Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken
Restaurant · East Germantown ·
Crispy, juicy fried chicken with a flavorful kick and classic sides
Crispy, juicy fried chicken with a flavorful kick and classic sides
"Newer to the neighborhood, but not new to the country, Gus's had humble beginnings down south in the 70's and now people say this is their favorite fried chicken in Chicago! I personally loved the fried green tomatoes." - Linsey Rosen
"Most of the good fried chicken spots in town aren't really places you sit and eat. They're better for a carry-out or delivery situation. But not Gus's. At Gus's, you want to take a seat, dine in, and enjoy your fried chicken and sides in their big Fulton Market space." - sam faye
"Hailing from Tennessee, this chain flew north to shake up Chicago’s fried chicken scene in 2015. The skin is deep fried to a dark brown hue and provides a brittle-yet-flavorful outer layer for the juicy, cayenne-flecked meat. The secret family recipe yields a perfect balance of saltiness and spiciness, which leaves diners wanting more. Place online orders here." - Eater Staff
"Chicago’s fried chicken standards have raised substantially within the past few years thanks to new additions such as Memphis import Gus’s. The chicken chain’s secret family recipe produces impeccably crisp, golden-brown skin and a juicy interior with a bit of kick from cayenne pepper. After a long day, few things are better than coming home and indulging in some scrumptious thighs and drumsticks. Order delivery here. There is also a River North location." - Jeffy Mai
"A Nashville hot chicken stop whose product feels like a markedly better, spicier version of heat-lamp fried chicken—elevated by jazzy breading and well-seasoned meat beneath the crust." - Jeffy Mai