I absolutely love their chicken. I've been going there for years. I'd give 5 starts but their hours say they are open until 9:00, and I went 10 minutes out of my way to arrive there at 8:36 only to be told they would not serve me. Just change your posted hours then! Why lie to your customers and inconvenience them? read more

Great staff. Amazing chicken. Good parking. Chicken has just the right amount of heat. Honey mustard is divine. Love the fried pickles. Coleslaw is average. Fries are good. THANKS! read more

Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken - 2 pc with fries and coleslaw - Chicken Shop Near Me - Chamblee, Georgia

Two stars were given for service. Staff was friendly, helpful and service was fast. The food lacked pretty much everything. No seasoning? Really? Its just chicken! Where is the seasoning? This is supposed to be famous chicken. Famous for what? The beans were canned beans and the coleslaw was ok, nothing fantastic or different. I paid $22 on a friday during lunch hour (so it should be fresh because of the turn over) for 3 dried out chicken strips, beans, coleslaw and a fountain drink. It came with mustard dip. No zip to the mustard dip. $22? For lunch? Is Gus still around? Does he know his chicken is becoming famous for being mediocre and expensive? I also have to mention the Dollar Tree decorations in the bathroom. Really? Why even have decor if you are going to do that? I do not recommend this chicken spot. I love to support local! I will continue to support local. Just not supporting this chicken. read more

Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken - Dried up with no flavor - Chicken Shop Near Me - Chamblee, Georgia

Grabbed a to go order through DoorDash. I was so nervous because fried foods do not typically travel well. With Gus's this is a LIE! My chicken was as crispy as can be. I took one bite and juice shot out! I'm very particular with my fried chicken as I lie it crispy on the outside but juicy inside. That's not easy for most but this was spot on. Fries were seasoned well and for someone who doesn't care for Cole slaw much this was one I would come back for! read more

Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken - Three 3 Piece Dark Plate - Chicken Shop Near Me - Chamblee, Georgia

I always pick up from this location when I have family in town because they love their food. This is the second or third time I've been charged for pie although they were out of it/didn't put it in my to go bag. When I called to request a refund for it not being in my bag, the lady on the phone (Tai) hung up on me. She asked for my name after I had given it to her already, then probably was frustrated by that response, although I honestly feel like I should be the one frustrated having to go through all of this for a $6 pie, then to be hung up on afterwards? I should get my entire order refunded at this point. Great food so I am giving 3 stars, plus I've never experienced this service here before although I've been quite a few times, but today I didn't deserve to be treated that way. I hope this was a unique situation and she doesn't treat other customers this way. read more

Superrr delicious! Very possibly the best fried chicken ("ALL hot") in Atlanta. This was my first time here, so I would like to come back to try it a few more times, but we ordered a combination of chicken tenders and thighs. It was extremely delicious! The prices are a little bit expensive, but we appreciated their daily specials-- as well as their willingness to sub out their sides of beans and slaw for fries or other side sides. They were quite busy, so we waited in line a while -- which I don't mind-- but once I got to the counter, I felt like the service was a little bit rude. I excitedly stated that I have never been here before and had a few questions. He cut me off, asserting, "yah yah everything here is cooked in Peanut Oil and is spicy hot," which had nothing to do with what I was going to ask. The ambience is very rustic and no frills-- considering the prices of the food these days, it would be nice if the inside was a little bit more upscale. I'm happy for the no-frills aesthetic if the price was no-frills level. I'm excited to come back and try some more of their sides! read more

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We come here a lot and the chicken is the best the service is always friendly and prompt. It's consistently good and affordable. Last certainly not least it's clean and the chicken is always fresh,pipping hot and crispy. Never a wait always seating available read more

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We were serious fans when they opened years ago. Since Covid, they might as well not even be open. Tonight was our fourth consecutive attempt and terrible experience. We walked out before even ordering -- which probably doesn't matter to the one staff member in there. It matters to me, though. For 2 pieces of chicken priced at $10, Imma need a smidge of eye contact - maybe a utensil, a verbal greeting, the scent of food in the air, and less blank stare as we leave unhappy. They never acknowledged us, instead talking loudly on their mobile speaker phone for the entire five minutes we were there. I'm not even sure the kitchen was on/open. There were zero guests. I have to assume that location isn't long for this world. read more

It was so good. Like it was so delicious. I didn't have really any expectations, but my husband had really been wanting to go and raving about it. I ended up going back to get some for my whole family that I was visiting. Don't skip this one. read more

Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken - The chicken is the best I've had. - Chicken Shop Near Me - Chamblee, Georgia

The original Gus's - all the way from Memphis right here in ATL. So this Fried Chicken just hits differently- it's cooked fresh to order, so it comes to you hot, fresh and crunchy. Now there is not heavy breading or crust in their recipe- and you won't miss it. It's got a little "heated kick" and it's tasty - we stopped in on a Saturday and the special was 4 Whole Wings, Slaw and Baked beans for $15 and some change - perfect. You can sub out the sides for other stuff if you want - they have great choices. I stuck with the original offer and some good old sweet tea (half and half) this location is in Chamblee - totally cute, a friendly lady was on duty and she made the experience nice for us ... she was our everything...server, cashier, hostess ... the setting is perfect and cheerful. Head on over and give em a try. I think you will enjoy a taste of Memphis - check out Diners Drive In's and Dives - Guy did a drop in at the original location in Memphis many years ago - great insight to how it was started. read more

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Was here twice in 3 days! Service was very good, friendly staff and speedy service. The fried chicken is really good! It's crispy outside yet moist inside. Also not salty at all. Ambiance is very cozy and nice. Will come again! read more

Amazing service. And as always, the Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken did not disappoint. Great place for a business lunch or a family. Prices are decent considering quality of the food and the portion sizes. (About 13-15 for two pieces of chicken and two heaping sides.) Great dessert and a truly southern tea. Oh, and it is diagonally across the street from a great charity's thrift store:SVDP. read more

Friendly service , hot n fresh food, southern hospitality at its best. Been coming here for over 10+ years- Veronica , mimi and willy always the kindest ppl. Feels like coming home to your family read more

Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Chamblee, Georgia

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I've been here previously. It's been awhile when I had my Dodge Challenger before I got hit and my car got totalled. I went on 1/31/2025 just to get something to eat. No lunch at work so I was hungry. I got a 2pc dark snack. I also got a chicken sandwich for the first time. My side was fries with the sandwich. I also got a side of fried okra because it's fresh tasting and delicious. I had the 2 sides before. This chicken is hot and spicy. It's good even though for the most I always get original and mild chicken at other places. No option here only spicy and hot. The chicken was crunchy previously.Only location I visited. My fries tasted plain not seasoned. read more

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Second visit to this location. Restaurant was moderately filled for lunch. Only one server for the restaurant so things were running a bit slow. Also, took 25 minutes to get the food once ordered, but the chicken was served hot and juicy. I got the two-piece white plate, which comes with one breast and one wing. The wing had to be one of the tiniest chicken wings I had ever seen. Definitely get the three-piece as it comes with two breasts and a wing. As with most restaurants, prices have gone up considerably: $15.50 for a two-piece plate (up 50% from apx 2 1/2 years ago). read more

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I have been here a couple of times now and it is pretty good. I like the chicken. It has a little bit of heat but is not really hot. It has a good flavor and crunch. The beans are great and the okra is not bad. But the place is pretty touristy. It does not seem to cater to locals as much as visitors and the prices are pretty high. A two piece meal which is what I got today is $13.50. That seems awful high to me, but I am use to the $1.99 special at church's. Both times I have been here the chicken was just a bit overcooked. That's better than undercooked every day if the week, but a little tough and dry at the same time. 3 stars from me. It's ok but I had higher hopes. read more

So I did not know that there was a Gus's So close and I immediately jumped on it! I've been a couple of times and I have no regrets. So this spot specifically it's kind of tucked away because unless you know where you're going you won't run across it while you're driving randomly. It's at the end of a road that you wouldn't normally go to all willy-nilly. But it's so worth it. You get the same services if you were downtown or the one on Roswell road. This one is pretty cool, it has a number receipts there and plenty of window view so you get some sun if you come on a nice day. Space should not be an issue at all. The food is solid. The food is always been solid. I have no issues with that. I may get the dark piece combo or maybe get the chicken tenders, but it's always a hit to me! The greens are pretty good, they're not what your grandma made but they are a pretty good. The fries, or their french fries. fries are a little hard to judge because if they've sat in a carry out box for too long they'll start to get soggy because of the condensation so I hate to hold that against them but when you get them fresh they are good. Good crunch to them, salted and season just like they need to be. Potato salad was actually pretty decent too honestly. I have no complaints about that as well. I wouldn't get on a regular, but it was good. Gus's hasn't missed. When I first got down here I lived in Sandy springs and there was one like 5 mi away and I was there at least 3 days a week. I'm not going to do that this time because I found this little hidden tucked away gem but at the same time, maybe lol. Definitely go and give it a shot! Chicken's good, has the right amount of flavor and right amount of crunch, you won't be disappointed. read more

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The service was horrible. Walked in and he said he would be right with us and we continued to wait an hour and just got up and left. As for the restaurant itself they had dirty tables and the food portion didn't even look that big. Overall wouldn't recommend read more

Sign on side of business has been busted for a while so I was curious what shape the interior was in. Overall the atmosphere could use some work The entry way signage is very convenience store - there's not a hostess stand so there's not a sense of place. There could be a dessert case or something there to greet you. The 'bar' is a lost opportunity really and the bar chairs need replacing. Prices could come down. Food was fine. Sweet tea made my teeth fall out it was so sweet! Came in at 2 on a Saturday and was kinda quiet. The single waiter for the entire restaurant was very friendly. read more

Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Chamblee, Georgia

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Channing gave great service and the food was hot and delicious! We have been here before and this visit did not disappoint! The fried pickle spears were hot and crunchy. The chicken was very hot and fresh! We will return! read more

Gus Fried Chicken is tucked away at 5486 Peachtree Rd Chamblee, GA 30341. Their Health Score was 91-A as of July 10, 2023. We enjoyed their delicious spicy fried chicken that was crispy and made to order. For our sides we enjoyed collard greens, baked beans and fried okra which were all severed hot and fresh. We also indulged on their fried pickles served with ranch dressing for our appetizer which was equally delicious. Gee, our waiter provided great service with a smile. He also speaks Spanish which is a plus. The ambiance was moderate with music piping through their speakers. I would definitely recommend this location for lunch or dinner. If your in a hurry call ahead to place your to go order to save on wait time. Enjoy!!! read more

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Everything was good. The staff, the food, the atmosphere! I think I found the recipe for a good trip to Gus's; do not go on the weekend! I went during lunch on a weekday and the place was not crowded. The staff was able to be more personal able with everyone. read more

Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Chamblee, Georgia

The food is so good! Chicken fried to perfection! This is my favorite fried chicken restaurant. Wish we had one in Florida.

The food was great, especially the corn nuggets. Big shout out to Willie who fried up some tasty wings and Christian who was kind and attentive! I highly recommend a trip to downtown Chamblee GA read more

This place is a casual chicken spot. It satisfies the craving for fried chicken. I wish it were a bit crunchier. The mac and cheese is really nice and gooey. The fries were great too. It's not much variety on flavors but you can pick pieces of chicken you want. read more

Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken - Tender and wing and Mac and cheese - Chicken Shop Near Me - Chamblee, Georgia

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Great food. Great service. Staff is nice. Place uses disposable cutlery, glasses, straws and just creates a mound of trash can't support that sort of business. read more

If you are looking for that quintessential southern fried chicken that tastes like homemade stuff, this is it. Normally I am skeptical about having greasy food but when you gonna do something wrong, you gotta do it right! This isn't fancy, it's basic and fabulously so. I love the ambience it's clean and inviting without trying. The service was fast and the chicken was satisfactory. The sides, I recommend the baked beans, fries and their mac&cheese. read more

Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken - Fried chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Chamblee, Georgia

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I like Gus's spicy fried chicken once in a while. Actually, I would eat fried chicken more often but well that's not possible, lol lol I had the two thigh plus one drumstick portion with slaw and beans. Gus's chicken is hot crispy and really what one would expect for southern fried chicken. The sides were both good and service was excellent considering other staff did not show up. Our guy was running fast and did a great job with a good attitude. Gus's is on the regular rotation when I want some excellent fried chicken. read more

So for an update: We did indeed go back here today, and the food was just as good as yesterday! This time I got the 2 piece breast and wing, collards and mac n cheese and a order of fried green tomatoes!! They were INCREDIBLY DELICIOUS...and "crunchy-unchy" just how I like em'!! I will mos. def. be coming back when I'm in this area again...which is quite often! Highly Recommended! Go get you some Gus's good ol' famous fried chicken! YAAY!! read more

Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken - Catfish plate. - Chicken Shop Near Me - Chamblee, Georgia

Wow! Search my reviews - Fried Chicken and BBQ are a couple of my passions... I'd been waiting to try Gus's until I was down here and was NOT DISAPPOINTED. Chicken's the reason so I ordered a Thigh to Go to check it out - it came out in a few minutes hot, fresh, and tasty. I was half-expecting to take a bite and finish later, but as soon as I took a bite in the parking lot I devoured the whole piece...the juice you see in the "bones" photo is NOT GREASE...it's the tender flavour from the chicken. If I'd had some white bread with me I would've soaked it up in a heartbeat. I can't wait for my next trip to Atlanta! read more

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This review is for take-out only. The restaurant is open for dine-in, but we got our food to go due to coronavirus. We were surprised that out of the two customer-facing employees, only one was wearing a mask. The tables were 6 feet apart and they had every other seat at the bar occupied. We got fried pickles (just under $7), 8-piece chicken ($23.95), mac and cheese ($4.40), and fries ($3.85), which came out to a total of $42. We definitely could've gone with 4- or 6-piece chicken, because we had a lot left over (and they gave us 2 extra pieces!). The fried pickles and mac and cheese were delicious. The fries, however, were not crispy at all and they had no salt. I will never get the fries again. The chicken was warm, tender, and perfectly fried. I do wish there was some seasoning on the chicken though. The four stars are for the fries and the price. $42 seems high for what we got. read more

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I stopped in for a quick lunch with a friend. He told me it's his favorite fried chicken restaurant and I have to agree. The chicken was nice and crispy and you can taste the flavor in the meat as well. Most fried chicken places you can taste the spicyness on the skin only. I loved my sides which was fried okra and Mac and cheese. I can't wait to go back and try others. read more

Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken - Menu - Chicken Shop Near Me - Chamblee, Georgia

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This was some good chicken. I had the white meat chicken on the bone plate with fries and beans and a side of pickles. The pickles are batters chips with a side of ranch. I prefer the spears for a better pickle to batter ratio but these were tasty and not over coated. The chicken was well cooked, almost too cooked, but juicy and tasty. Fries are semi- steak fries and pretty good. Service was quick and friendly. I'd for sure go back! read more

Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken - Fried chicken, duh. - Chicken Shop Near Me - Chamblee, Georgia

It's not the same! Unsure if all the area locations have fell Off or just this store! The chicken is bland, overcooked and just plain Nasty! I tried to give them the benefit of the doubt but....the outcome was the same! I'm unsure if Gus is still living but they need to put some respect on his name! Waste of gas and money! Disappointed and hungry! read more

Went here for a quick and casual dinner, and got it. Feels like it should be counter service inside but is in fact sit down. The menu is pretty much limited to chicken and sides, so I was disappointed that the chicken only came at 1 spiciness level. I'd say the heat level was mild, so I added hot sauce myself, and I definitely think they could amp up the menu by simply increasing the options for heat in the chicken. The fried chicken was tasty and crispy though not the best I've ever had. For sides I had fries and mac and cheese. Both were good, the mac better than your average bbq joint does it so I was pretty happy with it. I would go back if I'm looking for a specific kind of meal, but not in a hurry. read more

The most delicious fried chicken I've ever tasted. You ruined me for all the others. Now nothing and no one will ever compare to yours. Just keep your napkins near. You are going to need them. No way to eat this nice and neatly with a knife and fork, only your hands will do. read more

I have been to this location a couple times when in the area and needed something fast/quick. There is always ample parking and usually this location is not too busy as compared to some of the others. The service at this location has been very good to me. The wait staff has been very friendly/observant, food has come out v.quickly and the chicken has been fresh fried and delicious. This is a good choice if you are hungry for some southern styled comfort food at a great price. read more

Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken - Dark Meat Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Chamblee, Georgia

This is my first time at Gus. The food was so good. Chicken was Crispy, tender, flavorful, and tasty!. I personally enjoyed to eat with out hot sauce. Chicken itself-have big bold flavors. Must try Fried green tomatoes were delicious as was the fried orca. Coleslaw was very fresh made, macaroni and cheese was very creamy it was ok. This is not a health food spot and I don't think there is anything "good for you" on the menu but everything was delicious. The space is larger than I expected. The table was a little sticky, but the restaurant have cozy atmosphere. Servers are very friendly. read more

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Food is always good. Their chicken taste the same every time so you know what your getting. It has the perfect mix or spice and flavor. Crunchy skin. The Mac is decent. Greens aren't my favorite. I always add a little vinegar & salt to enjoy them. The baked beans are great! If the service was better it would be better. Your always waiting for a very long time to get your food & the service is terrible. The atmosphere is always cool. read more

Every time I come to this location the food is always hot, fresh, and my waitress cee-cee has great customer service. Cee-cee is polite, courteous, and always makes sure I'm taking care of. The food is yummy and it's always so peaceful when I come. I've been patronizing this location on & off for years. This is some of the best chicken in Atlanta and that's why I love coming here. read more