Last Update in June 2021! 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.
Dairy-Free Menu Guide to Noodles & Company
Noodles & Company serves a global menu of flavors, but as you can see, the dairy-free options lean heavily toward Asia. Nonetheless, this list includes an array of menu items, customizable menu items, and sauces for building your own. With the exception of the Cauliflower Gnocchi, all of the “noodles” at Noodles & Company are dairy-free. I’ve also noted GF next to gluten-free items.
Shareables
- Baguette
- Potstickers
Heads Up! The Korean BBQ Meatballs and Flatbread do contain dairy.
Perfect Bowls
- Japanese Pan Noodles with Tofu
- Pad Thai with Shrimp GF
Asian Noodle Bowls
- Grilled Orange Chicken Lo Mein
- Japanese Pan Noodles
- Pad Thai GF
- Spicy Korean Beef Noodles
Classic Noodle Bowls
- Spaghetti (no cheese, no meatballs)
Zoodles & Cauliflower Noodle Bowls
- Cauliflower Rigatoni Fresca with Shrimp (no cheese)
Salad
- The Med Salad (no cheese, no Med dressing; see Dressing Options below)
- Veracruz Salad (no ranch; see Dressing Options below)
Dairy-Free Dressing Options: Balsamic Vinaigrette
Heads Up! Their croutons used to be made without dairy, but they added a milk-based butter flavor.
Kids Menu
- Kids Grilled Chicken Meal GF
- Kids Noodlemals Spaghetti (no cheese, no meatballs)
- Applesauce GF
- Broccoli GF
Noodles & Noodle Alternatives
- Cauliflower Rigatoni
- Cavatappi Noodle
- Egg Noodle
- Elbow Noodle
- Lo Mein
- Penne Rigate Noodle
- Pipette Noodle GF
- Rice Noodle GF
- Spaghetti Noodle
- Udon Noodle
- Zucchini Noodle GF
Heads Up! The Cauliflower Gnocchi contains milk. The Cauliflower Rigatoni noted above is made without dairy (but it contains gluten!).
Sauces
- BBQ Sauce GF
- Buffalo Sauce GF (Frank’s Red Hot brand)
- Fresca Sauce GF
- Japanese Pan Sauce
- Korean BBQ Sauce
- Marinara Sauce GF
- Orange Sauce
- Pad Thai Sauce GF
- Potsticker Sauce
- Soy Sauce
- Spicy Peanut Sauce
- Sriracha GF
- Vegetable Broth
Surprise Dairy: The Chicken Broth at Noodles & Company does contain dairy.
Proteins
- Bacon
- Grilled Chicken Breast
- Marinated Steak
- Sautéed Shrimp
- Tofu, Seasoned
Heads Up! The meatballs do contain dairy. The shrimp, simply sautéed, is dairy-free, but the scampi sauce they like to use with it, is not. Be sure to specify no scampi sauce.
Produce
- Kalamata Olives
- Roasted Mushrooms
- Roasted Zucchini
- Tuscan Greens and Kale Lettuce Blend (for salads)
This Post is for Informational Purposes Only
Menus, ingredients, kitchen procedures, management, and restaurants are subject to change at any time. Always read the menu and discuss your dietary needs with the staff before ordering. Make sure that 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.
Where to Find Noodles & Company
Noodles & Company has locations in 29 U.S. states. See their website below for addresses, hours, and online ordering.
Website: noodles.com
