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Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken
Fried Chicken Joint$$$$
Downtown Austin, Austin
"Try the fried okra and fried green tomatoes, so good"(10 Tips)
"Of course their chicken is great, but their chess pies are amazing!"(8 Tips)
"Try the fried pickles and side of greens!"(9 Tips)
"Dark meat with Mac and cheese and greens 👌🏻"(3 Tips)
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John ChalkleySeptember 20, 2017The fried chicken is pretty good, didn't find it spicy as some have mentioned. Seems really fresh and not greasy at all. Fries were the best I've had in a while. Staff are awesome and really friendly.
Bryan GonzalezSeptember 20, 2014Everything was amazing. The chicken was so good. The flavor and spices of the chicken was great. Awesome Mac and cheese. The coleslaw was great too. Had the fried green tomatoes as well. Great food!
Fernando CovasAugust 18, 2014This is what fried chicken is supposed to be: freshly fried, tender and juicy on the inside, and perfectly crisp on the outside! If you can't make it to the original one in Memphis, come here.
Austin ChronicleJuly 8, 2014The famous Memphis chain comes to Downtown and brings some of the best fried green tomatoes and chicken in town with it. Read more
Eric GFebruary 23, 2014The 4 piece chicken tender plate is enough for 2 people. 4 giant tasty chicken tenders for just $8. Give yourself 15-20 minutes as all fried chicken is made to order.
Kelly DennisDecember 9, 2016The breading is pretty spicy. My husband loves it. Personally it is too spicy for me to enjoy. But i am not above cooling down with some mac n cheese. It's delicious!
Sam DOctober 13, 2014Delicious hot and crispy chicken. The sides were great too and if you still want dessert, the chocolate chess pie with a scoop of ice cream will do the trick.
The AMAZING chicken outshines the mediocre sides. No matter, I can get beans & slaw anywhere. This. Is. Chicken! (and beer.) Get the 3-piece dark & wish there were 6 pieces. Best in town by far.
Brett ElliottDecember 2, 2019Some of the best fried chicken I’ve ever had and I’ve eaten a LOT of fried chicken in my life!
Maggie C PerkinsJanuary 26, 2015Fun family fare-- chicken not exactly hot&spicy as advertised, but likely just spicy enough for the masses. Sides were hit & miss; slaw and collards being standouts, and oh, that chocolate chess pie!
Best fried chicken in Austin definitely get the fries and add ranch dipping sauce. You will be in heaven!
DavidMarch 9, 2017Wow! Awesome food. Felt a little pricey for fried chicken but we did get a lot of other stuff. Great fried pickles and green tomatoes. And of course the chicken.
Ericu DesuApril 8, 2017It's spicy. One of the best fried chicken I've had, and I'm from the South so that is saying something.
Michael IrwinFebruary 1, 2014Get the chicken tenders - dip them in the honey mustard - and do it before the rest of Austin finds out about this spot.
Caio BambergMarch 13, 2016That's fried chicken to the bone. But you may ask for tender, which is boneless and easier to enjoy the flavors.
Mario GiacaloneFebruary 22, 2020. It was good maybe even great but i wasn’t overwhelmed! Great flavor but not very crispy. Great service pretty good sides also tried the chess pie that I was disappointed with as I grew up eating it
Isaac B. SanchezDecember 17, 2014The fried chicken is delicious. Has a kick *spicy* to it. Potato salad is tasty, not to mention their coconut pie. I shall be back there.
Lauren MacJuly 11, 2015Fried chicken legs here are on point 👌🏻. Have a slight kick to them, but as do many foods in Austin. Casual family style, no pretentiousness and food's ready FAST.
Susan RiceSeptember 28, 2018The chicken was moist and the skin was flavorful but was not a crunchy as I like it. The breaded has a slight heat but will not blow you head off the cole slaw is a sweet cream slaw ahich was good.
Joshua WinataMarch 29, 2014Sooo good! The chicken is obviously the star of the show, but as far as sides go, the mac and cheese and coleslaw were also winners.- Get in early for hot fresh chicken. And the pies are made in house they have sweet potato, chess pie, pecan pie. With ice cream
- Alyssa HirschDecember 15, 2018Of course their chicken is great, but their chess pies are amazing! Their chocolate chess pie is my favorite.
Sara C HillNovember 19, 2018Anything you order you will love. It’s crazy busy in there so expect some delays but the food is fantastic.
aroDecember 30, 2014Some of the pieces end up spicier than others, but they're fried to order, crispy and juicy. Get seasoned fries as your side.
Chicken here is awesome! Only complaint - wish they would get homemade ranch dressing instead of that packaged stuff!
Angelique PoolFebruary 2, 2016I enjoyed the food. Chicken was spicy but good. Sides I think will be a personal preference. Thought the slaw was good and the beans were just ok for me.
Rober TaylorMay 10, 2015Located walking distance from the austin convention center. Great fried chicken and quick friendly service.- It's all good! Try the fried pickles and side of greens!
ParkJanuary 13, 2015You can't go wrong with the three piece dark meat meal. The chicken is delicious, and just a little spicy.
If this place has Big Red it would be the ultimate fried chicken place... seriously! None the less the chicken is the best!
Abhishek ShahapurkarSeptember 21, 2017Crispy, juicy, tender, spicy fried chicken is one of the best I've had! Fried okra is amazing!
Bases on a small sample I think the serving size on the sides are bigger after the main lunch rush (after 1pm).
Amanda SimpsonJanuary 23, 2014Amazing fried chicken🍗! Also if you have room for dessert check out the chess pie.- Jennifer RuizMay 17, 2018Quite possibly the best chicken in Austin - perfect amount of spice to give it a kick!
Cookie StreetfightersDecember 29, 2017Homie spot 1/2 block from convention center...they definitely do chicken here.
Karolina 🦖March 27, 2016Cheap and good. Went there on Thursday night and there was no line to be seated.
Annisa ArishtiMarch 30, 2014The best fried chicken I've ever had. Cool shirts to boot. High five Gus?
Do yourself a favor and replace the default sides with Mac n Cheese and Fries.
Tenders are big and juicy. Nice spice to them and crispy skin.
Dfw DeanApril 5, 2015Fried Chicken: that's it for meats. Why serve anything else. Lots of sides and desserts to order if you really insist.
Kyle BunchJanuary 17, 2014Memphis's legendary fried chicken joint lands in Austin. Prepare your arteries for a category-4 clog.
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Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken
117 San Jacinto Blvd (2nd St)
Austin, TX 78701
United States
Austin, TX 78701
United States
Closed until 11:00 AM tomorrow (Show more)
- Mon–Thu, Sun
- 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
(512) 474-4877
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
No
Dining Options
Take-out, Delivery
Parking
Street
Restroom
Yes
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Lunch, Dinner, Dessert
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- 9.0
"The fried chicken is delicious! I personally like the wimpy when it comes to the hot-o-meter. The Cole Slaw is a must to try. Big thumbs up!"
raje heyer - 7.7
"This is some dam good chicken… max and cheese is delish and the comeback sauce is great also… boneless thighs are juicy and you get to pick your level of heat"
Dianey Sandoval - 8.0
"Meatloaf and pork chops are the bomb! Such yummy food."
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