How excited was I that Noodles & Company opened at Tempe Market Place?! I nearly fell out of my chair when I read the announcement. In college this was my go to place for a quick and cheap meal (or two if you buy the larger size and save some for later). They are really fairly priced for great portion sizes. There is a noodle dish for whatever mood you might be in on a particular day. My personal favorite is the Whole Grain Tuscan Fresca (whole grain linguine with balsamic, olive oil, white wine and roasted garlic, red onion, tomato, spinach, parmesan and Italian parsley). You can also add soup and/or salad to round out your meal.