PDQ – American
Lake Nona outpost of PDQ, the Tampa-founded fast-casual chicken chain — People Dedicated to Quality — serving Orlando's fast-growing southeast. Hand-breaded tenders and nuggets, chicken sandwiches, fresh salads, sliders, fries, cookies, and hand-spun shakes fill the menu, with dine-in, drive-thru, and online ordering keeping every lane moving. Kids' meals and the rewards app cover the regulars. It suits Lake Nona families between activities, Medical City lunch breaks, tender-basket traditionalists, and milkshake decision-makers of all ages. Since its 2011 Tampa founding by Bob Basham and Nick Reader, the brand's fresh-never-frozen rule has anchored every location.
3187 SOUTH ORANGE AVE, ORLANDO, FL, 32806 407.557.3038 https://www.eatpdq.com/orlando-lake-nona0Cuisine: 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, 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 Orlando has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Broccoli and Mediterranean Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at PDQ
PDQ in Orlando has 2 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Broccoli and Mediterranean Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at PDQ
PDQ in Orlando has 8 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Waffle Fries, Broccoli and Mediterranean Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at PDQ
PDQ in Orlando 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 Orlando 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 Orlando 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 Orlando 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 Orlando has 4 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Broccoli, Mediterranean Salad 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 - $5.99: Grilled chicken breast tenders Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken Tenders, 3 ct - $7.99: Grilled chicken breast tenders Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hand-Breaded Crispy Chicken Tenders, 3 ct - $8.49: Buttermilk hand-breaded chicken tenders Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Buffy Bleu Sandwich - $9.29: Chicken, buffalo sauce, bleu cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Chicken Sandwich - $8.99: Hand-breaded chicken, brioche bun Available at: dinner, lunch
- Honey Butter Chicken Sandwich - $9.79: Crispy chicken, honey butter Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Mediterranean Salad - $10.49: Fresh greens, mediterranean 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 - $10.29: Mixed greens, crispy chicken tenders Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Waffle Fries - $3.49: Crispy waffle-cut potatoes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Broccoli - $3.29: 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
Beverages
- Lemonade, 20 fl oz - $2.99: 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 - $5.29: Hand-spun chocolate milkshake Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Oreo Shake, 14 oz - $5.49: Hand-spun shake with Oreo crumbles Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
Desserts
- Chocolate Chunk Cookie - $1.99: Fresh baked cookie with chocolate chunks Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
Frequently Asked Questions about PDQ
- Is PDQ dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. PDQ has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Broccoli and Mediterranean Salad.
- What can I eat at PDQ on a dairy-free diet?
- Broccoli and Mediterranean Salad carry the dairy-free tag, out of 2 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 Broccoli and Mediterranean Salad.
- 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?
- Mediterranean Salad, at roughly 23.8g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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