Noodles Company - State College

The food was so bland that I thought I might have COVID—until I took a sip of my drink and realized I could actually taste it.

This is the best mac and cheese I have ever had, aside from my dad's homemade version!

Gina was incredibly welcoming, friendly, and helpful during my visit today! She had a wonderful attitude and seemed genuinely happy to be working there.

At first glance, the restaurant had a quiet and clean atmosphere. There weren't many patrons inside, but it was quite spacious. I decided to order the Penne Rosa with Parmesan-Crusted Chicken, along with some potstickers. However, I encountered an issue: the potstickers were missing, and I was informed that a refund could only be issued if I returned in person. It felt as though they were reluctant to provide a refund and tried to persuade me to come back for the potstickers, which was quite inconvenient. The pasta itself was decent, but it tasted like something that had been microwaved. Overall, my experience was disappointing.

I like eating at this restaurant because it offers a variety of taste options. Most ingredients can be swapped out, and this means that there are more options for vegans, vegetarians and food allergies. It's a great fast food alternative if you are tired of burgers, hoagies and other typical fast food places.