PDQ Chicken

3.8 (137 reviews)

ModerateFast Food, Sandwiches, Chicken Shop

Closed • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Not cool! I feel as if I wasted 30 something dollars on food that wasn't even a bit warm.

Shernea D.

I think this is the first time I ever bought some food in the drive-through and I just made it home and it doesn't taste fresher look fresh the chicken looks overdone over cooked and hard kind of beef jerky and my fries were not hot. Kind of pisses me off because usually I like to stop by here and get to go food and it's always really fresh and tasty when I arrive home.

Spicy chicken sandwich and Parmesan broccoli

Kerry C.

We don't know Brandon very well at all, and it was very hard to find a fast place to eat on a Sunday afternoon. Luckily, we saw the tiny PDQ sign tucked away on the side of the road. We had to make a U-turn to get there but it was worth it. Of course, it seemed like 1/2 of town thought the same thing. The drive through wrapped around the building and onto the side street, so we decided to just park and go inside. I was going to get tenders until we saw their light board promoting their new spicy chicken sandwich. Both hubby and I were, YES! Ok, let's get the side dishes out of the way. Waffle fries? Great as always. Parmesan broccoli? Always worth the up-charge. How in the world can a fast food restaurant do broccoli better than fancy places? Who knows... That spicy chicken sandwich? Delicious. First bite, good chicken. Second bite, ok, there's some spice. By the third bite, wow! Definitely a slow burn there, great surprise. Totally enjoyed it. It can hold its own in the spicy chicken sandwich wars. As for the restaurant itself? Clean. The busboy was sweet and busy as a bee. Bathroom was spotless. The food trays were being carried out by someone who appeared to be the manager. That long drive through? We were sitting by the window and it was moving, so I'm sure they were hopping back there as well. Highly recommend this PDQ if you are in Brandon.

5 piece grilled chicken tender, waffle fries, buffalo bleu dipping sauce and a vanilla Diet Coke.

Howard G.

This is the first time I tried a PDQ on the west coast of Florida and it was very good. The restaurant was set up to follow Covid-19 social distancing policies and people seemed to adhere to them. I had the 5 piece geilled chicken tenders, with waffle fries and a vanilla Diet Coke. Placing the order was easy and the person who took it, gave me a very nice greeting when I approached the counter. My meal was delivered to my table in a paperbag and it was hot and fresh!!! They opened at 11AM and I arrived at 10:58AM, so everything was feshly cooked to order, which I think they try to do, but aren't always successful at. The cost of my meal was just under $11, which I think is on the high side. However, the restaurant is nice, the food was fresh and I'm a fan of the chain. The reason I didn't give them the 5th star was because they just opened and the booth I sat at had some food on one side of it and the table did have some crumbs, which I wiped away with a napkin. I'd definitely come back to this location.

Christine N.

I went to PDQ for lunch and was surprised how busy it was at 1:00pm. I got the chicken sandwich and waffle fries. The chicken is always juicy and the garlic sauce they have is delicious to add. The waffle fries are crispy and cooked well!

Chicken Nuggets and tenders with Waffles

R S.

Good Food and Friendly Team Nice ambiance with good Music with indoor and outdoor seating

Allison F.

Food arrived Pretty Darn Quick! The place is clean, employees are friendly and the food is yummy. Well lit, theres booths, tables and high top seating as well as outside seating. This is my third or fourth time here and Im never disappointed. The chicken is delicious whether its grilled or fried, the sandwiches Ive had on previous visits have been very tasty but I usually get a salad. Fries are good too, however Ive never had a shake or any drink other a fountain drink. PDQ salad $8.49 Fountain drink $1.99 Will be back again :)

Karen V.

This was my first visit. The drive thru experience was wonderful. The service was very professional, quick, and friendly. I ordered the Cali Club with zucchini fries. The grilled chicken on the sandwich was a pretty good size and tasted great. I liked the addition of avocado and homemade ranch.There was a good amount of lettuce, tomato, bacon, and avocado. Could it be improved? Absolutely. I'd prefer slices of avocado instead of the mashed avocado. The bun to chicken ratio was also off. I had quite a bit of the bun left over. The zucchini fries were meh. My mother said they were tasteless, and I had to remind her a couple of times that it was zucchini and not potato fries. They were wimpy, and didn't have any seasoning on them. The ones at Jimmy Hula's are better. The fries did taste a little better after dipping them into the creamy garlic sauce. Get a sauce to pair with it (a choice of sauce comes with the meal) or you'll be very disappointed. I give the food a solid 3 stars. The extra star is for the service which I thought was better than the food. The convenience of giving your order directly to a person (face-to-face) instead of through a microphone made the drive thru experience better than all the others. I wasn't expecting that. I also wanted to be fair because I haven't tried their bowls or fried chicken sandwiches yet. I want to try the Honey Butter or Pimento Crunch next time. The pictures of those sandwiches look fantastic.

George E.

Always a good value for the money we come here quite often and have some tenders loving. The manager Jamie does a wonderful job with this restaurant. The food is always good and the bathrooms are clean. We will always be coming back here

This is all that was left by the time I decided my experience was review worthy. So good.

Jeannette F.

The experience began with the person at the window taking my order. Not sure if it's her but my receipt says Leilani. Very very sweet polite and MOST of all patient. I am not familiar with the menu and she efficiently assisted me to ordering my PDQ salad with spicy nuggets tossed in bullafo Bleu cheese. Sound like something you order at a sit down meal. Well this experience and quality of food has my vote!!! Yum yummy. And Leilani thank you for your excellent service.

Aaron S.

Chicken was soggy not crispy nor did it taste fresh as advertised. I asked for 2 of every sauce I got 1 of 3. This was also a drive thru order .. food should of been fresh. Very disappointed

Yelena R.

I came here because of good reviews since I'm out of state I trusted the good reviews. Was not disappointed. Food was great, good portion and neatly prepared. Would recommend and come again!

Tim K.

Decent chicken chain in FL. I like to call this place "faster food", because it's quick but fresher than your Burger King or Taco Bell standard fast food places. Their best item is the chicken strips. Lightly breaded, they are juicy and tasty and never dried out. They do vary in size, though, which is a little inconsistent from meal to meal. The French fries are thin, which I'm not a huge fan of. I prefer crinkled cut or steak fry size. More to put some ketchup on. The vanilla milkshake I had was good but tasted of ice milk, which I don't care for much. I'd rather a hand dipped shake if I'm going to have one. Drive-thru takes a bit of time so be prepared for the wait. At $10 and change, you're paying a premium for slightly better food than the fast chains, but if you're a chicken fan this is a place to try!

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Nathan A.

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6 years ago

Wow was this a disappointment. First time here so maybe we were unlucky but out of all the fast food chicken sandwiches, this one was the worst I've tried. Flavor was musty and old, fries were cold and stiff, and the zucchini fries were soft and not flavorful. Not worth risking taking another chance on this one. Gave it two stars because the employee taking the order was very nice and personable. read more

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Henry M.

9 years ago

You can not go wrong with a meal here. Service is very good. Food is fresh and tasty. If you have not been you need to make the trip it will be worth your wild. Multiple sauces and dressing that are all made in house. If you are unable to choose they will let you have different ones. read more

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Food H.

8 years ago

The best fried chicken. So tender and you can never go wrong with there fries or milkshake.I will definitely go back again.

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AJ A.

9 years ago

Very good, gives Chix-fil a a run for its money. Chiracha sauce is very good. Both sandwiches have been very tasty. It would be nice if one came to South Atlanta area. Will continue to come back! read more

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Shannon M.

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9 years ago

Always quick through the drive through and never have an issue with my food! Always a great option for lunch...fresh, appetizing and quick! My favorite lunch item is the crispy chicken salad! Can't go wrong with it and it always fills me up and leaves me completely satisfied! read more

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Tiffany N.

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10 years ago

1, 2 PDQ. I love me some PDQ!! I have been to just about everyone in Tampa. Each location provides the same great service and the food is always fresh. However, I have noticed that I have frequented this location at least 5 times within the past month. I don't like Brandon too much because of the traffic, but I sike myself out when I go because I justify that I can go to PDQ since I'm in the area. Hey, that's a good reason. How sad. I blame PDQ for the $5 chicken tender special after 7pm. I'm sure I'll be back soon if I'm in the area. read more

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Jessica E.

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7 years ago

Very friendly service, but food was okay. Grilled chicken was a little dry, but not the end of the world. It is a problem that there is only a baby changing table in the women's restroom. What if dads need to change their kids? I had to go outside and change my kid in the car. That is an added hassle and we were lucky the weather was good and I didn't get rained on this time. It is 2019. Men are parents too. If you'll put a changing table in the women's room and not the men's...I'm taking my kids for lunch somewhere else. read more

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Sarah C.

12 years ago

Just visited this place for the first time, and had the chicken tenders meal. I could take or leave the fries, but the tenders are legit. Really glad they have opened a location in my neck of the woods. My only complaint would be the prices - nearly $10 for a meal, but meh- the quality offsets that. read more

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Cori W.

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Not really a fan at all. The best part about PDQ is their decor. It's got a lot of clean lines and it looks great. That being said their food is just not good. My husband and I came here because we'd never been. The chicken is clearly fresh, but there is nothing special about it. The fries were really limp....not sure if that's how they were supposed to be but they were. We also each had a milkshake. I had the cap'n crunch berries one and it wasn't that good. I will say the service was pretty good, so thats a bonus. IMO go to Zaxby's or Chic fil a the chicken, fries prices, and milkshakes are better. read more

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Lola T.

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I will say that the place is spotless and the staff are attentive, guess it should be as the place just opened.. The food on the other hand not so great. Ordered the chicken fingers and there appeared to be fat or something stringy when you bite into them, it grossed me out. Way too much breading too. The fries were really greasy so much so that I choose not to eat them. In the kids meal they do not offer chocolate milk, seems odd as every other fast food place offers it. Ranch dressing is excellent! read more

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Justin S.

11 years ago

I have mixed feelings about this place. I think the food is pretty good, and the employees are friendly. However, it seems they aren't very consistent. I went to this location earlier this week and it took them a while to get my order ready via the drive-thru. Not a big deal as I wasn't in a rush. They were kind enough to give me a coupon for a free meal combo ($7.99 value) for my next visit as a way to say thanks for waiting and sorry for the delay. That was great! I really liked that. However, I just went back today for a late lunch and on the receipt it shows the discount itemized as a "valued guest." Awesome! But you know what isn't awesome? The fact that I got home, looked in my bag and realized I was missing a cookie that I ordered, the creamy garlic sauce I requested, and there weren't any napkins. You'd think they would double check everything since they "messed up" the first time around and they were considering me a "valued guest." Overall, if you want a nice fast food experience, this place is a good option -- but by all means, be sure you check your order for accuracy before leaving because they won't. read more

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T J.

9 years ago

My family and I have been eating here since opening. The first day I was astonished that my food was ready before we walked to our table. The food was fabulous. On Fridays visit I still see fast, motivated employees and great food. read more

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Lauren B.

Elite 15

12 years ago

After missing the CMYE PDQ event from being sick I definitely wanted to bring my hubby and go and try it out. I tried the chicken tender sandwich and my husband got the chicken tenders. As people that love anything spicy buffalo I loved this place. The fries were perfectly done and the place was neat and clean with fast service and friendly staff. I'll definitely be back . read more

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Marleena C.

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This place was surprisingly good!! I got the chicken sandwich with the blueberry coleslaw and then polished it off with a captain crunch berry milkshake! The food was good but the milkshake was phenomenal and jam packed with crunch berries. Needless to say I was very excited and I would go back!! read more

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Julian J.

9 years ago

Honey Butter just became my favorite sandwich ever. Toppled the Asiago from Wendy with one bite. Awesome food, awesome environment, awesome people. Will be back soon. read more

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Michael B.

9 years ago

Great homemade fresh chicken tenders but unfortunately they went from great homemade french fries to frozen french fries made to their spec. Now there is no difference between their french fries and the competitions. How disappointing! If it was not for there changing of recipes on their french fries I would've given them five stars read more

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David S.

7 years ago

Food was made fresh delicious and they give you more than you can eat only problem was it was a little pricey other than that the hospitality was great customer service absolutely phenomenal read more

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Matt W.

9 years ago

Finally a fast food place that can compete with Chik fil a. PDQs sauces and fries stand out

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Andy S.

7 years ago

These young kids are so friendly. They work hard to make sure you get what you want and seldom am I disappointed when I dine there.

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Auyanna G.

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BRAVO GUYS! WELL DONE DURING YOUR TRAINING! I tried the crispy turkey breast sandwich which was so yummy. The turkey breast was crispy, juicy and well seasoned. The salads are loaded with fresh crunchy veggies. Skip the fries and go for the toffee apples, they're sweet tart slices of heaven. Aside from the food, I absolutely love the hand washing station. It sealed the deal for me.This place has great staff, great food & cleanliness.... what more could you ask for??!!! read more

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Ameesh P.

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Love this casual and fast restaurant concept. The ordering process and getting your food is quick. Every time I have visited this restaurant the food has been fresh and it rivals Chick-Fil-A in my books. Any restaurant that has one of the fountain drink machines where you can create your own concoction is already a winner in my books. My usual go to item are the chicken tenders, which I would say are the best part about this place! read more

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Nina R.

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Going through a drive-thru here was bit of a different experience ...I'm used to talking through an intercom!! Not having many sides to choose from I decided to go for the salads instead of the tenders. The grill chicken salad was very good it comes with a thick dressing but you can substitute if need to. Spacious parking and good location read more

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Serkan S.

7 years ago

Wonderful place. Cashier Breeze was amazing. They always deliver great quality food as well.

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First time here today. Chicken is good, but rather pricey overall with rather limited salad choices.

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Delaney J.

9 years ago

PDQ is amazing. I love all their locations. This location is my least favorite though because the quality of their food here tends to be not as good. The food in general is amazing tho - its fresh, non gmo chicken - they make all their sauces. - my favorite thing to get there is their Buffey Bleu chicken sandwich with one of their vanilla milkshakes. read more

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Jason K.

12 years ago

Tried it for the first time 4 days after opening day and I must say I was impressed. The food was ready pretty darn quick for sure! For a second I thought perhaps someone else had placed an order ahead of me with then same need. I had the grilled chicken salad and my wife had the crispy chicken sandwich. The quality is not compromised at all despite the speed at which it was prepared! I'll defiantly be returning to try out their other menu items, sauces and desserts! read more

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Kristine O.

11 years ago

Awesome service... Clean restaurant... Fast and friendly even on a Saturday. Balloon guy awesome!!

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Jessica T.

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11 years ago

We have come here numerous times and have loved it every time! My kids are homeschooled & did a tour where they learned so much. It's definitely our fast food choice. Their food is so fresh, and I love their salads or grilled chicken sandwich. The kids love choosing their drinks and washing their hands :) read more

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Angie W.

11 years ago

This is the BEST place to get Fresh never frozen chicken. Homemade sauces are delicious. Staff is very kind and helpful. Service was fast. I will be back. read more

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Jada C.

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11 years ago

Love the food! Always hot & fresh. Absolutely OBSESSED with the Oreo milkshake. However, this location's drive thru is never fast. You will never be in line for less than 10 minutes read more

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George W.

10 years ago

The best white meat chicken tenders I have had. The food is always fresh and made to order. The sauces are excellent and compliment the chicken. If you get a combo you can substitute the French fries for another tender at no extra cost. read more

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Michelle H.

10 years ago

This place is awesome!! I love the chicken tenders, they are so moist, and just the right amount of breading, (not so much that you feel you bought batter, and not chicken!!) The zucchini fries, what can I say...superb, and really refreshing as a side, as I'm not a big French frie lover. And in conclusion about the food, you MUST try the Cali Club, unbelievably yummy! Now about the staff...also awesome. Super friendly, and will go out of their way to make your visit, either eat in, or drive thru really enjoyable!! Sorry Chik Fil-A, PDQ wins! read more

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Juan L.

10 years ago

I love this place, not the food, specially the chicken is not as crispy and yummy as it use to be. I will still keep going when I get a chance. read more

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Rae S.

12 years ago

This is the grand opening for PDQ. The chicken is as great as we have come to expect. The staff and management are pleasant. The only negatives were the fries, which were cold and soggy. Management did act quickly to make fresh ones. The other negative is the dining room, which is relatively small. This was the location of the old Buddy Freddie's - I was expecting more seating inside. Being the grand opening there were tons of people, but not enough tables - it was too hot, rainy and muggy to eat outside. As is par for Brandon dining, pick your times to visit carefully and avoid peak dining times if you wish to sit inside. We will be dining here again for sure. read more

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Randy M.

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12 years ago

Great fresh food, might be alittle more expensive that other fast food places, but it is well worth it, great fresh salads, excelent green tea, milk shakes are out of this world, and they even give me a bone for my dog. First class fast food place. read more

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Andrew G.

11 years ago

Absolutely one of the best fast food chicken places you can visit. Their Ranch and Caesar dressings are amazing. Anytime we don't cook and want something fast, this is usually were we go. Also the chicken always taste fresh. read more

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M B.

8 years ago

My favorites are the salads and bowls, my son loves the tenders and milkshakes. Delicious food and fast friendly service!

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Elizabeth U.

11 years ago

I have been to PDQ locations numerous times and the Brandon restaurant several times. Recently, we went to the drive thru. We thought the line was long because it was the Saturday of Thanksgiving weekend and lots of people were out shopping. WRONG! The line was long because the young women working the drive thru were having a great time chatting! When we drove up the woman at the window was so busy talking (not about work related issues) to a co-worker she couldn't be bothered taking our order for several minutes. One customer in line even started beeping.If I had a do-over I would go in and talk to the manager immediately. In summary, I am a regular PDQ customer and have a favorite menu item which is the grilled chicken salad which is consistently great BUT skip the drive thru at the Brandon location. read more

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Mike C.

11 years ago

First time here, we will return! Had the buffalo chicken sandwich and it was excellent. Definitely get the cookies for dessert.

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Karen T.

11 years ago

Chicken strips were good. Fries were greasy. place was messy, service was sporadic. strawberry shake was just sweet goop. Not really impressed. read more

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134 S Gornto Lake Rd
Brandon, FL 33511
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(813) 864-8519
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What time does PDQ Chicken open?

PDQ Chicken opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does PDQ Chicken close?

PDQ Chicken closes at 10:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

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Does PDQ Chicken take credit cards?

Yes, PDQ Chicken takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does PDQ Chicken have catering options?

Yes, PDQ Chicken does have catering options.

Does PDQ Chicken have a drive thru?

No, PDQ Chicken does not have a drive thru.

Does PDQ Chicken serve alcohol?

No, PDQ Chicken does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does PDQ Chicken have TVs?

Yes, PDQ Chicken has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does PDQ Chicken have bike parking?

No, PDQ Chicken does not have bike parking.

Does PDQ Chicken have outdoor seating?

Yes, PDQ Chicken has outdoor seating options.

Does PDQ Chicken have parking?

Yes, PDQ Chicken has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Does PDQ Chicken have free WiFi?

Yes, PDQ Chicken has free WiFi.

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PDQ is a fast-casual chicken restaurant serving up fresh chicken, including hand-breaded and buttermilk-marinated chicken tenders and signature sauces, made-to-order sandwiches and hand-crafted salads.

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3.3(3 reviews)

3.2 mi

It's a Louisiana based fried chicken chain found mostly in convenience stores and gas stations. The…read moreKrispy Krunchy Chicken sign at the Lithia Food Mart always looks so enticing. I've passed by it so many times over the years. But it wasn't until recently that I decided to try it after seeing many reviews from Yelp friends at other locations. I don't really know much about this location. All I know is that they are closed on Sundays. I attempted to go there twice in 2 days. That's my bad for not checking the hours of operation. Anyway, I walked in on a Monday to fresh chicken and honey biscuits. Their online menu appears to have more items than what they have on a given day. Be mindful of that when ordering online. I'm glad I visited in person just to see what was available. It was an easy decision. I selected the 2 piece white meat (breast and a wing) chicken that comes with a honey biscuit. They put both of our orders in one box. It was still hot when I got home. The breast meat was actually the best part. It was juicy and tender inside, with a mild taste of Cajun marinade. The outer breading on the skin was crispy and crunchy. There was no kick of spice (like Popeyes), but it was still very tasty with whatever blend of seasonings that they use. They may have spicier options. I didn't really ask. My husband said that the Publix chicken is better. Maybe it is, but I'm actually sick of eating Publix chicken and needed a change of pace. The breading and the spices are different enough from other fast food chains. This was a welcomed change. So much so, that I will be going back for more. If anything, I'll go back for the biscuits. They were also kind of crunchy, but not in a dry way. I can't explain it. I love that I could taste the butter with the sweet honey glaze. Hey, it was different! I'm also hoping to try the blueberry biscuits the next time they have them available. I see that they also have fried shrimp and chicken tenders. I'll update the review once I try more items. I'm actually happy that there is a location nearby. It gives me more options for fried chicken. It's in a Food Mart that also appears to be clean, and the service was quick. I'm not sure why I didn't try it sooner.

Yooooooo!!!! My review is from Doordash ordering. The app says this one is here. I will responsibly…read moreverify tomorrow. But like i was saying!? Yoooooooooooo!!!!! This i kid you not!!! Is the beat chicken i ever tasted that isn't KFC or Popeyes! I went with the 12 piece mix and the honey biscuits. The biscuits were good. Nife n fluffy centers but in my opinion they lacked that extra umph! Of the honey. I like em like drench in honey. But hey hey hey! It's called; "Krispy krunchy chicken", not "yummy honey drench biscuits" Lol the chicken came in a aluminum tray covered in aluminum. I seriously felt bad for my dasher though! I wish i knew it was coming like that! I would've given them better tip! It was freaking hot! I bet their car still smells like heaven! Everything you need to know about the chicken its on the name of the restaurant and the beat part!? It's freaking accurate!! Its crispy n not like crunchy to the point of bleeding gums... like some other places. I was impressed with the skin flavor to n the fact that the meat also have actual freaking flavor! Most places don't do pre seasoning. That chicken tasted like they season them the day before n then fry em the next day. I had a bad experience in the new churches chicken in plant city. That chicken was so bland! I'm not to familiar with the brand but i say Krispy Krunchy chicken will have these old timer brands running for their money. I will definitely have to show up in person next time. They have spicy options i was scared lol i will try next time! Will definitely recommend this chicken place! Uhm bring a hot box or bag. Cuz i dunno if they run out of boxes fast but if u get your order on aluminum? It's gonna be to hot to hold on a lap!

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Krispy Krunchy Chicken at the Lithia Food Mart in Brandon

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Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

3.6(68 reviews)

3.0 mi

I hadn't been to cheddars in a while, so when I saw that it was reopened in Brandon, Florida, I had…read moreto stop in. I have the best service. My steak and shrimp dinner was amazing. I really enjoyed the complementary croissant! Overall, the restaurant was nice and clean and inviting made for a nice meal. I will definitely be going back!

The menu has a lot of variety, and the portions are generous, but the food itself was a bit…read moreinconsistent. Some dishes tasted fresh and comforting, while others felt more like standard chain restaurant fare without much depth.

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Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - Our Santa Fe Spinach Dip is prepared with creamy cheese, topped with sour cream & served with freshly fried tortilla chips & a side of salsa

Our Santa Fe Spinach Dip is prepared with creamy cheese, topped with sour cream & served with freshly fried tortilla chips & a side of salsa

Our Honey Butter Croissants are baked to a golden brown and drizzled with house-made honey butter.

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Strawberry Texas Frozen Swirl: Frozen Texas Margarita swirled with strawberries.

Potbelly

3.8(70 reviews)

1.3 mi

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Let's talk about pot belly because we all need to know where the best sandwich is…read more I ordered the wreck Thoughts ? It's solid not the best I've had but it will suffice for a sandwich fix , the ingredients were fresh but my bread could've been toasted a bit more. There's just a little something missing Thanks for reading folks !!

So I went an air on a Sunday around 345 a day afternoon there was nobody in the store and there…read morewere no orders on the board three people just standing around the first person that helped me out was OK except they do not have barbecue sauce there it's a pork potbelly restaurant and all they have is jalapeño barbecue sauce which I tasted and it was horrible. So I ordered a Cuban. I really wanted a pulled pork sandwich with barbecue sauce can't get that there so I ordered a Cuban and I got some chips and I was waiting to pay for it and it was a girl there that was very rude and the way he says she asked me to come over all she asked me is if he wanted anything else on the sandwich and I said no, but I was standing and ready to pay and the way that she talked to me was very rude. In my opinion all she had to do was say, sir do you want anything else on it.

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Chick-fil-A

3.0(152 reviews)

1.0 mi

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I went through the drive-thru for breakfast and also got some ice for our cooler. I placed an order…read moreand ended up going through the drive-through line, I spoke with a young lady. She was super friendly, asked me my name for the order and also if I wanted to add anything else which I politely declined and then drove up to the next window. This Chick-fil-A has some nice Christmas decorations up, which was super pleasant to drive through. When I got to the window, my order was ready. I did ask for more jalapeño salsa, which they were so nice enough to give me. It's one of the best salsas you can try in fast food restaurants. It goes perfectly on their hash brown scrambled burrito. It's one of my favorite things from there. I wish they would do breakfast all day long for that burrito.

I ordered a salad. It was good. I think keeping the bacon on it makes it too salty. I prefer…read morechicken only.

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Freds Market - Riverview

4.4(917 reviews)

3.5 mi

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Would come back just for the brownie surprise alone. Freds offers a southern food buffet that puts…read moreyour fave Golden Corral to shame. The food here is so good came here for dinner and I stg it's like even the rutabagas are like crack (jk jk). Hospitable service, too. It was recommended that I should also pull up to try the breakfast in the future and I know I will lol. I loved their brown gravy poured over their mash as well as the loaded potato soup, mac & cheese, and salmon. Also be sure to try their sweet tea

Food and customer service were well presented. Takeout dinner to go…read more JackieHowell Winter Haven 33881

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Mama's Soul Food Restaurant - Brandon

3.4(122 reviews)

1.2 mi

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I meant on my review that the young man register is always kind and helpful…read more No complaints with any of my food. It's all been delicious.....

Delicious food and great service! Hot, tender, and well seasoned. Clean establishment with jazz…read moretunes.

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Mama's Soul Food Restaurant - Brandon - Menu

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Josephine's Italian Market

4.9(92 reviews)

1.5 mi

One of the best sandwiches I've ever had!…read more Stopped in for a weekend lunch and was given the "2 second tour" by the owner. Super impressed by their fresh and packaged meats and pastas (including gluten free). Got one of the special sandwiches with figs and goat cheese which was brought to my table for me. Y'all. It was amazing. When I paused to take a breath, I had already inhaled a quarter of it! A picture perfect cannoli finished off the meal and I got to chat with the owner's mom, Elena and waved to her husband Bob (working the deli). Will definitely be back!

One word. Mama Mia…read more The cannolis are TO DIE FOR. Like seriously hold me hostage and feed me a cannoli. I would do anything. But heavens almighty it was the best treat I've ever had. It's very expensive is the only con, but I will happily spend the last bit of my money for the cannoli and struggle the rest of the week. It was a magical experience for me. Never had the food here but heard it's good! Service is okay I suppose nothing great of bad.

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Margherita Pizza. Delicious!

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Michelle M.

109

9 years ago

PDQ has decent food at a decent price. The chicken does not contain MSG like other chicken places around time. The sauces are handmade and are very good. My favorite is the honey mustard. They have a healthy grilled chicken tenders which are my favorite and sometimes I will indulge in their Zucchini fries which is a hit or miss if they are going to be good. Today they were bad and I ate a few and had to toss the rest. It's OK it saved me a ton of calories and fat. :) My son loves their oreo milkshakes there and Cherrywine soda. If you can't get to pick up your lunch because of work Uber Eats will pick it up for you if you live in their delivery zone. We have done that a few times. The inside is clean and the staff is friendly. Plenty of parking and close to the mall and SR 60 and I75. I would recommend this place and will be back again. read more

Jared W.

10 years ago

PDQ is the perfect fresh fast food joint for a quick meal on the go. I tried the Crispy Turkey sandwich and have quickly become addicted, the service is ok, could be better(Counter girls too busy talking). But overall excellent meal which makes up for the service! read more

Melissa L.

8 years ago

Me and my husband get take out from here AT LEAST once a week.... but this time they put hardly ANY chicken on his salad! Very disappointing!! read more