Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken

What a find! We are from Michigan and simply googled most interesting restaurants in Memphis. This came up as one of the choices. What an absolute delicious meal. Fried chicken was outstanding, beans were not out of a can and had great flavor, coleslaw was tasty. My wife liked her white meat assortment as well. I went with the half chicken so I could try all the pieces. Beer was reasonably priced. Power server was very attentive. If you're looking for a place to eat in Memphis give this place a try.

My wife was itchin to go here and I'm glad she did. I got to try a variety of stuff from them. The fried chicken is very good but does have a little kick. Not much for people who like heat but maybe a problem for kids or people who can't do heat. I tried the greens, coleslaw, beans, fries, Mac and cheese and fried pickles. Greens were pretty standard but good. Coleslaw was simple but the flavor was spot on, one of my favorite coleslaws I've had. Not too sweet and really tasty. Beans were also fairly standard but well made and tasty, again not too sweet like some place make them. Fries were fine, they were fries. The Mac and cheese was excellent, hit both marks with me and my kid liking it. It was topped with extra cheese and seasoning. The fried pickles were really good too. Super crispy on the outside with a sour juicy center, perfect. Finally the service was amazing, our server was super nice. Will definitely come back when I'm in Memphis.

We got recommended this place and it is a new favorite for us now. The food was absolute perfection. The right amount of crispiness on the chicken and fried okra. Sweet tea had the perfect amount of diabetes in it. 🤌🏻 Service was amazing. Everyone was so friendly.

I eat here frequently and the food, the service, and the atmosphere has always been stellar. I usually get fries and slaw with a 2-piece white plate. The server always keeps our drinks topped off, she never writes anything down but has never gotten our orders wrong.

Was traveling through Memphis for work and was recommended to this place. This chicken is amazing! It comes out hot, fresh, juicy, and flavorful. I like the hint of spice in the batter. If you're in Memphis and looking for some quality fried chicken that tastes like grandma's. We'll this the place to go.

Delicious! Fried chicken, okra & beans were really good. Excellent service, too. Went in Sunday afternoon during lunch, seating available and everything was served pretty quickly. Highly recommend and would def go again 🙂

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken – Memphis, TN By a slightly shaken, spiritually awakened traveler of the Deep South’s holy gospel of grease Somewhere between Beale Street and the end of the American Dream, I stumbled—sun-blinded, starving, and vibrating with the high-frequency hum of Southern humidity—into the sacred temple of Gus’s Fried Chicken. This is not food. This is revelation. This is jazz for your taste buds. It’s the delta blues playing in your mouth with a brass section made of cayenne and memory. The chicken, golden and blistered like it fought its way out of a cast iron warzone, comes out piping hot and hits you like a thunderclap—crispy, tender, juicy, and singing with spice like it was kissed by Memphis fire itself. It doesn’t ask permission. It kicks in the door. The crust crackles like a snare drum. The meat beneath it? So moist it should be criminal. You will weep. Not tears of sadness, no—but of gratitude. This bird was born for greatness and knew it. Every bite tastes like it marched straight out of a Southern Gothic novel, hand-battered and fearless. And the sides—oh dear God, the sides. The mac and cheese is humble, unpretentious, comfort made edible. The baked beans? Sweet and dark like a Faulkner subplot. Even the slaw—cold, crisp, a whisper of vinegar—is the palate’s parachute after the poultry’s plunge. The decor is a fever dream of fried chicken evangelism—no-frills, unapologetic. You’re not here for chandeliers. You’re here to speak to the soul of the South. Gus’s doesn’t care who you are. Rock stars and long-haulers, tourists and prophets—all are equal in the House of the Hot Bird. So go. Don’t hesitate. Drive through the night, if you must. Gus’s in Memphis isn’t a stop. It’s a rite of passage. Just be warned: once you’ve had the gospel according to Gus, the Colonel will taste like a soggy footnote in a book nobody reads anymore. Amen, Gus. Keep frying.