First time here and it was so delicious. Got the tenders and fries and both were so yummy . Would…read moredefinitely recommend.

HOT FRIES!!! HOT HUSH PUPPIES!!! Good corn flavor…read more HOT FISH!! Big fillets. Light flavor. Take fish out of container ASAP, oil pools at bottom. It's a chicke Lots of porcelain roosters. Inside tables are clean! Nice crew. Busy (good). Ordered okra side and received fries instead. What do I remember heading out the door? The fries.

This is my first visit to this Gus's location and it did not disappoint. I had the chicken legs…read morewith mac and cheese and greens. Everything was delicious! These were some of the meatiest legs ever! Great customer service as well. We will definitely return!

There are meals you enjoy... and then there are meals that make you pause mid-bite and question…read moreevery other fried chicken decision you've ever made in your life. Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken? Yeah. It's that kind of place. We went for the chicken sandwiches and I need you to understand--these were not just "good." These were ruin-other-places-for-you good. Crispy, juicy, perfectly seasoned... the kind of sandwich that makes you immediately start planning your next visit before you've even finished the first one. Now let's talk sides, because they did not come to play. Coleslaw (mine): fresh, balanced, actually flavorful (which is rare because let's be honest... slaw can be a gamble). This one? Solid win. Fried okra (my friend's): I am extremely picky about fried okra. Like, I side-eye most of it. But THIS? Golden, crispy, not a hint of that weird slimy nonsense. It was so good we ordered more to take home... which tells you everything you need to know. And because we clearly make excellent life choices, we shared a chess pie for dessert. Rich, sweet, buttery perfection. What really tied it all together though? The service. Warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming without being over the top. The kind of service that makes you feel taken care of, not rushed. Bottom line: Every single bite was worth every penny--and honestly, I would've paid more and still walked out happy. This is one of those spots that doesn't just meet expectations... it casually exceeds them and then sends you home thinking about it later like a crush you're not over yet.

Decent, but pricey soul food in Northwest Austin. The oxtail egg rolls are a tasty bite that's a…read moreperfect portion for the richness of the dish. The pork chops and fish are well seasoned and well fried.

Some of the best soul food I have had!…read more Fried okra was crunchy and seasoned well. Yams were sticky, tender and perfect! fried fish and chicken were also seasoned well. I love that they don't cook with pork. being someone that does not eat pork. I had to get every side. Mac and cheese solid. Greens great had a little sweet bite to it. beans and rice were my favorite. The service super friendly and helpful. There was really no wait after ordering. Very clean and self seating. All the flavor kool aid. 10/10

Came here after there was too long a wait at the ramen place. I am glad I did. I know this is a…read morechain but the food is really good. I had the tender basket with regular flavor since it was my first time. The chicken is soo much better than Canes. I also liked their sauce better. The elote fries were delicious and will forever order those. Next time I will try Nashville hot to see how the heat it. My friend got one Nashville hot tender and one Fire in the hole. She really enjoyed her food and normally nothing is hot enough for her. That is really impressive. The restaurant was clean and they have an outdoor area to sit at if you want. Very happy with my visit.

For what you pay, it's reasonable priced. You get enough food. It's really good chicken. It came…read moreout at a good amount of time too.

May 20, 2026 @ 5pm -- Absolutely no line in the drive thru…read more $26 for dried up, cold food. 3 piece tender + 4 piece tender (combos) Order-taker -- Polite, repeated/confirmed order. Window -- Took payment, gave us drinks with soda down the sides (we keeps napkins in the truck for this reason), asked to pull forward to wait on items. Food received -- A great reminder why we don't eat at KFC anymore. Cold dried up chicken and fries (did not receive my mashed potatoes - did get a spoon though), and a crushed biscuit (it was soft). I can't imagine eating leftovers that looked or tasted like this, let alone what I paid for it. My daughter ate hers, I fed mine to the dogs and made Ramen instead.

29 dollars for a 8 piece with two sides and some biscuits which was supposed to be mixed. There was…read moreno breast. Nothing but thighs and a couple of legs. The mash potatoes was the best thing and oh maybe a leg. Come on now. If u don't know the difference from a breast and a thigh well I don't know what to tell u. I wish I could rate 0.

Absolutely delicious, fantastic food! A friend and I met for brunch and the service was amazing! We…read moreeach had the strawberry champagne margarita and it was so delicious, not over sweet, a packed a punch! We intended to have 2 each but had to stick with one in order to function afterwards. I had the CFC Biscuit Benedict and you can customize it with spicy chicken or hot honey. I got the hot honey and it was perfect! It was so delicious I don't leave a morsel behind. My friend and I shared the salted caramel brownie for my birthday, and that was also delicious. I can't wait to come back here and this says a lot since I'm not big of fried chicken. Theirs is fried to perfection (soft on the inside and just crunchy enough on the outside). You're seriously missing out!

I have been to this restaurant several times before and it has always been one of my favorites. The…read moredrinks were amazing and the food was consistently great. Last night I finally brought my husband to try it after hyping it up for so long, and unfortunately it was a huge disappointment. Things have definitely changed. I was really looking forward to the chicken fried chicken, only to find out they were completely out of mashed potatoes. For a place known for chicken, that was surprising. So I ended up just sharing some of my husband's meal and our appetizer. The cornbread has always been something I rave about, especially with their hot honey. This time it came out dry, and the hot honey had no heat at all. It just was not the same. My husband's fried chicken was honestly the worst part. It was burnt, with a layer of black under the breading, and tasted like it had been overcooked to the point of being charred. There is no way the kitchen did not see how dark it was before serving it. That said, his sides were still great, so at least part of the meal was enjoyable. Our friend's chicken sandwich was not terrible, but it did not taste fresh like it used to. It felt more like something frozen and heavily breaded instead of the quality we had experienced before. One positive was the service. Our server was wonderful, and the rest of the staff was kind and attentive as well. I accidentally spilled my drink right after it arrived, and they were quick and gracious to replace it even though it was completely my fault. That was very much appreciated. The other issue that really took away from the experience was the atmosphere. Halfway through our meal, a large group of adults sat in the courtyard and had their children sit separately at a table right next to us, while their parents remained in another section of the patio. The kids were clearly having fun and playing games, which is great, but they were also very loud and screaming just a foot away from our table while their parents enjoyed quiet drinks elsewhere. There were completely open sections of the patio farther away where they could have sat, so it was frustrating that they were placed right next to the only other table of adults trying to enjoy a night out. It ended up being very disruptive and took away from what we had hoped would be a relaxing evening. Overall, I was really disappointed. This used to be a place I highly recommended, but after this visit it feels like the quality and attention to detail have slipped. I truly hope they can get back to what made them so great before.

Any time I visit Austin. Aside from BBQ, Gus's will always be on my list. Who's gonna hate well…read moreexecuted 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

Server forgot our coleslaw though she repeated it when taking the order. Surprisingly, it was also…read morenot 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 -

Been craving Fried Chicken and made it to the weekend knowing we were going to try Whitebox Crispy…read moreChicken and they did not disappoint! We called to verify they were open and the gentleman that answered the phone asked if we wanted to order before we arrived. Never being here we waited (if you know what you want or are on a time crunch order in advance) but damn this chicken is GOOD. Mom had a two pieces dark with mashed potatoes and roll. I had chicken tenders with fried okra! (Insert chiefs kiss) Hubby had chicken and waffles. Kiddos split a burger and fries. Friend had the spicy chicken sandwich. Everything was hot and delicious! Definitely will be coming back! The family running the business is sweet and patiently put up with our crazy family!

The cashier was nice and very helpful.. I'm not sure if there's a new cook or what but I have been…read moreat the restaurant for over and hour waiting on my food and nothing. Never in my experience coming to this location have I had to wait this long for my food.