PDQ – American
Ocala location of PDQ, the fast-casual chicken chain born in Tampa on the principle of People Dedicated to Quality. Fresh, hand-breaded tenders and nuggets headline beside chicken sandwiches, salads, sliders, crispy fries, cookies, and hand-spun shakes, with combos and kids' meals rounding out the value. Dine-in, drive-thru, and online ordering with delivery cover every hurry level. It suits Marion County families, horse-country lunch breaks, post-game team celebrations, and anyone who orders extra sauce on principle. PDQ began in Tampa in 2011, co-founded by Outback Steakhouse's Bob Basham, and its fresh-never-frozen chicken remains the house rule.
3410 SW COLLEGE RD, OCALA, FL, 34474 352.484.0365 https://www.eatpdq.com/locations/ocala0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, 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 Ocala has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including PDQ Salad, Crispy, Mediterranean Salad and PDQ Salad, Grilled. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at PDQ
PDQ in Ocala has 4 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including PDQ Salad, Crispy, Mediterranean Salad and PDQ Salad, Grilled. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at PDQ
PDQ in Ocala has 10 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cranapple Oatmeal Cookie, Chocolate Chunk Cookie and Mediterranean Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at PDQ
PDQ in Ocala 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 Ocala has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Broccoli. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at PDQ
PDQ in Ocala has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Broccoli and Strawberry Shake. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at PDQ
PDQ in Ocala has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Broccoli. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at PDQ
PDQ in Ocala has 2 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mediterranean Salad and Broccoli. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Grilled Chicken Sandwich | 108.1 g | 41.2 g |
| Mediterranean Salad | 75.1 g | 23.8 g |
| Chocolate Chunk Cookie | 0 g | 22.4 g |
| Crispy Chicken Sandwich | 2.6 g | 6.3 g |
| Broccoli | 1.8 g | 4.8 g |
| Green Tea | 14.3 g | 3.3 g |
| Oreo Shake | 19.1 g | 3 g |
| Chocolate Shake | 38 g | 2.6 g |
| Vanilla Shake | 8.9 g | 2.2 g |
| Strawberry Shake | 12.3 g | 1.8 g |
| Unsweet Tea | 7.1 g | 0.7 g |
| Lemonade | 72.9 g | 0 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Tenders
- Grilled Chicken Tenders, 2 ct: Grilled chicken tenders Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken Tenders, 3 ct: Grilled chicken tenders Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken Tenders, 4 ct: Grilled chicken tenders Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken Tenders, 5 ct: Grilled chicken tenders Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hand-Breaded Crispy Chicken Tenders, 2 ct: Hand-breaded crispy chicken tenders Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hand-Breaded Crispy Chicken Tenders, 3 ct: Hand-breaded crispy chicken tenders Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hand-Breaded Crispy Chicken Tenders, 4 ct: Hand-breaded crispy chicken tenders Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hand-Breaded Crispy Chicken Tenders, 5 ct: Hand-breaded crispy chicken tenders Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Buffy Bleu Sandwich: Chicken, buffalo sauce, bleu cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Chicken Sandwich: Hand-breaded crispy chicken Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken Sandwich: Grilled chicken breast Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Honey Butter Chicken Sandwich: Chicken, honey butter Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Mediterranean Salad: Fresh greens, Mediterranean inspired toppings Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- PDQ Salad, Crispy: Fresh greens with crispy chicken Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- PDQ Salad, Grilled: Fresh greens with grilled chicken Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Broccoli: Fresh broccoli Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Waffle Fries: Crispy waffle-cut potatoes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Extra Crispy Chicken Tender: Single crispy tender Available at: dinner, lunch
- Extra Grilled Chicken Tender: Single grilled tender
Beverages
- Cheerwine: Cherry flavored soda
- Lemonade: Fresh lemonade
- Sweet Tea: Brewed sweet tea
- Unsweet Tea: Brewed unsweetened tea
- Green Tea: Brewed green tea
Hand-Spun Shakes
- Chocolate Shake: Hand-spun chocolate milkshake Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Oreo Shake: Hand-spun milkshake with Oreo cookies Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Reese's Cup Shake: Hand-spun milkshake with Reese's peanut butter cups Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Strawberry Shake: Hand-spun strawberry milkshake Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
- Vanilla Shake: Hand-spun vanilla milkshake Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
Desserts
- Chocolate Chunk Cookie: Fresh baked chocolate chunk cookie Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Cranapple Oatmeal Cookie: Fresh baked cranapple oatmeal cookie Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Frequently Asked Questions about PDQ
- Is PDQ dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. PDQ has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including PDQ Salad, Crispy, Mediterranean Salad and PDQ Salad, Grilled.
- What can I eat at PDQ on a dairy-free diet?
- PDQ Salad, Crispy, Mediterranean Salad and PDQ Salad, Grilled carry the dairy-free tag, out of 4 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does PDQ have vegan options?
- Yes. 2 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Mediterranean Salad and Broccoli.
- Is PDQ gluten-free?
- 4 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?
- Grilled Chicken Sandwich, at roughly 41.2g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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