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Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken is located in Tennessee. This place is located in the Downtown area. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a family atmosphere. This restaurant is good for groups.
5.0 of 5 stars.
I wish people could have seen me as I ate this chicken with a huge goofy grin on my face washing it down with unlimited glasses of sweet tea. I miss Memphis!
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Gus's Word Famous Hot & Spicy Chicken is awesome! I highly doubt you can get ANYTHING like this in Boston. My stomach can only handle this greasy, spicy, fried glory food every once in a while but...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely the best fried chicken I have ever had (and I've tried alot). We drove about 400 miles to eat here after seeing it on Man vs. Food. Worth the drive and I will be going again just as soon as...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I remember when I lived on the river during my re-visit to Memphis that I couldn't stay away from this place. They really DO have the best down home food around, more specificallyt he spicy fried...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The...best...fried...chicken...ever!!!!! It gets crowded so it is good to go at an odd time ie 2:00pm. LOVE IT!!!
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Gus's is great fried chicken. I have been to the original (well, original after the original burned down) and the location in downtown Memphis. Downtown definitely has better character and atmosphere....
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Each time I go to Memphis, I have eat here..... at least 2 or 3 times! Nothing can compare to the deliciousness that is Gus's Fried Chicken! Not KFC. Not Popeye's. Not Wings N Things. Not any of the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We were on a cross country trip, and I read about Gus's. I don't normally care for fried foods, but love going to local "holes in the wall" for something great and different (and enjoy supporting...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Similar to Audra, I ate at Gus's on a whim when passing through Memphis on a road trip. I fired up Yelp to see what is a "must-eat" in Memphis and sure enough, Gus's popped up.Boy, I was not...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tasty, Spicy, Greasy Southern-Style Fried Chicken! Gus's Fried Chicken is definitely not for those who can't handle their food fried & greasy or spicy. Their chicken doesn't look spicy, but OH BOY it...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As much as I love original KFC, they have to STEP ASIDE for Gus's. AND THE FRIED PICKLES ARE A MUST HAVE!!!!
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely phenomenal fried chicken! To me, the sign of good fried chicken is that it doesn't feel too heavy as a meal, and this certainly delivered and then some. The spicyness was at the perfect...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best fried chicken in the world, period.Firstly, expect a long wait. Cooking the chicken properly takes a fair amount of time, and larger orders will take a long time. If you just want a couple...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The staff clearly does not believe in any level of customer service other than BE AS RUDE AS YOU POSSIBLY CAN - especially with those who appear not to be 'regulars'. Should you pay hard earned money...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There is no reason in this world to eat fried chicken anywhere else. This is the gold standard. When I visit Memphis it's my first stop off the plane. I don't bother with sides either; just beer and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had just gotten landed in Memphis for my first visit to town and was picked up and taken to Gus's for dinner. My group got enough chicken for 4 pieces on average per person and we ate all but 2...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm no fried chicken connoisseur, but this was the best fried chicken I've ever had! AMAZING! Every piece was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The batter they use is pretty unique and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First, the bad: there's no air condition, and in the Memphis summer, that is more than necessary. Second, and duly most important, the wait for fried chicken when you're hungry is biblical. The...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place was great -- only reason it's not 5 stars in my mind is because its not really super clean & nice (just a hole in the wall with metal chairs and waxy checkered tablecloths); but the food is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What else is there to say really? Eat here, or you won't have had the full Memphis experience.Amazing sweet tea, best fried chicken I've ever eaten, great sides, very casual atmosphere, GREAT...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Screw you, Gus's, for making it impossible for me to eat any body else's fried chicken without being severely disappointed. They can't compare! They're bland, and dry, and BLAND! There are hundred's...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh, man. This place is so good. The fried chicken has just the right amount of spiciness to it and is not overly breaded. The price is right and is a must visit for your out of town guests.
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Staff was extremely friendly. Came here looking for exceptional fried chicken. It was good, but I wouldn't say that it's that much better than fried chicken anywhere else. Fried green tomatoes were...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Food is good, not sure it's the "best" chicken, but very worthy. The speed of service is slow and the setting is very gritty. All said though, I'm not sure I can return - it's dirty, very dirty....
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best fried chicken anywhere.Seriously.I don't live in Memphis anymore and I only miss the chicken.
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Holy chicken, Batman!On my road trip across the United States, this restaurant took the cake [or shall I say fried the chicken?].Lodged in an unassuming storefront, you might miss it. But... don't....
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I needed a break from BBQ so I headed to GUS's for my last meal in Memphis.I'm glad I did! Luckily, I got there at 11:30 on a wednesday, and I got the last table. Expect to wait if you come any time...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We waited 2 hours. And I'm still giving it 5 stars!One hour to get seated, another to get our food. Under normal circumstances, the wait would've been a turnoff. But it must've been the sight and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten a lot of chicken from a lot of places all over the country. This is by far the best I have ever eaten. I make fried chicken myself about once every two weeks and it just sucks compared to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was our first stop on the long ride to NOLA for jazz fest. My buddy read about this place and wouldn't stop talking about it for weeks. We had to stop in. Let me preface by saying that I'm not...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
World class for a reason true your food don't come in some fancy smancy thing it comes in a greasy bag i tell you with a straight face and not an ounce of humor this place is GOOD
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Believe the hype, this place is totally worth a stop. Man, I'm getting moist just thinking about it.. The fried chicken is SO GOOD, it's unbelievable. It doesn't have that slimy skin too much oil...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I thought this place was just alright. It was the bf's and my first time at Gus's and we just stood around waiting for someone to seat us. Seeing how no one approached us or said hello, we just sat...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Gus's was featured on the Food Network, and is a Memphis staple for fried chicken.Once I arrived at Gus's I had to wait about an hour for a table since there was such a big crowd. I sat down, ordered...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am going to have to say the best fried chicken I ever had. I cannot imagine topping this! It reminded me of the broasted chicken I ate growing up in Yorba Linda at Casa De Liquor & Deli. It was way...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I loved it as a customer, and got hooked to the point where I ended up working there some years back. Best chicken in the world. Absolutely hands-down, no doubt about it. I'm in major, major...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for lunch last Tuesday before heading back to Clarksville, TN...We saw this restaurant in a TV show on the Food Network and decided to stop by and try it since we were going to Memphis. We...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not the best chicken I've had before, but it was pretty great. It's as close to homemade as you'll find, I think. They dip the chicken in hot sauce before coating in their breading. It's deep...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow!!! This place is OFF THE CHARTS good. When I say that, I mean that Gus's makes all other attempts at Fried Chicken a joke. I have never tasted anything so perfectly executed in my life. The...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not an expert on Southern fried chicken or any other soul type food, but this chicken tastes real gooood. Skip the sides.
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Being from Memphis originally it surprised me that I had never heard of Gus's famous fried chicken until about 4 years ago. Since then it's been a lusty chicken love affair. I come home and one of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As others have said, the best fried chicken I've had in my life!
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
yes, yes, yes, Yes, YES! Sweet zombie jesus, they've achieved fried chicken perfection. I live in Kansas and I would drive the 8 hours to Memphis just to eat at Gus's. It's that good. Don't...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My soul dies a little every time I eat fried chicken, and I blame it on this place. See, Gus's fried chicken is the ultimate, perfect chicken. Its fresh-fried to order. Its hot. It's finger-lickin'....
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You want fried chicken? This is *the* place to go. Just don't be in a hurry. Something this good takes time, and the 15-20 minutes it takes to get your order only adds to the anticipation of such a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Simply the best fried chicken ever.....period.I just saw the Food Channel video and it got me hungry.....I can't wait to get back to Memphis
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
World Famous?Says Who?Says ME.Colonel Sanders better be running scurrrred. For some reason, people in the South just make better greasy food than us West Coasters - maybe it's something in the water....
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
incredibly good.was there on election night and it was pretty awesome to be eating the best fried chicken i've ever had amongst 8 - 10 people of all walks of life who were wearing Obama shirts.Go...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You'd never know from the looks of this place that its any good. Its on a side street that does not have to much activity and the inside just looks like your uncles garage converted into an area for...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best fried chicken I've ever had in my life. Now, that's not saying much because if you read my other reviews you'll see that my Mom didn't endorse eating fried chicken growing up and I claimed that...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The first time I tried their fried chicken, I miss having it every time I'm in Memphis for work... I look forward to their spicy fried chicken that's cooked so moist and tender, yet a nice, thin...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best fried chicken I have ever had, hands down.The atmopshere almost seems a bit cafeteria-esque, but the food makes up for it! Be prepared to get your hands dirty and eat some damn good chicken.
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best fried chicken I've ever eaten. Like, I ate the bones also because they reminded me of the chicken that was once on them. Went having seen the reviews, apprehensive that it wouldn't live up to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Probably shouldn't be reviewing this spot, because frankly I don't eat greasy fried food that leaves 8 lbs of goodness to sit in your stomach for hours.
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't been in years but this place is damn good. I've only had the chicken and potato salad but man it is tasty.
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm Polish. This basically means that even the faintest of hot stuff leaves me in shambles later in the day. Yep. Everything expected did.But for that pain and trouble? Well worth it.Spicy but good...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
On a hot, sunny, humid day in a warehousey (yet gently gentrifying) area of downtown Memphis, I had an epiphany.They do make fried chicken better in the South.Gus' is one of those hole-in-the-wall...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You know you've probably found a good down-home locals spot when the cops are eating there. So we knew this one was probably going to work out when an undercover pulled up in front just as we were...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sweet Jesus, the best damn fried chicken I've ever had. (And by the way I eat, I could look like an Asian Kirstie Alley in her fat days)Almost worth a heart-attack.I usually despise the T-shirts that...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As far as I can tell, this might be the best fried chicken in the world. I'm not saying you should travel to Memphis just to eat this chicken, but if you happen to be there, or within two hundred...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fried Chicken is one of my favorite five dishes. I write it with both caps. Fried Chicken is so good. Fried Chicken is better than birthday cake, etc.Gus's Fried Chicken is the best Fried Chicken I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2008
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Gus's is the best fried chicken you'll ever have. This juke-joint is the hub of fried goodness and southern sides like coleslaw and baked beans. Just make sure you have some time to kill. Delicious fried...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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This is absolutely the best fried chicken my husband and I have ever had! It is spicy, but we love that. It was just the right amount of batter and crispness and the chicken was not dry. It was even good cold...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best fried chicken in the world... probably not, best in Memphis, hell yes! Their chicken is hot and spicy, but not as spicy as the stuff I've had in Nashville. The best part about the chicken is...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2006
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In a decidedly dingy juke-joint setting off the beaten path downtown sits this franchise of the legendary Gus's in Mason, Tennessee. Black and white, young and old, hip and square -- they and every other...
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the name ain't no lie...
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