Noodles & Company

Good service. Food is not bad it’s just not that good I feel like it’s pretty generic. I do like how you do have the option to try all different noodle dishes from Asia to Italy that’s pretty cool.

The place is always flawless. Food seems to be very good quality and prepared well and the people seem like they actually care what they’re doing there.
Desoria went above and beyond to help the people I was with. Outstanding food, outstanding employees. ALL good on this side of town.
Vote with your dollar

I had a friend in town and she was craving mac and cheese for dinner. I could not think of any other place than this one to grab a quick bite to eat where I knew they would for sure have mac and cheese so we came here. I have to eat gluten free and I wasn’t sure if they would be able to accommodate but I figured if anything I could just order a salad. I was pleasantly surprised when I saw on the menu that any pasta dish can be substitued with gluten free pasta for an extra fee (I think it’s $ 2). I ordered the whole grain tuscan fresca with gluten free noodles. It was delicious! Very fresh and light, flavored just right. My friend ordered the mac and cheese (with regular pasta) so I did not try it, but she thoroughly enjoyed it.
Service was quick and friendly. You place your order at the cash register, take a number and then they bring the food to the table.
I do not know why I have never been here before, but I will definitely add this place to my list of regular spots!

They serve really big bowls of food that fills you up and leaves room for a to go box. The atmosphere is clean, and its not too busy.

Good food but they didn’t mind to pay any attention to me when all the workers were just having a pleasant time talking instead of bringing my soup, which I had to get up and ask for.
Table was dirty and looked like I could scrape the grime off with my nail.
But I did enjoy the food. Very good and very fast. Would I recommend it? Sure but you can’t except too much
Overall I give it this place a 3 stars

Absolutely loved it! My husband ate at a Noodles in Minnesota & Pennsylvania. He couldn’t stop raving about them & how he wished they had them here in California. Well we accidentally came across one not far from the gulls stadium. The variety of noodle dishes from different cultures is awesome. Something for everyone. I also love the fact you can get the pastas gluten free, that for me is huge! I wish & hope they put one closer to where we live… Temecula … Menifee

I got a big bowl of pesto pasta with grilled chicken. It was so yummy. Very garlicky! I would come back to try a different noodle.

Tasty and affordable. This eatery is located near a high-​traffic shopping center on the corner of Rosecrans Street and Sports Arena Dr. There are plenty of eateries nearby; however, we decided to eat at the Noodle House because of its inviting atmosphere and appealing menu. They offer a variety of pasta and noodle dishes, salads, sandwiches, and appetizers with an eclectic flair of Asian, Italian and American flavors. The cashier and waiting staff were very friendly. A great place for families visiting San Diego’s local tourist attractions.

I will be a regular here thanks to a friend’s suggestion I chose the Mediterranean salad with steak so fresh so light and absolutely tasty

I love the noodles here. I’ve never been to a place where they have Asian noodles on the same menu as pasta haha. They give you a plentiful amount. I’ve only ordered the Indonesia peanut sauté noodles here. They’re supposed to be the spiciest noodles on the menu, but they weren’t that bad! I love how they have little broccoli in it too. My friend loves the pad Thai.
The only thing I would say this place could improve on is adding more flavor with the amount of noodles they have. Definitely a large bowl, you will be full. The price is great for what you get. (About $ 7)
I want to come back and try the pasta noodles.
Unlimited drinks when you purchase a soda.

Very poor customer service. If that’s what you would call the glaring look, lack of greeting, failure to ask bowl size desired, whether it was dine in or carry out, and told us our total briskly without ever asking about drinks or cookies. Maybe she (the very rude hispanic girl manning the register) had an assignment to get customers out of the store in under five minutes or less. Otherwise, I can’t fathom why with NO-​ONE else behind us and maybe four other people in the restaurant at 5:00 on a Thursday that she would be so intent on rushing us out.
Good food, horrible service.

First time here && I left content.
Customer Service was great. As soon as we came in one of the employees came and greeted us. He kindly asked if we needed any help and my boyfriend and I let him know it was out first time here and just needed time to look at the menu (which is in the wall near the entrance).
Kitchen was right there in front of you so you could see the food being prepared right at that moment. Awesome! Everything we got was delicious! My boyfriend got the pad thai and I got the pasta fresca. For our appetizer we got the flatbread.
Cashier was very helpful and friendly as well. Suggested some changes to my plate, which made it taste sooo much better!
Small place but clean and has good options to choose from. Can’t wait to go back again. Not pricy either.

Prices are right in line with the quality. It’s fast food pasta, seemingly in line with the quality of Olive Garden but without the endless options.
I had the alfredo, but they had run out of the correct noodles and they subbed without giving me a warning. Sure they all taste the same, but I would have like the chance to change my order or at least choose my new pasta shape. Spaghetti noodles would NOT have been my choice.
Secondly, the «side» of caesar salad was MAYBE one romaine leaf worth of greens cut up with cheese and too many croutons. I dare say the tiny container they put it in (for my to-​go order) was worth more than the salad itself. I’m embarrassed for whomever at N&C picked that to be the size the side salad comes in. Even Wendy’s dollar salad is larger, and less money.
I came for a fundraiser and that’s likely the only reason I’ll ever be back.

I came here with some friends not knowing what to expect. The menu is pretty straight forward. I got a good pasta dish. It took a while for them to make the meal but when it came out, I was surprised at how big it was. I need to order a smaller size next time.
It was good but there was a strange taste to it. I couldn’t put my finger on it. All in a long good but something I won’t be firing to come back to.

Noodles & Company is located in the same plaza as Chipotle, CBW Fresh Food Fast. My husband and I had no trouble with parking, but the parking layout looks like it could be a challenge when this plaza is busy.
My husband and I came by this location around 7:30 pm for dinner on Friday evening. I figured this would be a good restaurant for dinner because it was close by our hotel and also because the menu offers a different variety of noodle based dishes (there are also sandwiches and soups), figured that my husband and I would be able to find something we would like.
Just to let you know, the set up of this place is that you order your food first and pay. Then your food will be brought to your table (similar ordering style like Corner Bakery and Panera Bread).
This is what we ended up ordering:
Pad Thai, $ 8.30 prior to tax ($ 5.80 + $ 2.50 for chicken= $ 8.30) — My husband was originally planning on getting the Steak Stroganoff, but decided at the last minute to pick this dish instead. I thought this noodle entrée was just average. The noodles were not as soft as I would have liked and the sauce just wasn’t really there. I would have liked some chopped peanuts and more egg (there was very little scrambled egg). The chicken (you can also opt for shrimp for a different add on price) was tender but plain. Overall, this dish is a watered down version of pad thai and wouldn’t recommend anyone to order this.
BUFF Bangkok Curry with Tofu, $ 8.30 prior to tax– I wanted a salad but opted for this dish, as it is like a tofu stir fry in a curry sauce (which is not spicy at all, perfect for me who does not like spicy foods) served over raw spinach. I really like tofu and curry flavored foods and thought this would be perfect. Because the tofu (along with cooked carrots, broccoli, mushrooms, onion slices and red bell pepper slices) was cooked, the spinach started to cook, which really made this dish taste great. I loved the sauce flavor, as it was a nice light creamy curry. The vegetables and tofu was cooked perfectly. The portion of this dish was more than enough for one person. I would definitely order this entrée again.
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(Total= $ 17.93 after tax)
Wait time for our food wasn’t long. Our food was brought out to us by a server in less than 15 minutes of ordering.
There is a high tech soda fountain machine (touch screen) in case you purchase a fountain drink.
I like that there are to go boxes available by the fountain machine so that you can get your own in case you don’t end up finishing your meal.
I think prices for the food here is a little high, but I think the portion sizes are fair.
I think this place does have some good entrees, but it just really depends on what you order.
In the future, I would definitely want to try the other BUFF bowls and stay away from the Pad Thai.
By the way, the code for the restroom (woman and man) is 1955* (star).
The ladies’ was clean upon this visit.

We were in the area so my sister, her kids and I decided to try this spot out. I ordered the Buff Japanese Pan with Marinated Steak and my sister ordered the Thai Crock Pot. For her kids, she ordered the chicken noodle soup.
This restaurant was a bit dirty when we came. We couldn’t find a table that was cleaned so we settled for the cleanest looking table and cleaned it ourselves.
When the food came, I was excited to try the food. My Buff Japanese Pan wasn’t that great. The marinated steak that it came with tasted a little funky. Didn’t really taste like meat to me but I was hungry. It did have a good flavor but it was just okay.
My sister crock pot was okay too. The kids must’ve liked their chicken noodle soup since they finished it.
Overall, not sure if I would return. Establishment wasn’t too clean and food was just okay.

I was informed about this place from a friend who was surprised to hear that I’ve never heard of this place, considering that they have locations all over the U.S. Seriously, there are probably only 10 states that don’t have at least ONE location.
In any case, this place if you couldn’t tell sells noodle dishes: pad thai, spaghetti, and buttered noodles to name a few. You can see their full menu online at
Upon entering this place, I felt welcomed by the décor: it felt inviting. I didn’t feel like I was at a chain fast-​food joint. The layout was easy to follow as well: you walk in and there’s a separated pathway leading to the left where they have a huge pictured menu waiting for you. Everything about this place is inviting and simple. I love hassle-​free environments.
I ordered a small pad thai with sautéed shrimp (as their menu suggested), and I got a small drink. Their drink machine is one of those cool soda machines that have a touch screen and various syrups, i.e., it’s a sweet freaking machine that dispenses flavored carbonated/​non-​carbonated/​diet/​caffeine-​free drinks. BACK TO MY PAD THAI… it was good; REALLY fresh, like it was cultivated from a garden itself. My only complaint was that it was particularly dry so the noodles were hard to swallow (good thing I got a delicious root beer w/​vanilla flavoring).
My friend ordered a Wisconsin Mac & Cheese w/​meatballs as his meat choice, and a side of cheesy garlic bread. Smelled amazing. Probably tasted amazing. He didn’t share… it’s okay, we’re still friends.
They also have conveniently placed to-​go boxes near the soda machine. There’s also this mini-​bar area near the front — it wasn’t being used when we were there BUT I assume they have wine tastings or something because this place does sell alcohol. OH, and they cater! I don’t do much catering myself, but maybe I’ll consider it somewhere down the road.
If you enjoy noodle dishes, I say give this place a try!

Went here to pick up my husband’s free meal. He was very thoughtful and got me a pad Thai with chicken. He gave me his free meal because he does not like Noodles and Company.
I tried the pad Thai and it wasn’t great this time around. I have tried it before from the same location and this time it was bad. The chicken was not cut up but rather large chunks were buried under the noodles. The noodles were not cooked all the way. I was literally chewing on the tough noodles. There was too much of a fishy taste in my noodles and the smell was making my husband gag. There was a small amount of egg, nuts, and bean sprouts. I only took a few bites to realize that this prepared dish was not good. I decided to throw it away since it was just bad. I normally get this dish when I go to Noodles and Company but this was just the worst. I can’t believe this was the worst tasting pad Thai I have ever had. Bad taste in my mouth just thinking about it.
I did not dine in this time because we had other things to do. The place is fairly clean and there are restrooms in the back. There is a parking lot in front that can get full quickly. I don’t like this location because of all the traffic going through here.
I think maybe they have different cooks and we just came on a bad day.

So my Noodles experience was quite unique for my first visit. I was able to participate in something called tour of the world. We had a special table set up and our waiter was wonderful. They had the awesome coke machine where you can get tons of flavors :)
So, my party and I were served family style a set of appetizers, about 6 different pastas, and deserts!
The pasta here is pretty good considering it’s a quick food place! I was impressed with each dish. They have an extensive menu so you can be sure to find something you like! Finally, the dessert was so yummy! Their speciality is the rice crispy treats… Absolutely delicious!

(+) Thai curry soup. Try it. That alone was superb.
(+) Pad thai was actually pretty good. Not the best I’ve had or strictly authentic, but it exhibited the right flavors. At first I didn’t like that I had to pay extra for the protein with my noodle entrée, but the base cost is really affordable so that is sort of offset.
(+) They have one of those coca cola soda fountain machines with the all-​in-​one dispenser and touch screen. Instant star in most cases.
(+) Really dig the menu. Simple to follow and a lot of appetizing options to choose from. Seems like pretty complex recipes involved, lots of ingredients, especially for the soups and Thai style dishes.
(+) Cashier was beyond cool. While holding a baby and paying for the order, baby decided he’ll just grab a cookie from the nearby display and start chomping on it… through the plastic wrap! By the time I realized it, already a small little chunk was bitten off. I don’t want anyone to get in trouble for this, but the cashier ringing us up warmly asked if we wanted that cookie too, then told us not to worry about it and didn’t charge us. We were a little in shock about the incident itself (1^st time it’s ever happened), but were pleasantly surprised they let it go, even though we were totally wiling to pay. Excellent customer service! Anyway, this 5 star review is not just for the food but for that particular act of human compassion and kindness.
(-) Only negative, I wish there was one closer to L.A.