Laura C.
Yelp
I've eaten signature Noble bread at restaurants all over the Valley, so I was thrilled to finally visit and eat at their actual physical location!
A friend and I met and didn't realize they are not doing inside dining AT ALL. Bummer but we ordered our lunch to go and sat at the metal tables outside in front, in the shade.
She ordered their Italian sandwich on Semolina Hoagie & fell in love: ham, salami, provolone, oregano vinaigrette, aïoli & that special Italian relish, Giardiniera. I'd heard how tasty Giardiniera (pickled vegetables in a vinegar base, w/ a spicy kick) was, but never had the pleasure. Bread was divine. My friend gave me a bite of hers & I was absolutely in love with that combo of flavors as well. Che squisito! Her sandwich came w/ a little side salad too.
My Arugula Salad was pretty much a bowl of arugula, with some pickled fennel on it (supposed to have pistachios, dried cherries, and Gouda cheese + Noble Bread bread crumbs sprinkled on top, but only a few at bottom of bowl).
I went inside to ask if they could add more of the ingredients. Before I knew it, the guy behind the counter came up to me, took the Salad out of my hand & threw it in the garbage! (I was getting "No Soup" for you vibes)
"What do you want instead?" he asked me. "Ugh, that Salad you threw away was perfectly fine. I just wanted more of the ingredients on it." He insisted on making a completely NEW one. It came out w/ tons of pistachios, dried cherries, Gouda, pickled fennel + breadcrumbs.
Thank you to guy behind the counter who may have even been the owner - I have no idea! But that was incredibly generous.
Ready to head back and get my own Italian sandwich next time!