The tenders were hot and crispy, as were the fries. The staff didn't greet me when I came in, but they were busy helping others. The music serves as a nice cover for the noise, but not too loud that you can't have a conversation with your dining partner. I took advantage of the offer for 3 free tenders with the purchase of a meal they offer to rewards members. That definitely helped make a meal for 2 affordable at $11. The tables were clean and the dining room was busses. read more

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Seeing as I'm always up for some fried chicken goodness, I had to give this crispy chicken joint a try. It was my first time trying out PDQ. We mobile ordered our meal using the app. The app is super easy to maneuver through & the process is fairly painless. We drove up to the drive thru & picked up our order. The service was prompt & friendly..I did take a peek into the restaurant itself, the space was busy & bustling. The crispy chicken sandwiches were good, a high notch above any fast food chicken sandwich. Waffle fries were pretty decent. Our order was a little off things missing from our sandwiches, sauces etc! We let them know right away & they rectified it immediately. Apologized & comped us a gift card for our next visit. It was a pretty busy night for them so it's understandable. If I lived in the area I definitely would keep coming back for more. It's perfect for weeknight dinners to satisfy your fried chicken cravings. Side Note: I think if you eat inside while it's piping hot the experience maybe a bit better..I'll have to try that next time I'm in the area! read more

PDQ Orlando: SODO - Waffle Fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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I always try to like PDQ because everyone speaks highly of their sauces. However, the chicken was slightly underwhelming and the fries leave a lot to be desired. It does feel like every other chicken place in town so very simple and a little plain. The gentlemen of the register was very kind and had just dealt with a whole mess of high school students coming in for dinner so I understood his noticeable boredom. The restaurant dining room was a little sloppy because of there being so many children so I don't fault the team. Overall, it's a very average chicken place that is expensive. read more

(12/6/2024) you can see the de-volution of the tenders over the years, just check out the photos. I guess shrinkflation gets to us all eventually, I feel like the tenders are cut in half before breading. Otherwise sufficient for flavor and cost. read more

PDQ Orlando: SODO - Spicy Deluxe Chicken Sandwich Combo - Chicken Shop Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Good place, we ordered a takout so not sure about their interior. However I can say they were quick, chicken was juicy and tender, fries were just made. Fresh and delicious. I would go there again! Have fun and get some tasty chicken, great place for cheat meal! Service was decent we got it from drive through so i don't know how would it be inside. P.S. My ratings are based on whether I believe I could make a better or healthier version at home. If food/drinks/service impress me, I'll be happy to come back. If not the stars reflect that. read more

PDQ Orlando: SODO - Chicken strips - Chicken Shop Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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People Dedicated to Quality (PDQ)... that's quite an ambitious mission for a regional chain chicken shop. Coming from the West Coast, this business doesn't have a presence where I live. I noted that PDQ Chicken was rated higher than most of the local competitors so I stopped by this location for a takeout order after arriving in town. The structure and interior looked modern in the mold of a Chick-fil-A but with a smaller footprint. The chicken products were sold as tenders, nuggets, and sandwiches. Each type could be prepared as crispy or grilled. Five sides were listed, two of which were items I have rarely encountered... Zucchini Fries and Parmesan Broccoli. A few salads were available for those who wanted to be extra health conscious. Shakes and cookies were the choices for the sweet tooth crowd while kids meals and family meals were offered for the youngsters and larger groups, respectively. A meal of Grilled Nuggets was my choice with Waffle Fries as a crispy side and Sweet Tea as a drink to complete the offer. Twelve small pieces of grilled white meat were placed in a plastic container with the fries and a piece of Texas toast. Supposedly, you could choose more than one of the seven signature sauces without incurring a surcharge. I picked only the Sweet Sirarcha which tasted like a mayo-based remoulade without any spiciness. It wasn't very sweet either. For $12, I'm not sure the chicken was worth it as several nuggets were dry from being overcooked. The fact that the fries and drink were included in the price was what redeemed the value of the purchase. I gave a 3.5 star rating for my late night visit to PDQ Chicken. read more

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Music couldn't be better, the Chicken is always cooked perfectly, and the manager Bryan is a class act. Watched him handle a homeless man with such respect and professionalism that it made me want to come there for the rest of my life or however long I live in the neighborhood! read more

Food is always fresh and delicious and I'm always met with a smile from staff. No matter what Time of day. I come here more than I should

I've been here multiple times for many things on the menu and this by far was one of the best. The salad was completely fulfilling and chicken was crispy to my liking. I loved the other items on the menu and loved the quality of the food. Besides chic fil a this is one of my other favorite fast food restaurants to date. I will be back soon. read more

PDQ Orlando: SODO - Caesar salad with spicy chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Orlando, Florida

For every fast food place I visit, I always have a favorite location that I go to more than any other. For PDQ, their SODO location is my favorite. The drive thru line is never crazy, service is good, and the food always comes out perfectly. Some of my favorites include the Buffy blue sandwich, the spicy nuggets, and their grilled chicken sandwich. Their waffle fries are the best, especially with some creamy garlic sauce. Sometimes we hit this place up just for dessert and I always get the peanut butter shake. It has tons of actually peanut butter! Much love to SODO PDQ! read more

PDQ Orlando: SODO - Peanut butter milkshake - Chicken Shop Near Me - Orlando, Florida

While some of the sandwiches can be just alright (unfortunately the Nashville Hot is a bit of a let-down, it's just tenders in bread), the nuggets are where they shine. Those are truly the best and blow away pretty much all of the sandwiches, and are better than any other fast food chicken. Their fries are great, and their chocolate shake is the best. Good sauces too, I love the honey mustard. I love this fast food chain! read more

Drive thru staff is always friendly and efficient. My go to spot in SODO if needing to pick up fast food. Order has always been correct. read more

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My wife and I recently tried PDQ for the for time. We have some coworkers that suggested we give it a try. When we entered the staff were welcoming right from the start. My wife ordered the 4 crispy tender meal, with 4 sauces: Pdq Sauce, Ranch, Honey BBQ, and Buffalo. Note: you don't get charged extra for multiple sauces. I think that's awesome. I ordered the Pdq Salad ( Chicken, mixed greens, red cabbage, carrots, cheddar & jack cheeses, tomatoes, cucumbers with the lemon chili vinaigrette) After we placed our orders we got our fountain drinks and then headed to a table. While waiting I notice a sign in the dining area that showed what PDQ stands for: People Dedicated to Quality. I thought that was pretty cool. The company is telling you how confident they are about the product. 10 minutes passes by before we got our food. The PDQ Salad was delicious. I absolutely loved the lemon chili vinaigrette. The chicken was succulent and the veggies were fresh and crisp. My wife thought the 4 crispy chicken meal was delicious. Her favorite sauce was the PDQ sauce hands down. Not to say the other sauces didn't taste good. Aside from what we had, here is a little about the menu.*Tenders- Premium tenderloins. Not Strips. Not Fingers. No added hormones or steroids. Choice of Crispy, Grilled or Spicy. *Nuggets- Premium all white meat nuggets. Choice of Crispy, Grilled or Spicy.* Tender Meals-Hand-breaded and made to order with waffle fries, choice of sauces, and regular tea or soft drink.* Nugget Meals-Hand-breaded and made to order with waffle fries, choice of sauces, and regular tea or soft drink.*Sandwiches-Chicken with no added hormones or steroids on a buttered, toasted and steamed Brioche bun. Made to order. Meal includes waffle fries, and regular tea or soft drink (*Crispy Chicken Deluxe-Crispy chicken made to order with PDQ sauce, bibb lettuce, tomato and dill pickles*Spicy Chicken Deluxe-Spicy crispy chicken breast made to order with PDQ sauce, bibb lettuce, tomato and dill pickles*Honey Butter-Crispy chicken with our signature honey butter and layered with bread and butter pickles*Buffy Bleu-2 hand-breaded crispy chicken tenders tossed in buffalo bleu sauce with lettuce*Jacked Spicy-Spicy crispy chicken breast made to order with PDQ sauce, pepper jack cheese, bibb lettuce, tomato and dill pickles*Grilled Chicken-Grilled chicken made to order with PDQ sauce, bibb lettuce, tomato and dill pickles)*Salads: Spicy PDQ Salad-Spicy crispy chicken, mixed greens, red cabbage, carrots, cheddar & jack cheeses, tomatoes, cucumbers, bleu cheese dressing; Mediterranean Salad-Grilled or crispy chicken, mixed greens, red cabbage, carrots, cucumbers & tomatoes, kalamata olives, pepperoncini, feta, hummus, lemon-chile vinaigrette; Signature salad dressings: Blueberry Vinaigrette, Honey Mustard, Bleu Cheese, Ranch, and Lemon Chili Vinaigrette. *Also they have a kids menu and here's the options: Tenders-2 crispy or grilled tenders with choice of side, kids drink and choice of one sauce*Nuggets-5 crispy or grilled nuggets with choice of side, kids drink and choice of one sauce. All and all, this was a great dinner for us. Definitely will be returning to PDQ. Aces! read more

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Two words- ZUCCHINI FRIES!! Go here for the fries if nothing else! The service was stellar and the food was fresh and delicious! I had the Mediterranean salad which came with olives, banana peppers and FETA and the grilled chicken, but fried is also an option. My husband had the tenders with sweet sriracha sauce and Zucchini Fries with creamy garlic sauce. I love love love their zucchini fries! They have the Freestyle Coke machine which made me very happy because I love Dasani sparkling water and these machines offer 6 flavors of that! Lots of Coca Cola options and ice teas, too. The staff were masked and cleaned the tables while we were there. As we were leaving there were a line of career in the drive through but their service was expedited by a staff member taking orders curbside. I LOVE PDQ!! read more

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very disappointing that tonight I did not want to make any food and felt like some chicken from PDQ which typically the chicken and the fries are always on point. today I got the most cold dry chicken and the most stale fries I have ever had in my whole life. I ordered for my whole family and all the chicken and the fries were cold and stale. This is a reflection on your staff. Please don't do this because you know better and you know you're serving this type of food to people. read more

Food was great, got it to go. Chicken was perfectly crispy and the fries were fresh. I ordered the honey butter chicken sandwich and my husband got the spicy one. The service was great and everything tasted perfect. read more

Came here due to Yelp to reviews and the delicious looking pictures and figured why not take a gamble. Coming from California so trying some local spots while in town and gave this one a shot. Tried the honey butter chicken sandwich, my gf tried the grilled chicken tenders with corn, while we washed it down with an Oreo milkshake and a side of waffle fries. Good spot, quick serving of the food, and top notch customer service. Big points for having a drive thru even though we dined in. Most definitely recommend this spot for good food at a reasonable cost. read more

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Four stars for a very consistent fast casual restaurant. One of my favorites from back home, I was so excited when the Sodo location was built. I've visited this location several times and we consistently had great food and service. The chicken tenders are the best here. A good size and lots of flavor in the batter. Always so juicy and delish! They unfortunately don't have their old hand cut fries like the old days. They do have waffle fries which are still good and always crispy. Always ask for everything extra crispy! Sandwiches are great and usually the chicken breast pieces are thick and cooked to perfection. The salads are even great. We love the house made sauces. Service is usually pretty decent, if not overly friendly. Nothing wrong with that though! :) One thing that's also consistent that's knocking off a star to be a 5 star review is that the tables are always dirty. We've come when it's busy, or empty and there's no orders, the tables are always dirty and never wiped. It's unfortunate but not the worst that can happen. read more

PDQ Orlando: SODO - Chicken Shop Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Chicken sandwich loversssssss, if you are craving a chicken Sammy and are in a rush. This is the best place to be quick and still enjoy a tasty sandwich. i usually get the Crispy chicken sandwich and it never disappoints if you like a bit more flavor the Honey or butter glazed chicken sandwich is even bettttterr!!! The fries are salted very well but I gotta say I think the best thing from this place is the sauces, the creamy garlic sauce is an addiction for me at this point and don't even get me started on their buffalo sauce. You're missing out if you haven't stopped here. read more

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Just got a PDQ chicken sandwich at Kia center. Pathetic excuse for a sandwich, 16$ and barely has chicken on it with no toppings read more

PDQ Orlando: SODO - Chicken sandwich sucked - Chicken Shop Near Me - Orlando, Florida

We had our first ever visit to PDQ at this chain just recently! They opened this spot up a couple weeks back, unfortunately right in the midst of COVID-19. Drive thru is open though and they have limited occupancy in store for take-out. I tried the honey butter chicken sandwich with waffle fries and upgraded my drink for 0.99 cents to a small chocolate milkshake. The drive thru attendants were SUPER nice and friendly. They really made us feel welcome and took time with our order. It was interesting that they had a person take your order at a window then you get the order at the next window - no speaker box. I loved my honey butter sandwich. I do NOT suggest you eat this while driving LOL, it was drippy and messy. Super good though. The fries were good, but I'm super curious to try the parm broccoli next time. Shake was yum! Overall: A Definitely good, I'll be adding it to our options. Honey butter sandwich is a must! read more

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Our first visit to this location and we arrived just minutes after they unlocked the door. As we walked up one of the employees opened the door for us and greeted us. We walked over to the counter to double check what we wanted and placed her order with ease. I ordered spicy chicken fingers with a side salad, no tomatoes. My companions got the grilled tenders with fries and we all had their lemonade. Our food arrived quickly and everything looked fantastic. The tomatoes had been added to my salad but as they are grape tomatoes I removed them and one of my companions ate them. At least we did not waste them. The tenders were fabulous and we each had different sauce for our tenders. I got a honey barbecue and a sweet Sriracha. The Sriracha would normally be outside what I enjoy but the flavor and heat is excellent. The tenders already have good heat but adding the sauce just expands upon the flavor. The lemonade was everything they claimed it would be. It was well recommended by the lady who waited on us and I thanked her before leaving and told her it was truly excellent. I only wish I could have had more of it. When we finished eating and we're cleaning up the head out the one employee offered to take our tray to get rid of her garbage and then open the door for us and thank us for stopping in. We were the first ones in the door when they opened but quite a few people came in after us. They have a well laid out seating area that is quite comfortable along with accessible seating. I've been happy with every one of their locations I have ever been to and I really wish they had a location close to where I live. If you haven't tried PDQ, you're really missing out. read more

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I've never tried PDQ before so I was excited when this one opened nearby. We finally got around to trying it for lunch today. I have to say this now probably ranks as my top spot to get a fast food chicken sandwich! The ordering process is easy and more personal. You place your order at a window with a person instead of using a speaker box which is cool since the speaker boxes are sometimes tough to hear properly. We got our order quickly and everything was correct I chose to try the crispy chicken sandwich with cheese and my boyfriend ordered the honey butter chicken sandwich. We shared an order of waffle fries and also got some buffalo bleu sauce. I usually don't like waffle fries much because they tend to be soggy, but these were crisp and fresh. They were very good and I liked dipping them in the buffalo sauce which had a little heat and a nice tangy flavor. My chicken sandwich was big and yummy! The chicken was well prepared, flavorful, and juicy. The thick pickles and the cheddar cheese complimented the sandwich nicely. The greasiness leaks through the bun a little, but it was still good and didn't have that greasy taste some places have. My boyfriend raves about his sandwich as well. I definitely want to try their grilled options, salads, rice bowl, and broccoli side. I'm glad this spot is here and I'll be back for sure! read more

PDQ Orlando: SODO - Crispy Chicken Sandwich - Chicken Shop Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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I ordered the Mediterranean Salad with crispy chicken, salad was crispy as well as the chicken. I think the chicken is MUCH better than Chick-fil-A!! read more

I want to be as honest as possible. The food is always tasty (though I'll admit my order was cold) and the service is top notch. Everyone is incredibly kind. Thats said I have ordered the nuggets a few times. I think you can order them as 8 or 12 piece and they are pricey. Problem is that over half of them are just pieces of batter that they call nuggets. It's incredibly inconsistent and for that price point it should be consistent when you pay a premium. I don't hate this place. I think k it's tasty but the prices and quality do NOT match. read more

Great customer service. Has healthier options than most fried chicken restaurants. Traditional chicken tenders. Nothing mind blowing but still delicious! read more

The best chicken tenders around! Fresh and crispy a perfect treat weather lunch or dinner. Try them with their perfect fries.

We've been here twice now, and it's been a great experience both times. While at a glance, you might think it's "just another chicken place", this fast food chain adds the personal touch. Rather than talking to a box, you give your order to a person through window, you then pull through to a second window to pick up your order. It's an interesting twist in a society and industry that has gotten less and less personal. The menu is relatively straightforward. A few chicken sandwiches, a couple of size options for the quantity of chicken tenders you want, and some salads. I've got a few options for sides beyond the standard fried potatoes, and they've got a solid selection of milkshakes. Compared to other local chicken chains, they're a lot more heavy-handed with the seasoning, and I don't mean that in a bad way. read more

PDQ Orlando: SODO - Crispy chicken sandwich - Chicken Shop Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Absolutely the best chicken tenders ever. I always order the zucchini fries however the store at 300 colony in the Villages, FL has greasy ones with the grease dripping off. At least 2 teaspoons on mine read more

PDQ Orlando: SODO - Chicken Shop Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Placed a mobile order for salad. Tried to pick it up though the drive through and they refused to give it to me, stating I had to come inside. That seems counterintuitive to fast food and service. The point of mobile ordering is convenience and that is not. All other fast food restaurants let you do this. Makes this restaurant not worth it read more

Went to the " drive - thru" and had chicken strips and fries. The strips were perfectly cooked and not dry. The fries were pleasantly hot and not sitting under a heat lamp!!! read more

Very poor quality control. Ordered a Mediterranean and not sure what they gave me but I know it was the usual Mediterranean I get at my home store. read more

Good chicken! Fresh and tasty. Love the Greek salad and fried chicken strips. Nice and easy drive thru!

First visit and highly impressed. Restaurant was neat & clean. Staff were friendly and helpful. Prices were reasonable and food quality & flavor were great. Dining room is well lit with thoughtful addition of a hand-washing station by the front door making it easy to clean up. Portion size was spot-on too. Look forward to visiting again. Two thumbs up. read more

PDQ Orlando: SODO - Buffy Bleu - Chicken Shop Near Me - Orlando, Florida

The oil they cook my chicken strips and is old and the chicken was bitter. The tables had not been cleaned. I just wish I could leave the rating as zero. read more

As a local fat nigga, I gotta start off with the food. PDQ's food is excellent, the quality is also great, and I would go as far as saying the chicken rivals that of chick fil a. However, even I have to acknowledge the price is much higher for the meal set up and service. The price for a good meal I understand, but the service lacks so much that even I would go as far as to say that burger king (a garbage franchise) has better service. Even their sauces are limited. The place's ambiance feels dead; it could just have been that one day I attended, but the vibe of the place seemed to be a bunch of kids that don't like their jobs. I bet a million dollars that IF AND ONLY IF the kitchen crew were also a bunch of underpaid niggas they would probably kill it upfront if given a chance. I will give PDQ another chance, but I will drop the second review on my food review channel. read more

Just left here. I ordered 3 tenders but got 4. That was the only good thing about it. Oh the sprite I got was good too lol. But the actual food? ZERO flavor. I tried so hard to push through and eat but this food is absolutely horrible. I hate it. Wont be back. read more

PDQ Orlando: SODO - Chicken Shop Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Love me some PDQ!! No matter what you get how can they go wrong?? My go to is the... tender meal with waffle fries, honey mustard, & rootbeer. We've also gotten salads & sandwiches. I personally didn't care for the sandwich as they cost the chicken in the sauce but that's just my preference. Love that all their sauces are made in house. read more

Food was good no complaints there disappointed in the fry size a whopping 7 in there, luckily my eyes were bigger then my stomach so I didn't go hungry. I almost forgot the most important part. The girl in the window was the sweetest and most helpful person I've probably ever encountered at a fast food establishment. I'd go back again just bc of her. read more

PDQ Orlando: SODO - chicken fries in a paper bag - Chicken Shop Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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I come her when I'm craving chicken that's closer to home. The chicken and fries are well-seasoned. The staff is always upbeat and super friendly as well! Just your normal, chicken drive-thru spot! read more