Updated January 2023! Who doesn’t like noodles? And thanks to Noodles & Company, just about anyone can enjoy them. This casual, pasta-centric restaurant chain offers a customizable menu for all types of dietary needs (top allergens, gluten-free, paleo, keto, vegetarian, etc), and isn’t shy about sharing ingredients. Below is a dairy-free menu guide to help simplify the ordering process at Noodles & Company.
Noodles & Company Dairy-Free Menu Guide with Allergen Notes & Vegan Options
You can mix and match many of the noodles, toppings, and sauces and Noodles & Company to make your perfect bowl. For some swaps, you will need to order in store, and not all options are available at every location, but most are. This menu guide includes dairy-free menu options first, followed by custom order components. Be aware of special order requirements in parentheses () next to the menu items, and see the Heads Up notes to help fill in the blanks.
Other Allergen & Dietary Notes: All items listed below are made without egg, gluten, peanut, and tree nuts, unless otherwise noted in the name or in parentheses. We have also noted items that are listed as containing soy. But note that Noodles & Company does not consider refined soybean oil a soy allergen (neither does the FDA). They do use soy oil for cooking. For vegan options, see the Vegan Menu Guide at the bottom of this post.
Shareables
- Baguette (contains gluten)
- Potstickers (contains gluten, soy)
Heads Up! The Korean BBQ Meatballs and Flatbread do contain dairy.
Noodle Bowls
- Asian – Grilled Orange Chicken Lo Mein (contains gluten, soy)
- Asian – Impossible Orange Chicken Lo Mein (contains gluten, soy)
- Asian – Japanese Pan Noodles (contains gluten, soy)
- Asian – Pad Thai (contains egg, peanut)
- Asian – Spicy Korean Beef Noodles (contains gluten, soy)
- Classic – Cavatappi Lemon Parmesan with Shrimp (no cheese, no lemon parmesan sauce) (contains gluten)
- Classic – Pasta Fresca (no cheese) (contains gluten)
- Classic – Spaghetti Marinara (no cheese, no meatballs) (contains gluten)
- LEANguini Lemon Parmesan (no cheese, no lemon parmesan sauce) (contains egg, gluten)
- LEANguini Rosa with IMPOSSIBLE™ Chicken (no cheese, no rosa cream sauce) (contains egg, gluten, soy)
- Other – Zucchini Orange Chicken (contains soy)
- Other – Cauliflower Rigatoni Fresca with Shrimp (no cheese) (contains gluten)
Heads Up! You can substitute the noodles (including gluten-free) with any of the dairy-free noodles from the list below. You can also substitute or add any of the proteins, sauces, and toppings from the lists below, but availability of the options might vary by location.
Salad
- Asian Apple Citrus Salad (contains gluten, soy)
- Mexican Street Corn Salad (no cheese, sub dairy-free dressing) (contains gluten, soy)
- The Med Salad with Chicken (no cheese, sub dairy-free dressing) (contains gluten, soy)
Dairy-Free Dressing Options: Citrus Vinaigrette (contains gluten, soy)
Heads Up! The croutons at Noodles & Company used to be made without dairy, but they added a milk-based butter flavor. You can technically custom order the Caesar salads without dairy, but they just end up as lettuce or chicken on lettuce.
Soups
Heads Up! All soups at Noodles & Company contain milk, including the Tomato Bisque and Chicken Noodle.
Sides
- Baguette (contains gluten)
Heads Up! The Flatbread does contain milk.
Kids Menu
- Kids Grilled Chicken Meal
- Kids Spaghetti (no cheese, no meatballs) (contains gluten)
- Kids Marinara with Zucchini Noodles
- Applesauce (gluten-free)
Heads Up! The Kids pasta meals are made with Noodlemals. You can substitute Cauliflower-infused Rigatoni or Gluten-Free Pasta on request.
Noodles & Noodle Alternatives
- Cauliflower Rigatoni (contains gluten)
- Cavatappi Noodle (contains gluten)
- Egg Noodle (contains egg, gluten)
- Elbow Noodle (contains gluten)
- LEANguini (contains egg, gluten)
- Penne Rigate Noodle (contains gluten)
- Pipette Noodle, Gluten Sensitive
- Rice Noodle
- Spaghetti Noodle (contains gluten)
- Udon Noodle (contains gluten)
- Zucchini Noodle
Proteins
- Grilled Chicken Breast
- Impossible Panko Chicken made from Plants (contains gluten, soy)
- Marinated Steak (contains soy)
- Sautéed Shrimp
- Seasoned Tofu (contains gluten, soy)
Heads Up! The Meatballs at Noodle & Company do contain milk.
Sauces
- BBQ Sauce
- Buffalo Sauce (Frank’s Red Hot brand)
- Fresca Sauce
- Japanese Pan Sauce (contains gluten, soy)
- Korean BBQ Sauce (contains gluten, soy)
- Marinara Sauce
- Orange Sauce (contains gluten, soy)
- Pad Thai Sauce
- Potsticker Sauce (contains gluten, soy)
- Soy Sauce (contains gluten, soy)
- Sriracha
- Vegetable Broth (contains gluten)
Surprise Dairy: The Chicken Broth at Noodles & Company does contain dairy.
Veggies & Fruits
- Apple, Diced
- Avocado
- Broccoli
- Broccoli Slaw
- Cabbage Blend
- Carrots
- Corn, Roasted
- Cucumber, Diced or Sliced
- Green Onion
- Jalapenos, Crispy
- Kalamata Olives
- Mushrooms, Roasted
- Mushrooms, White
- Red Onion
- Snap Peas
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
- Tuscan Greens and Kale Lettuce Blend (for salads)
- Zucchini, Roasted
Other Toppings
- Asian Seasoning
- Bacon
- Cilantro
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Italian Seasoning
- Kalamata Olives
- Oyster Crackers (contains gluten)
- Parsley
- Peanuts
- Sesame Seeds
- Smolder from Boulder Seasoning
Noodles & Company Vegan Menu Guide
Vegan Menu Items
- Asian – Impossible Orange Chicken Lo Mein (contains soy)
- Asian – Japanese Pan Noodles
- Asian – Spicy Korean Noodles (no steak)
- Classic – Cauliflower Rigatoni Fresca (no cheese, no shrimp)
- Classic – Spaghetti (no cheese, no meatballs)
- Kids Spaghetti (no cheese, no meatballs)
- Kids Marinara with Zucchini Noodles
- The Med Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette (no chicken, no cheese, sub dairy-free dressing)
- Baguette
- Kids Applesauce
- Kids Broccoli
Vegan Add-Ons, Noodles, Sauces, and Toppings
- Seasoned Tofu
- Cauliflower Rigatoni
- Cavatappi Noodle
- Elbow Noodle
- Lo Mein
- Penne Rigate Noodle
- Pipette Noodle, Gluten-Free
- Rice Noodle
- Spaghetti Noodle
- Udon Noodle
- Zucchini Noodle
- BBQ Sauce
- Buffalo Sauce (Frank’s Red Hot brand)
- Fresca Sauce
- Japanese Pan Sauce
- Korean BBQ Sauce
- Marinara Sauce
- Orange Sauce
- Potsticker Sauce
- Soy Sauce
- Sriracha
- Vegetable Broth
- Asian Seasoning
- Avocado
- Black Sesame Seeds
- Crispy Jalapenos
- Granulated Peanuts
- Italian Seasoning
- Kalamata Olives
- Oyster Crackers
- Roasted Mushrooms
- Roasted Zucchini
- Smolder from Boulder Seasoning
- Tuscan Greens and Kale Lettuce Blend (for salads)
This Post is for Informational Purposes Only
Menus, ingredients, kitchen procedures, management, food sourcing, and restaurant protocols are subject to change at any time. Always read the menu and discuss your dietary needs with the staff before ordering. Make sure they can accommodate your situation. This post is for informational purposes only, and should not be construed as advice.
There is always a risk for potential cross-contamination of allergens in any commercial kitchen. If cross-contamination is an issue for you, always speak with the manager to ensure that your meal can be safely prepared. Listings here do not guarantee that a restaurant is safe enough for your individual needs. Only you can make that decision.
Each location of a chain restaurant has different management and staff, and some might have different owners. This means differences in processes, ingredients used, menu options, and food sourcing can occur. Always verify the safety of your order for your needs at your current location.
Where to Find Noodles & Company
There are over 400 Noodles & Company locations in the U.S. See their website below for addresses, hours, and online ordering.
Website: noodles.com
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