Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken – American
The air hums with the crackle of deep fryers and the clink of ice in tall glasses of sweet tea, drawing diners into a soulful space where the legendary fried chicken takes center stage. Each piece boasts a shatteringly crisp, cayenne-kissed crust that gives way to succulent meat, perfectly paired with comforting scoops of creamy mac and cheese and smoky baked beans for a quintessential Southern feast.
2816 West 47th Avenue, Kansas City KS 66103 https://gusfriedchicken.com/kc-kansas-city-ks-location/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, south-beach, renal, tlc, lectin-free, slow-carb
Currently open
Hours
- Sunday - Thursday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners rave about the tender sandwiches at Gus's, frequently highlighting the kitchen's clear pride in their craft and the high quality of the ingredients. Guests love the pleasant environment and consistently praise the accommodating, timely service that ensures a smooth and welcoming visit. Standout dishes include the signature sandwiches, which reviewers celebrate for their perfect texture and flavorful preparation.
Menu
Main Courses
Gus's signature hot and spicy fried chicken, perfected over 60 years.
- World Famous Fried Chicken: Fresh, never frozen chicken, spicy and slightly sweet signature coating Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
Traditional southern sides to complement your meal.
- Mac n Cheese: Creamy macaroni and cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Beans: Sweet and savory beans Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Coleslaw: Freshly shredded cabbage Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Potatoes: Hand-cut potatoes Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
Refreshing drinks to cool down the spice.
- Sweet Tea: Traditional southern sweet tea
- Beer: Selection of cold beers
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