My main purpose of this review is to specifically declare my dislike of the Wisconsin Mac & Cheese at Noodles & Company. If you actually like Mac & Cheese, stay away from this version. It is the blandest tasting Mac & Cheese I have ever eaten. It is little more than lightly buttered macoroni with some shredded cheddar cheese on top and no seasoning whats-so-ever. I find it hard to believe that people older than 8 would actually like this dish. It upsets me that they have this item on their menu, without a warning or description of how bland and dry it is.
I did get the Mac and Cheese with the additional meatballs, which were quite tasty, if not a little too salty. However, the extra salt was needed to make the Mac & Cheese edible.They state this is their number one seller but I don't beleive them. It is likely their most profitable item, considering I paid $8.00 for some buttered noodles and three small meatballs.
The Mac & Cheese is surprising to me, considering that the other dishes I have had in the past were reasonably good. I usually order the more Asian-inspired noodle dishes. I also believe they have good staff who serve many customers quickly and efficiently, especially considering how busy this location is at lunch.