Following successful trials in three test markets, Noodles & Company rolls out three highly anticipated new bowls nationwide. Inspired by positive guest feedback, these new dishes represent the next evolution of the Noodles menu. To bring this vision to life, Noodles & Company collaborated with The Culinary Edge to introduce bold and innovative flavors that elevate the dining experience.
From smoky bacon and zesty roasted tomatoes to savory artichokes and grilled corn, the new ingredients underscore Noodles’ commitment to pushing boundaries while staying true to what guests love: noodles done right.
- Lemon Garlic Shrimp Scampi : Noodles’ zesty twist on the classic, with grilled shrimp, roasted tomatoes, and fresh artichokes.
- Chipotle Chicken Cavatappi : Bringing a little heat with roasted red peppers and smoky chipotle sauce, balanced by grilled chicken and spiral cavatappi noodles.
- Crispy Chicken Bacon Alfredo : Noodles’ famous 4-cheese alfredo sauce with crispy bacon, and fresh broccoli, delivering a rich, indulgent take on a fan favorite.
“Our new Lemon Garlic Shrimp Scampi , Chipotle Chicken Cavatappi , and Crispy Chicken Bacon Alfredo are just the beginning for Noodles & Company,” said Scott Davis , chief concept officer at Noodles & Company. “This launch is a significant milestone in our journey to deliver more sophisticated, dynamic flavors to our guests, and we’re confident that our fans—new and old alike—will find something to love. We’re just getting started, and these three new dishes are only the beginning of what’s to come.”
The three menu items performed well during an early testing phase at a central location. The Crispy Chicken Bacon Alfredo is selling 50% higher and has stronger guest satisfaction scores than the Alfredo MontAmore, which it will replace. The Lemon Garlic Shrimp Scampi, which falls under the light and fresh menu category, is “selling well and has guest satisfaction scores well above our menu average,” Madsen said. The Chipotle Chicken Cavatappi, which ends Noodles’ lack of Latin-inspired dishes, is also seeing similar results.
The chain removed its Zucchini Roasted Garlic Cream, Leanguini Rosa and Leanguini Fresca as part of its initial refresh at the test location, Madsen said. Last week, the chain added five new or improved dishes and removed a dish from the same central testing locations. The company plans to introduce the next round of dishes after the holiday season ends, during Q1 2025, Madsen said.
