Noodles & Company

Man oh man did Noodles & Company do the trick for me today! I got off of working day shift and ordered online. I got a handy dandy little coupon for $ 4 off of a $ 10 or more purchase because I signed up for Noodlegrams via e-​mail. They offered it up since it was Leap Day today! The promo code only worked for online purchases, and I liked how quick the ordering process was being that I had never ordered online before. I got there promptly at 4:00pm and went straight to the pick up counter. They told me that it would be done in a few minutes, and I didn’t have to wait too long before I had my meal to go.
I was so hungry that I opened up my order and took a bite in the car. It took so much self-​control to hold back from eating the whole bowl! I got a regular bowl of Pesto Cavatappi pasta (my all time favorite) with both marinated steak and parmesan crusted chicken. I couldn’t help myself… I needed the double protein! It was only $ 2.00 extra, so why not splurge?
I got home, turned on the Ellen show and went at it. I ate most of the bowl in less than 10 minutes. I kid you not… I practically breathed it in. I became so full that I ended up saving a little for later, but it just tasted so good. The noodles, the meat, the sauce… YUM! The only thing I wish they would do is melt the cheese on top a bit more. It’s never melted, but if you mix it in enough, it does melt on its own. The regular portion was huge (I swear it’s bigger when you buy it to go than dining in) and satisfying.
Picking it up was quick, the food was hot and plentiful, and I will surely be utilizing the online ordering system again sometime! Noodles isn’t a fancy place for those of you who’ve never been. It’s a convenient, almost fast-​foody place that offers a variety of noodle, soup, and salad dishes. Always a good choice for lunch!

So, if you’re a fan of noodles — whether they be Japanese, Thai, or Italian — you’ll find something here to like. If you don’t like noodles, they also have great soups, salads, and other menu items (potstickers, cheese bread, etc.). They also have a great kids’ menu to choose from.
My go-​to item is usually Pad Thai, but I have tried other dishes here. On my most recent visit, I was bothered by a couple of things. The Pad Thai tasted good, but the noodles seemed to stick together. I had this same problem with another dish at this same location a while back.
The Pad Thai includes rice noodles, a sweet chili sauce, carrots, cabbage, scrambled egg, cilantro, and fresh bean sprouts. It’s served with a lime on the side, and a few peanuts to garnish it. I used some Sriracha sauce and Smolder from Boulder seasoning to give it more of a kick. Without those, it has none.
I was also bothered for this reason. A sign right on every table declares…“every dish is handcrafted to your taste”… Yet, when I ordered mine, I asked if they could give me a little extra sauce (because it’s been a little dry in the past) and some extra peanuts (because they skimp on the peanuts). The cashier balked, «they might be able to add some peanuts,» she said unconvincingly. So much for handcrafting my dish to my taste.
The Pad Thai was good. It gets close to approximating what you can find in a Thai restaurant, but not exactly. With the addition of the Sriracha sauce and seasoning I was able to give the dish a satisfactory burn that left its after-​effects on my palate.
I’ll also say that they weren’t too quick to clean the tables. As I left, there were three tables that needed cleaning from previous patrons. I also wasn’t a fan of the loud modern music that was playing. For a chain, Noodles’ food is good when you’re looking for something in a hurry.

My curry was great and full of veggies; my husbands Tuscan noodles made up for it. All noodles and hardly a veggie to be found. We had them to go or I would have asked if they ran out!

I am a HUGE fan of Noodles & Co. The service is always friendly here and it is in a great location. Parking can be annoying at times, because it is a one way in front of the building and there have been a few times where I’ve almost been hit by people going the wrong way.
Great variety of food. You can usually be in and out within 20 minutes. Even when they are really busy, I can always seem to find at least one open seat!
Their mac-​n-​cheese is fantastic, which helps if you have kids with you. You can order all of their dishes in a smaller size, which is good for those watching their money or those who aren’t too hungry.