PDQ – American
This vibrant, high-energy eatery hums with the rhythmic sound of hand-breading and the golden sizzle of the fryer, delivering a fresh take on comfort food where crispy, succulent chicken takes center stage. Stacked sandwiches and tender strips are paired with bright, farm-fresh salads and decadent hand-spun shakes, creating a polished yet approachable atmosphere perfect for a satisfying, flavor-packed escape.
194, State Road 13, St Johns, FL, 32259 +19046385959 https://www.eatpdq.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at PDQ
Dairy-Free at PDQ
PDQ in St Johns has 11 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Garden Salad, Spicy Deluxe Sandwich and Spicy Classic Sandwich. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at PDQ
PDQ in St Johns has 2 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including PDQ Sauce and Buffalo Sauce. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at PDQ
PDQ in St Johns has 23 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cranapple Oatmeal Cookie, Garden Salad and Spicy Deluxe Sandwich. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at PDQ
PDQ in St Johns has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Chocolate Chunk Cookie. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at PDQ
PDQ in St Johns has 3 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Parmesan Broccoli, Creamy Garlic Sauce and Buffalo Sauce. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at PDQ
PDQ in St Johns has 4 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Parmesan Broccoli, Creamy Garlic Sauce and Buffalo Sauce. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at PDQ
PDQ in St Johns has 2 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Garden Salad and Buffalo Sauce. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at PDQ
PDQ in St Johns has 5 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Garden Salad, Garlic Parm Toast and Hand-Spun Shakes. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at PDQ
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Classic Chicken Nuggets | 0 g | 48.3 g |
| Grilled Chicken Sandwich | 108.1 g | 41.2 g |
| Sauced Chicken Tenders | 113.1 g | 30.5 g |
| Sauced Chicken Sandwich | 122 g | 27.5 g |
| Chocolate Chunk Cookie | 0 g | 22.4 g |
| Hand-Crafted Lemonade | 45.7 g | 22.3 g |
| Hand-Spun Shakes | 107.5 g | 19.2 g |
| Classic Chicken Tenders | 23.3 g | 18.9 g |
| OG Classic Sandwich | 6.4 g | 15.9 g |
| Sauced Chicken Nuggets | 103.3 g | 15.8 g |
| Spicy Deluxe Sandwich | 25.2 g | 14.5 g |
| Garlic Parm Toast | 25.3 g | 10.5 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Chicken Tenders and Nuggets
- Classic Chicken Tenders: Prepared Grilled, Crispy, or Spicy. Available in 3-Piece, 4-Piece, or 5-Piece. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Classic Chicken Nuggets: Prepared Grilled, Crispy, or Spicy. Available in 8-Piece or 12-Piece. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sauced Chicken Tenders: Choice of Sweet Teriyaki, Hot Honey, Garlic Buffalo, or Garlic Parmesan. Available in 3-Piece, 4-Piece, or 5-Piece. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sauced Chicken Nuggets: Choice of Sweet Teriyaki, Hot Honey, Garlic Buffalo, or Garlic Parmesan. Available in 8-Piece or 12-Piece. Available at: dinner, lunch
Chicken Sandwiches
- OG Classic Sandwich: Crispy breast with mayo and pickles Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- OG Deluxe Sandwich: Crispy breast with mayo, lettuce, tomato, and pickles Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Classic Sandwich: Spicy breast with mayo and pickles Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Deluxe Sandwich: Spicy breast with mayo, lettuce, tomato, and pickles Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffy Bleu Sandwich: Crispy tenders tossed in buffalo bleu sauce with lettuce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sauced Chicken Sandwich: Choice of Sweet Teriyaki, Hot Honey, Garlic Parmesan, or Garlic Buffalo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Honey Butter Sandwich: Crispy breast with honey butter and pickles Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken Sandwich: Grilled breast with mayo, lettuce, tomato, and pickles Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- PDQ Salad: Mixed greens, red cabbage, carrots, grape tomatoes, cucumber, and shredded cheese topped with crispy, spicy, or grilled chicken Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Waffle Fries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mac & Cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garden Salad Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Parmesan Broccoli Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Parm Toast Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Dipping Sauces
- Buffalo Sauce Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Creamy Garlic Sauce Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics
- Honey BBQ Sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal
- Ranch Sauce Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
- PDQ Sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Sweet Sriracha Sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Honey Mustard Sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal
- Bleu Cheese Sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
Kids' Meals
- Kids' Meal: Choice of 2 Tenders or 5 Nuggets, served with Milk, Soda, or Juice and choice of Fries, Broccoli, or Applesauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Chocolate Chunk Cookie: Freshly baked with large chocolate pieces Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Cranapple Oatmeal Cookie: Freshly baked with dried cranberries and apples Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Seasonal Favorite Cookie: Freshly baked with a different mix in every season Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Hand-Spun Shakes: Vanilla, Chocolate, OREO, Reese's, or Strawberry Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Hand-Crafted Lemonade Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Iced Tea: Sweet Tea, Green Tea or Unsweetened Tea
- Soda: Coca-Cola Freestyle products
Frequently Asked Questions about PDQ
- Is PDQ dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. PDQ has 11 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Garden Salad, Spicy Deluxe Sandwich and Spicy Classic Sandwich.
- What can I eat at PDQ on a dairy-free diet?
- Garden Salad, Spicy Deluxe Sandwich and Spicy Classic Sandwich carry the dairy-free tag, out of 11 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does PDQ have vegan options?
- Yes. 5 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Garden Salad and Garlic Parm Toast.
- Is PDQ gluten-free?
- 2 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at PDQ?
- Classic Chicken Nuggets, at roughly 48.3g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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