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    Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken - Austin

    4.3 (3.5k reviews)
    Open • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
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    Good for kids
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    Mouthwatering baked beans and yummy coleslaw
    Rio R.

    On our way to Dallas two Fridays ago, my cousin and I were craving Southern fried chicken. I was reminiscing about some memorable fried chicken I had in Tennessee, so we decided to stop in Austin and finally see what makes Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken so "world famous." We started with the fried green tomatoes. They didn't quite beat the unforgettable ones from The Front Porch Cafe at Dollywood, but they were still tasty and we happily finished them. I ordered the 2-piece dark meat while my cousin got the 2-piece white meat, both with baked beans, slaw, and white bread. The baked beans and slaw were both satisfyingly delicious. When my plate arrived with a thigh and two legs, I thought I had ordered wrong! Our wonderful server, Kamber, explained that the legs were especially small that day, so they have to serve two instead. The chicken was crispy, flavorful, and delicious, and I loved learning they use peanut oil. The fresh, natural quality definitely came through. And placing the white bread underneath the chicken? Brilliant--it soaks up the extra oil! Service was fast, friendly, and efficient even though it was a busy Friday lunch hour. Amber was great about answering our questions and regularly checked up on us. She even introduced us to their homemade Chess pie--a classic rich southern custard dessert pie--which we were too full to try this time, next time for sure. We'll be back, especially since there's another location in San Antonio. Next visit, I'm coming hungry for the fried okra, mac & cheese, and seasoned fries! Just wish they also have corn on the cob and corn bread as other sides options. Southern fried chicken craving: officially satisfied.

    3 Piece White Plate (Sides: Fried Okra, Baked Beans); side of ranch dressing
    Zhao C.

    PRO TIP: If you're ordering for take-out, call the restaurant directly to place your order! When I went to go pick up my order, the cashier was graciously enough to inform me that their website is powered through DoorDash so if you order online, all the prices are unfortunately higher than their menu...so unfortunate to hear :( As for the food, I ordered the 3 Piece White Meat Chicken Plate, which came with 2 chicken breasts and 1 wing (they surprisingly give the full wing), and it comes with toast, baked beans, and cole slaw be default. You can exchange the default sides for some other options for a little extra charge. It was wonderful to see how generous the portion sizes were, including the sides! The chicken was perfectly friend and breaded in my opinion while keeping the white meat tender -- it was still like that even after I put the leftovers in the air fryer the next day. The baked beans were very flavorful and the sweetness complimented the savory chicken well. The cheer on top moment was the fact that the chicken was seasoned with a spicy seasoning so there was a bit of a subtle spicy aftertaste in each bite! I'll definitely be back again! :)

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    Darren S.

    THIS PLACE IS LEGIT. I was a bit hesitant to visit Gus's because I've seen both positive and negative reviews, and didn't know who to trust. So I took some of the criticism (sides suck EXCEPT for collard greens and okra) into consideration for my order. I arrived at opening, and the restaurant already had a few customers. I got the 3-piece dark meat meal (15.25), and a refillable drink ($3 but you can keep the cup). My meal was ready in under 10 minutes, and could see that everything was freshly made. The hue on the chicken was beautiful --- it's not just a crust, that's some batter on Gus's chicken! The okra and the collards passed the test (DELICIOUS), and I was hoping for the chicken to be as "world famous" as I've heard. THE CHICKEN DID NOT DISAPPOINT. The crunch was undeniable, the slight heat from the marinade was present, and overall flavor was simply...pleasurable. My rule for chicken? Always get the dark meat. I took my souvenir cup with me, but I can finally say I tried Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken --- and it is world famous for good reason!

    2 piece dark meat with  potato salad and mac n cheese
    Rosamond H.

    If I could give this place 100000 stars, I would. We were seated immediately and ordered their 2 piece dark meat snack and plate with extra sides of baked beans, potato salad, and mac n cheese. How do they make their chicken that tender and juicy?? Also, why are the potato salad and mac n cheese the best I've ever had?? Our total came out to be ~$26, without tip. 5/5 Overall, great service, great food, and great experience! Parking is a bit hard since it's in downtown, but there is a parking garage across from the restaurant and it's only $5 for 0-2 hours, which I think is the best you can find. We also came on a Saturday around 2:30 pm. We got our food pretty quick so you can really just eat for 30 minutes and walk around downtown for a good 1.5 hours before coming back and leaving. We will definitely be back!

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    Eddie E.

    Only Spicy, no mild. Feels like it's been here forever and the service is fuckin great. You gotta come here especially after getting worn out by bbq. Annnndddd its close to Mothership. Also a must do

    Paula C.

    Server forgot our coleslaw though she repeated it when taking the order. Surprisingly, it was also not on the bill so I'm kind of bewildered by that. Chicken is good, as always & this location is clean & spacious. Good food & clean space They forgot our coleslaw & they knew they did Will only come back if needed -

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    Lloyd C.

    The other day, I passed by Gus's World Famous Chicken and today I am dining in. Rustic looking interior with photos, signs, two tvs, and very crowded at lunch time. I was warmly greeted at the entrance by the gentleman manning the cash register and takeout orders. My server was Hannah C. and she took great care of me and her other customers. She was pleasant, thoughtful, attentive, and had a great personality. She told me about their Saturday special (today only) on fried chicken wings. She was thoughtful in bringing one of those fly fans to my table because I sat in the corner where they seem to congregate. She was a joy (10/10)! I ordered the starter of Fried Green Tomatoes, served with ranch dressing (4/5). I finally got a chance to try it. It had a nice seasoned coating on them. The tomato itself was firm and slightly bitter but I liked them. I ordered the Snacks 2 piece Dark, which includes the chicken & white bread (4/5). The chicken was crunchy, juicy, and had a little heat. YUM! Come check them out. Support your local business.

    Ivan A.

    Any time I visit Austin. Aside from BBQ, Gus's will always be on my list. Who's gonna hate well executed fried crispy chicken and quality sides. How many places can you say that both main dish and sides are good? Also, for it to be reasonably priced? Ordered the 1/2 chicken plate. Comes with (1)breast, wing, thigh, and leg. Sides were beans and Cole slaw. Ordered a small order of Mac and cheese. Total was ~$26. Whenever my wife and I travel, we usually share plates so we have more room to try other things. 100% enough food for two people to hold you over for a solid meal with out making you take a nap. If you're hungry, that plate it self will absolutely keep you full for the 50% of the day. Staff has always been friendly. Service is generally quick but there can be a line depending upon when you arrive. Pro tip is to order to go if you have a nearby hotel or to door dash. If you eat inside, inside has plenty of tables and chairs. Cafeteria style more or less where you sit what's available. Plenty of staff to lend assistance. Generally people are chill

    2 Piece Dark Plate and 4 piece Dark Plate
    Carrie M.

    Gus's was fantastic. We came on a Saturday at 6pm and had no issues with seating. We ordered the two piece dark chicken and the special that comes with four pieces. We both subbed beans for mac and cheese. My friend appeared the most jolly I'd ever seen him and thoroughly enjoyed the chicken. I really liked the mac and cheese, and I liked the chicken as well. The coleslaw was decent, and I often don't like coleslaw. The skin was tough and too much for me, but the food itself was great. The two piece was substantial for me, and the four piece seemed to be a little too much even for a big boy. The restroom floors were suspiciously very wet. I feel like they could provide some moist towelettes because the chicken was very greasy, and we had to just pour water on the napkins. Downtown street parking was a struggle, but I found 2/3 of a spot close by that I decided could count as a spot.

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    Minji K.

    If you like fried chicken, definitely check out Gus's! They sell bone in or boneless options and the platters come with coleslaw and beans. We got the platter with a wing, drum, thigh, and breast meat. The thigh and drum were super juicy and even the breast had some juiciness to it. It was crispy and not spicy in my opinion. The slaw was standard and beans weren't too special but they went well with the meal nonetheless. They have a lot of different local beers so we tried the Love Street Blonde, which was the perfect light ale, and the lemonade was also sweet and refreshing. It's open til late so would be a good option for a late night meal! The service was a bit slow because the servers were doing a lot, so keep that in mind. We had to try to flag down our server to get cashed out.

    2 Piece Dark Plate
    Anh D.

    I heard a lot about Gus's and finally got to try it this weekend. I ordered the 2 Piece Dark Plate and substituted the beans and coleslaw for seasoned fries and mac & cheese. There was a small hiccup with the sides, but the staff was quick to fix it. The sides were good, and the chicken was juicy, flavorful, and didn't need any extra seasoning at all. I just wish the chicken pieces had been a little bigger! Overall, I had a good dining experience. The restaurant was clean and cozy, the service was great, and the chicken was delicious!

    Maricia H.

    I love that the chicken was made to order, so it was nice and hot. The sides had great flavor. I ordered to go so I didn't get a chance to sit and enjoy the resturant. However the staff answered all question and were very welcoming

    Chicken tenders with a side of Mac and cheese
    Jennifer L.

    A great place to eat for a quick, causal meal downtown. There is quite a bit of seating inside. The staff were very nice and checked on us regularly. I had the chicken tenders which were good. The Mac and cheese is thick and extra cheesy! The rest of my party had the chicken wings and thighs (somebody had to get the world famous chicken!) They really enjoyed it. It does have a little spice to it, bit it does add some great flavor. This is a great option for a no-fuss meal downtown!

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    Kamber was fantastic. Miss having a Gus's in Chicago. Glad I stumbled across one in Austin

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    Love this place and love having Kamber as my server! Every time I come here, she makes my dining experience so much fun.

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    Ask the Community - Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken - Austin

    Is the chicken cooked with refined peanut oil? My daughter is allergic to peanuts.

    Yes they use peanut oil to fry chickens.

    Are they open for takeout? We site says yes but I one answers the phone?

    Yes, they are open for takeout. Just call in but the line might be busy so you will have to wait for a while.

    Is there a women's bathroom?

    Yes.

    Will they allow adults to order the kids meal?

    Maybe. Only if you ask nicely

    What's the parking situation?

    There's a parking garage directly across from restaurant.

    Does Gus's also have fried chicken that is not spicy hot?

    No, they only have spicy chicken. I must disagree with the others, the chicken is spicy. However, it is not habanero or ghost pepper spicy. It won't burn your taste buds off. Think of a standard hot wing. If you aren't a big spicy food person (I am… 

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