The guy who took our order was super nice. The food was pretty good. The place looked clean.

I've been enjoying Noodles for probably 15+ years from different locations I've lived in IL. I live in Elgin, IL now and for the first couple years here it was just as it's always been...excellent. But something changed in the last year. On many occasions now the chicken has been disguting. Like that cheap chicken you get from Wal-Mart that feels like layers of fat and plastic and hard to chew in your mouth. Sinewy would be the word. It's become consistent now. Maybe the food supplier changed but it's not even edible for my and my family now. It doesn't feel like real chicken. Second feedback is the level of salt on the parmesean crusted chicken (and other items) is out over the top now. So much salt it stings the tongue. Whoever is doing QA of the cooking at this location has to be a smoker with no taste buds left of just doesn't care...or worse, doesn't check for recipe consistency. Could be just this location but ether way it's a problem and I really do miss how good this food was in the past and wish it tasted more like food than labratory chicken and overly seasoned everything. It was a good run but Noodle is officially off the list of places to order from because it's not worth the gamble. read more

This South Elgin store was excellent!! the staff was uber nice and very accomidating we went on a Tuesday evening at 5:30 no waiting they were patience we hadn't been there in years and did not know what to order, he explained the menu thoroughly and told us to take our time, will be back!! read more

Why do you keep taking away the shrimp dishes. I enjoyed the Garlic Lemon shrimp dish.

worst food I have ever eaten in my entire life. Lady at the front is horrible food is even worse can't explain how i wish they could give me my money back. they couldn't pay me enough to eat here again they can get blown up and i might cheer if this business never sees the light of day again read more

Found a nice long hair in my food. So gross I will never eat here again I'm still gagging.

The food was mediocre and the service was terrible! The workers were not friendly and they forgot my side order. I'm all for people wanting good pay but not for terrible service! read more

Gave me the wrong order in my DoorDash and it had shrimp in it that I am allergic to. Even thought the bag said it was mine and what I ordered on the ticket. read more

In need of new cooks. Food was cold and undercooked. Also tasted weird. Most NandC are pretty good and fresh, this one is definitely the exception. The cooks don't know how to cook. read more

This place is a filthy. Service is awful. Girl taking orders is a poor representative of this business. Garbage piled up in garbage area. Bathrooms bad. Food cold and gross. Never never again read more

I can't believe I never reviewed Noodles and Co??? I have been coming here for years. Anyways my go to is always the Japanese Pan Noodles. But I decided to try the new spicy beef noodles. They are not spicy FYI, it is more sweet honestly. But not bad. The pot stickers are always good. Also tried a few other dishes but I will most likely keep getting the japanese pan noodles. Service is always friendly, but the soda machine hates me! It wouldn't recognize my touch or I'm probably a ghost LOL read more

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I visited this Noodles and Company around a 6pm on a Wednesday. It wasn't very busy. I generally enjoy the food here, particularly the Penne Rosa with feta cheese and chicken. Today was a little off. I think the person at the register was new, so the service wasn't as quick as I'm used to. My friend's dish came out within ten minutes, and I had to ask the employees to bring out my food. I also tried the Japanese pan fried noodles, but the quality was not very good. Next time I visit, I'll stick to the dishes I know. read more

Noodles and Company - Spring 2019 Menu - Noodles Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

Friendly service, food was good & hot. Seems kind of high tho..... Clean interior. Don't come very often , but glad to see a few healthier options. read more

I love how I can get any kind of flavored pasta and noodles here's at such a fast service while still maintaining quality in the food! Every employee is kind and courteous and always happy. I'm giving this review 4 stars because I ordered double meat and when I got home and checked it was just a regular portion. I did come back and they immediately fixed it! This has happened to me in more than one occasion though and I just take it as a simple mistake but I don't want to have to keep coming back in case something was forgotten. But pasta is the key to my heart so I will be back soon and hopefully for an update! read more

Noodles and Company - Noodles Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

Wow! The food was so good! We got the 3-cheese tortellini with Parm crusted chicken and Alfredo sauce and the BBQ Mac and both were delicious! Don't forget the baguette on the side! Highly recommend! read more

Food quality has went downhill over the last 3 years. Prices aren't worth what is received. Floor looks horrible. Huge stains underneath old carpet - wouldn't be surprised if the place has mold. Staff leaves left and right - probably bc the business will allow you to work 6-7 days and get OT when it's beneficial to the big bosses but when they don't need you anymore they're quick to cut hours. They all make promises about hours that aren't met read more

Awful. The mac and cheese was literally just plain noodles with some shredded cheese tossed on top. The noodles were cold and completely clumped together. And it was completely bland, no seasonings or flavor at all. I also ordered a cup of tomato soup and the cup arrived half empty. Take you money and taste buds elsewhere. read more

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Such a bad experience, and I will never go back and will tell everyone I know not to go. Bathroom was dirty, ordered potstickers they were ice cold on the inside and not even edible. Mac & cheese was disgusting. It had to be made this morning and the shredded cheese on top was cold! Employees were very rude read more

Never coming here again. Take my money and make me wait for 30 minutes! I have been standing here waiting and when I ask I was told "they are a bit backed up". Why couldn't I be told when I place the order. There are now 8 people standing around without food! And I can smell the bathroom from where I'm standing! read more

We've been frequenting this location for at least the last 8 years and we've never been disappointed. Many delicious dishes -- even the simplest buttered noodles are phenomenal! It's one of our favorite places to eat --- and the fancy Coca Cola machine is an added bonus! My kids love picking out what flavor Coke or Lemonade they want to accompany their noodle dish. The service is always friendly and fast. Looking forward to being a customer for many more years to come! read more

We were looking for a place to warm out tummys. First time going to Noodles and Company and it was awesome. The cashier was helpful and friendly. She didn't rush us since we couldn't make up our minds on what we wanted. My daughter had Pesto Cavatappi with grilled chicken. I had Indonesian Peanut Saute with grilled chicken. My had chicken noodle soup. We also had garlic bread and it was very good. read more

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Noodles & Company is a chain, so I visited several times before writing this review. This particular location is very clean, always well staffed, and very efficient. The location is near to my home, so this is the Noodles I use most frequently, and I'm glad it is nearby. On my most recent trip, I stopped in to use my free bowl/salad/etc. from a Yelp Elite event I attended, and they were very pleasant about that. I order various things when I go to noodles- but my favorites are the BBQ Chicken Salad (summer only usually) which comes with corn- delicious, the Chicken Ceasar Salad, and a Penne Pasta dish that is a bit spicy. I also always enjoy using the drink machines where you can "create your own", and this Noodles location has one of those. Finally, I usually treat myself to one of the giant rice krispie treats that lasts me several meals- not too sweet, and very fairly priced. I will definitely continue to go to this Noodles, and will probably be back more in the summer as I love the BBQ Chicken Salad they just brought back. The employees at this branch are efficient and friendly, which keeps me coming back again! read more

Best place to get Scrimp scampi. The people who work the front and management are Aesome. If I could give more stars I would read more

I placed an order with Ashley on the phone on Sunday March 31,1982 and she was so unprofessional I was placing an order and she didn't even ask my name during the phone conversation even though I was picking up.I recommended training Ashley how to take phone orders to make it less stressful for the customers read more

They most of the time get the orders wrong or they undercook the food and in the past 3 orders I placed they never got the order right I am never eating here again read more

My proposal for a new company slogan for Noodles & Company: "The portions are small, the prices are high and the food tastes like burnt nothing! You'll be hungry again in no time!" They are lucky there is mostly nothing else next to Elgin Community College or they would go out of business at this location. read more

Everyone, My own imposed rules for any Chain Restaurant review: 1. Must visit at least three times. Two of which must be distinctly different formats; i.e. one weekday night and one weekend night. 2. Since the food should be the same everywhere, with the exception of regional items, the food category will only be judged on the quality of the expected food (i.e. temperature, consistency, and amount). 3. Ratings are based on a 10 point scale with 5 being average, which does not mean bad. What a score of 5 means is that the category meets expectations for that establishments format. Thanks. Noodles and Company - Elgin Location/Layout - 5.5/10: Conveniently located on the Northeast corner of Bowes and Randall Road, adjacent to the Menards in Elgin. The interior has a modern design and is very spacious. The eating area is typically neatly kept as is the fountain area and counter. Noodles and Company also offers al fresco dining during certain times of year directly in front of the restaurant. The issues with the interior are that the tables are starting to have the Formica wear out which makes them feel sticky. Additionally, there is always two log jambs that occur at this particular Noodles and Company. First, is the fact that the very short order line starts immediately upon entering from the western facing main door. The second back up occurs because Noodles now offers one of the new single, thousand flavor, Coke fountains which bewilders people like it is written in Latin and causes kids to make mad scientist concoctions that take upwards of 10 minutes to complete. Unfortunately, the fountain is next to the order counter making the back ups at times horrendous. Service - 5/10: Service at the counter is usually efficient on the Noodles end. Although some people stare at the order board like it is one of those 3D pictures from the mall. Orders are almost always correct and are brought to your table, although we have had the number system fail us and confuse the delivery person on a couple of occasions. Food - 6.5/10: The food at this location is always hot and fresh. In general this is more upscale quick service and is prepared on demand with tasty ingredients. The combinations offer a great amount of variety and the addition of several salad, soup, and even sandwich options has created a very rounded product offering. The individual protein options leave something to be desired in taste, texture, and quality when compared to the veggies and noodles. Additionally, they do not always compliment the bowls very well and are a costly add on. Pricing overall is very reasonable, with the exception of the proteins and some side items, and I feel that bread or something along side they noodles should be included and not charged extra. Overall Experience - 6/10: Noodles is a very good quick service option. They offer above average fair, including libations for those looking to indulge, with a freshness that you can taste and see. All this can be had at reasonable prices in a decent and clean environment. read more

Noodles and Company - Beef stroganoff - Noodles Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

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We were getting a little tired of the same old same old for lunch so we drove out of our comfort zone and hit up Noodles. I've been to Noodles maybe twice before and it was coolio so....why not? I ordered Thai Curry Soup with chicken and a cup for water. What elevated this to 4 stars for me was...they have sparkling water as an option from their super duper beverage machine. I HATE flat water. Used to be the opposite, but you just about can't see me with out a LaCroix or Pellegrino in my fist. Total joy. Then I noticed about 3 I repeat 3 fresh brewed iced tea options. Being that I don't drink soda- this was beverage option nirvana. We grabbed a table outside and out came my soup with a grilled chicken breast on the side...a little odd that they wouldn't just put it in the soup but I got over realz quick because no one died because of it. Soup was pretty much super delicious. I would go back and have it again and again. Fresh veggies, great balanced broth, lots of noodles. read more

A chain restaurant that offers all different dishes featuring NOODLES. Noodles with Asian ingredients. Noodles with Italian ingredients. Noodles and cheese for those that prefer American fare. They also have salads. Lots of specialty (non-alcoholic) drinks. And little clip on plastic thingys that make the chopstick inept into eating machines. My favorite is the Japanese Pan Noodles. Yum! read more

It was nasty they put cheese on butter noodles. And it was cold and very nasty Buttered Noodle

Tables dirty, served 1/2 glass of wine for $6.00, glasses dirty, what more is there to say. Maybe new management?

My rating is on the meat stroganoff noodles dish, as well as the cheesy garlic bread. The meat did not tie in well with the noodles and just wasn't very tasty at all. The cheesy garlic bread was hardly cheesy either. I am 2 for 2 for choosing the wrong dishes here... read more

Overall is good, like normal fast food restaurant, queue for orders, make payments at counter then the server will deliver your meals to your table. Taste so far so good, below $10 per person consider better than average, easy get parking & environment friendly too :) read more

Noodles and Company - Lot of options... I ordered Indonesia favor but not really close to my expectations. Still good! - Noodles Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

I've been here several times and I can honestly say that, personally, take out/sit down noodles don't resonate with me. Luckily for this place, Noodles is a favorite for my family and girlfriend. I enjoy the food because the company it involves. The Penne Rosa with chicken and a bread stick is delicious and I tried something recently that had pesto and a long name (pretty good). My issue is definitely with the service. Friendly enough I suppose. It's when my mom asked for a gluten free menu the lady taking our order that I took issue. She asked why she wanted a gluten free menu. Ok not so bad (I guess) but then the menu she gave my mom was difficult to read, even for my younger eyes. Without any explanation or further assistance, my mom was left to decipher the hieroglyphics. Had I not been there, she wouldn't have been able to get through the gluten free menu. I navigated her to the right choice and we reluctantly ordered. Thankfully, there are several close family and friends that enjoy this establishment so I'll probably be back, hopefully with a better review to leave. read more

Always a great treat! Love the food! Nice people working here. For the price? It's reasonable. The soup is great! $1.25? You can get unlimited drinks! read more

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Don't waste your money here. I did. Whoever think that this place is a good restaurant to eat noodles, they must have no idea how noodles are supposed to taste like. I can only speak for the two types of noodles they have in the menu. The Japanese and The Thai noodles. Whoever cooks in the back most definitely did not have the proper training to fry noodles. It just seems like they throw the noodles in the wok/pan and drop some whatever soy sauce they use and mix it with no care in the world. I can tell that they had the heat on too high because some of the noodle strands were burnt - and had no sauce! The sauce was supposed to coat each strand evenly - instead I ended up having heavy coated noodle strands and no sauce in some. The flavor is awful. The only good note was that the staff are friendly. read more

I gave 2 stars because the food is good, however, I ordered Buffalo chicken Mac and cheese and I got regular Mac and cheese, this also isn't the first time I have gotten the wrong order from this place and if it was I wouldn't be leaving this review. Whoever takes the orders at this place is likely to screw it up read more

The best noodles around! Gets it right every time! I'm moving and I'm going to miss this the most!

I had a great lunch here. My whole family really enjoyed what they ordered. I ordered the buttered noodles and they were perfect with a side of garlic bread, total carb overload on a cold Illinois day! I kept sneaking bites of my grandsons mac and cheese which was also really good! The staff was attentive and friendly. read more

This location is hit or miss. Sometimes it's really good and sometimes it's really bad. The strange thing is I always get the Japanese noodles with chicken. It seems like it taste different every time but at least the service is good here. Staff is friendly. read more