Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken
117 S Hurstbourne Pkwy, Louisville
(502) 509-0146
Customers' Favorites
Half Chicken with Slaw and Mac and Cheese
Chicken Tenders Macaroni and Cheese Fries
2 Breast 1 Wing Baked Beans & Coleslaw
Chicken Tenders Fried Okra Greens
Chicken and Baked Beans and OCRA
Baked Beans and Mac and Cheese
Chocolate Chess Pie Slice
Fried Green Tomatoes
Fried Pickle Spears
2 Piece Dark Plate
Starters
Fried Pickle Spears
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 Green Tomatoes
Thick 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.
Fried Okra
Bite 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
Plates
2 Piece White Plate
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
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
Our 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
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
Our 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
For 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
For those looking for a lower level of spice, our four-piece tender plate features four juicy chicken tenders, cooked to perfection in peanut oil and served with our savory baked beans, coleslaw, and white bread.
1/2 Chicken Plate
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.
Snacks
2 Piece White Snack
Our 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
Our 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
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
Just 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
Just 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
Just 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
We 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.
Leg
We start with the freshest, hand-trimmed, and battered bird. The result is mouthwatering chicken legs that are crispy on the outside and juicy and flavorful on the inside. Easy to eat on the go!
Tender
Our fried chicken tender is a delicious option for those who prefer a little less spice milder flavor. Our tenders are juicy, crispy, and cooked to perfection.
Thigh
We dredge the chicken on our super-secret signature batter and fry it to crispy perfection in hot peanut oil. The result is a mouthwatering thigh that is crispy on the outside and juicy and flavorful on the inside.
Wing
Each 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!
Honey Mustard
Ranch
Jalapeno
Honey
Add some sweet honey to your chicken !
Hot Sauce Packet
Ketchup Packet
Bread
A classic slice of white bread, to soak up all the delicious juices!
Sides
Baked Beans
Our baked beans are a beloved side dish that perfectly complements our fried chicken. Slowly cooked to perfection using a traditional recipe that's been passed down through generations of Southern cooks.
Slaw
We start with fresh cabbage and carrots that we cut in-house every day. Lightly coated with a sweet mayonnaise sauce, our cool crisp slaw offers the perfect contrast and complements our fried chicken.
Potato Salad
We start by cutting fresh potatoes every day. This mayonnaise-based potato salad is a true Southern staple not to be missed. Our potato salad is a great side dish for any meal, but its particularly delicious when paired with our fried chicken.
Fried Okra
Our fried okra is a crispy and flavorful side dish that perfectly complements our juicy fried chicken. Our okra is lightly battered and fried to crisp perfection, resulting in a dish that's both crunchy and tender
Collard Greens
Our collard greens are a delicious and savory side dish. Slowly cooked with bacon and a blend of spices.
Mac & Cheese
Our award-winning mac and cheese is a must try for any fan of comfort food. Traditional macaroni baked in a thick, creamy cheese guarantees to coat every noodle. Just for fun, we top it with a little extra melted cheese
Seasoned Fries
Our seasoned fries are a great side dish for any meal. Cooked when ordered to ensure fresh and hot, these fries are sure to be a hit with the whole family
Desserts
IBC Float
Made with IBC root beer, this American classic from your childhood is sure to hit the spot! The combination of sweet and spicy root beer with the smooth creamy vanilla ice-cream is a match made in heaven
Chess Pie *Slice
Our house made chess pie consists of a buttery, flaky crust filled with a rich custard like mixture. Serve at room temperature or chilled. Should be topped with rich vanilla ice cream for added deliciousness.
Chocolate Chess Pie *Slice
Our house made chocolate chess pie consist of a buttery, flaky crust filled with a rich chocolate custard like mixture. Serve at room temperature or chilled. Should be topped with rich vanilla ice cream for added deliciousness
Coconut Pie *Slice
Our house made coconut pie is a delicious dessert consisting of a flaky pie crust filled with a coconut infused custard. It~s the perfect treat for coconut lovers and anyone with a sweet tooth. Top with some vanilla ice cream for highest yum factor!
Pecan Pie *Slice
Our house made pecan pie is both sweet and nutty. With its buttery, flaky crust and filling that loaded with caramelized pecans result in a gooey decadent filling leaving you wanting more.
Sweet Potato Pie *Slice
Our house made sweet potato pie is made with a buttery, flaky crust and filling that loaded a smooth mixture of sweet potato and spices, for a slightly sweet and spicy flavor that perfect for any occasion. Enjoy it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Chess Pie *Whole
Our house made chess pie consists of a buttery, flaky crust filled with a rich custard like mixture. Serve at room temperature or chilled. Should be topped with rich vanilla ice cream for added deliciousness.
Chocolate Chess Pie *Whole
Our house made chocolate chess pie consist of a buttery, flaky crust filled with a rich chocolate custard like mixture. Serve at room temperature or chilled. Should be topped with rich vanilla ice cream for added deliciousness
Coconut Pie *Whole
Our house made coconut pie is a delicious dessert consisting of a flaky pie crust filled with a coconut infused custard. Its the perfect treat for coconut lovers and anyone with a sweet tooth. Top with some vanilla ice cream for highest yum factor!
Pecan Pie *Whole
Our house made pecan pie is both sweet and nutty. With its buttery, flaky crust and filling that loaded with caramelized pecans result in a gooey decadent filling leaving you wanting more.
Sweet Potato Pie *Whole
Our house made sweet potato pie is made with a buttery, flaky crust and filling that loaded a smooth mixture of sweet potato and spices, for a slightly sweet and spicy flavor that perfect for any occasion. Enjoy it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Vanilla Ice Cream
1 Scoop of classic vanilla ice cream. Perfect on its own or made extra delicious by adding it to a slice of one of our home-made pies!
Drinks
Bottle Water
Coke
Diet Coke
Dr Pepper
IBC Root Beer
Lemonade
Orange Fanta
Sprite
Sweet Tea
Unsweet Tea
Starters
Fried Pickle Spears
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 Green Tomatoes
Thick 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.
Fried Okra
Bite 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
Plates
2 Piece White Plate
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
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
Our 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
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
Our 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
For 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
For those looking for a lower level of spice, our four-piece tender plate features four juicy chicken tenders, cooked to perfection in peanut oil and served with our savory baked beans, coleslaw, and white bread.
1/2 Chicken Plate
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.
Snacks
2 Piece White Snack
Our 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
Our 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
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
Just 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
Just 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
Just 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
We 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.
Leg
We start with the freshest, hand-trimmed, and battered bird. The result is mouthwatering chicken legs that are crispy on the outside and juicy and flavorful on the inside. Easy to eat on the go!
Tender
Our fried chicken tender is a delicious option for those who prefer a little less spice milder flavor. Our tenders are juicy, crispy, and cooked to perfection.
Thigh
We dredge the chicken on our super-secret signature batter and fry it to crispy perfection in hot peanut oil. The result is a mouthwatering thigh that is crispy on the outside and juicy and flavorful on the inside.
Wing
Each 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!
Honey Mustard
Ranch
Jalapeno
Honey
Add some sweet honey to your chicken !
Hot Sauce Packet
Ketchup Packet
Bread
A classic slice of white bread, to soak up all the delicious juices!
Sides
Baked Beans
Our baked beans are a beloved side dish that perfectly complements our fried chicken. Slowly cooked to perfection using a traditional recipe that's been passed down through generations of Southern cooks.
Slaw
We start with fresh cabbage and carrots that we cut in-house every day. Lightly coated with a sweet mayonnaise sauce, our cool crisp slaw offers the perfect contrast and complements our fried chicken.
Potato Salad
We start by cutting fresh potatoes every day. This mayonnaise-based potato salad is a true Southern staple not to be missed. Our potato salad is a great side dish for any meal, but its particularly delicious when paired with our fried chicken.
Fried Okra
Our fried okra is a crispy and flavorful side dish that perfectly complements our juicy fried chicken. Our okra is lightly battered and fried to crisp perfection, resulting in a dish that's both crunchy and tender
Collard Greens
Our collard greens are a delicious and savory side dish. Slowly cooked with bacon and a blend of spices.
Mac & Cheese
Our award-winning mac and cheese is a must try for any fan of comfort food. Traditional macaroni baked in a thick, creamy cheese guarantees to coat every noodle. Just for fun, we top it with a little extra melted cheese
Seasoned Fries
Our seasoned fries are a great side dish for any meal. Cooked when ordered to ensure fresh and hot, these fries are sure to be a hit with the whole family
Desserts
IBC Float
Made with IBC root beer, this American classic from your childhood is sure to hit the spot! The combination of sweet and spicy root beer with the smooth creamy vanilla ice-cream is a match made in heaven
Chess Pie *Slice
Our house made chess pie consists of a buttery, flaky crust filled with a rich custard like mixture. Serve at room temperature or chilled. Should be topped with rich vanilla ice cream for added deliciousness.
Chocolate Chess Pie *Slice
Our house made chocolate chess pie consist of a buttery, flaky crust filled with a rich chocolate custard like mixture. Serve at room temperature or chilled. Should be topped with rich vanilla ice cream for added deliciousness
Coconut Pie *Slice
Our house made coconut pie is a delicious dessert consisting of a flaky pie crust filled with a coconut infused custard. It~s the perfect treat for coconut lovers and anyone with a sweet tooth. Top with some vanilla ice cream for highest yum factor!
Pecan Pie *Slice
Our house made pecan pie is both sweet and nutty. With its buttery, flaky crust and filling that loaded with caramelized pecans result in a gooey decadent filling leaving you wanting more.
Sweet Potato Pie *Slice
Our house made sweet potato pie is made with a buttery, flaky crust and filling that loaded a smooth mixture of sweet potato and spices, for a slightly sweet and spicy flavor that perfect for any occasion. Enjoy it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Chess Pie *Whole
Our house made chess pie consists of a buttery, flaky crust filled with a rich custard like mixture. Serve at room temperature or chilled. Should be topped with rich vanilla ice cream for added deliciousness.
Chocolate Chess Pie *Whole
Our house made chocolate chess pie consist of a buttery, flaky crust filled with a rich chocolate custard like mixture. Serve at room temperature or chilled. Should be topped with rich vanilla ice cream for added deliciousness
Coconut Pie *Whole
Our house made coconut pie is a delicious dessert consisting of a flaky pie crust filled with a coconut infused custard. Its the perfect treat for coconut lovers and anyone with a sweet tooth. Top with some vanilla ice cream for highest yum factor!
Pecan Pie *Whole
Our house made pecan pie is both sweet and nutty. With its buttery, flaky crust and filling that loaded with caramelized pecans result in a gooey decadent filling leaving you wanting more.
Sweet Potato Pie *Whole
Our house made sweet potato pie is made with a buttery, flaky crust and filling that loaded a smooth mixture of sweet potato and spices, for a slightly sweet and spicy flavor that perfect for any occasion. Enjoy it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Vanilla Ice Cream
1 Scoop of classic vanilla ice cream. Perfect on its own or made extra delicious by adding it to a slice of one of our home-made pies!
Drinks
Bottle Water
Coke
Diet Coke
Dr Pepper
IBC Root Beer
Lemonade
Orange Fanta
Sprite
Sweet Tea
Unsweet Tea
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Recent Reviews
I rarely leave reviews but today I am. I ate at Gus’s for the first time today and I must say it was amazing. The waitress was lovely, welcoming and attentive. Everything came out hot, the fried chicken wasn’t over breaded, it was perfect with the perfect amount of spice and reasonably priced. I give it an 11 out of 10 and I will definitely be going back on the regular.
April 2025
Everyone was very nice. Our server, Jackie, was great! It was our first time, and she walked us through everything. She was super attentive and pleasant. The food was hot, fresh, and delicious. Definitely would recommend it.
October 2024
We have never been to Gus’s before and let me just say I’m Glad we did .. For starters in a time where service most places is so so at best now a days we had the pleasure of getting the best server in Alexis/Alexus from time we stepped in the establishment she had a smile and help us through everything she even got us the last sweet potato pie I have t had service like this in so long it was such a breath of fresh air we just hope every time we make the trip we catch our favorite...
October 2024
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