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    Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken

    4.3 (939 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Robbie T.

    The food is AMAZING!! Love love love the spice on the chicken!! And our server Terrell is the best of the best!! He will definitely have you leaving here feeling like family and having you already planning your next trip!! The place is so cozy and comfortable vibe.

    Menu December 2025
    Faye I.

    I heard this place was featured in Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives, and the photos on Yelp looks great, so I decided to check it out. Cute spot that appears to be in downtown Forth Worth for a while. There's plenty of seating and this place almost reminds me of an antique shop. People like to come here for lunch. The servers are really friendly and personable. Menus are conveniently at the table long with a big bottle of hot sauce. I decided to get a plate of 2 piece dark meat with a side of mac and cheese and seasoned fries. The chicken was very crispy, and I thought it could use a little bit more flavor. Also, it seemed like the chicken was overcooked. I couldn't open the chicken with a fork and knife and had to use my hands. My thoughts on the chicken were just okay. The mac and cheese were delicious, and the fries were nicely seasoned.

    Alex A.

    Recommended by a patient at work and I went after work to check it out and man I'm glad I did. They were packed and liked 5 people were waiting for to go orders. I walked in and ordered and it took less than 20 minutes to get my food. The chicken was so flavorful, juicy and just the right amount of spice. The Mac and cheese, greens and fried okra was all great. The greens needed a tad more salt but other than that it was all fantastic.

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    Richard S.

    See the picture of that chicken? Any questions? Ah, I didn't think so. Gus's is probably the absolute best fried chicken. And I've had fried chicken at more places than (5) average people combined!

    Wing Special
    Vu N.

    Forgot to check in but here we are making a review. Ordered their wing special. We sat at the bar for faster service but really never had a problem even having sat at the regular table. It was somewhat busy today due to Arts Goggle going right outside. It's a fairly great chicken but wished their pieces are a little bigger. This may be the smallest pieces of chicken I've had. Nonetheless, it's still one of the faves.

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    Andrea B.

    Chicken is brined and you can tell. The skin is nice and greens were better than most places that let the greens get mushy. Atmosphere was ok - might try another location. Nothing really made me want to come back but it was good.

    Amy W.

    We were in Fort Worth for an errand, and I'll take any excuse to turn a trip into a fun lunch adventure. Today's pick was this spot, and let me tell you--it did not disappoint! The surrounding neighborhood was great for a little post-lunch stroll, and the restaurant itself was clean, well-staffed, and had an overall welcoming vibe. The employees actually looked happy to be there, which usually means the place is run well--always a good sign! If fried green tomatoes are on a menu, I will attempt to order them. Hubby, however, is not as easily convinced. It's a battle I lose more often than I win, but today? Victory! And these were totally worth it--crispy, well-seasoned, and a great start to the meal. We also split the fried chicken plate, which comes with two pieces and two sides. The chicken is fried to order, so it arrived piping hot and perfectly spicy. As for sides--GET. THE. MAC. AND. CHEESE. Seriously, it was the star of the show. The coleslaw was solid too, but let's just say we were not fighting over that. The mac and cheese, on the other hand? A full-on fork battle for every last bite. Great food, friendly service, and a fun atmosphere--we'll definitely be back!

    3 Piece White Plate
    Lisa H.

    My daughter and I visited here for the first time while on a short mother/daughter trip to Austin. Fried chicken was pretty good. I had the 3 piece white meat (2 breast/1 wing), she had the catfish. Chicken has just a little kick of seasoned heat but nothing that will cause you to reach for your drink. Catfish crispy on the outside but not as done on the inside. My sides were the slaw and baked beans. The slaw was descent, but I did not care for the beans at all. My daughter had the greens which were a no hitter for her. Bottom line, order the chicken without the sides.

    4 piece wing, Mac n cheese, fries
    Matthew S.

    Let me get straight to the point--my experience at Gus's Famous Fried Chicken was frustrating and disappointing. I ordered the 4-piece wing special with mac and cheese and fries. But before I even got to the food, I witnessed something that really turned my stomach. One of the employees, wearing gloves, rubbed his nose multiple times--then continued handling food without changing gloves. I voiced my concern to another staff member, who did go speak to him. But instead of taking accountability, the employee walked by the food prep area and slapped his dirty gloves down on the counter where food was being sent out. It was careless and unhygienic, and it took away any appetite I had. As for the food: Fries: Plain, underseasoned, and forgettable. Honestly, I could've made better fries at home with a frozen bag and an air fryer. 1 out of 5. Mac & Cheese: It tasted like a mix of Kraft and homemade, but with almost no seasoning outside of what looked like paprika on top. Just bland. 2 out of 5. Chicken: The seasoning was completely off incredibly salty to the point where it was hard to eat. Not sure if it was a one-off issue, but it didn't leave a good impression. 2 out of 5. Between the lack of basic hygiene and the underwhelming food, I left disappointed and unlikely to return. This experience fell far short of what I expected from a place that calls itself "famous."

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    Michael G.

    Now I like fried chicken but this is out of this world delicious. Just the right amount of spice. Had 2 pieces of dark and got the coleslaw and potato salad - all of it excellent. The joint is average on a great street - Magnolia. The coconut pie is what put this over the top - man that was good. Selection of drinks and service is solid. Will make this a regular stop.

    2 Piece White Plate

    Good food! I will say the Mac wasn't all that. Chicken was very good. I think next time I'll just get a bunch of chicken. Will come back next time I'm craving crispy chicken

    Leslie G.

    I've been coming here for many years and the food and service are always a 10/10. I usually order the three-piece (one leg, two thighs) with coleslaw and mac & cheese--both are a must. Typically comes with sweet beans and potato salad, which are great too but I like to substitute the sides with Mac and cheese and the Coleslaw. The fried chicken always comes out hot, well-seasoned, and full of flavor. The pieces are a good size and always leave you full and satisfied.

    Half chicken plate sub mac and cheese
    Elizabeth A. H.

    The restaurant is loud s, not a place for intense conversations. However the fried chicken is phenomenal! You will not be disappointed. The macaroni and cheese was worth the $.50 substitution charge. The service here is friendly and they have quite a few beers for drink options.

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    Best chicken around!!!!! The sides aren't always the best but the fried chicken is so flavorful!

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    Very polite great customer service didn't wait long for the food food tasted great with a great sweet potato pie to end the day

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    Is the chicken spicy hot like cayenne pepper, hot sauce hot? Or is hot refer to temperature and spicy refer to flavorful?

    It was very flavorful and it did have a kick to it. Can't explain the kick but my wife was able to handle it and not really be uncomfortable with it. Darn good chicken I must say. Next time we will eat it there because we got there before closing… 

    The Dallas Deep Ellum location was supposed to open late summer 2019. We're in January. Does anyone have an update on this?

    From one of the owners - Dallas' permitting process was much slower than anticipated. Permits were received this week (1/6/2020). Construction will begin in the next couple of days. Current anticipated opening is June 1st, but they really hope it… 

    Is the deep Ellum location still in the works? 🙏🏼

    It sure is! Should be open around June. Look forward to seeing you there.

    Are the greens fresh or are they canned or frozen?

    Fresh! They do not serve anything not made in-house.

    Do you just have regular fried chicken. Or is it hot and spicy?

    The chicken is spicy (about a 7, on a scale of 10), the tenders are less spicy (about a 4). No regular fried chicken without the spicy flavor! If you can handle the heat, it is OH SO GOOD!

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