PDQ – American
Lakeland location of PDQ — People Dedicated to Quality — bringing the Florida-born chain's fresh, hand-breaded chicken to Polk County. Tenders, nuggets, and sandwiches lead combos filled out by fries, salads, sliders, fresh-baked cookies, and hand-spun shakes, with kids' meals for the small and rewards for the regular. Dine-in, drive-thru, and online ordering with delivery keep every option open. It suits swan-city families, I-4 corridor commuters, post-church lunch crowds, and tender loyalists who know exactly which sauces stack best. Founded in Tampa in 2011 by Outback co-founder Bob Basham, the chain has grown statewide without bending its fresh-never-frozen rule.
4714 S. FLORIDA AVENUE, LAKELAND, FL, 33813 863-808-5474 https://www.eatpdq.com/locations/lakeland0Cuisine: 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, high-fiber, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at PDQ
Dairy-Free at PDQ
PDQ in Lakeland has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mediterranean Salad, PDQ Salad, Grilled and Broccoli. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at PDQ
PDQ in Lakeland has 4 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mediterranean Salad, PDQ Salad, Grilled and Broccoli. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at PDQ
PDQ in Lakeland has 9 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mediterranean Salad, Waffle Fries and Broccoli. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at PDQ
PDQ in Lakeland 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 Lakeland 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 Lakeland has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Broccoli. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at PDQ
PDQ in Lakeland 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 Lakeland has 4 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mediterranean Salad, Broccoli and Sweet Tea, 20 fl oz. 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 |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Tenders
- Grilled Chicken Tenders, 2 ct - $4.99: Grilled chicken tenders Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken Tenders, 3 ct - $6.99: Grilled chicken tenders Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken Tenders, 4 ct - $8.99: Grilled chicken tenders Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken Tenders, 5 ct - $10.99: Grilled chicken tenders Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hand-Breaded Crispy Chicken Tenders, 2 ct - $5.49: Hand-breaded crispy chicken tenders Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hand-Breaded Crispy Chicken Tenders, 3 ct - $7.49: Hand-breaded crispy chicken tenders Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hand-Breaded Crispy Chicken Tenders, 4 ct - $9.49: Hand-breaded crispy chicken tenders Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hand-Breaded Crispy Chicken Tenders, 5 ct - $11.49: Hand-breaded crispy chicken tenders Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Mediterranean Salad - $9.99: 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 - $9.49: 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 - $9.49: Fresh greens with grilled chicken Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches
- Buffy Bleu Sandwich - $7.99: Chicken, buffalo sauce, bleu cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Chicken Sandwich - $6.99: Hand-breaded crispy chicken Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken Sandwich - $6.99: Grilled chicken breast Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Honey Butter Chicken Sandwich - $8.49: Chicken, honey butter Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Broccoli - $2.99: Fresh steamed 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 - $3.29: Crispy waffle-cut potatoes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Extra Crispy Chicken Tender - $2.25: Single crispy tender Available at: dinner, lunch
- Extra Grilled Chicken Tender - $2.25: Single grilled tender
Desserts
- Chocolate Chunk Cookie - $1.99: Fresh baked cookie with chocolate chunks Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Cranapple Oatmeal Cookie - $1.99: Oatmeal cookie with cranberry and apple Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Cheerwine - $2.49: Cherry flavored soda
- Lemonade, 20 fl oz - $2.79: Freshly squeezed lemonade Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Sweet Tea, 20 fl oz - $2.49: Brewed sweet tea Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Chocolate Shake, 14 oz - $4.99: Hand-spun chocolate milkshake Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Oreo Shake, 14 oz - $5.49: Hand-spun shake with Oreo pieces Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
Frequently Asked Questions about PDQ
- Is PDQ dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. PDQ has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mediterranean Salad, PDQ Salad, Grilled and Broccoli.
- What can I eat at PDQ on a dairy-free diet?
- Mediterranean Salad, PDQ Salad, Grilled and Broccoli 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. 4 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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