Amanda Rendell
If you ever have the opportunity to try Gus's Fried Chicken.... DO IT! We first tried it in Memphis after a friend's suggestion, and it was SO delicious. The fried chicken has a slight kick to it, but it's not overwhelming. We were thrilled to find out there was one in St. Louis, and went last night. It was as yummy as ever, and our server Armani was attentive, helpful, and delightful!
* Sweet Tea
* Fried Pickles
* Fried Okra
* 2 Piece Dark Meat Combo - Greens and Mac & Cheese
* 2 Piece Dark Meat Combo - Baked Beans and Mac & Cheese
* Not pictured - Chess Pie & Chocolate Chess Pie
Chris Hammiel
Went here with my wife on a whim after seeing a friend’s post. All in all a great experience and glad we drove over from Belleville. Food did take a bit to come out. BUT, they were busy and I did not mind waiting on the food. All the food was tasty. I especially like the chicken fingers. Good flavor and NOT greasy at all. Plenty of families dining while we were there. We will definitely come back if in the area.
Natalia S.D.
I had heard good things and always wanted to try their fried chicken, I must say I was impressed. Very good food, nice atmosphere and excellent service!. Good prices for the quality, easy access and parking Definitely a must go! I recommend 100%
Chris Medlock
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.
Beware of Darkness
This is my all time favorite fried chicken. Just the right amount of spice, and the sides are great. My only complaint is every time I order for pickup though DoorDash, they seem to not be able to find my order right away, and are sometimes difficult about giving me my food unless I show them something on my phone. Seriously, how's somebody going to come in and ask for some random stranger's name for food they didn't order. How would they know the name? At any rate, the chicken is so darned good that I'm willing to deal with the inconvenience just to have the best fried chicken around.
Umar Lee
Chicken is really good, but if you get strips, definitely order sauce as well. Seasoned fries should be renamed "unseasoned fries." Good location in Maplewood with ample parking.
theo lawson
First time here, dinner was amazing, in my opinion the potato salad has little to no taste but the chicken covers it up. The chicken is just outstanding and the Mac and cheese was great! Peter was our server and he made our first time a delight. Will come again!
timinika rucker
Sam was our waiter and He's a money young man. Very attentive made sure we were taken care of. Great service. Food was delicious! Everything fresh and hot right out the fryer. The baked beans were flavorful. The chicken was juicy and seasoned to perfection! Nice and crisp. Love the old music too. Large portions. Spoke with the New general manager Karon, very friendly and helpful. This is definitely a good spot to go to.
Shane Blackledge
Very good chicken, with a crunchy texture. Seasoned well and not spicy at all. Moist inside and not dry at all. Again, VERY DELICIOUS!
Sarah
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.
Jesse Graves
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.
John Bowler
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.
Milon Murphy
Gus' is as good as everyone says it is. Order from here about once a week, and I have too many of their plastic cups. 😅 Mac and okra as sides!
Matt Sullivan
My wife & I visited here on a Saturday, at the suggestion of a friend. Besides the food, which was excellent, the thing that struck us most was how friendly EVERYBODY was. We were greeted immediately, by a super friendly hostess. Our waitress came by in a minute and was also very friendly. Not weird, just... really nice. The GM even visited our table, and again... what a nice, friendly person. The hot chicken was delicious, the beer was cold, and the tuxedo cake quite tasty. We also had fried green tomatoes, collard greens, coleslaw, and mac & cheese for sides. All of it was delicious. We'll back!
Rob Craft
Best fried chicken I have ever eaten. Has a spicy kick on the regular chicken. Chicken tenders are REAL, but without the spicy seasonings, which is the only option, still excellent. And lastly, the fried Green Tomatoes, fantastic!
Igor Henrique
Good fried chicken, fresh, crisp and portions are fair. The classic sides such as beans, potato salad and mac&cheese were good as well. Friendly staff. Zero pretentious
Tim Guskey
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!
Stephen Lewis
I like the set up as soon as I walked in, its cozy. Cool pageantry all around, seems clean.
I ordered the 2pc white with mac&cheese and fries.
The chicken was delicious! Not dry one bit, perfect spice. No complaints. We were given a Gus’ cup too for being first timers from outta town.
This business started in Memphis and also has a few locations in the L.A. area.
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