Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken

Chicken restaurant · South Main Arts District

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A 21-Day Road-Trip Itinerary for the Deep South (Updated 2025 )

"Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken is one of my favorite places to eat in Memphis." - Matthew Kepnes

https://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/deep-south-road-trip/

310 S Front St, Memphis, TN 38103 Get directions

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