Noodles & Company

This is a story all about how my perception of Noodles & Company got flipped, turned upside down.

Once, I ate there, and was less than impressed.  Then I was invited to a fun noodle party put on by Tim Burton, the manager of Noodles & Company in Murray, UT with Camille from www.makeitworkmom and Vanessa from www.inevergrewup.net, darling girls in tow.

Before we began eating, I learned a great fact- if you are less than impressed with a meal at Noodles & Company, they will let you try another!  They’re a great customer service oriented restaurant, and are willing to help you find the perfect dish!  I love when a company will do what it takes to make sure the customer has a great experience.

Fortunately, I didn’t need to hunt for the perfect dish.  The meal I chose, pesto pasta and chicken, was delicious.  But I’m getting ahead of myself.  (And also starting to salivate a little)

The afternoon started out with noodle necklaces.  Tim was so accomodating to our 5 girls (3 under the age of 2!).  He brought out different colored noodles to string onto yarn.  He even gave the girls tips on how to string the noodles!

My Lydia found herself somewhat perplexed at the activity.

Vanessa and Camille helped the other under-twos.

Once the girls had sufficiently scattered noodles across the table, chairs, and floor, Tim brought out bowls to decorate!

Lydia, again looking perplexed at the activities.  I can’t get that girl to smile for the camera.

Once our bowls were ready, we were brought yummy macaroni and cheese for the girls.  Noodles & Company added broccoli, meatballs (so yummy), and tofu (Vanessa’s strange request) to the mix.  Noodles & Company allows you to mix toppings in order to create your perfect meal.

The girls devoured their noodles, or “noooonles” as Lydia says.

Us moms got to pick what we wanted.  I chose the pesto, which became my new favorite.  We were also given yummy tomato soup (satisfying all by itself!), salad, and bread.

To top it all off, we each walked away with the gigantic-est (it’s a word, trust me) Rice Krispy Treat ever.  Needless to say (why am I going to say it then?), I was stuffed. 

The prices at Noodles & Company are manageable.  A small noodle, soup, or salad is $4.25, a large $5.25.  (Extra for meat).  Or you can create your own trio, (1. small noodle, soup, or salad 2. plus meat (or tofu) 3. plus side salad or side soup) for $7.25.  What’s more- you can call ahead and they’ll have your order ready for pickup!  Wonderful!

I am also impressed with Noodles & Company’s interest in the community.  On September 2, between 5:00 and 9:00 pm, you can bring a new sleeping pillow to the Noodles & Company at 5207 S. State Street in Murray and receive a free entree.  The pillows are going to children in low income and poverty areas who lack the basic needs in life.  If you’re in the area September 2, make sure to stop by with a new sleeping pillow!