
About Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken
Long-running chain serving spicy fried chicken & comfort sides in a low-key setting.
What People Are Saying
from Google & Yelp"This is a nostalgic and fun place to have great food. The dining room is great with great art and posters. Service was great. Shorty was helpful and gave great suggestions for our time in Memphis. The chicken is so good. Just hot enough and tender meat. Cole slaw is excellent. Sweet and crisp."
"I thoroughly enjoyed my meal here! The chicken is deliciously juicy and the spice level was enough to make my nose run, but not so much that it melted my face off! lol. It was just right. The sides were all delicious. I could’ve used a second helping of the greens! They were so flavorful. Highly recommend Gus’s. Their commitment to tradition comes through in their food! The dining room fills up fast so go early or prepare to wait."
"The chicken was so good! It was freshly cooked and hot. The sides were just ok but the chicken is the star. The fried green tomatoes were pretty darn good too. We enjoyed the chess pie. Friendly staff! I would recommend you check it out."
"We decided to try Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken for dinner, and it definitely lived up to the hype! I ordered the two-piece plate and swapped the baked beans and slaw for fried rice and potato salad — best decision ever. The chicken was crispy on the outside, super moist, and perfectly cooked — juicy with just the right amount of spice. The sides were flavorful and fresh, and the service was quick and friendly. A must-try if you’re visiting Memphis — this place truly earns its “world famous” title! 🍗🔥"
"Legendary. Pictures speak for themselves. Mac and Cheese is the best you will ever find. Chicken is hot and crispy. Collared Greens will send you spinning. Match them with the slaw and you will leave happy."
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