Gus's in Ahwatukee is amazing!! Best fried chicken in AZ, ice cold beer. Service is quick and amazing and we can always get in which is a plus! read more

Every single thing about this place is amazing. All three of my kids beg to come here. The chicken is outstanding, the sides are all very good, the fried okra is insanely addictive, and if you want a slice of down home pie, they will readily supply it. Ambience and music are on point, and the wait staff are so great! Don't hesitate to come here!!! read more

Food is always always always Amazing!!! Fried chicken is the best! I would say best in Az, but I have eaten Gus's in Memphis and it is wonderful there. Willy was terrific . Whst a great experience! You should try it!!! read more

I briefly thought about naming my cat Gus not after the quintessential mouse from Cinderella but from Gus's fried chicken. This was a staple pregnancy craving that just never went away and still continues to wow, every time. read more

So ended up trying this establishment as I really wanted some fried chicken and I didn't wanna make it. It did order ordering this on a delivery app and it was delivered pretty hot. I will say that I was very impressed with the fried chicken. I thought it was crispy, but yet juicy on the inside I was pleasantly surprised at how much spice the thigh and the legs had. For our sides, we got the potato salad and Greens. The greens were OK I'll say salad was OK. I did enjoy the pickles and I wish I would've ordered more of those pickles to go on the side with my chicken. We also ordered the sweet potato pie and I would not recommend or order that again. Overall, I thought the chicken was good if I was in a bind and didn't want to make fried chicken I would definitely order again. My husband got breast and he was not as thrilled with his meal, but he did like it. So I would get to give this establishment, probably four stars. For restaurant fried chicken to go it was pretty good definitely a step up from Popeyes and KFC but for the price point maybe I would expect a slightly more. read more

Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken - Ahwatukee - 2 Piece Dark Plate at home - Chicken Shop Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Best Fried Chicken in town. Great service and fast and hot. Love the fried green tomatoes read more

Probably the best fried pickles you can get in town! Each were $8 I believe. I think this is the only place that sells fried green tomatoes, all it takes se missing was some remoulade but all in all very delicious. read more

Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken - Ahwatukee - Fried Green Tomatoes and Fried Pickles - Chicken Shop Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

We had a really great experience here, especially because of the amazing service. We came in with a large party and our waiter went above and beyond to accommodate us, moving tables for us to sit without us even having to ask! He also took the time to share the origin story of the restaurant, which was a nice personal touch and made the visit more memorable. I ordered the three-piece plate and everything was solid. My favorite was definitely the coleslaw, which was very sweet and paired well with the chicken. It also comes with beans and bread. The bone-in chicken had a moderate level of spice (around a 5/10) while the tenders were noticeably less spicy. Overall, chicken was delicious and very much on par with classic soul/Southern-style fried chicken. One fun bonus is that if you order a drink, it comes in a plastic souvenir cup that you can keep! Great soul food place to visit. read more

Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken - Ahwatukee - Three-Piece Dark Plate - Chicken Shop Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

If y'all haven't tried Gus's you haven't had fried chicken. Me and my wife had the white meat and catfish special and it was absolutely delicious, tender and juicy. Come on by and hopefully you get the serve Nolan! He was great as well always asking if we were good and happy to help. Coming back real soon! read more

Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken - Ahwatukee - 3 Piece White Plate - Chicken Shop Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

We ordered one special (two fried breasts with two sides) and one order of a two piece dark plate. We had the beans, coleslaw, okra, and hush puppies. The chicken was amazing. Takes a while because it is cooked to order and it is worth it. The coleslaw, okra and hush puppies were excellent. The beans were very basic. They tasted like canned beans with a hint of spices added. The restaurant was very clean. The staff was mostly friendly, but very interested in each other and their phones. It did take some effort to get noticed by our server. The other servers definitely did not seem interested in checking in with us, so when our server disappeared for a while into the back so did our service. Certainly not a deal breaker, but not a good impression. I look forward to another visit. Hopefully, the service was just a one off. read more

Shoutout to our server Willy! This is the best fried chicken. I've never had crispier skin. Chicken was flavorful and juicy. Definitely coming back! read more

Always delicious and fantastic service, super sweet folks and good food! I have to eat gluten free and the chicken is gluten free, along with some sides, just make sure you ask. The chicken is so darn tasty and they also have some really good specials. Check them out! read more

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Manager is a condescending D***. They aren't interested in hearing anything other than their food is great (it's not even real fried chicken like most people assume given the name "fried", it's broasted chicken). If your food sucks, (and ours did previously..and it's expensive...so it should be edible) they aren't interested in making things right. The staff makes you feel awkward if you're not happy with your food. Based on the brief conversation I just had with the manager, that attitude is coming from him. read more

This is the best fried chicken you will ever have. Period. Service is stellar. Ambiance is chill. I have never had to wait to be seated, but expect to wait 15-30 minutes for your food after ordering because everything is cooked to order. read more

Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken - Ahwatukee - Half chicken plate (breast, thigh, wing, leg) with fries and mac and cheese - Chicken Shop Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Dry overcooked very thin coating almost like potato chips. Not what you expect for traditional fried chicken. Only one type of heat available and it is pretty hot. Coleslaw was good but beans are out of a can. Service was good, but ambience is very very dated mismatched chairs, cheap tables. I would skip this one if you have another choice somewhere. read more

I normally go to the Gus downtown not anymore!!!! Mannnn when I tell you flavor and juicy it's all there! Service was top notch and the room and comfort was all there!!! I have the cat fish my spouse had the chicken and nothing disappointed!! read more

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Chicken really wasn't as good as last visit. This time it was more chicken skin than chicken breading and had no spice. The only saver was both the slaw and beans were very tasty. read more

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Damn this is crazy . This Gus chicken location on ray road in phoenix is wayyyy better than Memphis locations. They did tell me that this location is actually owned by the company and not an individual franchise owner. This chicken was seasoned to the gods and the meat was even seasoned as good as the crust. The crust was light , crispy and thin without a bunch of heavy, thick batter and it was fire. I'm sorry Memphis but this particular location is wayyy better than any location in Memphis. This was the best GUS I HAVE EVER HAD!!! read more

Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken - Ahwatukee - The Mac n cheese didn't even bother me because that chicken was sooo damn good that I won't even complain about the Mac . - Chicken Shop Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Sunday, June 8th at 7:30 p.m. 3 of us came in after the dog park. It was a hot night so we didn't want to sit on patio. Michelle greeted us and we asked if our dog could sit under a table as it was too hot outside. She asked the manager and he said yes! Michele was our server and took our order. Everything turned out amazing and the manager Sean came by to see how everything tasted! It was amazing and service was quick! We will be back! Restaurant was clean and plenty of seating. There was only a few people sitting and seemed like a lot of to go orders. Plenty of parking! We need one of these in Casa Grande. Not many chicken choices! read more

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Stopped here for a quick lunch in between appointments. Chicken is cooked to order. The spice level is just right. Chicken is delivered hot, so be careful on your first bite. read more

First time at Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken. I arrived at 1:25 on a Monday, thinking I'd be alone in the restaurant but there were actually four other parties there. I ordered the 3-piece dark and an iced tea, which came to $18.72 plus tip. Pretty good price! There was some minimal nostalgic decor on a couple of walls, along with several accolades from numerous nationwide newspapers. 50's soul, blues and jazz blared from the speakers but the tiled roof kept things speakable. I especially liked the 15' wide opening to the kitchen, allowing a peek at the cooks. Orders take 15-20 mins, since everything they do is cooked to order. My chicken was cooked just right and piping hot. It had a nice bite to it, from seasoning, not sauce. There was Louisiana Hot Sauce on the tables, for those who like a vinegar and pepper bit to their chicken. I didn't need it. The combo plates come with beans, slaw and a thick slice of white bread. Very traditional. The beans were okay. I felt that they'd been stewing too long because they dissolved like a marshmallow in my mouth. The Coleslaw was very good, with a mayo-based dressing and good crunch from the fresh cabbage. I enjoyed the correct amount to service from Nolan. The manager checked in on me as well. I'll definitely be returning to Gus's, next time I'm in the area. read more

Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken - Ahwatukee - 3 Piece Dark Plate - Chicken Shop Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

If you're looking for the best fried chicken in Arizona, Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken is in a league of its own. I've eaten at about five different Gus's locations across the country, and this one absolutely delivers every single time. Now that they've added catfish to the menu, they've become one of the top spots in the state for true Southern comfort food. The chicken is fried perfectly crispy, seasoned, juicy, and cooked just right. The catfish? Equally impressive. Golden, flavorful, and fried to perfection. What really makes the experience stand out is the service. The staff was welcoming, attentive, and made us feel appreciated from the moment we walked in. Great food and phenomenal service are hard to beat, and Gus's consistently gives both. Highly recommended. read more

Sean the manager and Michelle our server are a super star team! They made sure everything in our dinner went perfect and smooth. We appreciate the kindness and hospitality. Of course the food was delicious. The restaurant is clean and there's plenty of parking at this Gus's!!! Highly recommend coming in everything on the menu is delicious. Usually, I get a chicken sandwich and a slice of sweet potato pie but today I shared some chicken tenders with my two best friends! Will be back again sending everybody at this location. Lots of love thank you again for always spreading your aloha read more

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Excellent tasting Chicken that is Mouth watering. The service is great and professional. I highly recommend eating here. This is a favorite place that we enjoy going to eat. read more

Tried the tenders and a thigh. So good. The chicken has a nice little kick to it. Beans and coleslaw were tasty as well.

Stopped by with family to grab a bite to eat service was great and the chicken did not have as much crust that I would like and the slaw had a funny taste but the okra was delicious read more

Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken - Ahwatukee - Chicken Shop Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Horrible shocky powder over the top of just mediocre chicken. I don't think I'll ever eat that again.

My new favorite place to eat! Willie, our server was friendly, enthusiastic with great energy. I ordered the 2pc dark meat meal with beans and slaw. When the order came out it was hot and so moist & juicy with a hint of spicy. And did I mention an extra thigh was added at no charge? Try Gus's on Ray Rd in Ahwatukee. You will not be disappointed in the quality, price and service. read more

Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken - Ahwatukee - 2pc dark meat with slaw and beans. Free extra thigh as well - Chicken Shop Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Happened to see this Gus's location as we were driving by, so we stopped and we were so glad we did. Ya'll are doing Memphis proud! Food was great! Chicken was hot and fresh, and the mac n cheese was on point! Restaurant was clean, and our server Ricardo was AWESOME! Aleicia was also on the floor, making sure everything came out hot and perfectly cooked. Great staff, made for a great experience and excellent food! read more

Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken - Ahwatukee - 3 Piece Tender Plate - Chicken Shop Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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There is an option to dine in or order at the counter. Indoor and outdoor seating is available. There are booths, and even bar seating which is cute. The food is made to order, so it does take some time, but it is hit, fresh, and delicious. I really enjoyed the crunch on the batter and the flavor of the chicken. It was juicy and worth the wait. I like white bread and it comes with that. The sides I got were fries, beans, and Mac and cheese. The fries were really good, but the rest was decent. I would definitely go back for more chicken. read more

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This is the best fried chicken in the valley! I always love coming here whenever I'm craving fried chicken. The waiters here are super friendly. Their service is always better than what people expect at a fast casual restaurant. The food is absolutely delicious. Highly recommend dark meat - crispy on the outside and super juicy inside. The other sides were also great, especially the fried okra - they always came in freshly cooked and the batter was not too heavy. If you love fried chicken, you definitely should visit this place, which will not disappoint you. read more

Every time we go we are always pleased never disappointed. Always fresh All the staff members are very nice and welcoming read more

Willie was great as usual. The chicken is always good.. I tried the catfish & it was really good. read more

The staff are always friendly and efficient here! But the chicken is what brings you back over and over! Even if you aren't a hot chicken fan, the milder tenders are amazing! Don't forget to try the fried okra too. read more

Food was good! Memphis style fried chicken. We took it to go! It was only about a 15 min wait. The server at the counter was quite rude. We're still deciding if we would return again.. read more

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We had dinner here on a Sunday evening and we had such great food and amazing service. We were quickly greeted as we walked in, told to pick any table, and then the server very happily came over to say hi. We have eaten Gus's at a different location before so we knew what we were going to order. We ordered: One order of fried pickles 3 two chicken plate entrees One side of mac and cheese One side of cole slaw One side of potato salad It was pretty busy as there were a few tables of people dining in and it was also really busy with to go orders. Our food took about 20 minutes to come out in which we did not mind. The chicken was hot, crispy, flavorful, and juicy. It was so good. The sides were also delicious and flavorful. The fried pickles were chef's kiss! The manager came over, introduced himself, and checked on us as we were finishing up. This made us feel very welcomed as he did not have to do that. He did introduce himself to other tables as well and he was very nice. The inside was clean. read more

Outstanding food and great vibes. Feels like someplace my dad would have taken me growing up. Mix some hot sauce in the ranch and dip the catfish in it and thank me later. Gauge gave great service, we will definitely be back!! read more

Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken - Ahwatukee - Fried Catfish Plate, 3 Piece Dark Plate - Chicken Shop Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

If you're reading this and you haven't tried their chicken, get yourself to a Gus's ASAP because this chicken is legendary. Life changing chicken. This chicken will go down in history. The juiciness of the meat, crispness of the skin, flavor and spice from the seasoning. It's like a rave in your mouth. It's like your taste buds are partying hard. I'm talkin open bar, keg stands, ice luge, extracurriculars. All that. Project X type chicken. read more

Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken - Ahwatukee - 4 chicken legs, fries, Mac n cheese - Chicken Shop Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Very good chicken and the e service was amazing I wouldn't say it's world famous but it's very good I would recommend

Stopped in to try this most raved about fried chicken and was completely disappointed. I'm convinced that Arizona just doesn't know what good chicken is. The staff was super friendly and the inside was very well kept. I was a bit disappointed that the guy taking my order didn't explain the spice level. It would've been nice as a first time customer. I ordered the special that came with four wings, coleslaw, baked beans and a piece of bread. The chicken was beyond spicy. So spicy, I told myself they must brine it in jalapeño juice. I ate one flat and trashed the rest because I couldn't feel my bottom lip. Maybe I'm just a spice wimp. Ha! I didn't like the batter on the chicken either. It had a weird texture. I truly feel that if the spice level wasn't so intense, this chicken had potential. The coleslaw tasted like store bought coleslaw right out of the plastic container. Nothing special. The baked beans tasted like pork and beans with ketchup added. Nothing baked about it. I didn't like how the chicken, coleslaw and baked beans were all put together in one container as packaging the food is important. I truly believe how it was packaged impacted the texture of the chicken, making it soggy and the taste of the coleslaw, making it hot. Cold should've been packaged on its own to reduce the amount of condensation in the box. It was worth a try but I don't see myself ever going back. read more

Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken - Ahwatukee - Chicken Shop Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona