4.6
1500+ Ratings
Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken (Downtown Chicago)
4.6 x (1,500+) • 1855.4 mi • Salads • Chicken • Southern • Family Meals • Healthy • Family Friendly • $$ • Info
847 W Fulton Market
Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken in Chicago's West Town neighborhood specializes in Southern cuisine, offering a variety of fried chicken plates and comfort food sides. Popular menu items include the 3 Piece Da... More
Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken in Chicago's West Town neighborhood specializes in Southern cuisine, offering a variety of fried chicken plates and comfort food sides. Popular menu items include the 3 Piece Dark Plate and 4 Tenders Plate, often accompanied by sides such as Mac & Cheese and Seasoned Fries. The restaurant also features a selection of desserts like Chocolate Chess Pie and Pecan Pie. Guests frequently enjoy these dishes during the evening, reflecting the establishment's popularity at that time. With a customer rating of 4.3, Gus's provides a taste of Southern hospitality in the heart of Chicago. Less
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Rating and reviews
"I'm never disappointed. Honestly, some of the best fried chicken you can find and the sides are all on point, too. I hate baked beans but I can even eat those. Just place the order, you won't be mad."
• Megan P. • 05/22/23
"Chicken w/ splash of Memphis herbs & spices, with flavor to savor"
• Elbert Tavon B. • 07/17/22
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Sunday
11:00 AM - 7:45 PM
Monday - Thursday
11:00 AM - 8:45 PM
Friday - Saturday
11:00 AM - 9:45 PM
Featured items
Starters
- Fried Pickles$9.95 • 66% (3)Our fried pickle spears are coated in a crispy batter and fried to perfection. Served with a side of creamy ranch dressing, Perfect for sharing with friends or enjoying as a snack, this combination is a crowd pleaser that will leave you wanting more!
- Fried Okra$9.95Bite sized pieces of okra, coated in a cornmeal breading and fried until golden brown and crispy. Served with a side of creamy ranch dressing. A true southern staple.
- Fried Green Tomatoes$9.95Thick slices of green tomato, fried until golden brown and crispy on the outside, while remaining tender on the inside. Served with a side of creamy ranch dressing to perfectly complement the tart flavor of the tomatoes.
Plates
- 2 Piece White Plate$17.75 • 100% (7)Our two-piece white meal features a hand-battered, made to order breast and wing, cooked to perfection in peanut oil and served with our savory baked beans, creamy coleslaw, and white bread.
- 3 Piece White Plate$23.50 • 100% (4)Our three-piece white meal features a hand-battered, made to order breasts and a wing, cooked to perfection in peanut oil and served with our savory baked beans, creamy coleslaw, and white bread.
- 2 Piece Dark Plate$14.95Our two-piece dark meal features a hand-battered, made to order thigh and leg cooked to perfection and served with our savory baked beans, creamy coleslaw, and white bread.
- 3 Piece Dark Plate$19.95 • 90% (10)Our three-piece dark meal features a hand-battered, made to order thighs and a leg cooked to perfection and served with our savory baked beans, creamy coleslaw, and white bread.
- 3 Piece Wing Plate$14.95Our three-piece wing plate features three hand-battered, made to order chicken wings, cooked to perfection in peanut oil and served with our savory baked beans, coleslaw, and white bread.
- 3 Tenders Plate$19.95For those looking for a lower level of spice, our three-piece tender plate features three juicy chicken tenders, cooked to perfection in peanut oil and served with our savory baked beans, coleslaw, and white bread.
- 4 Tenders Plate$22.50 • 100% (3)When you just cant decide on your favorite piece of chicken, order them all. Our half chicken plate includes a breast, wing, thigh, and leg all hand-battered and made to order. Served with our savory baked beans, coleslaw, and white bread.
- 1/2 Chicken Plate$26.95
Snacks
- 2 Piece White Snack$10.95Our two-piece white snack includes breast and wing, perfectly seasoned and fried to perfection In peanut oil. Served with 2 pieces of white bread
- 2 Piece Dark Snack$9.95Our two-piece dark snack includes a thigh and leg, perfectly seasoned and fried to perfection in peanut oil. Served with 2 pieces of white bread.
- 8 Piece Snack$29.95 • 100% (4)Just the chicken. Our 8-piece snack is perfect for satisfying your hunger! Made with a mix of our tender white & dark meat, coated in a crispy, golden crust, and fried in peanut oil.
- 12 Piece Snack$49.95Just the chicken. Our 12-piece snack is perfect for satisfying your hunger! Made with a mix of our tender white & dark meat, coated in a crispy, golden crust, and fried in peanut oil.
- 16 Piece Snack$80.95Just the chicken. Our fried chicken 16-piece snack is perfect for satisfying your hunger! Made with a mix of our tender white & dark meat, coated in a crispy, golden crust, and fried in peanut oil.
- 20 Piece Snack$84.95Just the chicken. Our fried chicken 20-piece snack is perfect for satisfying your hunger! Made with a mix of our tender white & dark meat, coated in a crispy, golden crust, and fried in peanut oil.
A La Carte
- Breast$6.75We start with the freshest, hand-trimmed, and battered bird. Our chicken is in a batter verses a breading which seals in the juices and seasonings. The result is mouthwatering chicken breasts that are crispy, juicy, and flavorful.
- Wing$3.95Each bite is a perfect balance of savory and salty flavors, with a satisfying crunch that gives way to tender and succulent meat. Make it a wing Wednesday, and order as many as your belly can handle!
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- Rating and reviews
4.6
•1500+ Ratings •
32 Reviews
Frank R.• 06/05/24Tasty chicken. My first time eating Gus’s
Kimberly T.• 06/03/24Tasted great.
Natasha O.• 05/30/24Always delicious.
Richard L.• 05/21/24Great chicken
Sheniqua J.• 04/28/24great taste of food
Robert M.• 04/21/24Delicious and crunchy
Troy C.• 03/16/24awesome fried green tomatoes
Jani F.• 03/14/24The white and dark meat is both tender and juicy!!!
Daniel H.• 02/17/24the chicken is always juicy never dry 🤌
C. H.• 12/17/23Food is awesome I love this food from this place.
CAROLYN H.• 11/07/23The best southern food within 10 miles.
Sonia M.• 10/01/23Food is always on point
Bahiyyah B.• 10/17/23Always great and fresh
Natasha O.• 10/15/23Delicious
Osnat N.• 09/17/23Chicken was perfectly cooked, and I loved the batter.
Liz F.• 09/13/23Always great!
Samuel S.• 09/11/23so good!
Natasha O.• 09/03/23Delicious chicken
Nicholas C.• 08/30/23Good food
Richard H.• 07/12/23Haha
Liz F.• 07/01/23Definitely delicious 😊
Andrea B.• 05/24/23This is my comfort food. I love this place to pieces.
Megan P.• 05/22/23I'm never disappointed. Honestly, some of the best fried chicken you can find and the sides are all on point, too. I hate baked beans but I can even eat those. Just place the order, you won't be mad.
Rhonda A.• 03/25/23I love them... Best chicken Hands down
BENJAMIN M.• 12/18/22great
Christopher F.• 09/24/22Tasty and hot
Jamal F.• 07/28/22Everything was Amazing
Elbert Tavon B.• 07/17/22Chicken w/ splash of Memphis herbs & spices, with flavor to savor
Ajay H.• 05/30/22Gus’ Fried Chicken never disappoints!
ebony C.• 12/27/21Soooo good!! I will def order here again.
Samantha S.• 12/23/21Chicken and Mac & cheese was really good.
Omobamidele I.• 11/20/21Amazing Mac and cheese!
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*Allergy Notice: Our chicken is spicy and it is fried in peanut oil.
