PDQ – American
Tampa location of PDQ — People Dedicated to Quality — the fast-casual chicken chain founded in Tampa in 2011 by Outback Steakhouse co-founder Bob Basham and Nick Reader. Hand-breaded tenders and nuggets lead the menu, fresh and never frozen, alongside chicken sandwiches, fresh salads, sliders, crispy fries, fresh-baked cookies, and hand-spun shakes, with kids' meals and combo deals rounding out the value. Dine-in, drive-thru, and online ordering with delivery keep every option covered, and the rewards app feeds the regulars. It suits hometown fans of the Tampa-born brand, quick workday lunches, and school-night dinners solved in a single drive-thru lane.
4100 GEORGE J BEAN PKWY AIRSIDE C, TAMPA, FL, 33607 615 496 0510 https://www.eatpdq.com/locations/tampa-brandon0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: 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, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at PDQ
Gluten-Free at PDQ
PDQ in Tampa has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Chocolate Shake. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at PDQ
PDQ in Tampa has 10 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chocolate Shake, Oreo Shake and Reese's Cup Shake. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at PDQ
PDQ in Tampa 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 Tampa 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 Tampa 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 Tampa has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Oreo Shake. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at PDQ
PDQ in Tampa 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.
Vegetarian at PDQ
PDQ in Tampa has 10 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chocolate Shake, Oreo Shake and Reese's Cup Shake. 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 buttermilk chicken tenders Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hand-Breaded Crispy Chicken Tenders, 3 ct: Hand-breaded buttermilk chicken tenders Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hand-Breaded Crispy Chicken Tenders, 4 ct: Hand-breaded buttermilk chicken tenders Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hand-Breaded Crispy Chicken Tenders, 5 ct: Hand-breaded buttermilk chicken tenders Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches
- Buffy Bleu Sandwich: Chicken, buffalo sauce, bleu cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Chicken Sandwich: Hand-breaded 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 and Mediterranean toppings Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- PDQ Salad, Crispy: Fresh greens with crispy chicken Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free
- PDQ Salad, Grilled: Fresh greens with grilled chicken Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free
Sides
- Broccoli: Fresh broccoli Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Waffle Fries: Crispy waffle-cut potatoes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Extra Crispy Chicken Tender: Single hand-breaded tender
- Extra Grilled Chicken Tender: Single grilled tender
Beverages
- Cheerwine: Cherry-flavored soda
- Green Tea: Freshly brewed green tea
- Lemonade: Hand-pressed lemonade
- Sweet Tea: Freshly brewed sweet tea
- Unsweet Tea: Freshly brewed unsweetened tea
Hand-Spun Shakes
- Chocolate Shake: Hand-spun chocolate milkshake Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oreo Shake: Hand-spun milkshake with Oreo cookies Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Reese's Cup Shake: Hand-spun milkshake with Reese's Peanut Butter Cups Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vanilla Shake: Hand-spun vanilla milkshake Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
Desserts
- Chocolate Chunk Cookie: Freshly baked chocolate chunk cookie Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Cranapple Oatmeal Cookie: Freshly baked cranapple oatmeal cookie Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
Frequently Asked Questions about PDQ
- Is PDQ gluten-free-friendly?
- Yes. PDQ has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Chocolate Shake.
- What can I eat at PDQ on a gluten-free diet?
- Chocolate Shake carry the gluten-free tag, out of 1 tagged dish 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.
- What is the highest-protein dish at PDQ?
- Grilled Chicken Sandwich, at roughly 41.2g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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