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Gus' World Famous Fried Chicken

310 S Front St, Memphis, TN 38103 (Downtown)
(901) 527-4877
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Ranked #4 of 966 restaurants in Memphis
Price range: $5 - $10
Cuisines: American
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Good for: Families with children, Local cuisine, Dining on a budget
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Takeout, Delivery, Late Night, Dessert
Neighborhood: Downtown
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Chicago, IL
Top Contributor
66 reviews 66 reviews
48 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2013 NEW

Holy Cow this is good! Cool, hole-in-the-wall atmosphere, friendly service and the best dang fried chicken you will ever eat! Unbelievably good value as well...the portions are huge! The sides are great too. Will definitely be back...will have dreams about!

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See 3 more reviews by JaneBennet for Memphis
New York, NY
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15 reviews 15 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

Their fried chicken definitely makes my top 5 list. I loved the homey atmosphere, friendly staff, and their sweet iced tea. It's a great place to watch a game. There are a few TV's there. Free refills on the tea kept the party going. After consuming all that food and tea, I was prepared for the worst when the bill... More

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See 2 more reviews by CNR683 for Memphis
Wentzville, MO
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12 reviews 12 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

Simple, yet spicy and flavorful! Just got back from Memphis, had it 2 times while we were there and both times - spot on! Make sure to try some fried pickles if you like them - some of the best out there! Zero complaints from this reviewer - other than the wait times to be seated - but being popular... More

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See 2 more reviews by Vexter1 for Memphis
North Carolina
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

Slightly spicy chicken was soo good I have been craving it again but will have to wait until my next trip to Memphis.The dining area is cramped and the parking is difficult but the food is so worth it.

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See 3 more reviews by BBSis for Memphis
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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16 reviews 16 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW

It is always crowded, but it is worth the wait! It is a very casual place, you can order to go or seat there to eat. Once you order your meal comes very fast. It is a very fresh, moist chicken, it is no grease, just right. It is a spice hot and you can ask for extra sauce if... More

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See 6 more reviews by tulips400 for Memphis
Chicago, Il
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013 NEW

This place was recommended by the hotel shuttle driver as well as the check in clerk. We went there for an early dinner and the chicken was AMAZING!!! When we arrived, there were only a few people ahead of us waiting to be seated in the crowded dining room. When we left there was a line of people waiting down... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013 via mobile

From the outside Gus's looks modest at best. But the fried chicken is really the best I've had. I have eaten here multiple times in the past. The chicken is tasty, not greasy at all, and has a touch of hot spices which I think sets it apart from others. Good sides with the chicken, and modestly priced as well.... More

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Memphis, Tennessee, United States
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13 reviews 13 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013

It was just ok. The kitchen service was slow, but the servers were doing the best they could. The sweet iced tea was quite good, but everything else was just ok. I expected to get some great blend of seasonings, on my chicken, but I got bland chicken, with virtually no spice. In addition, the portion size was well below... More

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See 4 more reviews by John Ross E for Memphis
Dayton, Ohio
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3 reviews 3 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013

After a 30min wait ......when in doubt always follow the line ...a couple friends and I walk into a eclectic chicken shack . It had a nice atmosphere and chicken smelled so good, but first we tried the fried green tomatoes and sweet tea....delicious ! Cornmeal encrusted tart tomatoes and sweet tea made for great flavors for an early lunch.... More

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See 2 more reviews by Neil G for Memphis
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27 reviews 27 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
44 helpful votes 44 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013

This is the best fried chicken ever! A must have if you're in Memphis! It's not too greasy, a little bit spicy, great flavor... just perfect!

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