Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken

321 E Vine St, Lexington
(859) 523-8008

Recent Reviews

Beth Crenshaw

The chicken was seasoned too hot on occasion. We are fans of Gus’s fried chicken, however, on occasion, the chicken seems to be hotter, seasoning, wise, then usual.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Donald Croley

Gus's is always awesome! Great fried chicken and catfish. They have added chicken sandwich and catfish sandwich to the menu. It is still awesome.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Alen Sucurovic

Fresh it is, but not worth the $!! $15 for 3 piece chicken tender meal w/o a drink!! No thanx, the chicken was very fresh I saw them put it in the fryer but there are better places around town!!

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 3

Joshua Barker

Chicken is the best there is. Better yet is the friendly, reliable and professional service. Jey is the best and should get a raise! Will always come back, always recommend.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Hot Fried Chicken Breast, Hot Chicken

Gyspy Rose

The chicken was very good and I am from the deep south where it is one of the main culinary staples. It made me feel closer to home. ? The sides were good but not exceptional.The seating area was good but the music was entirely too loud. I don't mind the music just turn it down a bit.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Dayana Pulido

The best chicken in all of Lexington ???

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

John

Best chicken in lex, it’s not even close

Robin Fleenor

Parking: Off a one way street that leads into a gravel paid parking lot with lots of potholes. Also was excessively full and hard to turn a full size truck around in.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Hot Chicken, Fried Chicken with Sides, Potato Salad, Thigh

Jay

No disrespect to Colonel Sanders, but this is by far the best fried chicken in Kentucky. This was my first time trying it. Fair priced and a super friendly staff. Even met the owner, great guy. Give it a

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Hot Fried Chicken Breast, Fried Chicken with Sides

Howard J Hubbard

Lighting isn’t very comfortable. Much it’s my understanding they’re moving to a new location near Rupp arena.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Hot Fried Chicken Breast, Slaw

Ann Richardson

Good staff

Kat E

Food was absolutely excellent. We got two piece dark meat fried chicken, greens, and fries. All 10/10. Fried chicken was juicy and skin was golden and perfect- couldn't be better. We got the chocolate chess pie and it was excellent too. It took a little bit longer than we expected, maybe 20-25 mins for takeout, but worth it. Would recommend it and come again!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sathya

The “World Famous Fried Chicken” fell short of expectations. The chicken lacked flavor and the bread/buns were dry and stale. The only standout was excellent customer service. Barely deserves a three-star rating.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 2

Service: 5

Amanda b.

The chicken is so juicy & flavorful. ?The greens & potato salad were great too.Brooklyn R and the kitchen staff was hard at work today.They all gave EXCELLENT customer service.Thank y'all. ( :

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fried Chicken with Sides, Potato Salad

Rob Keisling

Gritty OG fried chicken. The interior is bare bones and simple with some UK banners. You're here for the chicken. It took about 35 minutes to get food after ordering, server quoted 15-20 minutes, so they must have been behind. The chicken is very good and perfectly cooked. It's moist and not dried out. A little heat to add flavor. Classic side options. Would guess the place has been around for 50 years and still probably still be for at least another 50. It's simple and does chicken well. Great lunch at a fair price.Vegetarian options: No vegetarian options other than sidesParking: Large surface lot shared with other businesses. May have to park away from the building, but there is enough parking on-site.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Hot Fried Chicken Breast

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Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken

321 E Vine St, Lexington, KY 40507
(859) 523-8008