it was just ok. I'd never been to this chain before. I guess I shouldnt have expected Pad Thai to be delish from a chain that also sells noodles that originate from other countries. Â Chicken was fresh. Â Disappointed in all the other parts of this meal. Â For the price, doubtful I will return.
Review Source:This has to be my favorite Noodles & Company that I've been to. I usually come here during lunch since it's close to work, but I try to go after 1pm to avoid the insane lunch rush hour. Though it can get super busy, the restaurant is spacious and I have never felt too crowded or uncomfortable.
The service here is the best I've had... There are a few reviews that I read that mention Michael and I believe that is exactly who I am thinking of as well. I don't know his name for sure, but every time I come to N&C, he always greets me with the biggest smile and has the best attitude all around. I wish all employees around the world would take a few tips from him.... Â :)
As for the food, it's not any better or worse than other locations I've tried, but it is always SO GOOD! My favorite dish is the Chicken Pad Thai with a side of Cesar salad. I've tried the Truffle Mac with Chicken (at a diff location) but it was a bit on the heavier side and couldn't finish it. It's also delicious, but really filling. Though this place is known for the noodles, you must not forget to try their sandwiches - spicy chicken Cesar - mmhmm good!
I say this is a must try N&C location not only because of the service, but there is definitely an item on the menu for everyone here. I have yet to be disappointed!
When in doubt, Noodles & Co. can never fail you or your kid! My son loves the stroganoff and I always choose the pesto cavatappi with shrimp. I love the tomato basil soup too! Although, it can get a little pricey for pretty much what I consider fancy fast  food. Interesting how they now serve alcohol too. Not a wide selection but they carry a small wine and bear selection now. And your snikker-doodles are AMAZING!
Review Source:Great for a fast lunch or a comfortable dinner. You can sit inside or out on the patio. This place is very good.
Their dishes are  mostly pasta and chicken with many different sauces. They have great meatballs, soups, and rolls.
The sauces are fabulous. I like the Pad Thai and the mac and cheese the best. They even have super size rice krispy treats for deseert.
We go to this location and the Park Ridge one.
Overall, easy to get to for a quick or not-so-quick meal.
This isn't my first choice when it comes to grabbing a bite to eat, but my kids absolutely love this place so I like it by default. Truffle mac is their favorite, with the pad thai being a close second. Me? I like the philly cheese sandwich.
Ingredients are fresh, place is clean & there's always a decent group of diners.
Michael is the greatest server/hostess in this N&C. He is so nice, kind, and humorous. He brings your food with a smile on his face--he also always complements on your dish. He should be the manager, all the employes should act like him. HE is the sole reason why I go to noodles and co. He even remembers my order, and name.
On another note--- only go on Thursdays. Whom ever is the chef during this day is phenomenal, all the other chefs either don't cook the pasta good enough, or add in way too many onions into the dish (Pasta Fresca)
Overall 5/5--they have never let me down.
This is not the closest Noodles & Company to where we live. . . but the food and service is always GREAT here, so we go a little out of our way, but are never disappointed. Â I go here quite frequently with my Mom and/or my Husband, and both of them agree that the service is much more friendly than other Noodles, and the food is always delicious! Â
One of the nicest things about this specific Noodles & Company is an employee named Michael. Â He is just about the friendliest person you will ever meet. Â He always has a smile on his face, whether he is ringing you up at the register, bringing your food to you at a table or simply cleaning up a table. Â He has a contagious laugh and a genuinely friendly demeanor about him that just makes you feel like he is one of your old friends. Â If you have been to this Noodles then you know EXACTLY who I am talking about, if you haven't been there yet, I guarantee you will know who Michael is before you walk out the door. Â
I have never had an issue with my food not being served exactly as ordered here, and never left without a smile on my face. Â Great food and great service. . . . that's all I need. Â :)
This is my go-to spot for a quick and healthy lunch where I do not want to feel like crap after wards. The staff is always enthusiastic and ready to help- they even asked me hot I spell "Kathy" so it wouldn't print out "Cathee" or something wacko on my receipt!
Highly recommend.
PS- They have beer and wine!
Attention, attention! Â Noodles now serves sammiches!
Mine was a mediterranean themed one with feeta, cucumbers, tomatoes, mushrooms, and chicken in a pita pocket. Â It came with a serving of soup, so I went with the tomato basil. Â I left full, though the food wasn't anything to write home about.
Convenient location for convenient, solid grub.
My husband loves this place, but I'm pretty indifferent about most chain-food type places, including this one. Â I alway get Pad Thai, because it's the only thing on the menu that looks like it would be good.
It's OK.
The number of uber-suburbans loses it a star.
The delicious krispie treats give it the star back.
Just like it says noodle and company. They try to make asian food but fail, western dishes are not hard to make, and its all carbs. I would rather go someplace else that does not lump buttered noodles with "bangkok curry". I mean what the hell does that mean. Not a dish i have heard of in my culture. It only gets another star for adding variety and they make money, I guess.
Review Source:I haven't been to a Noodles in a while and decided to come here because I had a coupon to use. Noticed that they've added new menu items since I've last visited a Noodles & Company.
Just want to point out that the entire staff that we encountered tonight were super nice! We couldn't help it but leave some tip for their friendliness!
Pesto Cavatappi was great as usual!
the pasta was perfectly al dante
Spaghetti & Meatballs:
The noodles were a bit over cooked and we didn't get enough marinara sauce and I had to ask for more sauce and they were totally cool about that and brought it over to our table!
We also decided to try the new Sandwich Duos.
Spicy Chicken Caesar Duo:
It includes the sandwich on a flatbread with either a side soup or a side salad. We went with a side soup.
We couldn't decide on the side soup and they were kind enough to give us the samples of the soups.
We went with the tomato basil bisque and it was just creamy and flavorful!
Will definitely be back another time and have the Spicy Chicken Caesar Sandwich Duo!!!! It's got the perfect amount of spiciness without overpowering the caesar dressing. Â Next time, I'll omit the wonton strips to save some calories.
Extra points for having the paper to-go boxes, instead of styrofoam or plastic!
N&C is kind of hit or miss for me. Today, we stopped for a quick lunch. Christopher had the spicey Indonesian peanut noodles with chicken breast. He thoroughly enjoyed his meal. I, on the otherhand, ordered a new combination they are touting called bacon, mac and cheeseburger. Sounded good. In reality it was absolutely tasteless. I took most of it home to doctor up. The tomato bisque soup tasted ok, but was too thick. I obviously forgot to read my old review or I would have remembered about the soup, LOL.
On a positive note, they now serve their beverages in paper cups rather than those nasty plastic ones. Now, if they recycle, it would be perfect!!!
Overall, I am a fan. All I eat here regularly is the Pesto Cavatappi. YUM! Sometimes, it is overcooked in the pan and there are burn marks on the pasta, but I don't care too much. I'm surprised no one mentioned the bottles of Sriracha sauce. It's great on the pesto cavatappi. It's also good with the mac and cheese. If you're a first timer there, you can try a sampler with 3 types of pasta for about $7 (without tax).
Review Source:I LOVE Noodles and Company's Wisconsin Macaroni and Cheese. I read the nutrition label and am not ashamed. I know, I probably shouldn't be eating for three days after consuming a regular sized bowl of Noodles and Company's Macaroni and Cheese. This location is bright, because they have two walls of windows (which is different than the dark Evanston location). The soups are good and the other pastas are pretty good too. I would stick with the American and Italian versions and stay away from the Asian selections. For those who order Buttered Noodles, stay at home.
Review Source:I have tried so hard to like this place. Â The pesto cavatappi is okay but a little bland. Â The bangkok curry was okay (I prefer rice with curry) and the pasta fresca was very plain. Â I like the parmesan crusted chicken. Â I had the buttered noodles and they were okay except that they were way too salty. Â The Japanese pan noodles were good but were too heavy on the sauce.
Review Source:The pesto cavatappi was a little light on the flavor but still good.  I was more impressed with the parmesan crusted chicken.  I took bite after bite  of the pasta fresca, trying to decide if it was tasty.  My verdict: I think I could make a better pasta fresca by haphazardly sprinkling balsamic vinegar and cooking it blind folded. Everyone is raving about the mac n cheese but I don't think I can bring myself to order from the "kid's menu."  The soda fountain had mello yello, which I haven't had in ages.  I think the last time I had it was when I was driving thru rural VA or NC. Â
     This a veg friendly place, prob a place you don't plan to go, just stumble upon after shopping at Best Buy or Walmart.  If you want to give it a try, just sign up on their email list on their website and you can get a 2 for 1 entree coupon.  Just register a few days before to receive the noodlegram.
Really great food and if you don't like what you get, they will let you get something else (I have tested this and they follow-through). The price is right under $7 for a huge plate of pasta. The veggies are fresh and the variety is great (asian, american and italian). My personal faves are the mac and cheese (w/ spinach that I have them add), the pene rosa which has a kick and the pesto. The buttered noodles are ok and my husband likes the pad thai but I can't get into it. They are really quick as well. Longest I ever waited for my dish was 10 minutes. Also, if you eat in they have free refills and no tipping- what more can you ask for!
Review Source:Noodles & Co, you're the answer to my prayer. Being veg., it's hard to find a place that has alot of TASTY vegetarian choices. It's also a big plus that the food has flavor unlike most semi-fast food places.
-1 for the misleading "chili peppers"! Â When I see the "chili pepper" next to an item, I assume that item is spicy.. so make it that way, GRR.
Oh, and yes I like their Asian section. Â I love their Thai noodle soup. Asian food can't be lumped into one "Asian" flavor...how do you judge what's authentic??
It's pretty healthy, tastey, good price, good portions, VEG-friendly, and fast service. I've loved every dish I've tried here!
This location tend to have alot of High schoolers and young families on the weekend. I don't mind cuz we just eat and go!
I'd never been to Noodles & Company before, and (very) recently stopped into this one while running errands in the area.
While the Wisconsin Macaroni and Cheese was recommended to me-I decided to go for the Indonesian Peanut Saute , which they said was spicy...and oh my was it! I fell in love! My husband just had the Marinara with Chicken (boring!) but it was good. I just can't justify going out anywhere to get noodles with marinara sauce and chicken for $7!!
I ended up trying the Mac 'n Cheese which is also good, but it seems like everything here is good and different (for fast food) but nothing spectacular by far.
P.S.: For most people a "small" will suffice. I ordered a "regular" and left with enough for another meal. And the rustic rolls AND the flatbread are pretty darn good.
I have never been disappointed, though I must say that I would rather have 1/2 the quantity for a little less cash. Â But that's just me.
The quality is always good, service is good too. Nothing much to complain about, except I'd rather they give us disposeable cups for sodas instead of the re-washable plastic kind.
I really love going to this place, but there are a couple things that bother me. Â The first is that my order has been wrong twice, and since I usually carry out I always forget to check what they give me (though I won't make that mistake again!). Â The other is that sometimes they're a bit skimpy on the sauce. Â With that said, when it's done well, I love it. Â The braised beef is so soft and tender, and they've got a nice selection of food
Review Source:I love Noodles & Company... I've been to this one, the one in Evanston, and the one in Arlington Heights and they're all the same quality. Â The portions are decent and the prices are fairly low - service is usually quick too. Â You can't go wrong with the pad thai or the mac & cheese, which is the best mac & cheese I've ever had. Â The stroganoff is good too. Â I always have a hard time deciding which to get!
Review Source:Noodles.  Ah, yes, noodles.  They make me very happy.  And so does this place.  I first started going to the one in Arlington Heights, then Evanston, and now...another new one to invade!  I had lunch here the other day, and I must say, they are all the same.  Tasty, reasonably priced and the place is always super clean (can they come over and spruce up my apartment this nice?!)  I usually get the pasta cavatappi, but this time I went for the comfort food.  We split up an order of buttered egg noodles with parmesean  and the macaroni and cheese.  Yummy!  The food is fresh and you can get free refills on the pop (which is always a plus for me :)
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