PDQ

Reviews 5

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Eron Iler

For the record this is our first time at PDQ, I have no affiliation or even know someone that works there. We drove 45 minutes to try it out since we heard good things and one is opening in our area shortly. It was worth the drive. Upon pulling in we observed there is a fast food lane and an outdoor eating area like you might see at Wing House. They had water misting the area to keep it cool for outside patrons. The parking lot was spotless and the landscaping neatly done. As we walked in there was a multi-person hand washing station which I thought was out of place but after using it to clean up before eating I realized how convenient it was not have to go into the restroom. It was a touchless station that was also neat and well kept. Maybe everyone should wash up before entering. The kitchen area is open so you can see a lot of what is going on. The manager was present and clearly in charge. The decor is excellent. It is upscale, with natural light from high windows, wooden ceiling, great curves in the design and an effcient use of space. I was a little surprised at the limited menu at first. If you dont want chicken, dont eat here. The menu is small and focused. It reminds me of the Five Guys menu which is a few items done very well. There were 3 of us eating and we had two chicken sandwich dinners and 1 chicken salad for under $24. We placed our order and went for drinks. The soda machines were the new style multi-mix it yourself kind which was nice. The ketchup dispenser was a built in unit under pressure probably feeding from a 5 gallon bucket. It pumped quickly and was an excellent flavor. Again the area was super clean and well kept. We received our food in about 5 minutes and it was fresh and hot. The picture of the chicken sandwich shows there is little comparison to Chick-Fil-A (CFA) sandwich. The chicken itself was 35% larger than a CFA patty. It was nice to have more than 1 pickle, fresh lettuce, tomato and mayo already on my sandwich. I often leave CFA and am still hungry. That was not the case at PDQ. The sandwich was simply bigger and better than any other fast food chicken sandwich Ive ever had. As a side note they will bring your food to you at your table if they have a minute between customers. The french fries were a toss up with CFA. The fries were thin cut, not skinny cut like Steak and Shake but not larger cut like Five Guys. I like thicker fries since I think they retain heat longer and they are easier to eat one at a time. Thin fries require messy fingers or a fork and who wants to eat fries with a fork. The flavor was excellent and there were fresh and very hot. CFA also has really good fries when you get them fresh and not as well. We finished the meal with a few milkshakes, not included in the original $24. We ordered 1 chocolate and 1 vanilla to try both. The chocolate was more flavorful and was tasted like it was made with Hershey syrup. The chocolate was the best Ive had in a long time. The vanilla was good but had less flavor. The best milkshakes are chocolate made with vanilla ice cream, not chocolate ice cream. The consistency was excellent and you didnt get the feeling it would not melt if left in the hot sun like a McDonalds milkshake. As you can tell I was really impressed; Id have to be to write this review. If you like chicken sandwiches or chicken tenders this is a great choice. If you want chicken on Sunday you now have a great option. PDQ is between a true fast food restaurant and a sit down place. It is one of the cleanest restaurants Ive been in lately as well as one of the best laid out and designed. I am looking forward to the new location opening in Wesley Chapel and I know it will be a great success, it is well deserved.

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BU

Business with Purpose

I NEVER write reviews, but I have to say, I was extremely impressed by PDQ! I drove past this restaurant for several months and thought "another chicken place", however on a desperate night I went through the drive through and have to say that I was so impressed by the customer service, and standard of quality. The attendant gave me my food and stated my name, nice touch. When I got home and ate the food, WOW! I got the chicken fingers which are the best chicken fingers I have had in a while, much better than most restaurant quality and way better the CFA. The sauces were truly impressive and tasted very fresh and almost homeade. The fries were good, not my favorite type of fries, but still very good, and I was impressed that they tasted very fresh. I tried the blueberry coleslaw and I thought it was kind of bland. Overall, this is now one of my favorite places because it completely caught me by surprise. I have to say that the name is self PDQ from the outside doesnt lend to the food, but now that I understand what it means, I understand that it is truly quality food, however I think they should provide more outside signage to advertise who they are, deals, and the advantages of their chicken/food. GREAT place, and this coming from a person who eats out often and travels often.

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Lisa C

PDQ is the best "fast food" chicken place in town. Today, for the first time, I have had a problem with their service. When picking up food in the drive-thru I came home to discover that my fries were not in my bag. I called the restaurant to see if there was an arrangement I could make but as soon as the words were out of my mouth they asked for my address to bring the food to me directly. It came quickly and was hot and fresh, even though I live a decent distance from the location. This type of service was truly mind blowing and something you never see in todays environment. Its not often that a mistake can lead to me admiring a company even further but in this case it absolutely did.

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Jack Bailey Jr

Fast food chicken and the such. Think Chik-Fil-A chicken and quality service but open on Sundays. They have hand tossed salads, made to order sandwiches, hand-cut fries, hand-spun shakes, and all with a friendly, welcoming staff (counter AND drive-thru). Recently, they added the choice of crispy or grilled nuggets or tenders to round out this popular new establishment. They also have a Family Fun Night and if you happen to have your dog in tow at the drive-thru and he/she is a being good, they will often offer your pet a nice warm chicken treat (based on availability, etc). They have earned my repeat business again and again.....

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Richard Nuss

Was mailed a great coupon from PDQ for 5 dollars off any purchase. When I tried to use it the following week they refused to accept it because it had already expired. Whats the point of sending a "Give us a try" coupon with such a short window, and since it was from PDQ themselves, And this was my first visit, from a marketing point of view I think they should have accepted it anyway. Service was rude but food was ready before she even finished ringing me up, although that maybe why the chicken seemed undercooked. Skimpy with dipping sauce. Good fries, clean. Pricey for amount of food.

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