Updated March 2022! 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
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: We’ve noted which items are gluten-free, including custom orders. All items listed below are made without egg, peanut, and tree nuts, unless otherwise noted. 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
- Potstickers (contains soy)
Heads Up! The Korean BBQ Meatballs do contain dairy.
Noodles
- Grilled Orange Chicken Lo Mein (contains soy)
- Japanese Pan Noodles (contains soy)
- Pad Thai (contains egg, peanut; gluten-free)
- Spicy Korean Beef Noodles (contains soy)
- Zucchini Orange Chicken (contains soy; gluten-free)
- Cauliflower Rigatoni Fresca with Shrimp (no cheese) (gluten-free with noodle swap)
- Spaghetti (no cheese, no meatballs) (gluten-free with noodle swap)
Dairy-Free Protein Add-Ons: Grilled Chicken, Marinated Steak, Naturally-Raised Pork, Sautéed Shrimp, Seasoned Tofu
Heads Up! You can substitute the noodles (including gluten-free) with any of the dairy-free noodles in the list below.
Salad
- Asian Apple Citrus Salad
- Mexican Street Corn Salad (no cheese, no tortilla strips, sub dairy-free dressing) (contains soy; gluten-free)
- The Med Salad with Chicken (no cheese, sub dairy-free dressing) (gluten-free with no jalapenos)
Dairy-Free Dressing Options: Balsamic Vinaigrette, Citrus Vinaigrette
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 Chicken Noodle.
Sides
- Baguette
Heads Up! The Flatbread does contain milk.
Kids Menu
- Kids Grilled Chicken Meal (gluten-free)
- Kids Spaghetti (no cheese, no meatballs) (gluten-free option, see below)
- Kids Marinara with Zucchini Noodles (gluten-free)
- Applesauce (gluten-free)
- Broccoli (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
- Cavatappi Noodle
- Egg Noodle (contains egg)
- Elbow Noodle
- Lo Mein
- Penne Rigate Noodle
- Pipette Noodle (gluten-free)
- Rice Noodle (gluten-free)
- Spaghetti Noodle
- Udon Noodle
- Zucchini Noodle (gluten-free)
Heads Up! The Cauliflower Gnocchi contains milk. The Cauliflower Rigatoni noted above is made without dairy, but it contains gluten!
Sauces
- BBQ Sauce (gluten-free)
- Buffalo Sauce (Frank’s Red Hot brand) (gluten-free)
- Fresca Sauce (gluten-free)
- Japanese Pan Sauce (contains soy)
- Korean BBQ Sauce (contains soy)
- Marinara Sauce (gluten-free)
- Orange Sauce (contains soy)
- Pad Thai Sauce (gluten-free)
- Potsticker Sauce (contains soy)
- Soy Sauce
- Sriracha (gluten-free)
- Vegetable Broth
Surprise Dairy: The Chicken Broth at Noodles & Company does contain dairy.
Other Toppings
- Asian Seasoning (gluten-free)
- Avocado (gluten-free)
- Bacon (gluten-free)
- Black Sesame Seeds (gluten-free)
- Crispy Jalapenos
- Granulated Peanuts (gluten-free)
- Italian Seasoning (gluten-free)
- Kalamata Olives (gluten-free)
- Oyster Crackers
- Roasted Mushrooms (gluten-free)
- Roasted Zucchini (gluten-free)
- Smolder from Boulder Seasoning (gluten-free)
- Tuscan Greens and Kale Lettuce Blend (for salads) (gluten-free)
Noodles & Company Vegan Menu Guide
Menu Items
- Japanese Pan Noodles
- Orange Lo Mein (no chicken)
- Spicy Korean Noodles (no steak)
- Cauliflower Rigatoni Fresca (no cheese, no shrimp)
- Spaghetti (no cheese, no meatballs)
- Kids Spaghetti (no cheese, no meatballs)
- Kids Marinara with Zucchini Noodles
- The Med Salad (no chicken, no cheese, sub dairy-free dressing)
- Veracruz Salad (no chicken, no bacon, sub dairy-free dressing)
- Balsamic Vinaigrette
- Baguette
- Kids Applesauce
- Kids Broccoli
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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