Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken
321 E Vine St, Lexington
(859) 523-8008
Customers' Favorites
2 White Piece Chicken Plate with Seasoned Fries
3 Wings with Baked Beans and Potato Salad
Hot Fried Chicken Breast
Coleslaw and Baked Beans
Fried Chicken with Sides
Fried Chicken Drumstick
Chicken Tender Plate
Fried Pickle Spears
Fried Green Tomatoes
Deep Fried Catfish
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Recent Reviews
I had my first gluten free fried chicken meal. It was so yummy and great that they had a dedicated fryer for gluten free. I was able to order fries with my meal. The environment was amazing definitely college nostalgia for UK. Enjoyed the old timey music and all the memorabilia.
As a former Lexington local who now lives out of state, Gus’s is always my go-to spot whenever I’m back in town — and for good reason. The food is consistently incredible — hot, flavorful, and made just right. During my most recent visit, a piece of chicken was accidentally left out of my order. I gave them a quick call, and I was truly impressed by how they handled it. They said the owner would personally deliver it, and to my surprise, they showed up with a full plate...
There I was driving across the country, making my way north through Kentucky about an hour away from Lexington. I had a hankering for some good southern food, preferably fried catfish or fried chicken with some greens, mac and cheese, or fried green tomatoes. A quick Google map search showed me Gus's Fried Chicken with great reviews so I set it up on my map. I got there and met Letoya, who works there, and she gave me a good overview of the menu and gave me the best options...
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