PDQ

1 rating
$$ • Fast Food Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
2060 U.S. 70
Hickory, NC 28602

Most Recent Reviews


Overall Rating

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The grilled chicken and salads are gluten free. Staff is knowledgable and accommodating for celiacs!

Updated 8 years ago read full review

This establishment is NOT a dedicated gluten-free facility and may not be safe for those with celiac disease. Please contact the establishment directly to inquire about safety precautions.

Gluten-Free Features

  • Allergen List
  • Gluten-Free Menu

Categories

  • Fast Food
  • Takeout

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Celiac

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Nothing here is gluten free or safe anymore :/ I came here and asked for grilled nuggets, I told them I had a gluten allergy. The cashier had no idea what I was talking about and called over her manager. Unfortunately, they’ve changed their recipe and don’t use a separate frier for their fries and now nothing is gluten free or safe.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not at all

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Poor

Celiac

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Everything was greasy. I didn’t have an allergic reaction, but the grilled chicken and broccoli made me feel very nauseous. Everything was extremely greasy and I could not finish my food.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Poor

Symptomatic Celiac

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I used to love this PDQ. The first two times we went after my son was diagnosed were great. The manager took it seriously, he put clean gloves on and prepared our gluten free meal himself - grilled chicken and vanilla shake. But the third time I went there was another manager on site and she simply didn’t care, she typed out the allergy and then handed me breaded chicken. I brought it back and explained the allergy (celiac) and she provided us with grilled chicken. Half way through the meal, my son got ill and knew he was contaminated. So disappointing. Only safe item is the vanilla shake. Other flavors go into a blender that uses cookies.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not at all

Quality & Quantity


How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Overall Rating

Review


Great place I always get the grilled tenders with fries and pdq sauce and ranch and have no issues

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Symptomatic Celiac

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NOT celiac friendly. I spoke with the cook and they do not use separate prep area, tools, grill, etc. So cross contamination is a problem. If you do not have Celiac disease and just need to avoid gluten because you are sensitive, they do have an online menu that lists allergens, one of which is “wheat.”

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not at all

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Poor

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Other Characteristics
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Offers online ordering

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