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PDQ Chicken

3.9 (106 reviews)

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Moderate noise
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Good for kids
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Angel W.

Taste: 4/5 Value: 4/5 Ambiance: 4/5 PDQ stands for People Dedicated to Quality and I will admit that this does shine through, especially for a fast food restaurant. Staff are always very friendly and helpful, much more than what you'd typically expect when ordering fast food. Their chicken and sauces are all really good and they have a few healthier options available. This location has both indoor and outdoor seating and seemed to be well maintained. I appreciate the handwashing station and the option to order with a person or electronically.

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Madison M.

The customer service there was great! they instantly made sure I was given my cup and brought out the food at a timely manner. The chicken was hot and fresh, as well as the fries. It was a little packed, but it didn't bother me because now I understand why it would be. Amazing place to go if you're looking for food in the area with great customer service!!

Chicken Tenders

Love PDQ. I would rather have them than.... Popeyes Canes Chick Fil A KFC Zaxbys etc.... One of my favorite things is the individual hand washing station. The food is always outstanding fresh and they have some really nice choices for different sides like zucchini fries. I always visit when I can.

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Jenna S.

Today's visit to PDQ is solely for the chicken tender milkshake available today only! I went through the drive thru and whispered "I heard you have a chicken tender milkshake today only", she laughed and I was able to get one easily. Honestly PDQ is underrated and I feel as if they deserve more credit. Their sauces are phenomenal and their tenders are really good with just the right amount of spices. The milkshake was vanilla with whipped cream and a cherry, there was half a tender placed on top as a garnish. The shake was cold and sweet, mixed with the tender (yes real chunks of tender) it had a salty flavor which was the perfect balance of salty/sweet! You wouldn't think it would be good, but it is! Hopefully they bring back this treat again. I will be there!

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Leah A.

I came here on my last trip to Orlando looking for a quick dinner option. The salads here a pretty impressive for fast food. We went through the drive-thru and the service was excellent. The employee suggested the broccoli as a side and it was fresh and garlicky. This location was fast, friendly and affordable.

Crispy chicken
Thomas P.

I never updated this for the ongoing Spicy Chicken Wars! This is tough. I still say CFA is the best in the biz and spicier than anyone would expect from such a Godly chain. But after that there are two clear contenders for best of the best. PDQ and Popeyes. I think Popeye's chicken is a bit better but PDQ has LTO, jack cheese, and sriracha sauce. So...toss up between them both!

Kids two piece chicken tenders meal. Comes with a small drink
Arianna A.

Honestly, I haven't had a bad meal at any PDQ and this one is no exception. You can order your chicken either grilled or fried crispy. Even their fried chicken tastes healthy. PDQ also has salads, different kinds of milkshakes, and Coca-Cola Freestyle for the sodas. I really love their fries and they're different chicken sandwiches. They're a little more expensive than McDonald's or Burger King but you get what you pay for and you pay a little bit more for the quality of the food. Sometimes I'll just get the kids meal like the two piece chicken tenders. You can get a side of fries, broccoli, or apple slices for the sides. The Kid's Meal comes with a small fountain drink, a juice box, or milk. The kids meals are only $4.99 and you get enough food for an adult to feel satisfied. I like PDQ because they've never done me wrong :-)

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Lexi Z.

I normally love pdq but I didn't have the best experience at this location. I went for the first time at the beginning of July and placed a to go order. The sandwich was good, but the fries were not the best considering I only received a few? The ketchup was placed on top which filled the majority of the fry container. No fries in the bag on the bottom either. I was very confused and not super satisfied. The workers were very nice though!

Tenders and tots.
Joe S.

Looking for a quick stop for dinner on a FDN (Friday Night), and I had a coupon for BOGO (Buy One Get One) combo meals. PDQ (People Dedicated to Quality) is known for being a bit pricey, so this was a major score for the 5 minutes I spent going through my junk mail! We ordered two - 4 piece TNT (Tenders 'N Tots) meals before I could finish filling my fountain drink, they were bringing out the food. Good when you're in a hurry, but not so good knowing the food was probably sitting back there waiting to be served. The tenders were pretty good. They could have been a bit crispier in my opinion. Some of the breading slipped off when you picked them up. The tots were also good, not super crispy like the gourmet tots (oxymoron) that some places are serving up, but hot and edible. If you like LJS (Long John Silver's), they have HMV (Heinz Malt Vinegar) which goes great with the tots (and probably fries too). Just when you think you know someone, my wife mixed the HMV with Ketchup and used that to dip her tots in. WFT? (Was Freakin' Tasty). Their sauce cups are tiny so if you like a particular sauce, ask for 2. The buffalo blue was ok, but was much better if you squirted extra FRH (Frank's Red Hot) into it. The Garlic Ranch basically tasted like mayo, but was much better if you squirted extra FRH (Frank's Red Hot) into it. The Honey Mustard was good as well, and was not if you squirted extra FRH (Frank's Red Hot) into it. They have a nice selection of Iced Teas (SUJ: Sweet, Unsweet, and Jasmine), but it's so awkward to get it. Short people may need to ask for assistance. It's worth a try despite the silly name. Definitely if you have a coupon!

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