Check out the plant-based options at this fast-casual restaurant!
Whether you frequent Noodles & Company on the regular or you’ve just stumbled across the American restaurant for the very first time, this fast-food staple is a delicious and vegan-friendly choice! From international noodle creations with Impossible Vegan Chicken to classic American pasta dishes loaded with veggies and tofu, this fast-casual eatery has something for everyone! For the plant-based details, check out our guide to eating vegan at Noodles & Company.
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Classic Noodles
Hoping to take a bite out of some comforting classic noodles while dining vegan at Noodles & Company? We’ve got you. The Penne Rosa, Spaghetti, and Pasta Fresca are all vegan-friendly choices.
Penne Rosa: To veganize this pasta classic, remove the parmesan cheese and swap the Penne Rosa Cream Sauce with the marinara sauce. You’re left with a tasty vegan noodle dish loaded with mushrooms, tomatoes, and spinach.
Spaghetti: Made with crushed tomato marinara, this dish is a comfort food classic! Opt for no meatballs or parmesan cheese, and this spaghetti is totally vegan-friendly. If you like, add a protein-rich option like tofu.
Pasta Fresca: Penne loaded with balsamic vinaigrette, olive oil, roasted garlic, red onion, tomato, and spinach? Sign us up! Order this fresh and tasty dish without parmesan cheese for a vegan entree at Noodles & Company.
Asian Noodles
Craving something other than spaghetti? Noodles & Company offers a variety of noodle dishes inspired by Asian cuisine. Think udon, lo mein, and rice noodle varieties paired with sweet soy and Korean BBQ sauces.
Japanese Pan Noodles: Containing caramelized udon noodles in a sweet soy sauce, broccoli, mushrooms, carrots, black sesame seeds, and cilantro, this Noodles & Company staple is vegan as-is! Add seasoned tofu and you’re good to go.
Spicy Korean Noodles: Remove the steak, add Impossible Panko Chicken, and this dish is vegan. Who doesn’t love tasty veggies and lo mein noodles tossed with sweet and spicy Korean-style gochujang BBQ sauce?
Love rice noodles? We’ve got a quick note about the Noodles & Company Pad Thai. The noodles themselves are vegan, but the sauce contains anchovy, so even if you remove the egg, this dish isn’t cruelty-free.
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Salads
Get your veggie on at Noodles & Company. In addition to several tasty pasta dishes, this fast-casual eatery offers two vegan-friendly salad selections. Both the Caesar and Med Salad can be modified to suit your plant-based diet.
Caesar Salad: If you prefer romaine lettuce salads, the Caesar Salad is for you. To make this Noodles & Company salad vegan, you need to order this one without dressing, chicken, parmesan, or croutons. Add balsamic vinaigrette, your go-to veggies, and a plant-based protein of your choosing.
The Med Salad: Order The Med Salad without chicken, feta, and dressing. Add balsamic vinaigrette and olive oil atop your Tuscan greens, kale, tomato, cucumber, red onion, Kalamata olive, and cavatappi pasta. Yum!
Zoodles
Love your veggies? Same! That’s why the Noodles & Company zoodle bowls are our go-to order. Loaded with sauce and plant-based protein, what’s not to love? Here’s how to veganize your produce-rich bowl.
Zucchini Rosa: Order your zoodles without the Penne Rosa Cream Sauce, grilled chicken, or parmesan. These modifications will reveal a bowl of zucchini noodles topped with mushrooms, tomato, and spinach. Add marinara or balsamic and a plant-based protein to round out the dish.
Zoodles Courtesy of Noodles & Company
Sides
Don’t skimp on the sides! The vegan-friendly side choices at Noodles & Company include apple slices from the kids’ menu and the fresh baguette.
Customize
Looking to customize your vegan Noodles & Company meal? We love to see it! The following ingredients are sure to make the perfect addition to your plant-based dish.
Noodles: Vegan noodle choices include spaghetti noodles, penne noodles, udon noodles, zucchini noodles, gluten-sensitive pipette noodles, cavatappi noodles, elbow noodles, rice noodles, and lo mein noodles.
Vegetables: Check out these vegetable options at Noodles & Company: mushrooms, spinach, cabbage blend, cucumber, zucchini, tomatoes, broccoli, carrots, Kalamata olives, red onion, and green onion.
Plant-Based Protein: Both the seasoned tofu and Impossible Panko Chicken are vegan. Customize your vegan Noodles & Company dishes with these tasty, protein-rich options.
Toppings: Garnish your creations with the following vegan toppings: BBQ sauce, red pepper flakes, black pepper, Asian seasoning, peanuts, sriracha sauce, crispy jalapenos, fire-roasted corn, Buffalo sauce, Italian seasoning, black sesame seeds, and cilantro.
