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Long-running chain serving spicy fried chicken & comfort sides in a low-key setting.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 505 US-70, Mason, TN 38049
Phone: (901) 294-2028
Website: http://gusfriedchicken.com/
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Reviews
J. Darrell Allgood
Great fried chicken. Hard to go wrong with a combo from Gus. This location does not serve greens. However, that chicken came out piping hot and fresh and was delicious. Parking is a little jacked up but there was no wait to be seated and was serviced right away.
… moreRachael Baumann
They have the BEST fried chicken worth the stop! The seasoning on their chicken is soooo good! The fried okra was also delicious!
… moreTania B
Visited the franchise location in downtown Austin, TX in November 2023 and the Marietta location in Georgia during the summer of 2023.
After I read the story, I needed to visit the original location! As a culinary journalist, these are my favorite types of restaurants to document, I love a mom and pop generational establishment.
It was a pleasure to meet the granddaughter of the original owners, Gus and Gertrude. She was pleasant and helpful in picking the perfect meal for our family.
We went with the 8pc family meal – came with 2 breast, 2 wings. 2 thighs and 2 drumsticks with baked beans, cole slaw and fried green tomatoes.
She forewarned us that the flavors are not the same as the franchise flavors. I was a bit scared as I highly enjoyed what I had in Austin. It was such a happy surprise that the chicken here was even better! The skin is much spicier, and the meat was just as juicy.
The cole slaw was my favorite side, with the baked beans following and the fried green tomatoes coming in 3rd place.
If you enjoy fried chicken, I would definitely recommend a stop at this tried and true TN state staple! Worth the drive and 20min + wait for this legendary chicken!
… moreAfter I read the story, I needed to visit the original location! As a culinary journalist, these are my favorite types of restaurants to document, I love a mom and pop generational establishment.
It was a pleasure to meet the granddaughter of the original owners, Gus and Gertrude. She was pleasant and helpful in picking the perfect meal for our family.
We went with the 8pc family meal – came with 2 breast, 2 wings. 2 thighs and 2 drumsticks with baked beans, cole slaw and fried green tomatoes.
She forewarned us that the flavors are not the same as the franchise flavors. I was a bit scared as I highly enjoyed what I had in Austin. It was such a happy surprise that the chicken here was even better! The skin is much spicier, and the meat was just as juicy.
The cole slaw was my favorite side, with the baked beans following and the fried green tomatoes coming in 3rd place.
If you enjoy fried chicken, I would definitely recommend a stop at this tried and true TN state staple! Worth the drive and 20min + wait for this legendary chicken!
Rocky Khan
It’s called the world’s famous chicken, just like everyone else says the same about their fried chicken.
The food was prepared fresh and tasted good.
They only had 2 employees working and they were doing a great job handling all the orders at busy lunch time.
I was impressed by the flavor, it was definitely different and had a little bit of heat to it.
We wanted to stop here because apparently it is the original location
Definitely visit if you are in the area.
… moreThe food was prepared fresh and tasted good.
They only had 2 employees working and they were doing a great job handling all the orders at busy lunch time.
I was impressed by the flavor, it was definitely different and had a little bit of heat to it.
We wanted to stop here because apparently it is the original location
Definitely visit if you are in the area.
David Goldbaum
We took a 30mi country drive from Memphis … All back roads. We arrived a little after 3 on Sunday. Cissy took care of us! Great service and the chicken and slaw was excellent. Can’t wait for our next drive there!
… moreBecky Holst
Best dang chicken ever! The beans and okra are good, slaw is delish, and the people are great. 10/10 would recommend to my friends.
… moreBethany McAmish
Talk about a little hole in the wall.. but this place is a gold mine! The chicken is the best I’ve had in my entire life! It’s amazing, thank you Gus (RIP my friend).
… moreTrina Marie
Omg this was worth the drive I promise you the best fried chicken I have are in a very long time coleslaw was so dang on the juiciness of the chicken is so freaking delicious great service nice atmosphere clean good environment I can’t wait to go back
… moreGdude277
This is by far the best fried chicken in the world. Non of the franchises have the real recipe. This Chicken is worth any amount of extra driving.
… moreDr. LSAT
4th or 5th time I’ve flown in to TN just for this chicken! Always on the lookout for someone who I can take – so I’ll have a reason to go again! Can get Gus’s in many other cities (I’ve gotten it in Memphis, Austin, Detroit and St. Louis) but nothing is as good as the original. You will simply not find a better piece of fried chicken….it really is that good. I dream about this chicken and I love it!!
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