Waited for over 30 minutes for food to be made. Def did not seem that busy inside either. Portion size for a small has definitely gotten smaller over the years. Not bad but could be better for sure. read more

I didn't check my food before leaving and I usually do this time I understood why I should always the meal is supposed to be rigatoni Rosa with spinach and cheesy bread not burnt the cashier was really nice and pretty though read more

Noodles and Company - Rigatoni Rosa with Shrimp Cheesy Garlic Bread - Noodles Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Atmosphere was nice, food is pretty good, a little simple for the price. But overall a decent meal. They have a lot of drink options which is really nice. They have one of those cool soda machines. The service was quick and they were super nice! Nice spot to chill with friends for a weekend dinner. read more

The person at the check out counter was really nice! The ambiance was nice the music was relaxing and it was bright and clean. The food was typical for a noodles and company but pretty good I got the barbecue chicken Mac and cheese and I love it read more

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Been here a few times before. It is a clean and convenient location. It is a lot of different pastas and I always find it to be a good lunch. I was desperate for basic Mac and got that here. Sure, you can make a lot of this stuff at home but it is the good enough price to save the time and effort. I'm sure I'll be back again for more noodles. read more

Noodles and Company - BBQ Chicken Mac - Noodles Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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I went here with my wife and daughter. My daughter had free coupons for a meal which was great. I had the Japanese pan noodles with steak. The staff where friendly and helpful. The store was pretty big and had plenty of seating. The food was good overall and had a good taste to it. The food comes out almost immediately which is great. I probably would go again in the future if I was near by. read more

Noodles and Company - Noodles Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

This was my first time at the Oakland location. It's much prettier and cleaner than the downtown location and the service is far superior. I ordered zoodles which are a weakness of mine. They were delicious and really filling. I just don't love the cost of this place. It'll be a rare stop for me with so many other quick lunch spots in Oakland. read more

Noodles and Company - Noodles Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I ordered their Med Salad with grilled chicken and it was very good. The lettuce and salad toppings were fresh and in good proportion. They packed the chicken separately which I appreciated so the salad would not get soggy. I thought the dressing could have been better which is why I didn't give it a five. I ordered online and it was ready on time. The inside looked nice with ample seating. I would try them again for sure. read more

Noodles and Company - Med Salad with Grilled Chicken - Noodles Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Ordered online and picked up in store. This is a downtown location, so finding street parking is a thing you have to do...food was delicious and just what we ordered. The Pad Thai is spicier than some other places. It's my favorite thing ever, but I suggested it to my mom who doesn't like spicy food and she didn't love it. This location still has the gluten free pipette shells, which are no longer available in the market where I live. Great experience! read more

Solid location. This place has everything you'd want from a Noodles and Co. The selection is great, they have Truffle Mac :0 and there's lots of space to eat and hang out with your friends! Portion sizes for the food are big, which is great for people who are hungry and those who want some leftovers for later. I recommend trying some of the heat spice they have next to the drink machines. It's not that spicy but adds a slight heat and smoke flavor to whatever you're having. read more

Noodles and Company - BBQ mac - Noodles Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

This location has such a cool layout! The ordering area is more toward the middle, so you have to weave through anyone sitting down to get there, but it's not unreasonable. The person taking my order was friendly, efficient, and helpful. I was so surprised how quickly my order was ready! Made for a nice quick, filling bite before heading back to school. I'm personally a fan of the Wisconsin Mac n Cheese, but I've tried a few other dishes and enjoyed those as well. I'll be stopping in again soon! read more

Noodles and Company - Front entry and dining area - Noodles Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Pretty decent location. Love to come here. It's typically an incredible experience. Get in and out pretty quick. I am able to make many things plant based with various modifications. The staff is very knowledgeable when it comes to providing good suggestions. read more

Not for much besides the Mac and cheese which isn't even anything special. I also like their pesto tortellini. I was really excited to see the addition of plant based chicken (I am vegetarian and the only thing I miss is orange chicken!) but their orange chicken lo mein was the most disgusting thing I've ever had. First off, literally who puts chicken nuggets on pasta?? There are so many other better meatless options. Also, the orange sauce was really bad. I'm not sure what was wrong with it but it was completely wrong. read more

Noodles and Company - IMPOSSIBLE- Orange Chicken Lo Mein - Noodles Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

If you're looking for a fast cheap lunch this is a good option. The food came out quite quickly however I found it to be very salty and the noodles to be a bit dry. Overall it's not bad but don't expect fancy pasta. read more

Noodles and Company - Cauliflower Rigatoni in Roasted Garlic Cream - Noodles Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh, go literally anywhere else for foods. My brother tried doing something kind for me due to being couched by Covid by sending me chicken noodle soup from this mess. Grub hub delivered me two containers of noodles and burnt chicken pieces. No soup. How do you mess up or forget the SOUP??? 0/10. Would not ever recommend. still sick but now got teased with soup and don't have any. And my brother feels like this is somehow his fault. read more

I like noodles and company and I enjoy their food. However, I have one major complaint. They focus too much on the noodles and not enough on the vegetables. Sure it's a pasta/noodle joint, but when I order "whole grain linguine with balsamic, olive oil, white wine and roasted garlic, red onions, tomato, spinach and parmesan or feta" I expect to get just that. Out of all the times I've gone, which is about 5, my meals have lacked vegetables. Maybe one or two pieces of tiny broccoli, 3 spinach leaves, or just even a few chunks of tomato. I enjoy the vegetables and they should be present in the dish, but they aren't. I may be expecting too much since I'm a vegan, don't worry I didn't order cheese, but they list vegan and vegetarian items on their menu so they should be more sensitive to us. This is something this location definitely needs to work on. read more

Noodles and Company - Whole grain tuscan fresca with little to no vegetables :( - Noodles Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Yum! I really like Noodles & Company, which while not the cheapest stop for food is still pretty reasonable in my experience. I remember when this location first opened so I have to say, seeing the evolution of the shop has been kind of cool. The general layout hasn't changed - this location has that cozy college campus feel to it - but what has changed is the menu and displays. I remember when I first came here the only options were noodle soups and, well, noodles! Now you can find salads and sandwiches, and even better for those of us watching our waistlines, there's calorie measurements next to the entree listings. The soups are all delicious, the veggie sandwiches are also quite simply wonderful, and the noodle dishes I've had have been tasty enough considering that what I'm ordering isn't as expensive as the pasta dishes at my favorite Italian places. For a chain store the food is much better than you might expect and it's never disappointed me when I've needed a filling, affordable and quick meal. Not a fan of the "make your own soda" machine, I think those things are pretty disgusting. But otherwise this is a pretty reasonable quick stop for food in Oakland - the downtown location is good, too. I'll be back! read more

I used to appreciate chains because I can always go expecting a reliable meal, and thought I knew what to expect here. But this particular store needs work. Was forced to eat here twice in one day by friends who love the drink machine (really? just syrup dropped into your typical drinks that make it taste even more artificial, but to each his own...). Got pan noodles - soggy, overly seasoned noodles. It was so salty I couldn't finish it. Had chicken noodle to go with it, and it came lukewarm and tasted strangely heavy in one spice that I couldn't identify. Got penne rosa (my other usual staple here) and it was bland that time! The tomato bisque was okay though, but again was lukewarm for some reason. I would assume soups are made in bulk and spooned out as they're ordered, so are they simply not kept in proper containers? I know not every noodles and co is bad, but there seems to be a lack of standardization. I don't think I'll be coming to this particular one anymore. Will simply go elsewhere next time in Oakland. read more

The beef stroganoff was really good, I highly recommend that one. The truffle mac and cheese was pretty good... but I am not sure how much I liked it. It was actually pretty bland. The truffle was subtle, but the cheese sauce was watered down and very not cheese at all. It kind of tasted like Kaft mac and cheese with a spritz of truffle oil. It would be much better if if the sauce were thicker, creamier, and cheesier... and with bacon bits! I have never been to other Noodles and Company, but the service at this location was very good. The staff was really nice. And the take out containers are really cute! read more

I ordered a Caesar chicken salad today at this Noodles & Company Oakland Forbes Ave location and the lettuce was moldy as pictured. Actually got sick. read more

Noodles and Company - I purchased a Caesar salad at this Noodles & Company today and the lettuce had black mold on it. I actually got sick behind this. - Noodles Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Noodles & Co offers quick service and reasonably priced, competently prepared noodle dishes. Good option for someone who wants a meal of decent quality with not enough time or money for a casual restaurant (unless you're craving Asian noodles, but more on that later). The noodles taste fairly fresh and are all cooked to a nice al dente, a rarity in Oakland's mass of mushy noodles. The Italian and American offerings are all fairly satisfying, albeit lackluster. The dishes don't knock you away with bold, exciting flavors, but it's decent comfort food. Steer clear of the Asian noodle plates. Seriously. Not only is this section of the menu awkward, but a quick stroll to similarly priced Taiwan Cafe, Szechuan Express, Burma Tokyo, or Spice Island Tea House will get you far superior Asian noodles (be they Thai, Indonesian, Chinese, or what have you). read more

I've been going to this place for quite awhile. If you love noodles, then this is the place for you! You can get noodles made in multiple global cuisines! Also, they have the virtual soda machine (I love this type of stuff)! Need I say more? read more

Noodles and Company - Penne Rosa to go! - Noodles Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The place is convenient, reasonably priced, and pretty good food. I've come here a number of times for lunch with colleagues, as it is a nicer sit-down place not too far from campus--it's clean, spacious enough, and comfortable. The menu consists of several noodle options--American (Mac, spaghetti & meatballs), Asian (Japanese pan noodles, pad thai, bangkok curry), and Mediterranean (Italian pasta) and several salad and sandwich options. All the meals are vegetarian by default with small (about $4.50) and regular (about $5.50), though you can add meat (chicken, steak, shrimp, meatballs) or tofu for about an additional $2.50. I recommend the noodle options--after all, it is called Noodles & Co. read more

Noodles and Company - chicken pad thai - Noodles Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Me and my 14 year old son was on break from a chess tournament and decided to grab something to eat. As soon as I walked in I seen that the picture on the menu are misleading. It shows the bowl filled and the bowl they give you are huge.. However they dont even fill the bowls half way. Now mind you I am a big eater and this review will be based on that. I ordered the Pasta Fresca with chicken and my son got the Buttered noodles. We received our order and we got exactly what I noticed. My son loved his buttered noodles and I loved the taste of the Pasta Fesca. However, I expected more for the the price I paid for it since pasta and noodles are so cheap. Me and my son was both hungry after a couple hours later. This review is based on a big eater. So if you are use to eating with small portions, I would rate this as a 4 or 5. However I will only give a 3 on this and debating if I should give it a 2. It is such a shame since it is so close to the university and students are on a budget. They probably would get a lot more customers from them if they gave bigger portions or cut down on the price. read more

The section of food is surprisingly diverse. Excellent noodles and pastas. The Korean meatballs were a tasty surprise. Quick, efficient and friendly service is something I've come to expect from this location. So far they have been top notch! Plenty of seating! Is on Pitt campus and is a favorite of the students. read more

The food was probably a 3.5/5... very standard Noodles&Company, but a tad on the salty side. However, there was plentiful seating, a clean eating space, and 5/5 service! The employee who took my order was super friendly and a manager asked me how my food was. Overall a great experience and I'd recommend it to others, but personally I'm just not a big fan of the types of pasta Noodles and Company offers. read more

Noodles and Company - Pesto cavatappi with grilled chicken - Noodles Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Seriously, I don't know that I've had worse food on an airplane. I ordered the orange chicken and there was no orange, no glaze, the chicken was disgusting and the noodles were bad. read more

Well, yup, the noodles here are pretty good. So, yup, if you're gluten free, they will accommodate your pasta if you pay more money. Eh, yup, they forgot to add the chicken I ordered in my Pad Thai, so I had to send it back. Um, yup, there was a HAIR in my Pad Thai when they "fixed" it. No, yup, it wasn't just in the dish, I noticed it as it was in my mouth. I flossed my teeth in Noodles & Company last night with a nasty, jet-black, protein rich 5-incher of human head hair last night. Obviously, this is going to bring down my review, but the food here is still good. The manager made me a new dish free of charge and threw in a rice krispie treat on the house. I'll still eat here. read more

This isn't my go to place-- I only visit when I have a coupon. The Asian-themed choices are not so great. It's a good attempt without have an expensive. price (for a college campus). For example, with the Thai curry and the pad Thai, it's the right general direction for the flavor, but it just misses its mark. For more authentic Thai dishes, I would go someplace else. However, I still prefer the Asian noodle dishes over the Italian and other choices-- so if I did somehow decide to like Italian in the future, my opinion of this place might change after trying the other items. There are a lot of options, so I would take some time reading the menu that they have hanging on the right side of the line to the cashier. The menu behind the cashier doesn't have the same descriptions. Many items don't include meat, by the way-- it's an extra $2.50+. So if you do want a meal with meat in it, it comes out to ~$10+ The menu appears to be organized in a certain way that I really don't understand. The first impression is that it's sorted by price, however some items have different prices listed under them. (You'll notice what I mean when you're right in front of it.) The workers have always been super friendly, and it's regularly filled with students, so I'm guessing they're doing something right. P.S. Sign up for their email list for BOGO free coupons. read more

Everything was up-to-par with my expectations for your average chain "fast casual" restaurant, but sub-par in taste. My Japanese Pan Noodles were soaked in a greasy, sweet sauce that just made me feel bloated afterwards. Although it seems to be a healthier option, I'm extremely skeptical, as the taste of the food felt much heavier than what the calorie counts had listed on the menu. I suppose that's none of my business, but I thought I would warn the potential consumer. Bottom line, better for you than Primanti's, obviously, but beware of what you order if you are trying to be healthy. read more

I usually do not write reviews about food establishments. But my experience here has compelled me to share it with you guys. Here is my take: 1) The staff is extremely incompetent esp during the rush hour. You have 4 guys and 1 girl shouting at each other over the counter. Honestly, having lived in 4 continents and 11 countries, I have never seen such incompetence, 2) During the rush our (11:30 to 1 pm), the food is often undercooked and is unnecessarily oily. 3) I ordered Pad thai to go (hoping for a quick bite), and after waiting for 55 minutes my food did not arrive. When I approached them again, they did not have my order in their system!! I kept my calm, and asked them to cancel my order. It took 3 guys, and over 15 minutes to figure out the refunds! so a word of advice? RUN!! RUN FOR YOUR LIVES! read more

First of all, I definitely wouldn't classify this as Chinese food as is listed here! It's a variety of noodle preparations "from around the world" including Asian, Mediterranean, etc. I have been going to various locations for 10 years and always come back: although there is an occasional error or less than ideal situation, you can't beat the variety, price, and convenience if you are a pasta lover like myself. I have had most of the dishes dozens of times- here are some thoughts: Japanese pan noodles: the noodles are thick with a great mouthfeel. The sauce is a little spicy and tasty. Sometimes they don't put enough on there though and it winds up on the flavorless side Buttered noodles: literally butter and noodles (and a very nice seasoning plus parm) but the egg noodles are very tasty and I often use this as a vehicle to add whatever fresh ingrediants they have in seasons ( mmm corn and asparagus) Steak stroganoff: really tasty sauce but rich. Would get the small size Pasta fresca: one of my go-tos. It has delicate wine sauce that I can't get enough of. Nice veggies as well Penne rosa: I sometimes feel like the sauce tastes like vomit Mac and cheese: literally don't understand why people like this! So plain and basic! Pad Thai: inedible. You are much better off going to a Thai restaurant Indian curry: delicious! Not a lot of noodles but good if you want more of a mix of veggies Pesto cavatappi: a nice dish but I would ask for extra sauce because often it runs a little low As you can see, sometimes the dishes are inconsistent, which is my biggest complaint. I find that this is worse with takeout too so I would try and eat in if possible ! read more

So I guess I have no one to blame but myself for this one... as much as I want to give them 2 stars, I have to give them three for my poor decision making on getting the Shrimp Pad Thai here when I knew my obsession for Thai food was not going to benefit me at a place like this. I should have opted for a different dish (perhaps Mac and Cheese or sorts or some Italianish sort of thing). Despite the location being new, everyone seemed to have already been through the pains of being a new store. Very busy too even though it was during the seasonal break (which was why we opted to venture there when we did). Service was quick and good! I will definitely come back, but the next visit will definitely not include Pad Thai! read more

Unfortunately I'm going to judge Noodles & Company a little tougher than I normally might because the Thai/Asian market in Oakland is well represented and if you want people's business then you really need to step up your game. Here is one thing I really appreciate at Noodles and Company - the caloric value is listed for each dish. Talk about an eye opener - if you don't choose wisely, you better have a date with the gym later in the day because there's a dish on the menu (fettuccine) that is over 1,200 calories. I had the Bangkok curry on my visit today and I thought the flavor was nice, not overpowering for a curried dish, and it was a nice size portion. The caloric count wasn't bad and I felt full. My colleague who dined with me did a soup and salad combo and said that the spicy Caesar chicken sandwich was indeed spicy. This is not my go to noodle destination, but, it's not on my list of "don't ever come here again" noodle places. I'd describe it as, "it is what it is", nothing to write home about but nothing to write a bad review about either. read more

Noodles and Company is always a good experience! Used to visit the location in Wexford, but since it closed last year we have been going to the market square and Oakland locations. Safest bet is always the Wisconsin Mac and cheese, I haven't tried anything else and definitely don't need to. The only thing that sucks is parking in both locations. read more

If you're a young college student with disposable income and haven't yet mastered the application of heat to liquid dihydrogen monoxide until rapid vaporization of the aforementioned substance, then you'll love Noodles & Company. Noodles & Company isn't particularly affordable, and in Oakland, you'll be able to find better Pad Thai or meatballs spaghetti in other establishments within a 3 minute walking radius from Noodles & Company - so I have a tough time understanding the niche this particular franchise seeks to fill. I had the BBQ Pork Mac and Cheese and Tomato Basil Bisque. The mac and cheese, while perfectly acceptable, reminded me of the Kraft variety you'll find in virtually every Freshman dorm. The bisque, also perfectly acceptable, could have been replicated by thickening a canned offering from Campbell's with some sauteed onions and a dash of heavy cream. The service required at Noodles & Company isn't complicated - and consists of a cashier taking your order, line cooks doing their thing and a runner will bring it to your table. Yet somehow the staffed struggled with the orders in our party of eight during a relatively small lunch-crowd. In addition, the runner decided to offer unsolicited commentary on the volume of food we had ordered. While I don't believe that America's tipping culture necessarily guarantees good service, you can certainly tell when a Sphincter ani externus in the service industry isn't counting on tips to live (Noodles & Company's policy prohibits tipping). At least the soda machine was cool. read more

This place is pretty close to both the Pitt and CMU campuses and has decently priced (sub $10 - you can get a dish plus soda for about $7.50) and decent food for the money. If you want more food for the money Chipotle may be a better option. They also have good a good, clean seating area and get your food to you fast. I've had the Japanese Pan Fried Noodes, Indonesian Peanut, and Truffle Mac. Of these, I would have to recommend the Truffle Mac. It's more expensive than the other dishes (it was $11 for it and a soda), but it tasted really good. Friends I've went with also enjoyed in the regular Wisconsin Mac and cheese. They have a Coke freestyle machine (the one with the touchscreen so you can choose your flavor of Fanta, Coca Cola, Sprite, Root beer, etc.), which is fun to use to test new combinations. read more

I love the zoodles option and Lucy is amazing. Everytime I come here she is so freindly and thoughtful. Zoodle Truffle Mac is my favorite

Today, I got the Bangkok Curry with Chicken. I can't really tell if it tasted different than the Indonesian Saute. It was good, don't get me wrong, but it tasted like many peanut sauce dishes. The chicken was cut up and cubed, there wasn't much of it, but it was ok. The sauce and veggies were delicious so it made up for the mediocre chicken. I like coming here mostly because of the soda machine. It is the one that you can pick flavors of the Coke. I like the Dasani Sensations (fizzy water with a little bit of flavor). The noodles are good, not GREAT, but they are good. And one of the most important things to say is that for Oakland during the lunch rush, your food will come quick. Also, they keep the restaurant very clean and have their staff come around to clear your plates for you just like a real restaurant! read more

The soda machine is the key reason to go here. It's cool. You pick a type, e.g., Diet Coke, and you can put like 6 different syrups into it. Yum! They also have 3 flavors of iced tea. The food, however, is eh and overpriced. I usually get the mac & cheese, and my daughter likes the pesto. They're fine. You can put things into the dish which we usually do, e.g., chicken and extra veggies. However, doing so increases the price and quickly adds up. I also don't like how they put raw spinach into my dish. It's a hot dish. The spinach should be cooked. The service is iffy. They sometimes have clueless people working the register which I cannot understand because a) it gives a negative impression and b) it slows things down. My register person could not answer simple questions like, "Are there mushrooms in that dish?" (yes) or "Can I switch out for the gluten-free noodles?" (yes). The food runners are usually quick to bring your meal to the table, and so far, it's always been hot. They do have gluten-free noodles! Yeah! Bottom line: You get the same things (except the awesome soda machine) faster and cheaper within a few blocks. read more