Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken

Fantastic fried chicken with a mild spice that I think most anyone can handle. Somehow the chicken has a very thin shell that is almost crunchy. I've never had chicken prepared like that. It's moist and delicious. I recommend the Texas Pete hot sauce. It looks mean but it just adds a tiny bit more heat and a great tanginess. We liked the sides as well. We sat at the counter and got to chat with the staff a bit. It was fun.

For as long as I can remember I've told people that if I could only ever eat the same thing for the rest of my life it'd be chicken wings and a salad. It's a meal that has all you need. Protein. Fat. Carbs. Vegetables. Secretly, the salad wasn't what I wanted. It was the fried chicken. Now, close your eyes. Imagine you're eating the only meal you're ever going to eat again. Very lightly breaded - not doughy and not hiding the texture of the skin - which is also crispy. The meat is juicy, tender, and spiced all the way to the bone. It's obviously been expertly brined. The meat slides directly off the bone 🦴. This is Gus' chicken. It is perfect and is the chicken I've been fantasizing about my whole life. Eat it. Love it.

A friend and I stopped in for dinner the other night, and found a fantastic food experience. He got four drumsticks, with slaw and beans, I got a two-piece white combo with mac and cheese. The chicken is superb. The sweet tea is perfect. The service and general hospitality are first rate. This is the only place you should go in St Louis if you want the best fried chicken available. Even Grandma would agree.

Gus’s has the BEST fried chicken! We had at the original location a month ago. The chicken is hot, juicy, full of flavor, and just the perfect amount of spice. I love crispy chicken and this does not disappoint. It’s very crispy but not too thick which is perfect. We like to split the 3 piece white with 2 breasts and a wing. The coke slaw is creamy and crispy with a great flavor. The potato salad was also slightly creamy and I believe mayo based, which also is my favorite style. Both of them offer a little cool to the spice of the chicken. The baked beans are basic, but that’s not a bad thing. Gus’s takes a basic baked bean dish and does it right. After eating a lot of fried chicken in my life, I have found the promise land with Gus’s. My wife and I are going to be long time regular customers. I will also say that I didn’t see any difference between the St Louis and original Memphis location. If you like fried chicken, and you like a spice level that’s less than your basic hot sauce, you’ll love this place. I like that the chicken wasn’t overly spicy so you can enjoy it regular or spice it up more yourself. Thank you Gus’s for great food and fantastic service.

My biggest disappointment is that it’s taken me so long, to find this place! I love fried chicken. And I have discovered Gus’ is one of the best locations for fried chicken in the St. Louis area! The seasoning they use on their chicken has just a hint of heat to give it a little kick, but not over the top. What I love most about this place, is, ithe simplicity of their approach, and the menu. They do fried chicken. Period! Yes, they have the expected sides… but their focus is on chicken and it shows!