Wonderful service. The food was fresh and delicious. Make sure you get the potato salad.

First time customer. Mario is awesome. Friendly with southern charm. The chicken is . Golden brown with a spicy kick. Definitely a local treasure. What a great way to kick off our girls trip from Atlanta! read more

food was great I loved the Mac and cheese but the chicken was good too. nice waitress she waited patiently for me to pick my side. the service was nice all hard workers. the atmosphere and ambiance was amazing. come here for great service and good chicken read more

Fresh off a tour of Old Dominick Distillery, I walked across the street to Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken for an excellent chicken sandwich. The recommended side of baked beans were so good I immediately wished I'd ordered more. I wrapped it up with a warm piece of pecan pie. The restaurant is small, but service was quick. Street parking was available. read more

Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken - Exterior of restaurant - Southern Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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Everyone here was nice and I really enjoyed the food. I was nervous, I'm from the south so anytime someone brags on their fried chicken... im not sure. But this was golden brown and tasty. This was fresh and hot. I'd def come back. read more

Gus's is the best fried chicken I've ever found. It doesn't matter what location you get it from, once you've had it .... You will go back for more. It is fried in peanut oil, and has a spicy flavoring in the flour dip before frying that gives it a kicky distinct taste. Try it and you will fall in love with Gus's fried chicken. We always do take out. The ambulance it not that special. But the service is quick, friendly, and exactly as you ordered. read more

Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken earns the "world famous" in its name. The chicken is spicy, crispy, and perfectly juicy so good that I had to order a second round before leaving. Simple, no frills setup, but the food does all the talking. Absolute must if you're passing through Memphis. read more

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The place was a small building in downtown Memphis. Parking was limited in front of restaurant but free. The service was good. We were seated quickly and served quickly. The waiter was nice and attentive. He made sure we had what we needed and wanted. Seven is his name. The food was not world famous. The chicken was spicy and bland. No seasoning. The Mac and cheese tasted like boxed Mac and cheese with shredded cheese on top. The greens tasted like can greens not fresh. The best thing was the souvenir cup. I will not return. I gave it 2 stars because it was free parking in front of restaurant and the good service from seven. read more

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Fried Chicken fans unite! This place is the bomb! We had to stop here while in Gus's home state to try one of the older locations for the character and, of course, food. I've had this chicken once before while in Kansas City during COVID and had it delivered to our hotel. I remember loving it then and after today's visit, I still love it. I had the 2 piece dark plate with a thigh and drumstick and my sides were beans and slaw. My wife had 2 of the tenders with some dipping sauce. I loved the chicken as it is cooked just right. The food is hot from the kitchen and very tasty. The coleslaw is just a bit sweet which makes it a good balance to the chicken. The beans were tasty as well. I tried the thick and meaty tenders as well and they were good but my heart (and cholesterol levels) belong to the fried chicken. This location had a constant flow of customers while we were there and I bet it is always that way. It reminds me of Ezells Fried Chicken in the Seattle area. Different but quality food with a focus on the bird. We had a sweet server named Alexis who did a great job (give her a raise please!). She really knows the menu and is nice. I bought a T Shirt while here to wear around the Seattle area in hopes that one day Gus's expands up that way. read more

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The fried chicken here was really good. I don't really like fried chicken but was very impressed! The skin was crispy and the chicken meat was flavorful! We came early before the lunch peak time and was able to get a table right away. It was still packed but we got our food pretty quickly. I tried the chess pie, which I never tried and loved it! The texture was great and not overly sweet! There are some parking spots in front. A must on your Memphis trip! read more

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I've had a lot of fried chicken and places boast "best fried chicken" and be disappointed. Gus is an exception. Everything was amazing and tasty. Chicken was hot and fresh with just the right amount of seasoning. Highly recommended and I see why it's "World Famous" and have to agree! read more

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Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken downtown is the BEST fried chicken in the U.S. No exaggeration! Taiwan is my hometown, and I usually crave everything when I go back, but ever since Gus's, I don't even miss Taiwanese fried chicken anymore. The chicken is super flavorful. You can really taste the marinade, not just seasoning on the outside. Crispy, juicy, and dark meat is my favorite! I've tried other Gus's locations and love all of them, but somehow I still feel Downtown location just tastes the most authentic. Also, their cole slaw is honestly the best I've had at any fast-casual spot, and the fried okra is so good. A must-try in Memphis! read more

Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken - 3 Piece Dark Plate - Southern Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Gus's has some special chicken. I recommend eating it in as the chicken is wonderfully crispy there. It's just spicy enough to be interesting but not overpowering. If you want some great fried chicken, head to Gus's. read more

Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken - No Diet Coke. Ripped me off for $3 - Southern Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Equal to the best fried chicken, I've had anywhere. I had the three-piece dark plate which comes with slaw and beans. The sides were fine, but not exceptional. I also had a side of mac & cheese which was excellent. The crust on the chicken was excellent, it was juicy inside and spicy, but not too spicy. Friendly place with full table service. Prices quite reasonable. read more

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The hype is real. You just don't see these types of places much anymore. The food is iconic, the service was fantastic, and the hole-in-wall ambiance is one of a kind. Gus's is just a must stop in Memphis. read more

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TtttHHeeEEeeee best fried chicken in the mid south with a spicy punch! Service: typical Memphis attitude, mildly nice. Ambience: casual Pricing: .a 2 pc with sides and a slice of bread will set you back about $13. Depending on white or dark meats. read more

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My friends and I came here for lunch on a Friday afternoon. Unfortunately, the soda machine was broken so we were limited to bottled drinks. I ordered the two piece dark set, which comes with beans and slaw. I substituted the beans for greens. The chicken was delicious; very juicy and the coating was crisp. The greens were also good. The slaw was a bit sweet for my tastes, but pretty average overall. Great service and I would recommend to anyone visiting Memphis! read more

Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken - Two piece dark with greens and slaw - Southern Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Gus's Fried Chicken was a solid 3 star experience overall. The chicken itself was crispy, flavorful, and definitely the highlight of the meal. The atmosphere was casual and welcoming, making it a comfortable spot to grab a bite. I wasn't really a fan of the mac and cheese, as it leaned way too heavily on the processed cheese flavor and ended up overly cheesy in a not-so-great way. The texture and taste reminded me more of melted processed cheese than a rich, homemade mac and cheese. However, the service was delightful and easily made up for some of the disappointment with the sides. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made us feel genuinely welcomed throughout the visit. While not everything hit the mark for me, the great service and tasty fried chicken make Gus's worth trying if you're in the mood for comfort food. read more

Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken - Menu - Southern Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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Literally everything. I ordered to go and it was so fast and still so amazing by the time i made it back to my room. Amazing spice and crisp and sides and friendliness. Just amazing. read more

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Great food and the staff is very sweet and helpful! I came with guests who were from out of town, and they not only loved their food but loved the time spent at this location, along with the nearby views! read more

Loved everything about Gus's! I avoid meat mostly, but I was not about to miss trying famous fried chicken! The restaurant is tucked away on a small, empty street. There is plenty of parking in a lot across the street. We went inside and found it to be pretty busy, but we got a table for 4 quickly. The place was clean and homey-feeling and I loved the fact that they used disposable plates, utensils and napkins! It is probably way easier on the crew to clean up, and it adds to the relaxed atmosphere. I had the corn nuggets to start, yum! We finished them easily, they were so good. Then the entree of my chicken tenders, beans, and Mac and cheese came out, along with my sweet tea. The sweet tea was perfect, I drank a whole one during my meal and they gave me another to go in the souvenir Gus's cup. The food was just great, chicken was juicy and perfectly crunchy on the outside. Beans and Mac and cheese, delicious! I ate all of it even though I was stuffed. I even went so far as to order a piece of pecan pie for dessert, but unfortunately our server came back out to tell us they were out of it! Guess it wasn't meant to be (this time)! Our server was really friendly during our whole meal, chatted with us a little and made sure we had a great experience! Bottom line.... Go to Gus's! read more

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Chicken is awesome, but the sides taste like they come off the Sysco food truck. Go for the chicken, but don't get your hopes up about the sides. Also, be patient! It takes a minute to fry chicken. read more

I had the chance to spend a few days in Memphis for work. After visiting the Civil Rights Museum, a coworker and myself decided to stop at Gus's to fill our belly's after we had filled our minds. Gus's was packed with museum goers and locals. We arrived slightly before the rush and seated almost immediately. The waitress was friendly and walked us through the menu before helping the next table. We ordered the "World Famous Fried Chicken" a side of fried okra and macaroni and cheese. Let's just say.... The chicken stands up to its name! Well battered, hot, juice, crunchy, and absolutely delicious! The portions were a great size and we had enough to take back to our rooms with us. If you have the chance to get your hands on Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken your mouth and belly will thank you. read more

Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken - Menu - Southern Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Consistent! Been to locations in multiple states and multiple locations within the same state. They nail it every time. Just wished they had mashed potatoes and gravy. read more

Oh My Goodness!!! This may have been the absolute highlight of our trip to Memphis. Not Graceland, not Beale Street, not the Bass Pro Pyramid. I had heard about Gus's on Yelp and wanted to try it, so I took my son there on our last night in town. I was blown away! Quiet, unassuming, and tucked away on a somewhat lonely street, Gus's simply offered the BEST FRIED CHICKEN I HAVE EVER TASTED!! I ordered the Three-Piece Dark meal and actually thought about ordering another one to go as it was that good. The batter is slightly spicy and cooked to perfection. How good is Gus's? As I sat there eating, I saw a line of Police Officers coming in to order take-out. When the local cops are getting take-out, you know the place is good. Do NOT come to Memphis without trying Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken. In fact, I might put this place one notch above Graceland on the priority list. read more

The service was nice! The fried chicken had great flavor. The greens and beans both tasted like they were overloaded with white sugar, and the Mac n cheese tasted like kraft with velveeta. The VIP also had so much white sugar. read more

What more is there to say about Gus's I try to stop here when I'm back in Memphis Delicious chicken I love their greens Mac n cheese was good and the sweet tea was as good as the sweet service you receive there read more

So I'm a fried chicken lover. The 2nd best fried chicken ive ever had came from the back of a liquor store I a small rural town in East GA. This hands down is the BEST!!! I would drive from Atlanta just to eat here again. Our server was the greatest she made us like we were regulars. I LOVE THIS PLACE!!! read more

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Essentially this joint may have created some of the best fried chicken I have ever had anywhere in the United States, and after lots of recommendations from both locals and travelers, I can safely recommend it to others as well. The fact that they cook their fried chicken in peanut oil and still manage to maintain food taste and quality is quite impressive, especially considering many have not been able to replicate such. To start with, every piece of fried chicken, whether dark meat or white meat, was extremely juicy and flavorful, despite not the biggest in size. They do equip each table with a bottle of Louisiana hot sauce, which I ended up using for my chicken sandwich. Speaking of the chicken sandwich, it was an upgraded version of the Popeye's type for sure, and I am saying that as a Popeye's loyalist. It was impeccable. The fried green tomatoes were also very seasoned and maintained the right amount of crunchiness with the crust. Many of the sides ranging from the mac & cheese to the fried okra to the baked beans have been tasty in the most conventional sense as well, especially the fried okra, which was right on in terms of its crunch to softness ratio. The only relatively okay item was the greens, which was understandable since it's hard to cook greens in mass in a restaurant setting. It was a bit plain which might have been caused by the amount of juice it contained. The catfish sandwich tasted more like an upgraded version of filet-o-fish rather than containing actual catfish. The combination of the sauce and the fish (the way they cooked it along with the crust) was giving McDonald's quite a bit. I can see how it can turn some people off. I wasn't bothered by it, though. Regardless, for anyone visiting Memphis I would strongly recommend this establishment. Even among all the food options around the downtown area, especially barbeque, I stuck to fried chicken twice while in Memphis, which spoke to how good the food here was at Gus's. read more

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Went there last night and it was some of the best fried chicken I've ever had! The servers were super nice and friendly. My table of three people absolutely consumed our food in minutes - it was so good. The beans that come default with the meals are delicious. Let me mention that I'm a terrible slaw snob - and this slaw was delicious. 100% will return if we make it back to Memphis. read more

Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken - Look for the chicken! - Southern Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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Fried chicken is awesome. Sides are just as good. Get there early, pretty good lunch time crowd. I will be back

Service 4 Atmosphere 3 Food 2 Had all the chicken setting pre-cooked in a basket along with the okra so they would not have to work real hard and served us as they felt like it cold chicken and bland okra. I was very disappointed this again is the one in Memphis. Conversely, the one in Mesa, five stars all the way across some of the best chicken I've ever had Difference between a good and not good Manager read more

Divey classic with simple food. Welcoming, not classy! Chicken is super tender. Worth the experience as a one off. read more

Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken - Southern Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

We were too full, so we shared a 3-dark-piece plate, with coleslaw + mac and cheese (lyft driver's favs, who are we to argue!) DELICIOUS!!! The meat itself is moist and tasty, yet the skin is crunchy and not too oily. It's a small place, but it didn't take too long to get our food. Cindy was so very sweet, then again, everyone was so nice! Just wish we saved some room for dessert read more

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Went for a late lunch during Thanksgiving week after touring the Old Dominick Distillery across the street. The place was humming, always almost at capacity. Very friendly service. Our server recommended the fried green tomatoes and they were piping hot and delicious. I shared a half fried chicken with my husband. Incredible seasoning. After this experience I really don't feel like eating fried chicken anywhere else. So good. read more

Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken - Fried chicken. Fried green tomatoes. - Southern Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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Great food and great service! Mario was amazing! Location was great and everyone was really friendly.

Great service! The Fried Green Tomatoes were INCREDIBLE as well as the chicken tenders plate. I love that the soda comes in a souvenir cup! I would definitely come back if I lived here. read more

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The food here was amazing and I truly felt as if I were at home. The service here was on point and I truly enjoyed myself. This was definitely the best bite of chicken that I have ever had. Perfectly crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside and very well seasoned. Also highly recommend the fried pickles and corn nuggets. Absolutely delicious! read more

The young man that served us was great and explained everything. Stater was fried green tomatoes and they were delicious. Dinner was 3 pieces of chicken we split so good I probably could have eaten more. Dessert is a piece of pie. Definitely a treat read more

Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken - Half Chicken Plate - Southern Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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