As a self-proclaimed carboholic, Noodles is where it's at! There's something here for anyone looking for some simple carbs. I can honestly say that I have only ever tried one dish here, which was the special the first time I dined in their establishment. It's not listed on the menu, but every time I've asked for it, no one has looked at me like I'm crazy. It's the Bacon Cheeseburger Mac. It has bacon, cheese, tomatoes, cut meatballs and noodles. It's everything I want in a bowl, with the exception of salt. I always have to add salt and pepper to spice it up a bit, otherwise it can be a bit on the bland side.
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Grovers C.
I like Noodles & Co and I won't rule out returning to this location. Customer service here has been pretty good despite the staff suffering what seems like steady churn and low morale. Some dishes come out inconsistent but had not yet amounted to a review. My opinion, formed over several visits and cemented by today's, is that this location is dirty. Maybe due to lax oversight or training, but this place has a built up layer of grime on tables and floors. Green Hills presents a challenging mix of students and crowds but the drink station, dining room, and the bathroom were in bad shape even before the lunch rush. Other visits over the years have been similar.
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Darlene O.
I love Noodles and Company. Not sure why the only locations of Noodles & Company in Texas are in Austin, Killeen and Lubbock. We definitely need a Noodles & Company in Dallas. I always order the Japanese Pan noodles with marinated steak which are udon noodles, bean sprouts, cilantro, and sesame seeds. Really good! I always top it off with sriracha and I also order a side of the flatbread. It is always served hot, fresh with a side of butter. Price is good and I like how there is an option to add extra meat.
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Deepak B.
My go to place for my son. His typical Friday afternoon lunch of mac and cheese. The staff is more than accommodating, and they alway entertain my son through his toddler gibberish.
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Christine L.
it aint bad. I came one day with my family to eat some noodles. The service is pretty quick, and they bring it out to you. There are two sizes, Small and regular. don't be fooled by the small if you do end up ordering it, because if you order a side with it, it is more than enough! JAPANESE PAN NOODLES - this isnt bad! i had it with chicken. its a good like fake japanese version of stir fried udon. It comes with plenty of vegetable things .. i love the bean sprouts on it. SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS - My cousin got this. It wasn't bad for a regular bowl of spaghetti. I am a personal fan of fazoli's baked spaghetti because it's cheesier, but He seemed to enjoy it. PESTO CAVATAPPI - My cousin got this. It's not bad for just a regular bowl of pasta. PENNE ROSA - Not bad either. SIDE SALAD - not bad! i liked the portions, and i like that they will put your dressing on the side for those of us that dont like TOO much dressing. SIDE CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP - so tiny. Haha, as you can see, this is a pretty mediocre place. but its close to green hills, and gives you a little bit of a different option. Noodles aren't bad, and i like that it gives you different "ethnic" type noodles, for us that don't care so much about authenticity, haha. Service is pretty quick though! and the employees are all very friendly.
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Sarah W.
I liked this restaurant with lots of options for every taste. The first dish I ordered was the noodle pot which I didn't really care for. So I asked if I could order something else and they replaced my dish which was delicious! I ordered the Japanese pan noodles with chicken. They were very accommodating and I appreciate that in a restaurant.
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Jennifer P.
Looking for something quick, affordable and tasty in the Green Hills area? I would definitely recommend Noodles & Co. I went here last night for the first time and was so surprised at not only the price but the healthy options too. I ordered a small Pasta Fresca (penne with balsamic, olive oil, white wine and roasted garlic, mushrooms (subbed in place of onions), tomato, spinach and parmesan), a side salad and a drink. It cost under $9 and was under 500 calories. Despite seeing reviews that it was bland, my food was full of flavor. They also had a soda freestyle machine, which is always awesome. haha. I'm sold.
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Lauren M.
The entire restaurant was filthy. Napkins, straws, rice, and various food remnants strewn over the entire floor and none of the tables were clean. Every customer before, during, and while we were leaving had to choose a filthy table to eat at. We were able to find a table not covered in dishes and since a dirty table was the only option we sat down to eat. Our food did arrive within several minutes minus the pot stickers. We let the runner know we were waiting on them. Ten minutes later no appetizer. We enjoyed the thai inspired noodle dishes just fine. My significant other asked for a refund for the missing item and we finished eating. Manager gave us coupon for free bowl. Awesome, right? After I was done, I needed a plastic to go container and went back up to the front and was completely ignored by not one but three employees. The managers were not in view at this time. Only one of these employees was assisting a customer. After waiting and waiting I sat back down. My s.o. went and got me one and spoke to the manager (not positive he was the assistant or manager) about how filthy the place was and how service was terrible. The manager proceeded to offer him a job and to let us know that he was in a hurry to get home to his crying children. The assistant manager asked if she could give us anything and he said no and he just wanted to share some obvious bit of advice. They both seemed strung out on cocaine and completely incapable of representing/running any business. Seriously WIPE THE TABLES OFF! I would never go back. A shame since the food was decent.
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Rich W.
Food was great! Japanese pan fried noodles w/marinated steak. Spicy adobo pork flatbread. Great, fast service. Manager brought the food out and was very professional and friendly!
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Howard L.
Let's pay $5 for something we can make better for $1 at home! Everything tastes vaguely metallic. I was reminded of MREs when I ate their spaghetti. I like that it's cheap, but cheap is relative isn't it? Pass. Or get some Lipton noodles at Kroger.
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Candy A.
Oh my goodness, everything is so good. I've made it my goal to try everything on the menu atleast once. Let's talk price, plenty for the money,. I usually end up taking some home. You can't beat the price. I LOVE their lettuce wraps. Some of the best I've ever had. And, I'm a huge fan of their Blackberry Jasmine and Sweet Orange tea... mixed. The staff are all so friendly and helpful. I love going to Noodles!
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Gabriella A.
It's pretty decent for the price. Nothing special though, the pad Thai is a little bland.
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Tim M.
They are ok. Nothing great to write home about. Pesto Cavatappi was a good pasta and probably 1 of the better Mediterranean dishes. $2.50 to add chicken is a bit steep in my opinion given the quantity of chicken that I received.
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David O.
I still feel the menu is too confusing, but I've been here 3 more times since my review and I DO enjoy the noodles, but I still get intimidated when ordering and usually get what is on special.
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Charles S.
I wanted to like Noodles and Company, truly I did. Most of my wife's favorite foods involve noodles in some way or another, so she was very excited about coming. I came in without preconceived notions, avoiding even reading Yelp before my visit. Visiting on a Sunday around 2:00 pm, my wife and I were both thoroughly underwhelmed by our experience. First, the service had issues. I was ignored by the counter person for a couple of minutes, although he may have assumed we were still making selections. I picked a table for my wife and I and then went to fill my drink at the fountain. While I was filling my drink, my feet were attacked by a carpet-sweeper wielding employee. I moved out of her way and she quickly jumped in front of me, between me and the table, and proceeded to take a very long time to figure out that a carpet sweeper doesn't work very well on a tile floor. I waited patiently for her to finish, which she finally did, after three minutes of me standing waiting for her to let me return to my table. She did not acknowledge my presence at any point during this exchange, even after she ran over my toes. I guess it was my bad for wearing flip-flops. The food was nearly as disappointing as the service. My wife's Mac and Cheese was, as Jason S. noted, no better than Kraft, and my Indonesian peanut saute with chicken was an exercise in bland laziness. As an example, the cilantro on top was an entire sprig, I had to pick the leaves off myself. We both had to thoroughly mix our dishes when they arrived at the table, the sauce was quite unevenly applied. The chicken and meatballs were both obviously cooked from frozen. The chicken had that hard, cracked leather outside and dry, chalk-like inside that comes from being unevenly cooked. Even our side Caesar salads were a disappointment. The cheese was some processed blend, not real Parmesan or whatever they claimed it to be. The romaine lettuce was mainly the tough, outer leaves and they were even wilted. It didn't help the salad was served on a plate still hot from the dishwasher. In short, I won't be back, and if you value your money and appreciate a good noodle dish, you won't bother going.
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Jason M.
ok I love Noodles & Co and have ever since I discovered them in Colorado. The Greenhills one is not as nice as the one in Franklin though, so I would generally recommend driving on to the one in Franklin over the one in Greenhills. They have the new Coke Freestyle machine too... so you have 100's of drink options from that thing... it's awesome. I generally get the one of the curry's and they are always great... The mac & cheese is good too; always have to steal some of that from my kids when we go. Definitely go to Franklin though; much nicer place and nicer people it seems... cleaner too...
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Lisa B.
I'm so glad Nashville finally has one of these! Your best bet is the 'Trio' which includes a pasta, a choice of meat added and a side salad for about $8. Add a drink and you've got a decent non-fast food dinner in Green Hills for just under $10. Not too shabby. I had the Pasta Fresca with chicken and the Cucumber Tomato salad. Not a gourmet Italian meal, but any means, but everything tasted good. The salad was just a little too vinegar-y, but still good. Everyone else in my party enjoyed their food as well. We went around 6:30 on a Saturday night and were able to get a table, not problem, and the food was out very quickly. It was busy, but people seemed to be getting in & out fairly quickly. This is one of those people where you place your order, get a number and your food is brought out to you. Great place to go if you need a quick, somewhat cheap, somewhat healthy, dinner that isn't a drive-thru.
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Rebecca M.
I am a huge noodle fan (oh yea) but this place isnt what I was expecting. The food was ok. Definitely a chain. Nothing bad about it but nothing to rave about.
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Justin H.
Not great, but for a fun and light lunch it's consistently good. The staff is friendly and pretty helpful even though the place can get very busy. It's a nice addition to Nashville's restaurant selection.
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Jimmy C.
It wasnt what I imagined it to be. The food was plain and the air conditioning wasnt working. For a new establishment it lacked quite a bit.
Great take-out food seems to be a hard-to-come-by commodity. I used to live in Berkeley, CA, and I definitely took my access to lots of great cheap pick-up food for granted. Actually, though, Noodles & Company is pretty tasty. I ordered the Penne Rosa, and while there was absolutely nothing special about the pasta itself (it had that sort of gritty texture I expect when I buy bottom-barrel generic brand penne at store), the sauce was a nice mix of sweet/spicy/tangy, and they were liberal with their application of feta cheese (yum). The chicken's primary purpose was to add texture, but otherwise it didn't have a whole lot of flavor and it was a bit cold when I got it, although this is a risk one takes when doing take-out. The side salad, with regards to both ingredient freshness and flavor, was pretty uninspired; I probably wouldn't go that route. I am on the fence between three and four stars here, and when this happens I almost always round down: no reason to break the convention here.
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Nashville T.
This restaurant continues to fray at edges. Tables and floor and bathrooms are gross. We went for two years consistently. I think the management is inexperienced. Time to close the store!
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Sheena T.
2 meals + 2 full glasses of wine for 24 bucks?? Yes please! What's not to love about Noodles? You have a variety of choices and can customize your order to be American, Asian, or Mediterranean and at a great price. The menu is quite large and I love that they show you the calorie count! Though sadly, this means no mac and cheese for me! I ordered the med duo sandwich with chicken, mushrooms, red peppers, and feta. It was so good, and very low on the calories. I added a side ceasar and it was great also. My friend ordered the small whole grain Tuscan linguine, and while it was tasty, she was eying my meal over her own :) The smaller portion was plenty for one meal. But on top of good food, they also offer wine and beer! Sweet! I loved having a glass of malbec to accompany my meal. Great place in Green Hills! I'm excited to explore the other countries on the menu!
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John F.
Great quality for a chain. Don't expect authentic Asian but astronomically better then fast food or a frozen dinner.
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Emily M.
I love noodles and co as a chain but this particular location is not great. Every time I've been in it's smelled so strongly of cleaning supplies that I got a headache. My potstickers were completely flat like pancakes, which was strange, and my Thai curry soup had mainly noodles and broth and almost nothing else. I know what this chain can be when it's good so I'm sad this is the only one around here.
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Samantha S.
I'll give this place one star for my food coming out really warm. Other than that, no. Just no. The Shrimp Pad Thai was absolutely flavorless. The noodles tasted like that were mixed in with a water sauce. And the shrimp tasted like, guess what, water. Thank goodness for sriracha. I was able to pour some on and eat a few bites of noodles because I was starving. I like the idea of a fast and casual noodle house but Noodles & Co is somewhere I will never step foot into again.
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Rachel G.
Can't beat the price, service, or taste. Always delicious, love everything I get. One time they messed up my salad, and brought me a new one in less than a minute and profusely apologized. Fantastic!
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Corey G.
The food and service here was quick, fast, and friendly. The food is moderately priced for the area of town in which it is located. Most dishes were less than 10 dollars with a 1 dollar upcharge to add a soup or salad. I ordered the Tuscan Multigrain pasta with grilled chicken and it was fantastic, it had a wonderful flavor with a very generous portion size. I would recommend this place to anyone that is pressed on time and wants good food, fast in the Green Hills area or anyone looking to dine in after a day at the mall.
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Joseph T.
Terribly bland and boring. Good service, but the menu is rubbish and fails to deliver any real punch or surprise. My wife ordered the Pasta Fresca which looked so bad i refused to taste it ... and rightly so. Three bites in and she threw in the fork and ordered the truffle mac & cheese which was not even Velveeta shells & cheese level. I ordered the Wisconsin cheesesteak. I lived in Wisconsin and I've been to Philly and this sandwich honors neither place. the best thing we ate was the cheesebread and marinara, both delicious. So basically if you're craving cheesebread and marinara, then yes, go to Noodles & Company ... otherwise, avoid! and oh, Noodles & Company ... why is your music so load? Really folks, get your house in order.
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Rachel M.
What can I say? I love noodles. I could live on noodle dishes, but I hear I'd get fat. Carbs or something. Whatever. Now, while I'd love to tell you that I give this place 5 stars because I have tried most everything on the menu and it was all excellent, I will not be able to do that. I have only tried two things there. I always get the Pad Thai with shrimp (which is excellent), and my husband has so far only gotten the Japanese Pan Noodles with beef (I have stuck my fork into his food and stolen some; that dish is also excellent). I always order a regular bowl so that I can have enough for a meal the next day, but you can also get a small bowl. I also like the fact that while it is considered fast food, they cook your food and bring it to you. We've always had friendly service. Good noodles and good service? 5 stars in my book!
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Kaleena 'Kala' H.
My boyfriend and I were looking for a quick lunch option one day while we were running errands, and we came across Noodles & Company in Green Hills. We decided to try it out, and we are both happy that we did. We both ordered the Trio...I ordered buttered noodles with chicken and a caesar salad, and he ordered the mac and cheese with meatballs and a caesar salad. Mine was so tasty that I wanted more! I tried a bite also of the mac and cheese, and I loved it. I didn't think I would like it with the meatballs, but boy was I wrong. The caesar salad was also delicious as well. The one thing that I am mainly impressed with is the portions...the small bowl is just enough food to fill you up and keep you satisfied without going too crazy. The staff is very friendly as well. I definitely want to come back here and try the other items on the menu as well. :)
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Jason S.
More like 'Meh and Company' - See what I just did there? Guess this is a chain, but it is the first I have been to and to my knowledge, the first in Nashville. The concept is novel, "Noodle-y foods from around the world", but the execution is kind of weak. I would not be surprised if the food prep was handled much like the big chain places like Applebees, O'Charleys, etc and pre-made frozen stuff. My son got macaroni and cheese and it was really no different than Kraft Dinner. You go out to dinner somewhere, and you expect it to be something better, more creative than you could make at home. Not so much here. I got some sort of Asian noodle dish that was... safe and bland. Thank goodness for the food healing powers of sriracha. theoatmeal.com/comics/sr… The only reason I give this place even a two-star, is because the one time I came here was after seeing a movie with the family, and my wife was in labor the whole time. So, I kind of have fond memories of that.
Great cost to value ratio, always impressed. I ALWAYS eat at Noodles and Company when there's one near my travel route.
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Matt G.
What are they trying to be? Some of their signage reads, "Fly the Mediterranean" but they serve basic noodle dishes. The music in the store has a dance/pop vibe. And now for the kicker... The man who I think was the manager was in the back by the food obviously sick and coughing on all the exposed food. Not covering his mouth. No gloves. A time before this I found a hair in my Mac N' Chesse BBQ dish (Ya, real Mediterranean, haha). Why I returned after the hair incident I'm not sure. I had a friend with me who wanted to try it so I went with it. Needless to say I did not eat the meal that was coughed on several times during preparation. This is all true, I have no reason to make up info about this restaurant.
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Jemina B.
I think the two star rating says it all: "Meh. I've experienced better." Each time I've been here I've been let down by my choices. One was pad thai (an error on my part for ordering this at a non-Thai place, shame on me!) and the other was some chicken/pasta thing not even worth mentioning. Decently priced, clean, nice location - just doesn't click with me for some reason.
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Jeremy E.
Eh, it's alright. I think I got the wrong thing. I got the mac n cheese with truffle oil and mushrooms. The first few bites were good, but then the truffle flavor got overwhelming. Everything in the dish tasted like it was soaked in it. I may go back and try something else.
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Simon K.
Hmmm... how would you describe this place? A. "the Chipotle of Pasta" B. "Sneaky way of serving Cafeteria style food" C. "Ethnic food without the culture" Tough, but I choose "B." It's just another Pei Wei, but with cheaper ingredients. Not to mention, when would it ever be appropriate to serve Mediterranean Asian and Italian? Were they expecting regular patrons from the U.N. Council? Good service, clean place, food is so-so. The major downside is how cramped it feels. Even when it's not busy, the tabletops are the size of trashcan lids and it still feels claustrophic. If you're there to shop at the mall, it's probably the right place to go if you're saving your money for Nordstroms (however, Nordstroms has their own restaurant). Meh... But really, is there any place worth eating around Greenhills?
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Justin R.
If you're looking for inexpensive carb filled eats in Green Hills, Noodles & Company, is your place. Is a counter service type of place; you place your order at the counter, pay, and then an employee brings your food out when its ready. I like this concept, because you know your food is going to be pretty fresh. So, when you think about pasta, usually a certain ethnic group pops in your head. Well, whatever that group may be, you can find it here. They have everything for mac'n'cheese to pad thai. Between my girlfriend and I we had the the Mac'n'Cheese and an Asian Noodle bowl. You also, have to option to add any protein to your meal for and additional charge. My only complaint is that for the amount of pasta you are given in one order, you are bound to make yourself sick if you eat it all. My suggestion is to split an order with someone, or eat half and box the rest up for later. For a quick bite that's not another sandwich shop, check out Noodles & Company.
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Lyndi S.
When you walk into Noodles & Company, you need to know what you're getting. This isn't a five-star restaurant. They are more cafeteria style, except they bring you your food and clear your plate in a tip free environment. It's a no nonsense place to carb up, and enjoy doing so. What's wrong with that?? You pay around $8-10 for a full bowl of whatever pasta your heart desires. Mediterranean/Italian? Got it. Asian? Got it. American? You bet. It's most likely fairly high in sodium, and you can bet they barely make a meal under 500 calories, but it's super delicious! I'm not sure about the other options, but their Wisconsin Mac n Cheese is making my mouth water insatiably right now just typing it. And the grilled chicken is a really well cooked and flavorful addition. Spot on for a quick carb fest! If you and a friend are looking for a lower calorie option, I suggest splitting a salad and a noodle bowl, or sharing the Trio - pasta, added protein, and a side salad. Completely worth it! If you're looking for a quick meal, this is a great option to find something filling, delicious, and inexpensive.
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Jacob G.
Meh... this place was alright. I have to admit that I REALLY REALLY like the idea of this place: fast casual, counter-service, fresh food, cooked to order. I am also a big fan of how there is pretty much something for everyone and you can go there not knowing if you want asian, american, or Mediterranean and find a menu item that sounds delicious. My two complaints: 1) Being my first time, the menu was a bit confusing ... 2) It was just O.K. nothing special. I ordered the Mac & Cheese (add Meatballs) ... They claim this to be their best seller, but I got macaroni in Velveeta covered in cold unmelted shredded cheese w/ 5 meatballs. Kinda disappointing. Its hard to screw up Mac & Cheese, and I did eat it all, BUT I just expected a little something more from a place that boasts NOODLE in their name. Perks: 1) My girlfriends dish (penne & shrimp?) was great. 2) Really quick service despite a packed dining room.. we waited less than 5 minutes. 3) Decent portion fair price. I'll be back for sure... not for the Mac & Cheese but hopefully to find something a bit more inspiring.
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Benjamin S.
I tried this place with my girlfriend (see Kala's review) while out running errands. The atmosphere and feel reminds me a lot of Panera Bread and Sweet Tomato's. However, what surprised me the most were the prices. Given that this place is located in Green Hills, on the same block as the mall, you would expect it to be moderately to expensively (not sure if that is a word) priced; yet, instead, despite its location the prices are a bargain for what you get. I mean honestly, $7.85 for a regular size bowl of pasta and a soup or salad... who cares if it does not include a drink, I'll drink water, as that is an awesome deal! Moreover, in an age where american society expects large portions, for once there is a restaurant that realizes that quality, not quantity, makes a better meal. I had the mac n cheese with meatballs and a side Caesar salad, and that was just enough for me, and it was all delicious. I also tried some of my girlfriend's butter noodles with seared chicken, and that too was just awesome! Now if american style fair is not you're thing, then they also have both Asian style dishes such as pad thai and udon, as well as Mediterranean dishes like spaghetti. Not only that; but, along with chicken and meatballs, one can also have shrimp, beef or tofu as a "meat" option on your pasta dish. Vegetarian or carnivore, this is a great place for those wanting a quick bite or on a small budget. Funny thing is though, growing up my dad's mom always told me that if I keep eating noodles all the time, I would turn into a noodle. While not true, when craving noodles there is no place better than Noodles and Company.
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Sam L.
I could go for a small dish of Penne Rosa any day of the week! It is by far the best dish they have (in my humble opinion). Just the right amount of spice & freshness. Basically the entire Mediterranean menu hits the spot for me no matter when I go to Noodles & Co. Love love love love LOVE it.
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Suz J.
Asian fusion Noodles & Company serves consistent Japanese pan noodles and Penne Rosa. Those are my favorites. For around $8 I get a protein with my noodles like chicken, beef of tofu. After I ordered at the counter a server brought my pasta soup to my table within five minutes. They even insist on clearing the table when I leave. There's no trash or bussing bin so I took the hint. Noodles is a good value fast casual restaurant.
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Ruiqiu K.
I just missed my bus and had about 20 minutes to spare. I had passed by this place after leaving my bank and saw the bus leave my stop. So, I turned around and stepped in here. The menu was simple, which makes decision making easy. I was craving Asian and was curious what their Pad Thai would be like. I know better than to expect anything authentic. But since I can happily eat crappy, Americanized Chinese food, Americanized Pad Thai wouldn't be an issue with me. I liked it. When it came to me, I definitely smelled the fish sauce. But I didn't taste any tamarind at all. There were no scrambled eggs or green onions. There were red onions. And veggies. I don't remember if there were any tofu. I think there were peanuts. And there was a thin wedge of lime. I recognized it for what it was: Yummy noodles with flavor. And besides, I think I had read somewhere that pad thai is a recent development in Thai cuisine, created by some prime minister in the last century to help Thailand stop its dependence on rice imports and to use local flavors. So, authentic pad thai will probably continue to evolve. Place was clean. And I don't know if the acoustics were off, but there was a party of very loud women on the other side of the place whose voices carried very well into my side of the restaurant. Thankfully, I had my headphones on.
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Caitlin C.
I've had Noodles and Co. in other parts of the country, when traveling. So, I was very excited to see it coming to Nashville. It's a very nice, "fast casual" restaurant and reasonable, especially for the college scene that flock to other similarly priced restaurants like Pei-Wei, Chipotle, Moe's, and Zoe's Kitchen. I always get the Penne Rosa, which is a completely wonderful dish with a slightly spicy, creamy marinara. I don't like mushrooms so I always ask for them to leave them off and I add shrimp. The pick three seems to be the best option since you pick a pasta, add a meat, and then get a side for $7.50. It seems to be close to that when you just ask for the pasta with meat. Noodle's and Co. has noodle dishes from all over the world that have been a little commercialized, much like Pei-Wei with Asian cuisine, for the fast-casual crowd. If you liked/enjoyed the Wild Noodles place that was in Cool Springs, you'll like Noodles and Co. Plus, being a chain, it should last longer than Wild Noodles did.
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KitKat A.
I love international flavors and I was very excited to try this place. The flavors have been adapted for the american taste, which I guess it's OK, as long as you are not expecting the real thing. I have tried several things from their menu, my favorite being the Thai curry soup with -wait for it- noodles. The pasta fresca is also delicious. The spaghetti and meatballs was substandard. I am not sure those meatballs were made of actual meat. The consistency and flavor was just weird. The service is not great, I thought the person in the cash register was going to roll his eyes anytime... he seemed that annoyed (and I swear, I wasn't on the phone or doing other silly things). Anyway, the prices are good, and I'll keep trying other options they offer. But they need to get more help, because I often see dirty tables when I visit the place.
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Megan C.
So the night before the Country Music Marathon, the boyfriend decided it was time to carbo load. What better place than Noodles and Company? Seems like they'd have lots of carbalicious options, and when we arrived, we found that they were right. Their menu is fairly simple and essentially divided into Asian noodle dishes and more Italian noodle creations. You order at the counter, take a number, and take a seat in the small dining room. Prices are a little more than fast food, but a little less than slow food. I suppose we could call it medium food. :) Your food is brought out to you fairly quickly, and your table is bussed when you leave. All in all, I thought the pasta was good, but not really different from what you could make at home. A decent choice for a quick bite in the Green Hills area.
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Jessica M.
We stumbled upon this place one day after swimming, and we loved it. We've been back several times and the food has always been tasty. There are so many options, and they offer tofu as a protein! I think its decently priced for the amount of food I get, and I always leave stuffed. My only complain is the dining room. We have been several times and at different times and every time we go it seems, by taking a look at the dining room, that they just had a rush of people. There seem to be more dirty tables then clean, and we've had to clean and wipe off a table just to sit. After we finished eating the last time we went, we put all of our dirty dishes on another dirty table just so someone else would have somewhere to sit. A dirty dining room wont stop be from coming back though.
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Sara S.
I love this place! The macaroni and cheese was great, although I wasn't impressed my first go around. I tried the pasta fresco and it was excellent, and since have gone back to the mac and cheese just out of guilty pleasure. I love it! Great easy dinner spot with reasonable prices.
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Chris M.
Ate there on a Friday night, moved the people and food at a good speed. Food and prices were good and made for a casual date night. We really liked our noodle meals and the spinach fruit salad with fig vinaigrette was awesome. The only problem we saw was the lack of a dining room attendant, nobody clearing tables fast enough for the customer rotation.
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Liz D.
I ordered take-out from Noodles and Co. tonight and had a pleasant experience. My order was taken promptly and it was ready for me when I arrived (which has unfortunately not been the experience for me at other Nashville take-out places). I had the Wisconsin Mac & Cheese with meatballs and I loved it. Not too much sauce, but plenty of shredded cheese made for a lovely combination. They seem to highlight the pasta by not drowning it in sauce, which I appreciate. The meatballs were savory and generous in portion size. I love how you can customize your dish and the prices are very reasonable. I want to try more options before giving any more stars, but so far, so good.
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Aleeson P.
I come to this place almost every time I am in Nashville and have yet to be disappointed, luckily! I've had the Chicken noodle soup several times, Pad thai, Bangkok curry, and Penne rosa, each dish has been made to perfection and always pretty hot. The prices are alright, they fit the type of restaurant. Not fast food but not completely sit down. All in all. quick and easy! My first time in, I was a bit confused by the menu but then it became pretty self-explanatory.. Just pick something under the categories! Then you have the option to add another or a substitute a certain meat. Which is actually pretty helpful and nice. I feel like the parking spots are a bit tight though.
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Rob W.
This location has had problems since it opened and it has progressively gotten worse. Management barking at employees, very little sauce on spaghetti and no dressing with salad.
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Chelsea H.
My husband and I enjoy eating here. Seems to stay busy but the food is worth it. I enjoy the pesto chicken. It's really good.
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Wayne H.
A fast-casual chain from the Colorado area that just recently opened in Nashville, Noodles and Company serve noodles, pasta, soups and sandwiches at a fairly cheap at around $5-12 per meal. I ordered Noodle Chicken Soup and pesto cavatappi with chicken breast for around $7. The soup was decent enough, if quite salty. The pasta came absolutely covered in cheese, but not enough of the garlic,tomatoes and mushrooms that distinguished the dish. The chicken was a plebeian chunk of breast meat. All in all, the place is cheap, if not particularly special, and worth visiting if you need something fast and easy on the pocketbook after a day shopping at Green Hills Mall.
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Jamie A.
Great little spot to pick up some comfort food in a hurry. I tried the mushroom stroganoff with no mushrooms (I know, I know) and braised beef. The beef was excellent and the sherry cream sauce was perfectly seasoned. The price for the bowl and a drink was right around $9. I called a few minutes ahead and it was ready when I arrived. I also like the second register for call ahead orders. Well done.
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Kiran G.
Good place and decent food. Ask for modifications with respect to how spicy u want ur food to be.
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Neil D.
Really enjoyed it for the first time. Sure, its a little pricey but you're not buying fast food. You are definitely sitting in a fast food environment though. Thought it was great, fast, tasty -
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Meg D.
If you know me you know I love mac and cheesemore than the average bear. The wisconsin mac was delish- not too cheesy and elbow noodles make it just right. Side salad was a little skimpy. It took a few minutes for anyone to aknowledge me at the counter but service was good thereafter. Great price, I will be back.
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Nathan M.
Suuuuper duper truffle mac and cheese.
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Lisa R.
The food is OK, but the service is very inconsistent. The To Go service was laughable yesterday, I placed my order and then waited, and waited...as six other orders were taken and delivered to their tables...and employees stood around talking before they finished my to go bag. I don't believe I will go back anytime soon.
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Alyssa T.
I had never been to Noodles and Company before but tried it this week. It seemed to lack the problems observed by previous users. Maybe they needed time to work out the kinks. I thought the food was pretty good. Service was great (fast and friendly). The prices are pretty good for sit down service. They forgot to add the meat to my boyfriend's order but our server quickly fixed the situation and also offered us some coupons for our next visit to make up for it. I would definitely go here again.
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Address :2116 Green Hills Village Dr
Nashville, TN, 37215
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : No Wheelchair Accessible : No Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : No Has TV : No Waiter Service : No Caters : Yes
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Tonya O.
As a self-proclaimed carboholic, Noodles is where it's at! There's something here for anyone looking for some simple carbs. I can honestly say that I have only ever tried one dish here, which was the special the first time I dined in their establishment. It's not listed on the menu, but every time I've asked for it, no one has looked at me like I'm crazy. It's the Bacon Cheeseburger Mac. It has bacon, cheese, tomatoes, cut meatballs and noodles. It's everything I want in a bowl, with the exception of salt. I always have to add salt and pepper to spice it up a bit, otherwise it can be a bit on the bland side.
(3)Grovers C.
I like Noodles & Co and I won't rule out returning to this location. Customer service here has been pretty good despite the staff suffering what seems like steady churn and low morale. Some dishes come out inconsistent but had not yet amounted to a review. My opinion, formed over several visits and cemented by today's, is that this location is dirty. Maybe due to lax oversight or training, but this place has a built up layer of grime on tables and floors. Green Hills presents a challenging mix of students and crowds but the drink station, dining room, and the bathroom were in bad shape even before the lunch rush. Other visits over the years have been similar.
(2)Darlene O.
I love Noodles and Company. Not sure why the only locations of Noodles & Company in Texas are in Austin, Killeen and Lubbock. We definitely need a Noodles & Company in Dallas. I always order the Japanese Pan noodles with marinated steak which are udon noodles, bean sprouts, cilantro, and sesame seeds. Really good! I always top it off with sriracha and I also order a side of the flatbread. It is always served hot, fresh with a side of butter. Price is good and I like how there is an option to add extra meat.
(5)Deepak B.
My go to place for my son. His typical Friday afternoon lunch of mac and cheese. The staff is more than accommodating, and they alway entertain my son through his toddler gibberish.
(4)Christine L.
it aint bad. I came one day with my family to eat some noodles. The service is pretty quick, and they bring it out to you. There are two sizes, Small and regular. don't be fooled by the small if you do end up ordering it, because if you order a side with it, it is more than enough! JAPANESE PAN NOODLES - this isnt bad! i had it with chicken. its a good like fake japanese version of stir fried udon. It comes with plenty of vegetable things .. i love the bean sprouts on it. SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS - My cousin got this. It wasn't bad for a regular bowl of spaghetti. I am a personal fan of fazoli's baked spaghetti because it's cheesier, but He seemed to enjoy it. PESTO CAVATAPPI - My cousin got this. It's not bad for just a regular bowl of pasta. PENNE ROSA - Not bad either. SIDE SALAD - not bad! i liked the portions, and i like that they will put your dressing on the side for those of us that dont like TOO much dressing. SIDE CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP - so tiny. Haha, as you can see, this is a pretty mediocre place. but its close to green hills, and gives you a little bit of a different option. Noodles aren't bad, and i like that it gives you different "ethnic" type noodles, for us that don't care so much about authenticity, haha. Service is pretty quick though! and the employees are all very friendly.
(3)Sarah W.
I liked this restaurant with lots of options for every taste. The first dish I ordered was the noodle pot which I didn't really care for. So I asked if I could order something else and they replaced my dish which was delicious! I ordered the Japanese pan noodles with chicken. They were very accommodating and I appreciate that in a restaurant.
(4)Jennifer P.
Looking for something quick, affordable and tasty in the Green Hills area? I would definitely recommend Noodles & Co. I went here last night for the first time and was so surprised at not only the price but the healthy options too. I ordered a small Pasta Fresca (penne with balsamic, olive oil, white wine and roasted garlic, mushrooms (subbed in place of onions), tomato, spinach and parmesan), a side salad and a drink. It cost under $9 and was under 500 calories. Despite seeing reviews that it was bland, my food was full of flavor. They also had a soda freestyle machine, which is always awesome. haha. I'm sold.
(4)Lauren M.
The entire restaurant was filthy. Napkins, straws, rice, and various food remnants strewn over the entire floor and none of the tables were clean. Every customer before, during, and while we were leaving had to choose a filthy table to eat at. We were able to find a table not covered in dishes and since a dirty table was the only option we sat down to eat. Our food did arrive within several minutes minus the pot stickers. We let the runner know we were waiting on them. Ten minutes later no appetizer. We enjoyed the thai inspired noodle dishes just fine. My significant other asked for a refund for the missing item and we finished eating. Manager gave us coupon for free bowl. Awesome, right? After I was done, I needed a plastic to go container and went back up to the front and was completely ignored by not one but three employees. The managers were not in view at this time. Only one of these employees was assisting a customer. After waiting and waiting I sat back down. My s.o. went and got me one and spoke to the manager (not positive he was the assistant or manager) about how filthy the place was and how service was terrible. The manager proceeded to offer him a job and to let us know that he was in a hurry to get home to his crying children. The assistant manager asked if she could give us anything and he said no and he just wanted to share some obvious bit of advice. They both seemed strung out on cocaine and completely incapable of representing/running any business. Seriously WIPE THE TABLES OFF! I would never go back. A shame since the food was decent.
(2)Rich W.
Food was great! Japanese pan fried noodles w/marinated steak. Spicy adobo pork flatbread. Great, fast service. Manager brought the food out and was very professional and friendly!
(5)Howard L.
Let's pay $5 for something we can make better for $1 at home! Everything tastes vaguely metallic. I was reminded of MREs when I ate their spaghetti. I like that it's cheap, but cheap is relative isn't it? Pass. Or get some Lipton noodles at Kroger.
(1)Candy A.
Oh my goodness, everything is so good. I've made it my goal to try everything on the menu atleast once. Let's talk price, plenty for the money,. I usually end up taking some home. You can't beat the price. I LOVE their lettuce wraps. Some of the best I've ever had. And, I'm a huge fan of their Blackberry Jasmine and Sweet Orange tea... mixed. The staff are all so friendly and helpful. I love going to Noodles!
(5)Gabriella A.
It's pretty decent for the price. Nothing special though, the pad Thai is a little bland.
(3)Tim M.
They are ok. Nothing great to write home about. Pesto Cavatappi was a good pasta and probably 1 of the better Mediterranean dishes. $2.50 to add chicken is a bit steep in my opinion given the quantity of chicken that I received.
(3)David O.
I still feel the menu is too confusing, but I've been here 3 more times since my review and I DO enjoy the noodles, but I still get intimidated when ordering and usually get what is on special.
(3)Charles S.
I wanted to like Noodles and Company, truly I did. Most of my wife's favorite foods involve noodles in some way or another, so she was very excited about coming. I came in without preconceived notions, avoiding even reading Yelp before my visit. Visiting on a Sunday around 2:00 pm, my wife and I were both thoroughly underwhelmed by our experience. First, the service had issues. I was ignored by the counter person for a couple of minutes, although he may have assumed we were still making selections. I picked a table for my wife and I and then went to fill my drink at the fountain. While I was filling my drink, my feet were attacked by a carpet-sweeper wielding employee. I moved out of her way and she quickly jumped in front of me, between me and the table, and proceeded to take a very long time to figure out that a carpet sweeper doesn't work very well on a tile floor. I waited patiently for her to finish, which she finally did, after three minutes of me standing waiting for her to let me return to my table. She did not acknowledge my presence at any point during this exchange, even after she ran over my toes. I guess it was my bad for wearing flip-flops. The food was nearly as disappointing as the service. My wife's Mac and Cheese was, as Jason S. noted, no better than Kraft, and my Indonesian peanut saute with chicken was an exercise in bland laziness. As an example, the cilantro on top was an entire sprig, I had to pick the leaves off myself. We both had to thoroughly mix our dishes when they arrived at the table, the sauce was quite unevenly applied. The chicken and meatballs were both obviously cooked from frozen. The chicken had that hard, cracked leather outside and dry, chalk-like inside that comes from being unevenly cooked. Even our side Caesar salads were a disappointment. The cheese was some processed blend, not real Parmesan or whatever they claimed it to be. The romaine lettuce was mainly the tough, outer leaves and they were even wilted. It didn't help the salad was served on a plate still hot from the dishwasher. In short, I won't be back, and if you value your money and appreciate a good noodle dish, you won't bother going.
(1)Jason M.
ok I love Noodles & Co and have ever since I discovered them in Colorado. The Greenhills one is not as nice as the one in Franklin though, so I would generally recommend driving on to the one in Franklin over the one in Greenhills. They have the new Coke Freestyle machine too... so you have 100's of drink options from that thing... it's awesome. I generally get the one of the curry's and they are always great... The mac & cheese is good too; always have to steal some of that from my kids when we go. Definitely go to Franklin though; much nicer place and nicer people it seems... cleaner too...
(3)Lisa B.
I'm so glad Nashville finally has one of these! Your best bet is the 'Trio' which includes a pasta, a choice of meat added and a side salad for about $8. Add a drink and you've got a decent non-fast food dinner in Green Hills for just under $10. Not too shabby. I had the Pasta Fresca with chicken and the Cucumber Tomato salad. Not a gourmet Italian meal, but any means, but everything tasted good. The salad was just a little too vinegar-y, but still good. Everyone else in my party enjoyed their food as well. We went around 6:30 on a Saturday night and were able to get a table, not problem, and the food was out very quickly. It was busy, but people seemed to be getting in & out fairly quickly. This is one of those people where you place your order, get a number and your food is brought out to you. Great place to go if you need a quick, somewhat cheap, somewhat healthy, dinner that isn't a drive-thru.
(3)Rebecca M.
I am a huge noodle fan (oh yea) but this place isnt what I was expecting. The food was ok. Definitely a chain. Nothing bad about it but nothing to rave about.
(3)Justin H.
Not great, but for a fun and light lunch it's consistently good. The staff is friendly and pretty helpful even though the place can get very busy. It's a nice addition to Nashville's restaurant selection.
(4)Jimmy C.
It wasnt what I imagined it to be. The food was plain and the air conditioning wasnt working. For a new establishment it lacked quite a bit.
(2)Billy H.
It's been years since I've been to a Noodles & Co. We were leaving the mall & saw it & decided to stop in for lunch. We ordered the Indonesian peanut sauté & the pad Thai, both regular sizes & with chicken. We also ordered some pot stickers. The cashier was more focused on what was going on with the other employee & she kept having to ask "what" to us. Once we finally got our order in, we sat down at a booth. The booths are lined with a burlap type material that doesn't allow for you to slide into the booth & the pad of the booth is really close to the low table. It's an odd seating combination. A positive about Noodles is they have a coke freestyle machine. I might not be a coke can, but I love the different options available. It only took a few minutes for us to get our food. Both pasta dishes were hot (temperature wise) but the pot stickers we cold. Also, I've never seen pot stickers that are smashed so flat, almost like little quesadillas. The stuffing inside wasn't good. I was really disappointment with them. The Indonesian peanut sauté was good. It has two heat icons on the menu but I didn't find it spicy at all. I would've liked a little more heat. The 2.99 for chicken will get you about 2-3 ounces of chicken that looks like it was sloppy chopped up on the grill. It looks like chicken scraps in a way. I'd like it to be more uniformed but it had a nice, grilled flavor to it. The pad Thai had a similar taste to the Indonesian peanut sauté, maybe even a little more heat to it. Overall I enjoyed the noodle dishes. They weren't amazing but any means but next time I'll just order the small without chicken and get a glass of water. The add on items really bring up the price and don't even bother with the pot stickers.
(3)Tim A.
Great take-out food seems to be a hard-to-come-by commodity. I used to live in Berkeley, CA, and I definitely took my access to lots of great cheap pick-up food for granted. Actually, though, Noodles & Company is pretty tasty. I ordered the Penne Rosa, and while there was absolutely nothing special about the pasta itself (it had that sort of gritty texture I expect when I buy bottom-barrel generic brand penne at store), the sauce was a nice mix of sweet/spicy/tangy, and they were liberal with their application of feta cheese (yum). The chicken's primary purpose was to add texture, but otherwise it didn't have a whole lot of flavor and it was a bit cold when I got it, although this is a risk one takes when doing take-out. The side salad, with regards to both ingredient freshness and flavor, was pretty uninspired; I probably wouldn't go that route. I am on the fence between three and four stars here, and when this happens I almost always round down: no reason to break the convention here.
(3)Nashville T.
This restaurant continues to fray at edges. Tables and floor and bathrooms are gross. We went for two years consistently. I think the management is inexperienced. Time to close the store!
(1)Sheena T.
2 meals + 2 full glasses of wine for 24 bucks?? Yes please! What's not to love about Noodles? You have a variety of choices and can customize your order to be American, Asian, or Mediterranean and at a great price. The menu is quite large and I love that they show you the calorie count! Though sadly, this means no mac and cheese for me! I ordered the med duo sandwich with chicken, mushrooms, red peppers, and feta. It was so good, and very low on the calories. I added a side ceasar and it was great also. My friend ordered the small whole grain Tuscan linguine, and while it was tasty, she was eying my meal over her own :) The smaller portion was plenty for one meal. But on top of good food, they also offer wine and beer! Sweet! I loved having a glass of malbec to accompany my meal. Great place in Green Hills! I'm excited to explore the other countries on the menu!
(4)John F.
Great quality for a chain. Don't expect authentic Asian but astronomically better then fast food or a frozen dinner.
(4)Emily M.
I love noodles and co as a chain but this particular location is not great. Every time I've been in it's smelled so strongly of cleaning supplies that I got a headache. My potstickers were completely flat like pancakes, which was strange, and my Thai curry soup had mainly noodles and broth and almost nothing else. I know what this chain can be when it's good so I'm sad this is the only one around here.
(2)Samantha S.
I'll give this place one star for my food coming out really warm. Other than that, no. Just no. The Shrimp Pad Thai was absolutely flavorless. The noodles tasted like that were mixed in with a water sauce. And the shrimp tasted like, guess what, water. Thank goodness for sriracha. I was able to pour some on and eat a few bites of noodles because I was starving. I like the idea of a fast and casual noodle house but Noodles & Co is somewhere I will never step foot into again.
(1)Rachel G.
Can't beat the price, service, or taste. Always delicious, love everything I get. One time they messed up my salad, and brought me a new one in less than a minute and profusely apologized. Fantastic!
(5)Corey G.
The food and service here was quick, fast, and friendly. The food is moderately priced for the area of town in which it is located. Most dishes were less than 10 dollars with a 1 dollar upcharge to add a soup or salad. I ordered the Tuscan Multigrain pasta with grilled chicken and it was fantastic, it had a wonderful flavor with a very generous portion size. I would recommend this place to anyone that is pressed on time and wants good food, fast in the Green Hills area or anyone looking to dine in after a day at the mall.
(4)Joseph T.
Terribly bland and boring. Good service, but the menu is rubbish and fails to deliver any real punch or surprise. My wife ordered the Pasta Fresca which looked so bad i refused to taste it ... and rightly so. Three bites in and she threw in the fork and ordered the truffle mac & cheese which was not even Velveeta shells & cheese level. I ordered the Wisconsin cheesesteak. I lived in Wisconsin and I've been to Philly and this sandwich honors neither place. the best thing we ate was the cheesebread and marinara, both delicious. So basically if you're craving cheesebread and marinara, then yes, go to Noodles & Company ... otherwise, avoid! and oh, Noodles & Company ... why is your music so load? Really folks, get your house in order.
(1)Rachel M.
What can I say? I love noodles. I could live on noodle dishes, but I hear I'd get fat. Carbs or something. Whatever. Now, while I'd love to tell you that I give this place 5 stars because I have tried most everything on the menu and it was all excellent, I will not be able to do that. I have only tried two things there. I always get the Pad Thai with shrimp (which is excellent), and my husband has so far only gotten the Japanese Pan Noodles with beef (I have stuck my fork into his food and stolen some; that dish is also excellent). I always order a regular bowl so that I can have enough for a meal the next day, but you can also get a small bowl. I also like the fact that while it is considered fast food, they cook your food and bring it to you. We've always had friendly service. Good noodles and good service? 5 stars in my book!
(5)Kaleena 'Kala' H.
My boyfriend and I were looking for a quick lunch option one day while we were running errands, and we came across Noodles & Company in Green Hills. We decided to try it out, and we are both happy that we did. We both ordered the Trio...I ordered buttered noodles with chicken and a caesar salad, and he ordered the mac and cheese with meatballs and a caesar salad. Mine was so tasty that I wanted more! I tried a bite also of the mac and cheese, and I loved it. I didn't think I would like it with the meatballs, but boy was I wrong. The caesar salad was also delicious as well. The one thing that I am mainly impressed with is the portions...the small bowl is just enough food to fill you up and keep you satisfied without going too crazy. The staff is very friendly as well. I definitely want to come back here and try the other items on the menu as well. :)
(5)Jason S.
More like 'Meh and Company' - See what I just did there? Guess this is a chain, but it is the first I have been to and to my knowledge, the first in Nashville. The concept is novel, "Noodle-y foods from around the world", but the execution is kind of weak. I would not be surprised if the food prep was handled much like the big chain places like Applebees, O'Charleys, etc and pre-made frozen stuff. My son got macaroni and cheese and it was really no different than Kraft Dinner. You go out to dinner somewhere, and you expect it to be something better, more creative than you could make at home. Not so much here. I got some sort of Asian noodle dish that was... safe and bland. Thank goodness for the food healing powers of sriracha. theoatmeal.com/comics/sr… The only reason I give this place even a two-star, is because the one time I came here was after seeing a movie with the family, and my wife was in labor the whole time. So, I kind of have fond memories of that.
(2)Kate O.
When I visit family in Chicago, Noodles & Company has been a standby as somewhere relatively quick and relatively cheap where we can all find something to eat. When I heard they were opening one in Nashville, I was delighted to have the option nearby. For vegans, their website makes it clear that there are quite a few options: * Indonesian Peanut Sauté * Japanese Pan Noodles * Chinese Chop Salad with no wontons (also high raw) * Penne Rosa without cream and cheese * Pasta Fresca without cheese * Whole Grain Tuscan Linguine without cream and cheese * Spaghetti with Marinara without cheese * Cucumber Tomato Salad (also high raw) * Tossed Green Side Salad with balsamic vinaigrette (also high raw) Pretty good set of options. Even better when you realize that if you're gluten-restricted, you can swap in rice noodles for many of the noodle dishes above, and have one of the very few hearty (i.e. non-salad) options in town for vegan AND gluten-free eating. It would have earned five stars if they could make the Pad Thai vegan as well, as many Thai places do. But it's already a stand-out option for veggie-friendly eating as it is.
(4)Alex S.
Great cost to value ratio, always impressed. I ALWAYS eat at Noodles and Company when there's one near my travel route.
(4)Matt G.
What are they trying to be? Some of their signage reads, "Fly the Mediterranean" but they serve basic noodle dishes. The music in the store has a dance/pop vibe. And now for the kicker... The man who I think was the manager was in the back by the food obviously sick and coughing on all the exposed food. Not covering his mouth. No gloves. A time before this I found a hair in my Mac N' Chesse BBQ dish (Ya, real Mediterranean, haha). Why I returned after the hair incident I'm not sure. I had a friend with me who wanted to try it so I went with it. Needless to say I did not eat the meal that was coughed on several times during preparation. This is all true, I have no reason to make up info about this restaurant.
(1)Jemina B.
I think the two star rating says it all: "Meh. I've experienced better." Each time I've been here I've been let down by my choices. One was pad thai (an error on my part for ordering this at a non-Thai place, shame on me!) and the other was some chicken/pasta thing not even worth mentioning. Decently priced, clean, nice location - just doesn't click with me for some reason.
(2)Jeremy E.
Eh, it's alright. I think I got the wrong thing. I got the mac n cheese with truffle oil and mushrooms. The first few bites were good, but then the truffle flavor got overwhelming. Everything in the dish tasted like it was soaked in it. I may go back and try something else.
(2)Simon K.
Hmmm... how would you describe this place? A. "the Chipotle of Pasta" B. "Sneaky way of serving Cafeteria style food" C. "Ethnic food without the culture" Tough, but I choose "B." It's just another Pei Wei, but with cheaper ingredients. Not to mention, when would it ever be appropriate to serve Mediterranean Asian and Italian? Were they expecting regular patrons from the U.N. Council? Good service, clean place, food is so-so. The major downside is how cramped it feels. Even when it's not busy, the tabletops are the size of trashcan lids and it still feels claustrophic. If you're there to shop at the mall, it's probably the right place to go if you're saving your money for Nordstroms (however, Nordstroms has their own restaurant). Meh... But really, is there any place worth eating around Greenhills?
(3)Justin R.
If you're looking for inexpensive carb filled eats in Green Hills, Noodles & Company, is your place. Is a counter service type of place; you place your order at the counter, pay, and then an employee brings your food out when its ready. I like this concept, because you know your food is going to be pretty fresh. So, when you think about pasta, usually a certain ethnic group pops in your head. Well, whatever that group may be, you can find it here. They have everything for mac'n'cheese to pad thai. Between my girlfriend and I we had the the Mac'n'Cheese and an Asian Noodle bowl. You also, have to option to add any protein to your meal for and additional charge. My only complaint is that for the amount of pasta you are given in one order, you are bound to make yourself sick if you eat it all. My suggestion is to split an order with someone, or eat half and box the rest up for later. For a quick bite that's not another sandwich shop, check out Noodles & Company.
(3)Lyndi S.
When you walk into Noodles & Company, you need to know what you're getting. This isn't a five-star restaurant. They are more cafeteria style, except they bring you your food and clear your plate in a tip free environment. It's a no nonsense place to carb up, and enjoy doing so. What's wrong with that?? You pay around $8-10 for a full bowl of whatever pasta your heart desires. Mediterranean/Italian? Got it. Asian? Got it. American? You bet. It's most likely fairly high in sodium, and you can bet they barely make a meal under 500 calories, but it's super delicious! I'm not sure about the other options, but their Wisconsin Mac n Cheese is making my mouth water insatiably right now just typing it. And the grilled chicken is a really well cooked and flavorful addition. Spot on for a quick carb fest! If you and a friend are looking for a lower calorie option, I suggest splitting a salad and a noodle bowl, or sharing the Trio - pasta, added protein, and a side salad. Completely worth it! If you're looking for a quick meal, this is a great option to find something filling, delicious, and inexpensive.
(3)Jacob G.
Meh... this place was alright. I have to admit that I REALLY REALLY like the idea of this place: fast casual, counter-service, fresh food, cooked to order. I am also a big fan of how there is pretty much something for everyone and you can go there not knowing if you want asian, american, or Mediterranean and find a menu item that sounds delicious. My two complaints: 1) Being my first time, the menu was a bit confusing ... 2) It was just O.K. nothing special. I ordered the Mac & Cheese (add Meatballs) ... They claim this to be their best seller, but I got macaroni in Velveeta covered in cold unmelted shredded cheese w/ 5 meatballs. Kinda disappointing. Its hard to screw up Mac & Cheese, and I did eat it all, BUT I just expected a little something more from a place that boasts NOODLE in their name. Perks: 1) My girlfriends dish (penne & shrimp?) was great. 2) Really quick service despite a packed dining room.. we waited less than 5 minutes. 3) Decent portion fair price. I'll be back for sure... not for the Mac & Cheese but hopefully to find something a bit more inspiring.
(2)Benjamin S.
I tried this place with my girlfriend (see Kala's review) while out running errands. The atmosphere and feel reminds me a lot of Panera Bread and Sweet Tomato's. However, what surprised me the most were the prices. Given that this place is located in Green Hills, on the same block as the mall, you would expect it to be moderately to expensively (not sure if that is a word) priced; yet, instead, despite its location the prices are a bargain for what you get. I mean honestly, $7.85 for a regular size bowl of pasta and a soup or salad... who cares if it does not include a drink, I'll drink water, as that is an awesome deal! Moreover, in an age where american society expects large portions, for once there is a restaurant that realizes that quality, not quantity, makes a better meal. I had the mac n cheese with meatballs and a side Caesar salad, and that was just enough for me, and it was all delicious. I also tried some of my girlfriend's butter noodles with seared chicken, and that too was just awesome! Now if american style fair is not you're thing, then they also have both Asian style dishes such as pad thai and udon, as well as Mediterranean dishes like spaghetti. Not only that; but, along with chicken and meatballs, one can also have shrimp, beef or tofu as a "meat" option on your pasta dish. Vegetarian or carnivore, this is a great place for those wanting a quick bite or on a small budget. Funny thing is though, growing up my dad's mom always told me that if I keep eating noodles all the time, I would turn into a noodle. While not true, when craving noodles there is no place better than Noodles and Company.
(5)Sam L.
I could go for a small dish of Penne Rosa any day of the week! It is by far the best dish they have (in my humble opinion). Just the right amount of spice & freshness. Basically the entire Mediterranean menu hits the spot for me no matter when I go to Noodles & Co. Love love love love LOVE it.
(4)Suz J.
Asian fusion Noodles & Company serves consistent Japanese pan noodles and Penne Rosa. Those are my favorites. For around $8 I get a protein with my noodles like chicken, beef of tofu. After I ordered at the counter a server brought my pasta soup to my table within five minutes. They even insist on clearing the table when I leave. There's no trash or bussing bin so I took the hint. Noodles is a good value fast casual restaurant.
(3)Ruiqiu K.
I just missed my bus and had about 20 minutes to spare. I had passed by this place after leaving my bank and saw the bus leave my stop. So, I turned around and stepped in here. The menu was simple, which makes decision making easy. I was craving Asian and was curious what their Pad Thai would be like. I know better than to expect anything authentic. But since I can happily eat crappy, Americanized Chinese food, Americanized Pad Thai wouldn't be an issue with me. I liked it. When it came to me, I definitely smelled the fish sauce. But I didn't taste any tamarind at all. There were no scrambled eggs or green onions. There were red onions. And veggies. I don't remember if there were any tofu. I think there were peanuts. And there was a thin wedge of lime. I recognized it for what it was: Yummy noodles with flavor. And besides, I think I had read somewhere that pad thai is a recent development in Thai cuisine, created by some prime minister in the last century to help Thailand stop its dependence on rice imports and to use local flavors. So, authentic pad thai will probably continue to evolve. Place was clean. And I don't know if the acoustics were off, but there was a party of very loud women on the other side of the place whose voices carried very well into my side of the restaurant. Thankfully, I had my headphones on.
(3)Caitlin C.
I've had Noodles and Co. in other parts of the country, when traveling. So, I was very excited to see it coming to Nashville. It's a very nice, "fast casual" restaurant and reasonable, especially for the college scene that flock to other similarly priced restaurants like Pei-Wei, Chipotle, Moe's, and Zoe's Kitchen. I always get the Penne Rosa, which is a completely wonderful dish with a slightly spicy, creamy marinara. I don't like mushrooms so I always ask for them to leave them off and I add shrimp. The pick three seems to be the best option since you pick a pasta, add a meat, and then get a side for $7.50. It seems to be close to that when you just ask for the pasta with meat. Noodle's and Co. has noodle dishes from all over the world that have been a little commercialized, much like Pei-Wei with Asian cuisine, for the fast-casual crowd. If you liked/enjoyed the Wild Noodles place that was in Cool Springs, you'll like Noodles and Co. Plus, being a chain, it should last longer than Wild Noodles did.
(4)KitKat A.
I love international flavors and I was very excited to try this place. The flavors have been adapted for the american taste, which I guess it's OK, as long as you are not expecting the real thing. I have tried several things from their menu, my favorite being the Thai curry soup with -wait for it- noodles. The pasta fresca is also delicious. The spaghetti and meatballs was substandard. I am not sure those meatballs were made of actual meat. The consistency and flavor was just weird. The service is not great, I thought the person in the cash register was going to roll his eyes anytime... he seemed that annoyed (and I swear, I wasn't on the phone or doing other silly things). Anyway, the prices are good, and I'll keep trying other options they offer. But they need to get more help, because I often see dirty tables when I visit the place.
(3)Megan C.
So the night before the Country Music Marathon, the boyfriend decided it was time to carbo load. What better place than Noodles and Company? Seems like they'd have lots of carbalicious options, and when we arrived, we found that they were right. Their menu is fairly simple and essentially divided into Asian noodle dishes and more Italian noodle creations. You order at the counter, take a number, and take a seat in the small dining room. Prices are a little more than fast food, but a little less than slow food. I suppose we could call it medium food. :) Your food is brought out to you fairly quickly, and your table is bussed when you leave. All in all, I thought the pasta was good, but not really different from what you could make at home. A decent choice for a quick bite in the Green Hills area.
(3)Jessica M.
We stumbled upon this place one day after swimming, and we loved it. We've been back several times and the food has always been tasty. There are so many options, and they offer tofu as a protein! I think its decently priced for the amount of food I get, and I always leave stuffed. My only complain is the dining room. We have been several times and at different times and every time we go it seems, by taking a look at the dining room, that they just had a rush of people. There seem to be more dirty tables then clean, and we've had to clean and wipe off a table just to sit. After we finished eating the last time we went, we put all of our dirty dishes on another dirty table just so someone else would have somewhere to sit. A dirty dining room wont stop be from coming back though.
(4)Sara S.
I love this place! The macaroni and cheese was great, although I wasn't impressed my first go around. I tried the pasta fresco and it was excellent, and since have gone back to the mac and cheese just out of guilty pleasure. I love it! Great easy dinner spot with reasonable prices.
(5)Chris M.
Ate there on a Friday night, moved the people and food at a good speed. Food and prices were good and made for a casual date night. We really liked our noodle meals and the spinach fruit salad with fig vinaigrette was awesome. The only problem we saw was the lack of a dining room attendant, nobody clearing tables fast enough for the customer rotation.
(4)Liz D.
I ordered take-out from Noodles and Co. tonight and had a pleasant experience. My order was taken promptly and it was ready for me when I arrived (which has unfortunately not been the experience for me at other Nashville take-out places). I had the Wisconsin Mac & Cheese with meatballs and I loved it. Not too much sauce, but plenty of shredded cheese made for a lovely combination. They seem to highlight the pasta by not drowning it in sauce, which I appreciate. The meatballs were savory and generous in portion size. I love how you can customize your dish and the prices are very reasonable. I want to try more options before giving any more stars, but so far, so good.
(4)Aleeson P.
I come to this place almost every time I am in Nashville and have yet to be disappointed, luckily! I've had the Chicken noodle soup several times, Pad thai, Bangkok curry, and Penne rosa, each dish has been made to perfection and always pretty hot. The prices are alright, they fit the type of restaurant. Not fast food but not completely sit down. All in all. quick and easy! My first time in, I was a bit confused by the menu but then it became pretty self-explanatory.. Just pick something under the categories! Then you have the option to add another or a substitute a certain meat. Which is actually pretty helpful and nice. I feel like the parking spots are a bit tight though.
(5)Rob W.
This location has had problems since it opened and it has progressively gotten worse. Management barking at employees, very little sauce on spaghetti and no dressing with salad.
(1)Chelsea H.
My husband and I enjoy eating here. Seems to stay busy but the food is worth it. I enjoy the pesto chicken. It's really good.
(4)Wayne H.
A fast-casual chain from the Colorado area that just recently opened in Nashville, Noodles and Company serve noodles, pasta, soups and sandwiches at a fairly cheap at around $5-12 per meal. I ordered Noodle Chicken Soup and pesto cavatappi with chicken breast for around $7. The soup was decent enough, if quite salty. The pasta came absolutely covered in cheese, but not enough of the garlic,tomatoes and mushrooms that distinguished the dish. The chicken was a plebeian chunk of breast meat. All in all, the place is cheap, if not particularly special, and worth visiting if you need something fast and easy on the pocketbook after a day shopping at Green Hills Mall.
(3)Jamie A.
Great little spot to pick up some comfort food in a hurry. I tried the mushroom stroganoff with no mushrooms (I know, I know) and braised beef. The beef was excellent and the sherry cream sauce was perfectly seasoned. The price for the bowl and a drink was right around $9. I called a few minutes ahead and it was ready when I arrived. I also like the second register for call ahead orders. Well done.
(4)Kiran G.
Good place and decent food. Ask for modifications with respect to how spicy u want ur food to be.
(4)Neil D.
Really enjoyed it for the first time. Sure, its a little pricey but you're not buying fast food. You are definitely sitting in a fast food environment though. Thought it was great, fast, tasty -
(4)Meg D.
If you know me you know I love mac and cheesemore than the average bear. The wisconsin mac was delish- not too cheesy and elbow noodles make it just right. Side salad was a little skimpy. It took a few minutes for anyone to aknowledge me at the counter but service was good thereafter. Great price, I will be back.
(4)Nathan M.
Suuuuper duper truffle mac and cheese.
(5)Lisa R.
The food is OK, but the service is very inconsistent. The To Go service was laughable yesterday, I placed my order and then waited, and waited...as six other orders were taken and delivered to their tables...and employees stood around talking before they finished my to go bag. I don't believe I will go back anytime soon.
(2)Alyssa T.
I had never been to Noodles and Company before but tried it this week. It seemed to lack the problems observed by previous users. Maybe they needed time to work out the kinks. I thought the food was pretty good. Service was great (fast and friendly). The prices are pretty good for sit down service. They forgot to add the meat to my boyfriend's order but our server quickly fixed the situation and also offered us some coupons for our next visit to make up for it. I would definitely go here again.
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