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    Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken - Mesa

    4.5 (656 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    GUS'S WORLD FAMOUS FRIED CHICKEN - MESA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Sweet tea  Chicken 3 Piece Tender Plate  Fried Okra
    Abby B.

    I had order the Memphis special and they had messed my order up but I called and Kevin resolved my problem and he was so sweet! He resolved my problem as fast as he could and I'm beyond happy with this restaurant I come here a lot and even if I didn't I know for a fact he would resolve this problem the same way he did for me for anyone else Kevin your amazing if you see this !

    Highly recommend the Fried Okra and Fried Green Tomatoes!
    Bonnie S.

    Still our absolute favourite Gus's. 10000% Best fried chicken. Ambiance is authentic and it is one of the most welcoming places you can be. Noah was the most diligent and thorough servers we have ever had!

    Gus' World Famous chicken with a side of beans and potato salad and seasoned fries.  Yum, yum!
    Cheryl C.

    This restaurant never disappoints. It has a fun vibe as soon as you walk in the door. Our waiter, Noah, bent over backwards to make sure that we had everything we needed. The chicken is consistently amazing! I can't recommend this place enough. The sides are not exceptional, but the chicken is so good that it doesn't even matter. Love, love, love Gus's!

    3 Piece Dark Plate
    Christian R.

    This might be the best fried chicken I've ever had. I ordered for pickup and brought it back to my hotel. It was a 15 minute walk. The chicken was still perfectly crispy and super warm while still being very juicy. Also really well seasoned--no need to dip it into anything. I got mac and cheese as well as baked beans for my side. The beans were good, but pretty standard. The Mac was great, very cheesy and a good bit of seasoning, and the noodles were aldente. Gus's is a spot I will be going to every time I'm in the area.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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    Samantha G.

    This place was unexpectedly awesome! Let me explain... My mom and I were next door at Oro Brewing & noticed this cute little fried chicken place next door that sounded amazing. A couple weeks later, we came back to try. When you walk in, you seat yourself at any of the indoor tables (they also have outdoor seating). Menus are already provided next to the napkin holder. Has super old school vibes and fits right into the historic district of Mesa. Reminds me something in Globe. Tons of different options and everything is fresh and cooked to order (so your wait is about 15-20 mins). You can order À la carte, or an entire plate with sides included, or just a chicken sandwich... which is what we got and shared! Their spice levels range from 2-8 or 9 I believe our server said. Chicken tenders are level 2. The chicken was so juicy and the breading was delicious! We also tried the fried pickle spears and I definitely recommend those too! A very nice gentlemen, with a beautiful smile, was going around talking to customers throughout the dining room. When he got to us, he said we HAD to try honey with our sandwich. He brought us a side and OMG he was right!! Amazing! Will definitely be back again soon!! Next time, I think we want to try a plate with some bone in chicken. YUMMMM

    Pecan Pie (Slice)...should have bought two.
    Dave S.

    Just delicious. After walking around downtown Mesa for a few hours and deciding on a place that everyone could be happy with I chose Gus's. It was on my to try list for Mesa eats Yelp. Not disappointed, every bite was full of deliciousness. From the juicy chicken, well cooked sides and sweet pies. All these things fit together for a great meal. Some things go best with fried chicken and ice cold coke is one of them...they have that! Absolutely one of the best fried chicken meals I've ever had. The service was amazingly good, friendly but never intrusive. The owner or manager even made it around to check on us and others. That's perfect. It has the right southern vibe for a fried chicken place with blues quietly playing. Those getting it to-go will miss out on that. I'll make Gus's a regular when I'm in town. Last words...I'm full.

    2 piece white with Mac & cheese and slaw.
    Kim R.

    My first visit and I have to say it was fantabulous. The chicken is slightly spicy, very moist and tender. We ordered 2 piece dark & 2 piece white and I will say I preferred the white meat. The breast was HUGE so I couldn't finish it. Ordered fried okra, again it was perfectly fried and not over cooked. Meals came with baked beans and slaw and ordered Mac & cheese. All sides were very good. Just couldn't find anything bad to mention. Staff was friendly and on top of things, even the owner or manager came out to make sure everything was good. It's not too big inside but the noise level wasn't a problem and there is outside seating. I'd recommend it if you enjoy fried chicken, tenders or wings.

    Menu 6.29.25
    Lien S.

    6.29.25 - my friend was craving this place so we went. It was my first time here. There was plenty of seating inside when we arrived and it started getting busier later on. Our server was really nice, attentive and got our orders in pretty quickly. Our order: Lemonade x4 Half Chicken Plate x2 2-3 Piece Plate 3 Tender Plate Fried Pickle Spears Im not a huge fan of fried chicken so I just got the tenders with greens and mac & cheese plus a jalapeño. Loved all of the sides and appetizer. Chicken was good too. My friends all got beans on their plates and they said it was really good. Ask for the pepperoncini bottle to add some of the juice to your hot sauce!

    Two 2 Piece White Plate with coleslaw and fries
    Jeff B.

    What can anyone say about Gus's that hasn't already been said? Gus's is a fried chicken institution that lives up well to all the hype. A true comfort food spot. Always attentive, friendly, and hospitable service. And the food is always amazing. Crispy, perfectly spiced fried chicken, always juicy and delicious, I always want to order another plate as soon as I'm done. My go to sides are the coleslaw and fries. The coleslaw is creamy and sweet but not overly so with just the right amount of crunch. Never had a soggy french fry in this place and they are always perfectly seasoned. I can also attest that the Mac and cheese, collard greens, and baked beans are amazing. If you're a craft beer fan I highly suggest ordering their King Gus Imperial IPA made next door by Oro Brewing. It's a hop forward juice bomb that pairs perfectly with a plate of fried chicken.

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    Vicki E.

    We have stood in line at 10 am in the morning at Gus's in Memphis, TN. This is the same recipe and no lines! Delicious fried chicken, with a hint of spice. The sides are good too! And our service from Curtis was so pleasant, and efficient! The ambiance is just like Memphis, only in Mesa! Yum!

    Slice of sweet potatoe pie
    Linda R.

    We had to try this place, mainly because of the name of the restaurant. Gus's world famous fried chicken. Cool spot. When we entered, there is a sign instructing patrons to seat yourself. The place was packed, but still found a table. Our server Leo came right over. Very friendly, he explained how the chicken is cooked to order and could take about 15 minutes. The seasoning they use has a spicy Cajun bite. He took our order and brought our drinks right away in this reusable souvenirs cup. I ordered the special-4 wings. It comes with Cole slaw and baked beans. They offer other sides that you can substitute with. I changed out the baked beans with Mac N Cheese. You also get a slice of plain white bread that chicken sits on. Hubby ordered the 2 white pieces. He requested 2 breasts for a $1.50 more. For his sides, he ordered 2 of the baked beans. The ambience reminded me of a place from the south. Enjoyed the blues music. Our food came, piping hot! The chicken was fried to perfection. When you bite into it, it had this perfect crunch and the seasoning was spot on. Spicy, but not too spicy. The chicken did not have a heavy batter. The meat was moist and flavorful. The Cole slaw definitely complemented the chicken. Mac N cheese did not fail either. My hubby's chicken breast were also fried to perfection, the meats were moist and flavorful. Baked beans, hands down, hubby ordered another side of baked beans. For dessert, I took home a slice of sweet potatoe pie. It's still sitting in my fridge. But one thing I will say, we will be back. Bringing my souvenir cup to get .50 off the drink. Oh, Leo our server was nothing but great, he checked in with us to see if we needed anything and asked us if we were enjoying our meal. Well done!

    3 Piece Tender Plate beans and potatoe salad
    Marlene A.

    Noah was super helpful. The 3-piece chicken tenders were crunchy outside and juicy inside -- could've used a little extra seasoning. I usually hate coleslaw, but this one was . Fried okra was a surprise hit, and the warm pecan pie was good (next time I'll try it cold). Overall, really solid -- I'll be back.

    3 Piece Dark Plate with greens instead of slaw
    Emily C.

    Delicious fried chicken! Very juicy and tender. It was a little spicy but the waiter warned us about that when we ordered. I usually don't like baked beans but theirs have a different flavor that I actually really liked. The service was very fast and friendly and I liked the lowkey vibe of the restaurant. And they were playing blues music which completed the ambiance!

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    The fried chicken is mediocre at best & the sides are terrible. Customer service is good. Food is not it.

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    excellent service, flavorful food and a team that definitely works together. Awesome job everyone

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    me encanta el pollo de aqui la ensalada de col y pure de papa una comida saludable y la atencion son muy amables

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    Love the chicken here. Don't miss the fried okra and fried green tomatoes, and they make a killer Arnold Palmer!

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    Ask the Community - Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken - Mesa

    Is anything gluten free?

    One of our party asked and the answer,only some of the sides. They ordered the greens,baked beans and potato salad all were GF.

    Do you offer curbside or other contactless ordering or does one have to stand online and wait inside to pickup?

    No. No call in orders. You have to stand in line outside with others that may not be wearing masks. You have to walk through the restaurant to order. They were not enforcing masks when we were there. They did bring our food outside to us when it was… Read more

    Is all the chicken spicy.?

    Yes. It is not overly spicy. It is a nice heat. Oh so good!

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