PDQ THE VILLAGES – American
The Villages 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 Villages residents feeding visiting grandkids, golf-cart-accessible lunch runs, and retirees who take their tenders with a shake.
300 COLONY BLVD, THE VILLAGES, FL, 32162 +1-201-878-8483 https://www.eatpdq.com/locations/the-villages0Cuisine: 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, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at PDQ THE VILLAGES
Dairy-Free at PDQ THE VILLAGES
PDQ THE VILLAGES in The Villages has 1 dairy-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Reese's Cup Shake. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at PDQ THE VILLAGES
PDQ THE VILLAGES in The Villages 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 THE VILLAGES
PDQ THE VILLAGES in The Villages has 10 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Broccoli, Chocolate Chunk Cookie and Cranapple Oatmeal Cookie. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at PDQ THE VILLAGES
PDQ THE VILLAGES in The Villages 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 THE VILLAGES
PDQ THE VILLAGES in The Villages 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 THE VILLAGES
PDQ THE VILLAGES in The Villages 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 THE VILLAGES
PDQ THE VILLAGES in The Villages 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 THE VILLAGES
PDQ THE VILLAGES in The Villages has 3 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Broccoli, Mediterranean Salad 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 THE VILLAGES
| 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 - $4.99: Grilled chicken tenders Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken Tenders, 3 ct - $6.99: Grilled chicken tenders
- Grilled Chicken Tenders, 4 ct - $8.99: Grilled chicken tenders
- Grilled Chicken Tenders, 5 ct - $10.99: Grilled chicken tenders
- Hand-Breaded Crispy Chicken Tenders, 2 ct - $5.49: Buttermilk chicken tenders
- Hand-Breaded Crispy Chicken Tenders, 3 ct - $7.49: Buttermilk chicken tenders
- Hand-Breaded Crispy Chicken Tenders, 4 ct - $9.49: Buttermilk chicken tenders
- Hand-Breaded Crispy Chicken Tenders, 5 ct - $11.49: Buttermilk chicken tenders
Sandwiches
- Buffy Bleu Sandwich - $7.99: Crispy chicken, buffalo bleu sauce
- Crispy Chicken Sandwich - $6.99: Hand-breaded chicken
- Grilled Chicken Sandwich - $6.99: Grilled chicken breast Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Honey Butter Chicken Sandwich - $8.49: Crispy chicken, honey butter
Salads
- Mediterranean Salad - $9.99: Fresh greens, mediterranean toppings Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- PDQ Salad, Crispy - $9.49: Greens, crispy chicken Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free
- PDQ Salad, Grilled - $9.49: Greens, grilled chicken Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free
Sides
- Broccoli - $3.49: Fresh steamed 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 - $3.29: Crispy waffle-cut potatoes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Extra Crispy Chicken Tender - $2.49: Single crispy tender
- Extra Grilled Chicken Tender - $2.49: Single grilled tender
Beverages
- Cheerwine - $2.49: Cherry soda
- Green Tea - $2.49: Freshly brewed green tea
- Lemonade - $2.79: Hand-pressed lemonade
- Sweet Tea - $2.49: Southern style sweet tea
- Unsweet Tea - $2.49: Freshly brewed unsweetened tea
Hand-Spun Shakes
- Chocolate Shake - $4.99: Hand-spun chocolate milkshake Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oreo Shake - $5.49: Hand-spun shake with Oreo crumbles Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Reese's Cup Shake - $5.49: Hand-spun shake with Reese's Peanut Butter Cups Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Strawberry Shake - $4.99: 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 - $4.99: Hand-spun vanilla milkshake Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
Desserts
- Chocolate Chunk Cookie - $1.99: Fresh baked chocolate chunk cookie Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Cranapple Oatmeal Cookie - $1.99: Fresh baked cranapple oatmeal cookie Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
Frequently Asked Questions about PDQ THE VILLAGES
- Is PDQ THE VILLAGES dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. PDQ THE VILLAGES has 1 dairy-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Reese's Cup Shake.
- What can I eat at PDQ THE VILLAGES on a dairy-free diet?
- Reese's Cup Shake carry the dairy-free tag, out of 1 tagged dish on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does PDQ THE VILLAGES have vegan options?
- Yes. 3 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Broccoli and Mediterranean Salad.
- Is PDQ THE VILLAGES gluten-free?
- 1 dish is 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 THE VILLAGES?
- Grilled Chicken Sandwich, at roughly 41.2g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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