Noodles and Company — Restaurant in Sacramento

Now that the weather is getting colder, I'm all about noodles! Whether its spaghetti, pasta, noodles in soup, I just can't get enough of those delicious carbs. With this place so close to Sac State, I decided to give it a try since i'd heard some good things about it.

I ordered the large Penne Rosa and large Beef Stroganoff and was relatively satisfied with Noodles & Company's offering. The noodles were cooked perfectly and the flavors of the sauces were good, however, they were inconsistent with their seasonings. The Penne Rosa had a slight kick of heat from crushed red chili flakes and was well seasoned, but the Beef Stroganoff lacked salt, which made it almost borderline bland. The serving sizes were rather small, considering I'm paying about $10 an order, so I would have expected some leftovers from a large sized order, but I was able to eat it all in one sitting.

Although this place isn't bad, its not necessarily great either. As a college student, I know we're not supposed to be picky, but I feel this place could cater more to the college student population by lowering prices or offering a discount with a student ID. If not discount their food, then increase portions. Its noodles for crying out loud, carbs are easy fillers that are cheap! It wouldn't hurt your profit margin that much to give students more food for their money.

All in all, would I come here again? Probably. But only if this was my...

The Noodle And Company Isn't A Bad Place To Stop And Grab A Quick Bite; However I Must Say My Words Are Based On A One Time Stop, Quick Sit And Eat. I Chose The Tortellini, (However Their Spelling Was Slightly Different) I Asked For The Marinated Steak To Be Added For An Extra Cost. I Asked If I Could Get It To Go, Yet I Informed The Clerk At The Counter If I Could Sit On The Patio To Consume My Meal, He Told Me That Would Be Fine. I Grabbed My Water, proceeded To The Patio, Sat, The Quickly Thought, Just By The Atmosphere No One Was Going To Bring My Food Out To Me, Which Was Okay, It Just Quickly Hit My Senses Sort Of Speak. I Picked Up My Food Quickly Took A Few Photos, Which I Usually Do To Post On My IG Page, Then Noted That It Didn't Look As Appetizing Enough To Post. I Then Took A Bite And The Meal Wasn't Too Bad, It Lacked Flavor For What I Was Seeking In An Italian Noodle Meal. I Didn't Have To Add Salt, Which I Noted In My Mind, Because I Don't Like Using Salt, And Don't Want To Have To Use It On A Meal While At The Table. I Just Have The Thought And Feel That The Food Before Me Should Always Have Enough Flavor Without Me Having To Add Extras ( I Do Know Their Are Meals That Require Such At The Table. Interesting Enough I Took Photos Of The Meal And Deleted From My Phone This Am. Then Found The Option To Post A Review Showed Up On My Phone. The Noodle Company Is Worth A Quick...

Our first visit was so enjoyable (Dusty is such a nice person), the food so delicious, and the cleanliness of the dining area was amazing, that we felt compelled to visit again. Both my wife and I loved it all over again...we are becoming "regulars"...healthful and delicious food that meets many dietary requirements...great value for the dollar. We appreciate the "senior discount" too. Just an update...we returned with family members and had another delightful meal which all enjoyed! I don't know how they manage this, but every person we have encountered working there has been just wonderfully kind and gracious. Estrella was just a sparkling personality that both my wife and myself appreciated so much...The food is delicious, but staff like Estrella and Dusty make this a "go to"...