{"id":77396,"date":"2022-02-07T04:44:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-06T23:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/centralrecorder.com\/trying-midwestern-fast-casual-chain-noodles-company-photos\/"},"modified":"2022-02-07T04:44:00","modified_gmt":"2022-02-06T23:14:00","slug":"trying-midwestern-fast-casual-chain-noodles-company-photos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/centralrecorder.com\/trying-midwestern-fast-casual-chain-noodles-company-photos\/","title":{"rendered":"Trying Midwestern Fast-Casual Chain Noodles &#038; Company + Photos"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<ul class=\"summary-list summary-list-variant\">\n<li aria-level=\"1\">I visited Noodles &amp; Company, a Colorado-based fast-casual chain, for the first time.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">I appreciated the wide range of menu items, from pasta dishes to zoodles to soups and salads.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">The Japanese pan noodles were delicious and I plan on going back to try even more dishes soon.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"inline-newsletter-signup&#10;                          inline-newsletter-signup-variant&#10;                         headline-regular loading\" id=\"formContainer\" data-component-type=\"inline-newsletter-module\" data-list=\"Sidekick\" data-acq-source=\"morningbrew\" data-event-label=\"morning_brew\" data-origin=\"MorningBrew\" data-campaign=\"lifestyle\">\n<div class=\"js-loader hidden\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"svg-icon \" version=\"1.1\" role=\"img\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" viewbox=\"0 0 50 50\" style=\"enable-background:new 0 0 50 50;\" xml:space=\"preserve\">\n                        <title>Loading<\/title>\n                        <desc>Something is loading.<\/desc>\n                        <path fill=\"#111\" d=\"M43.935,25.145c0-10.318-8.364-18.683-18.683-18.683c-10.318,0-18.683,8.365-18.683,18.683h4.068c0-8.071,6.543-14.615,14.615-14.615c8.072,0,14.615,6.543,14.615,14.615H43.935z\">\n                          <animatetransform attributetype=\"xml\" attributename=\"transform\" type=\"rotate\" from=\"0 25 25\" to=\"360 25 25\" dur=\"0.6s\" repeatcount=\"indefinite\"\/>\n                        <\/path>\n                      <\/svg><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Noodles &amp; Company is known for serving internationally-inspired and American noodle dishes, pasta, salads, and soups.<\/p>\n<p>Though the chain began as a Colorado-based restaurant, there are now <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scrapehero.com\/location-reports\/Noodles%20&amp;%20Company-USA\/\" data-analytics-module=\"body_link\" rel=\"noopener\">452 locations across 30 different states<\/a>. California alone has <a href=\"https:\/\/locations.noodles.com\/ca.html\" data-analytics-module=\"body_link\" rel=\"noopener\">15 locations<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Here are some of my initial thoughts after visiting Noodles &amp; Co. for the first time:<\/p>\n<h2><strong>There are seemingly endless combinations of noodles, spices, and proteins<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"figure image-figure-image  \" data-type=\"img\" data-e2e-name=\"image-figure-image\" data-media-container=\"image\">\n<div class=\"lazy-holder \" style=\"padding-top: calc(100% * 2274 \/ 3024)\">\n<p>                          <img class=\"lazy-image \" viewbox=\"0 0 1 1\" data-content-type=\"image\/jpeg\" srcs=\"{&quot;https:\/\/i.insider.com\/61fbfcc0646a16001823f43d&quot;:{&quot;contentType&quot;:&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;,&quot;aspectRatioW&quot;:504,&quot;aspectRatioH&quot;:379}}\" alt=\"Noodles &amp; Company register and manual\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                          <noscript><br \/>\n                              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/centralrecorder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Trying-Midwestern-Fast-Casual-Chain-Noodles-Company-Photos.jpeg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><br \/>\n                          <\/noscript><\/p><\/div>\n<p>                          <span class=\"image-source-caption \"><figcaption class=\"image-caption headline-bold\" data-e2e-name=\"image-caption\">\n                              I was excited to see that Noodles &amp; Company offered so many choices.<br \/>\n                            <\/figcaption><span class=\"image-source headline-regular\" data-e2e-name=\"image-source\"><br \/>\n                                Molly O&#8217;Brien<br \/>\n                              <\/span><br \/>\n                          <\/span><br \/>\n                      <\/figure>\n<p>Upon walking into the restaurant, I noticed how many choices are on the menu. I was pleasantly surprised by the range of what seemed like healthy options, such as noodles made from vegetables.<\/p>\n<p>The chain also offers vegetarian and low-calorie choices. You can even customize your dish by substituting regular pasta with zoodles or cauliflower noodles or adding protein like chicken or steak.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"figure image-figure-image  \" data-type=\"img\" data-e2e-name=\"image-figure-image\" data-media-container=\"image\">\n<div class=\"lazy-holder \" style=\"padding-top: calc(100% * 2274 \/ 3024)\">\n<p>                          <img class=\"lazy-image \" viewbox=\"0 0 1 1\" data-content-type=\"image\/jpeg\" srcs=\"{&quot;https:\/\/i.insider.com\/61fc15ca40ce96001ab1a44c&quot;:{&quot;contentType&quot;:&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;,&quot;aspectRatioW&quot;:504,&quot;aspectRatioH&quot;:379}}\" alt=\"Coca-Cola machine at Noodles &amp; Company\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                          <noscript><br \/>\n                              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/centralrecorder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/1644189239_723_Trying-Midwestern-Fast-Casual-Chain-Noodles-Company-Photos.jpeg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><br \/>\n                          <\/noscript><\/p><\/div>\n<p>                          <span class=\"image-source-caption \"><figcaption class=\"image-caption headline-bold\" data-e2e-name=\"image-caption\">\n                              There was also a variety of drinks and seasonings to choose from.<br \/>\n                            <\/figcaption><span class=\"image-source headline-regular\" data-e2e-name=\"image-source\"><br \/>\n                                Molly O&#8217;Brien<br \/>\n                              <\/span><br \/>\n                          <\/span><br \/>\n                      <\/figure>\n<p>I consider myself a health-conscious diner, so I appreciated the wide range of options.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>The restaurant had a clean, industrial feeling design and atmosphere<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"figure image-figure-image  \" data-type=\"img\" data-e2e-name=\"image-figure-image\" data-media-container=\"image\">\n<div class=\"lazy-holder \" style=\"padding-top: calc(100% * 2274 \/ 3024)\">\n<p>                          <img class=\"lazy-image \" viewbox=\"0 0 1 1\" data-content-type=\"image\/jpeg\" srcs=\"{&quot;https:\/\/i.insider.com\/61fbfc20646a16001823f406&quot;:{&quot;contentType&quot;:&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;,&quot;aspectRatioW&quot;:504,&quot;aspectRatioH&quot;:379}}\" alt=\"Noodles &amp; Company dining area\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                          <noscript><br \/>\n                              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/centralrecorder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/1644189239_71_Trying-Midwestern-Fast-Casual-Chain-Noodles-Company-Photos.jpeg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><br \/>\n                          <\/noscript><\/p><\/div>\n<p>                          <span class=\"image-source-caption \"><figcaption class=\"image-caption headline-bold\" data-e2e-name=\"image-caption\">\n                              The inside of Noodles &amp; Company had a clean, industrial feel.<br \/>\n                            <\/figcaption><span class=\"image-source headline-regular\" data-e2e-name=\"image-source\"><br \/>\n                                Molly O&#8217;Brien<br \/>\n                              <\/span><br \/>\n                          <\/span><br \/>\n                      <\/figure>\n<p>The layout and design of the restaurant felt efficient, and the decor reminded me of a Chipotle-esque industrial, clean feel.<\/p>\n<p>I wanted to taste something from each section of the menu \u2014 including mac and cheese, signature, and classic \u2014 but I wasn&#8217;t sure where to start.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"figure image-figure-image  \" data-type=\"img\" data-e2e-name=\"image-figure-image\" data-media-container=\"image\">\n<div class=\"lazy-holder \" style=\"padding-top: calc(100% * 3024 \/ 4032)\">\n<p>                          <img class=\"lazy-image \" viewbox=\"0 0 1 1\" data-content-type=\"image\/jpeg\" srcs=\"{&quot;https:\/\/i.insider.com\/61fc148240ce96001ab1a406&quot;:{&quot;contentType&quot;:&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;,&quot;aspectRatioW&quot;:4,&quot;aspectRatioH&quot;:3}}\" alt=\"Noodles &amp; Company menu\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                          <noscript><br \/>\n                              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/centralrecorder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/1644189239_743_Trying-Midwestern-Fast-Casual-Chain-Noodles-Company-Photos.jpeg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><br \/>\n                          <\/noscript><\/p><\/div>\n<p>                          <span class=\"image-source-caption \"><figcaption class=\"image-caption headline-bold\" data-e2e-name=\"image-caption\">\n                              The menu has a selection of pasta, soups, salads, and even shareable options.<br \/>\n                            <\/figcaption><span class=\"image-source headline-regular\" data-e2e-name=\"image-source\"><br \/>\n                                Molly O&#8217;Brien<br \/>\n                              <\/span><br \/>\n                          <\/span><br \/>\n                      <\/figure>\n<p>I asked the employee working at the register for her recommendations and for what people seem to like.<\/p>\n<p>Based on her advice, I ordered the penne rosa, the buffalo mac and cheese, the Japanese pan noodles, and a plain order of zoodles, to try out their texture and flavor.<\/p>\n<p>My order came out to $25 for four small dishes, or about $8 each. I feel like I got a decent amount of food for this price since I couldn&#8217;t finish it all in one sitting.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"figure image-figure-image  \" data-type=\"img\" data-e2e-name=\"image-figure-image\" data-media-container=\"image\">\n<div class=\"lazy-holder \" style=\"padding-top: calc(100% * 2268 \/ 3023)\">\n<p>                          <img class=\"lazy-image \" viewbox=\"0 0 1 1\" data-content-type=\"image\/jpeg\" srcs=\"{&quot;https:\/\/i.insider.com\/61fc150c646a16001823fbf8&quot;:{&quot;contentType&quot;:&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;,&quot;aspectRatioW&quot;:3023,&quot;aspectRatioH&quot;:2268}}\" alt=\"The writer holding Noodles &amp; Company bag out\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                          <noscript><br \/>\n                              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/centralrecorder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/1644189239_50_Trying-Midwestern-Fast-Casual-Chain-Noodles-Company-Photos.jpeg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><br \/>\n                          <\/noscript><\/p><\/div>\n<p>                          <span class=\"image-source-caption \"><figcaption class=\"image-caption headline-bold\" data-e2e-name=\"image-caption\">\n                              After I got my food, I dined outside.<br \/>\n                            <\/figcaption><span class=\"image-source headline-regular\" data-e2e-name=\"image-source\"><br \/>\n                                Molly O&#8217;Brien<br \/>\n                              <\/span><br \/>\n                          <\/span><br \/>\n                      <\/figure>\n<p>There was plenty of dining space inside and outside. After about a 10-minute wait, I got my food and sat out on the patio.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Each dish was flavorful and well-portioned<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"figure image-figure-image  \" data-type=\"img\" data-e2e-name=\"image-figure-image\" data-media-container=\"image\">\n<div class=\"lazy-holder \" style=\"padding-top: calc(100% * 3024 \/ 4032)\">\n<p>                          <img class=\"lazy-image \" viewbox=\"0 0 1 1\" data-content-type=\"image\/jpeg\" srcs=\"{&quot;https:\/\/i.insider.com\/61fbfe8840ce96001ab19c6e&quot;:{&quot;contentType&quot;:&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;,&quot;aspectRatioW&quot;:4,&quot;aspectRatioH&quot;:3}}\" alt=\"Pasta dishes on table\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                          <noscript><br \/>\n                              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/centralrecorder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/1644189239_275_Trying-Midwestern-Fast-Casual-Chain-Noodles-Company-Photos.jpeg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><br \/>\n                          <\/noscript><\/p><\/div>\n<p>                          <span class=\"image-source-caption \"><figcaption class=\"image-caption headline-bold\" data-e2e-name=\"image-caption\">\n                              I decided to get four different pasta and noodle dishes.<br \/>\n                            <\/figcaption><span class=\"image-source headline-regular\" data-e2e-name=\"image-source\"><br \/>\n                                Molly O&#8217;Brien<br \/>\n                              <\/span><br \/>\n                          <\/span><br \/>\n                      <\/figure>\n<p>The penne rosa was bursting with flavor, with whole bites and bits of tomato. The dish wasn&#8217;t as creamy as I expected, but I liked that there was feta cheese sprinkled on top.<\/p>\n<p>The spicy buffalo mac was soupier in texture rather than creamy, but I liked that there was extra cheese sprinkled on top of this dish as well.<\/p>\n<p>If I had taken it to-go and eaten it at home, I would have microwaved it to melt the cheese on top. Still, it tasted good and I didn&#8217;t think it was too spicy.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The Japanese pan noodles had a nice tang in the broad but balanced mix of flavors.<\/p>\n<p>The texture of these noodles was my favorite of the four dishes, as they were\u00a0thick, long, and soft to bite into.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Finally, I tried the zucchini noodles, which I ordered plain to test out the flavor and texture without the distraction of spices and sauces.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"figure image-figure-image  \" data-type=\"img\" data-e2e-name=\"image-figure-image\" data-media-container=\"image\">\n<div class=\"lazy-holder \" style=\"padding-top: calc(100% * 2274 \/ 3024)\">\n<p>                          <img class=\"lazy-image \" viewbox=\"0 0 1 1\" data-content-type=\"image\/jpeg\" srcs=\"{&quot;https:\/\/i.insider.com\/61fc1258646a16001823fb28&quot;:{&quot;contentType&quot;:&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;,&quot;aspectRatioW&quot;:504,&quot;aspectRatioH&quot;:379}}\" alt=\"Noodles &amp; Company spices\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                          <noscript><br \/>\n                              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/centralrecorder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/1644189239_442_Trying-Midwestern-Fast-Casual-Chain-Noodles-Company-Photos.jpeg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><br \/>\n                          <\/noscript><\/p><\/div>\n<p>                          <span class=\"image-source-caption \"><figcaption class=\"image-caption headline-bold\" data-e2e-name=\"image-caption\">\n                              I had the option to put extra seasoning on my food.<br \/>\n                            <\/figcaption><span class=\"image-source headline-regular\" data-e2e-name=\"image-source\"><br \/>\n                                Molly O&#8217;Brien<br \/>\n                              <\/span><br \/>\n                          <\/span><br \/>\n                      <\/figure>\n<p>However, if I wanted to add an extra kick to my plain zoodles, there were also jars of Smoulder from Boulder spice mixes inside the restaurant.<\/p>\n<p>The zoodles were thickly cut, and I think they could have been a great alternative in dishes like the Japanese pan noodles if I were gluten sensitive or trying to make a health-conscious substitution that still tasted good.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><strong>I plan to go back again to try more noodle combinations<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"figure image-figure-image  \" data-type=\"img\" data-e2e-name=\"image-figure-image\" data-media-container=\"image\">\n<div class=\"lazy-holder \" style=\"padding-top: calc(100% * 2268 \/ 3023)\">\n<p>                          <img class=\"lazy-image \" viewbox=\"0 0 1 1\" data-content-type=\"image\/jpeg\" srcs=\"{&quot;https:\/\/i.insider.com\/61fbff0b40ce96001ab19ca2&quot;:{&quot;contentType&quot;:&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;,&quot;aspectRatioW&quot;:3023,&quot;aspectRatioH&quot;:2268}}\" alt=\"The writer with noodle and pasta dishes\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                          <noscript><br \/>\n                              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/centralrecorder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/1644189240_954_Trying-Midwestern-Fast-Casual-Chain-Noodles-Company-Photos.jpeg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><br \/>\n                          <\/noscript><\/p><\/div>\n<p>                          <span class=\"image-source-caption \"><figcaption class=\"image-caption headline-bold\" data-e2e-name=\"image-caption\">\n                              The dishes I tried from Noodles &amp; Company were tasty.<br \/>\n                            <\/figcaption><span class=\"image-source headline-regular\" data-e2e-name=\"image-source\"><br \/>\n                                Molly O&#8217;Brien<br \/>\n                              <\/span><br \/>\n                          <\/span><br \/>\n                      <\/figure>\n<\/p>\n<p>In addition to traditional noodle dishes, the chain serves soups, salads, and a generous kids&#8217; menu with a selection of classics like Wisconsin mac and cheese and spaghetti and meatballs.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>There are also family meal options, which can feed up to four people and include portions of more than one type of pasta.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"figure image-figure-image  \" data-type=\"img\" data-e2e-name=\"image-figure-image\" data-media-container=\"image\">\n<div class=\"lazy-holder \" style=\"padding-top: calc(100% * 2274 \/ 3024)\">\n<p>                          <img class=\"lazy-image \" viewbox=\"0 0 1 1\" data-content-type=\"image\/jpeg\" srcs=\"{&quot;https:\/\/i.insider.com\/61fc190c646a16001823fd33&quot;:{&quot;contentType&quot;:&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;,&quot;aspectRatioW&quot;:504,&quot;aspectRatioH&quot;:379}}\" alt=\"The writer holds Noodle &amp; Company menu up\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                          <noscript><br \/>\n                              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/centralrecorder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/1644189240_136_Trying-Midwestern-Fast-Casual-Chain-Noodles-Company-Photos.jpeg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><br \/>\n                          <\/noscript><\/p><\/div>\n<p>                          <span class=\"image-source-caption \"><figcaption class=\"image-caption headline-bold\" data-e2e-name=\"image-caption\">\n                              Noodles &amp; Company offers seemingly endless options.<br \/>\n                            <\/figcaption><span class=\"image-source headline-regular\" data-e2e-name=\"image-source\"><br \/>\n                                Molly O&#8217;Brien<br \/>\n                              <\/span><br \/>\n                          <\/span><br \/>\n                      <\/figure>\n<p>Overall, Noodles &amp; Co. felt like somewhere you could dine-in with family or friends or get to-go for a fast-casual meal, with something for everyone on the menu.<\/p>\n<p>It seems like there are an endless number of noodle dishes to try, so I&#8217;ll be going back again.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I visited Noodles &amp; 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