Always a clean location. Although it stays pretty busy during peak times there is always parking available nearby and a table at which to eat your delicious meal. I'm a fan of the Pesto Cavatappi with Parmesan Crusted Chicken, the Wisconsin Mac & Cheese, and of course, all the Izzy drinks! The service is pretty quick and the staff has always been friendly to me. My only complaint is the amount of moms with kids that show up. It's a great family spot if that's what you are looking for...me, not so much. It forces me to watch my language and topic of conversation with can be somewhat annoying when you just want to relax for lunch.
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Andrew R.
I see a lot of myself in Noodles & Co. I don't mean that entirely as an insult, but I do mean it mostly as one. Listen. I like to come off as classed up and aware and worldly and kind of hip. But you know what, you jackwagon? I'll shove some pork-laden, barbecue sauce slathered macaroni and cheese in my gaping yaw just like the next guy from Wisconsin. Noodles & Co. and I, we talk all kinds of upscale talk, but we walk a portly trundle to the nearest Taco Bell. AND IT'S FINE. If you're a consistent patron of Noodles & Co. you are invested in the lie at this point as well. Sure, they HAVE healthy options. But you're getting the Parmesan crusted chicken cheese bonanza like eeeeeeeeveryone else, pal. Have a 1000 calorie Indonesian Peanut Sauce monstrosity, fine. I will too. Hell, I'll have some for later as well. You know what? As I drive out of the Noodles & Co., I'll drive past the McDonald's and I'll sneer down my nose at it. "Look at those hogs, knocking fries back like there's no tomorrow," I'll say as my face glistens with cheese and pork. Eat at the Noodles and Co. Go on. Do it. Be "worldly," and "healthy," and wrong with me.
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Angela K.
Passing through and needed something quick to eat. The counter person was meh about the whole ordering experience and kept having issues with the register. Looked like he was so out of it, maybe he needed some coffee to put the pep in his step to at least say "HI". The food came out fast and hot. Tasted ok. It's actually expensive for what you get. I ordered the Japanese pan noodles with tofu and only got 2 pieces of broccoli. Is there a broccoli shortage? Shiitake mushrooms? Forget about it. I got 2 thinly sliced pieces. Carrots? Maybe 5 sticks. Cilantro you say? Must be a shortage for this too. There is no shortage for noodles though. Tofu amount was standard, but I think it's because you're paying $2.39 for it. The person who brought my carry out bag from the kitchen was so pleasant and happy it was great. Such a contrast to the sleeping counter person. There was a little line and so many workers and only 1 cashier...who was sleeping on his feet. No one jumped on to help him out. I really miss the West side location, they were on top of it.
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Elizabeth R.
This is one of my least favorite Noodles spot. Who would put a Noodles location in a parking lot with ten spots and a dead end. However, it is my closest Noodles. The staff is so friendly and as busy as it is, the location is always clean. So tough out the traffic and you will get a good quick meal.
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Will S.
In the past 2 weeks I have been here 3 times. The soda fountain is always empty of dr pepper and cherry additives. The food has been very below this company's standards. My dish was cold, dry, and lacking flavor that Noodles and Company's is known for.
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Mark G.
My family really likes Noodles - healthy dishes that taste great. We've stopped at this location 3 times prior to this visit and each time we remember that this one is very poorly maintained. The food is OK, but the dining area is dirty, the bathrooms are disgusting, and it's been that way since our first visit last year. We will give this place one more chance, but if it doesn't get better we will NEVER come back.
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Ally S.
Highlights/lowlights 1) lots of gluten free options 2) quick Noodles and Company may not come to mind immediately when you are looking for a fast gluten free lunch or dinner....well it should! Noodles and Co. Offers rice noodles And gluten free corn pasta. Oh the possibilities! You can substitute most of the regular dishes with the rice noodles or g free pasta (not the macaroni and cheese though as the sauce has gluten). The pad thai is gluten free as is so you don't even need to make substitutions. This location has one of those awesome soda machines with every coke product flavor you can dream of Bring on the diet cherry coke! The East Towne location service was really friendly, however there were tons of dirty tables. I understand not cleaning them as quickly when you are slow (I was there for dinner around 8:30pm on a week night) but 7-8 dirty tables with nobody walking around to clean them is kind of gross as the location is small. Overall not a bad place for a quick lunch or dinner with plenty of gluten free options.
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Brandon S.
Ate here yesterday for lunch and this was my first time at a Noodles and Co. We won a lunch as a group and Ian was very helpful and we got to sample lots of their food. Everything I tried was very good and all of the staff seemed to be friendly and will to do anything to help out. I will definitely go back
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Sarah H.
Grabbed lunch here while passing thru while out of town. Good service, and the fare I've come to expect from Noodles locations.
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Natalie H.
Hidden vegan item bursting with flavor that even the most zealous carnivore could endure: Whole Grain Tuscan Linguine sans cream topped with tofu. Giggity. If you've not had the pleasure of sinking your chompers into their Ride Krispy Treat, you're not living life to the fullest. I'm convinced the generous wedge of ooey gooey marshmallowy goodness is straight out of an angelic bake sale recipe book. I don't want the secret - I just want them to never stop - ever.
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Eric T.
1/19/14 Unfortunately customer service here has fallen here. ALLERGY EATERS BEWARE!! Noodles has a policy that if you are allergic to anything there is the manager card they need to use to flag the food to be made Allergy aware. **East Side doesn't seem to care about that anymore.** Upon picking up my food, the ticket didn't show it was made allergy aware and upon telling them it was suppose to be, they said that it is allergy aware. Would you trust that? I use to get good service here that I could depend on so I wouldn't get sick eating here though it is obvious to me that don't care. the staff looks all tired and slow about anything they do. I will not be eating at this store anymore.
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C W.
I have been coming to this Noodles and Company for YEARS and have been of many others.. This is still the best quality Noodles, hands down. All clean, and the food always tastes like it was just made, not pre cooked like a lot of other Noodles I've been to.
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Nate K.
This place is amazing....grew up here and came back from going to school out of state. The service and the variety of options is still as great as it was when I left two years ago. One of the most friendly environments to be in. Clean location and recommend the Penne Rosa with parmesan crusted chicken all day....
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Heather C.
It's been 5 years since I've been here ya'll! The last time I was here I bit down on what appeared to be a rusty piece of metal resembling a fish hook. However, because we like to live life on the edge we decided to go here again this last weekend. I didn't have any noodle dishes this time though, I tried the strawberry spinach salad minus the blue cheese and bacon. It was really, really good. Everything tasted fresh and the balsamic fig dressing was delicious. My dining companion and the minor had the Indonesian noodle bowl with tofu, and the thai bowl. They both seemed to enjoy their dishes. Guess what? No one got forked with a piece of metal this time!!! Indications for going back look good.
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Kelley F.
I think this might be the only place in the area that consistently gets my order right. I always get take out so I can't speak to the dine-in experience. My food is always fresh, the proper temperature, nicely packaged and correct. This location in particular has been very pleasant.
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G G.
tried the new bowls w/o noodles. reasonably tasty. the spinach could be cooked just a bit, but i suppose they would have to put more in then. they are always skimpy on the vegetables. at least there were more carrots in these bowls. but why is this location ALWAYS out of tofu when i visit? seems like they could estimate the demand better.
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Justin B.
Food is always great tasting and ready in no time! Also they have a great variety of pastas and sandwiches. Can't say enough about how awesome this place is!
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Sarah M.
I go here all the time (about 4 times a month) and i have never had a bad meal or bad service.
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Dee O.
I might have found a new addiction. I can't count the number of times I visited Noodles and Company while I was in Madison. I loved it so much that I emailed them to see if they would open one in Auburn. Only time will tell. I really only tried their Asian menu. I tried the Japanese udon noodles and the Vietnamese peanut saute, with the later being my favorite. I've had the Pad Thai in the past- when I lived in Columbia MO, and I remember that being excellent as well. It is fast food but really doesn't feel like it. The food comes to you after you are seated in fine white china. Everything I've tried has been wonderfully made and essentially everything on their menu is vegetarian. You can add a protein if you desire. The only blah item was the Flatbread. I have visited three different locations in Madison. This one is a bit smaller than the one on University but it is still great. The employees keep the tables clean and are always willing to help. I love Noodles. I know I'll be back a few more times before headed back to my village of Auburn.
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Alina G.
This place has got it done right. The menu is simple: Noodle. Soup. Salad. And you pick from American, Asian, or Mediterranean fare. They have a few choice favorites from each area and that is all. I loved this since I sometimes get overwhelmed by places with a million menu items. I still had some trouble picking what I wanted though, but it was only because there were so many good things on the menu! In all honesty I came here with a hankerin for some pan-fried asian noodles, but then I saw they had Penne Rosa... and how could I pass that up?! I threw in a greek salad and I had the perfect take-out dinner. My only complaint was that I had wanted chicken with my pasta and they didn't ask me if I wanted to add any meat in... AND I forgot to ask for it. My bad? Their bad? A little bit of both. Anyway, long story short, I will definitely be coming here again. I didn't have to wait long at all for my take-out and I left with plenty of delicious food for under $10.
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Kris L.
Wonderful as always. It's our go-to for a quick bite to eat. Your kids will like the Wisconsin Mac n Cheese. Mine do.
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Frank C.
Always a family favorite! Tastes great, cheap, and filling!
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Lauren M.
My sig other & I come to this Noodles at least weekly. I think it's ran fairly well, but a lot of times they are slow to bus tables and the outside eating area tables are always dirty. Otherwise, it's great.
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Johnny B.
Sure, it's a chain, but you'd be hard pressed to name another fast food joint that offers up a bigger variety of freshly prepared dishes, fast service, and beer and wine! I'm partial to the Japanese Pan noodles but pretty much everything is above average.
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Angela P.
Location is a lot different than the downtown one, crazy busy around the lunch hour...but the food...oh the food! There is nothing like the indo peanut. It may not be authentic, but it is delicious, for sure. Worth a stop - be extra nice to the staff, they are awesome.
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Teresa G.
I like the East town location. Good food, love the ability to eat on the patio.
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Abhijit G.
Good food, reasonable prices. I've been to the location on Univ avenue and it's pretty good.
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes 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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Brit S.
Always a clean location. Although it stays pretty busy during peak times there is always parking available nearby and a table at which to eat your delicious meal. I'm a fan of the Pesto Cavatappi with Parmesan Crusted Chicken, the Wisconsin Mac & Cheese, and of course, all the Izzy drinks! The service is pretty quick and the staff has always been friendly to me. My only complaint is the amount of moms with kids that show up. It's a great family spot if that's what you are looking for...me, not so much. It forces me to watch my language and topic of conversation with can be somewhat annoying when you just want to relax for lunch.
(4)Andrew R.
I see a lot of myself in Noodles & Co. I don't mean that entirely as an insult, but I do mean it mostly as one. Listen. I like to come off as classed up and aware and worldly and kind of hip. But you know what, you jackwagon? I'll shove some pork-laden, barbecue sauce slathered macaroni and cheese in my gaping yaw just like the next guy from Wisconsin. Noodles & Co. and I, we talk all kinds of upscale talk, but we walk a portly trundle to the nearest Taco Bell. AND IT'S FINE. If you're a consistent patron of Noodles & Co. you are invested in the lie at this point as well. Sure, they HAVE healthy options. But you're getting the Parmesan crusted chicken cheese bonanza like eeeeeeeeveryone else, pal. Have a 1000 calorie Indonesian Peanut Sauce monstrosity, fine. I will too. Hell, I'll have some for later as well. You know what? As I drive out of the Noodles & Co., I'll drive past the McDonald's and I'll sneer down my nose at it. "Look at those hogs, knocking fries back like there's no tomorrow," I'll say as my face glistens with cheese and pork. Eat at the Noodles and Co. Go on. Do it. Be "worldly," and "healthy," and wrong with me.
(3)Angela K.
Passing through and needed something quick to eat. The counter person was meh about the whole ordering experience and kept having issues with the register. Looked like he was so out of it, maybe he needed some coffee to put the pep in his step to at least say "HI". The food came out fast and hot. Tasted ok. It's actually expensive for what you get. I ordered the Japanese pan noodles with tofu and only got 2 pieces of broccoli. Is there a broccoli shortage? Shiitake mushrooms? Forget about it. I got 2 thinly sliced pieces. Carrots? Maybe 5 sticks. Cilantro you say? Must be a shortage for this too. There is no shortage for noodles though. Tofu amount was standard, but I think it's because you're paying $2.39 for it. The person who brought my carry out bag from the kitchen was so pleasant and happy it was great. Such a contrast to the sleeping counter person. There was a little line and so many workers and only 1 cashier...who was sleeping on his feet. No one jumped on to help him out. I really miss the West side location, they were on top of it.
(2)Elizabeth R.
This is one of my least favorite Noodles spot. Who would put a Noodles location in a parking lot with ten spots and a dead end. However, it is my closest Noodles. The staff is so friendly and as busy as it is, the location is always clean. So tough out the traffic and you will get a good quick meal.
(3)Will S.
In the past 2 weeks I have been here 3 times. The soda fountain is always empty of dr pepper and cherry additives. The food has been very below this company's standards. My dish was cold, dry, and lacking flavor that Noodles and Company's is known for.
(1)Mark G.
My family really likes Noodles - healthy dishes that taste great. We've stopped at this location 3 times prior to this visit and each time we remember that this one is very poorly maintained. The food is OK, but the dining area is dirty, the bathrooms are disgusting, and it's been that way since our first visit last year. We will give this place one more chance, but if it doesn't get better we will NEVER come back.
(1)Ally S.
Highlights/lowlights 1) lots of gluten free options 2) quick Noodles and Company may not come to mind immediately when you are looking for a fast gluten free lunch or dinner....well it should! Noodles and Co. Offers rice noodles And gluten free corn pasta. Oh the possibilities! You can substitute most of the regular dishes with the rice noodles or g free pasta (not the macaroni and cheese though as the sauce has gluten). The pad thai is gluten free as is so you don't even need to make substitutions. This location has one of those awesome soda machines with every coke product flavor you can dream of Bring on the diet cherry coke! The East Towne location service was really friendly, however there were tons of dirty tables. I understand not cleaning them as quickly when you are slow (I was there for dinner around 8:30pm on a week night) but 7-8 dirty tables with nobody walking around to clean them is kind of gross as the location is small. Overall not a bad place for a quick lunch or dinner with plenty of gluten free options.
(3)Brandon S.
Ate here yesterday for lunch and this was my first time at a Noodles and Co. We won a lunch as a group and Ian was very helpful and we got to sample lots of their food. Everything I tried was very good and all of the staff seemed to be friendly and will to do anything to help out. I will definitely go back
(5)Sarah H.
Grabbed lunch here while passing thru while out of town. Good service, and the fare I've come to expect from Noodles locations.
(4)Natalie H.
Hidden vegan item bursting with flavor that even the most zealous carnivore could endure: Whole Grain Tuscan Linguine sans cream topped with tofu. Giggity. If you've not had the pleasure of sinking your chompers into their Ride Krispy Treat, you're not living life to the fullest. I'm convinced the generous wedge of ooey gooey marshmallowy goodness is straight out of an angelic bake sale recipe book. I don't want the secret - I just want them to never stop - ever.
(4)Eric T.
1/19/14 Unfortunately customer service here has fallen here. ALLERGY EATERS BEWARE!! Noodles has a policy that if you are allergic to anything there is the manager card they need to use to flag the food to be made Allergy aware. **East Side doesn't seem to care about that anymore.** Upon picking up my food, the ticket didn't show it was made allergy aware and upon telling them it was suppose to be, they said that it is allergy aware. Would you trust that? I use to get good service here that I could depend on so I wouldn't get sick eating here though it is obvious to me that don't care. the staff looks all tired and slow about anything they do. I will not be eating at this store anymore.
(1)C W.
I have been coming to this Noodles and Company for YEARS and have been of many others.. This is still the best quality Noodles, hands down. All clean, and the food always tastes like it was just made, not pre cooked like a lot of other Noodles I've been to.
(5)Nate K.
This place is amazing....grew up here and came back from going to school out of state. The service and the variety of options is still as great as it was when I left two years ago. One of the most friendly environments to be in. Clean location and recommend the Penne Rosa with parmesan crusted chicken all day....
(5)Heather C.
It's been 5 years since I've been here ya'll! The last time I was here I bit down on what appeared to be a rusty piece of metal resembling a fish hook. However, because we like to live life on the edge we decided to go here again this last weekend. I didn't have any noodle dishes this time though, I tried the strawberry spinach salad minus the blue cheese and bacon. It was really, really good. Everything tasted fresh and the balsamic fig dressing was delicious. My dining companion and the minor had the Indonesian noodle bowl with tofu, and the thai bowl. They both seemed to enjoy their dishes. Guess what? No one got forked with a piece of metal this time!!! Indications for going back look good.
(3)Kelley F.
I think this might be the only place in the area that consistently gets my order right. I always get take out so I can't speak to the dine-in experience. My food is always fresh, the proper temperature, nicely packaged and correct. This location in particular has been very pleasant.
(4)G G.
tried the new bowls w/o noodles. reasonably tasty. the spinach could be cooked just a bit, but i suppose they would have to put more in then. they are always skimpy on the vegetables. at least there were more carrots in these bowls. but why is this location ALWAYS out of tofu when i visit? seems like they could estimate the demand better.
(3)Justin B.
Food is always great tasting and ready in no time! Also they have a great variety of pastas and sandwiches. Can't say enough about how awesome this place is!
(5)Sarah M.
I go here all the time (about 4 times a month) and i have never had a bad meal or bad service.
(5)Dee O.
I might have found a new addiction. I can't count the number of times I visited Noodles and Company while I was in Madison. I loved it so much that I emailed them to see if they would open one in Auburn. Only time will tell. I really only tried their Asian menu. I tried the Japanese udon noodles and the Vietnamese peanut saute, with the later being my favorite. I've had the Pad Thai in the past- when I lived in Columbia MO, and I remember that being excellent as well. It is fast food but really doesn't feel like it. The food comes to you after you are seated in fine white china. Everything I've tried has been wonderfully made and essentially everything on their menu is vegetarian. You can add a protein if you desire. The only blah item was the Flatbread. I have visited three different locations in Madison. This one is a bit smaller than the one on University but it is still great. The employees keep the tables clean and are always willing to help. I love Noodles. I know I'll be back a few more times before headed back to my village of Auburn.
(4)Alina G.
This place has got it done right. The menu is simple: Noodle. Soup. Salad. And you pick from American, Asian, or Mediterranean fare. They have a few choice favorites from each area and that is all. I loved this since I sometimes get overwhelmed by places with a million menu items. I still had some trouble picking what I wanted though, but it was only because there were so many good things on the menu! In all honesty I came here with a hankerin for some pan-fried asian noodles, but then I saw they had Penne Rosa... and how could I pass that up?! I threw in a greek salad and I had the perfect take-out dinner. My only complaint was that I had wanted chicken with my pasta and they didn't ask me if I wanted to add any meat in... AND I forgot to ask for it. My bad? Their bad? A little bit of both. Anyway, long story short, I will definitely be coming here again. I didn't have to wait long at all for my take-out and I left with plenty of delicious food for under $10.
(4)Kris L.
Wonderful as always. It's our go-to for a quick bite to eat. Your kids will like the Wisconsin Mac n Cheese. Mine do.
(4)Frank C.
Always a family favorite! Tastes great, cheap, and filling!
(5)Lauren M.
My sig other & I come to this Noodles at least weekly. I think it's ran fairly well, but a lot of times they are slow to bus tables and the outside eating area tables are always dirty. Otherwise, it's great.
(4)Johnny B.
Sure, it's a chain, but you'd be hard pressed to name another fast food joint that offers up a bigger variety of freshly prepared dishes, fast service, and beer and wine! I'm partial to the Japanese Pan noodles but pretty much everything is above average.
(4)Angela P.
Location is a lot different than the downtown one, crazy busy around the lunch hour...but the food...oh the food! There is nothing like the indo peanut. It may not be authentic, but it is delicious, for sure. Worth a stop - be extra nice to the staff, they are awesome.
(4)Teresa G.
I like the East town location. Good food, love the ability to eat on the patio.
(3)Abhijit G.
Good food, reasonable prices. I've been to the location on Univ avenue and it's pretty good.
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