As I continue having to hunt done cheap places for dinner downtown, I have tested out Noodles & Company a few times. While a national chain, this place has speed most days at lunch within the ordering process. I can't even imagine working here because so many people slam this place for lunch. Dinner time is much more relaxed and there is always plenty of space to eat in.
I usually play it safe and order the macaroni and cheese. It is exceptionally mild so I like to take it back to work and add some sriracha sauce to it. The portion is good for lunch and a decent size for dinner, although I sometimes need just a little more. They also have one of those cool soda machines where you can make a million flavors of soda.
While the food is national chain quality, this particular one is pretty fast in the lunch rush.