ordered a large mac and cheese to share with the added meat balls.  They split the order for us and we both had sizable portions. The pasta was good, but I expected it to be cheesier/sharper and it was more creamy (but still good).  We also got a complimentary salad which was nice.  I'd like to go back and try their other combos, such as the Mediterranean one.

Typical noodles experience. Quick turn around on orders and pick up option works well.

This place makes eating pasta way too convenient. There are so many menu options but I keep coming back to the same one- that tasty penne rosa. It's sort of fast food sort of not, eating with real dishes and cutlery makes a big difference. It is always clean, well-staffed with friendly people. I even came in late once, about half an hour before closing, and volunteered to stock the bottled drinks while we waited for our order. My husband rolled his eyes but the employee and I had fun!