Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken, Kansas City

Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken features crunchy crispy skin, moist tender meat with a little of th Gus’s chicken is a little different each time you try it.

ABOUT GUS’S FRIED CHICKEN –
FAMOUS THE WORLD OVER
In the early 1950s, Napoleon “Na” Bonner and his wife Maggie opened a little restaurant on the “Lower End” of the town square in downtown Mason, Tennessee. It was there that he invented his now-legendary fried chicken recipe in 1953. Now, after almost 60 years in business, Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken is more of a tradition than a location. Th

08/28/2024

This Monday, take a break from the grill and let Gus's do the cooking. Our spicy fried chicken is the perfect way to enjoy your holiday with family and friends. Please make plans to dine in, pick up take-out, or ask about our catering for your backyard gathering.

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FRIED CHICKEN FRIDAY = BEST DAY OF THE WEEK! 🍗🙌

We’re talkin’ crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, spicy all over. 🔥🐓😉

Our famous fried chicken is the perfect way to kick off the weekend. Who’s with us?

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Sweet tea + fried chicken = match made in heaven! ☁️🍋🍗🤤

Nothing beats that first bite of crispy, juicy, spiced chicken followed by an ice-cold sip of sweet tea. The ultimate duo in our eyes. 😍

08/20/2024

Something is missing on this plate!👀 What two sides would you add here? 🤔

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Back to school, back to the hustle! 📚✏️🍗

Don’t let busy schedules get in the way of a delicious dinner. 🍽️🐓Order now and get Gus’s Fried Chicken delivered or ready for pickup. It’s the perfect solution for a quick and tasty meal.

Click the link 🔗in our bio to make dinner a breeze! 😋

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Kids love our chicken too you know! 🤗

Which is why we have our kids menu available for little chicken enthusiasts. 🐓🧒🍽️

They can choose from👇
2 tenders
2 wings
2 legs or
Grilled cheese w/their choice of a side!

Perfect for little hands and appetites! 😋

07/28/2024

Monday, July 29 is National Fried Chicken Wing Day! We invite you to Gus's to discover for yourself why we won First Place at the Fried Chicken Wing Festival this year in Austin, TX.! 🏆🥇🍗

07/28/2024

Comment yes ✅ if this would be the chicken tender plate of your dreams. ☁️✨😉

07/12/2024

Friday, July 12th, we're celebrating National French Fry Day! Our crispy golden-brown, seasoned fries are a customer favorite and pair perfectly with our fresh, never-frozen fried chicken. Come indulge with us.🍟

07/06/2024

It's National Fried Chicken Day! Gus's Fried Chicken is a two-time National Championship winner that has captured taste buds far and wide. Come indulge in the crispy, juicy perfection that has made Gus's a fan favorite. 🍗🇺🇸🎉

07/04/2024

Celebrate Independence Day with Gus's Fried Chicken. Whether you dine in with us or bring it home for a picnic, our family-style meals and group take-out options make it easy to enjoy favorites together. Happy 4th of July!

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Fireworks, friends and FRIED CHICKEN is our kind of party! 🎉🍗 That’s the ONLY way to celebrate Independence Day with our world famous fried chicken.

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New favorite meal alert! 🚨 Our all new chicken sandwich paired with seasoned french fries and crispy fried okra. If you haven’t paired these three together yet, then you’re missing out! 👀

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SADDLE UP! 🤠🍗 It’s time for another photo roundup. We’re LOVIN’ the juicy chicken snapshots we’ve been seeing you tag us in. Keep them coming for a chance to be featured next. 😉🤳♥️

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Today is National Picnic Day and we’re feeling extra crispy about it! 🎉🧺🍗🍴Come to Gus’s and get your spread. 🤗

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Dad deserves the world’s best chicken, and that’s none other than GUS’S WORLD FAMOUS FRIED CHICKEN! 🍗♥️ Celebrate Father’s Day the only way, with a crispy, juicy feast that’ll put a smile on his face. 😊

06/16/2024

Happy Father's Day to all the amazing dads out there! May your day be filled with love, joy, and cherished moments with your loved ones.

05/31/2024

Which plate would you pick if someone was offering to treat you to Gus’s Fried Chicken? 🍽️ 😊

1️⃣ Three piece plate with mac & cheese and baked beans

2️⃣ Three piece plate with fried okra & French fries

Both are ABSOLUTE favorites, but we’re making you choose. ♥️ Tell us in the comments! 👇

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The perfect appetizer? It’s our fried pickles. Get them with a friend, get them for yourself or get them to-go to eat at home! Dip them in our signature ranch and prepare to watch them disappear. 🤤

05/27/2024

This Memorial Day, we honor and remember the brave men and women who sacrificed everything for our country. Bring your family and friends and gather at Gus's to share in the spirit of community with gratitude for our American heroes.

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L👀k at this reminder of what you should be eating this Memorial Day weekend! 🤤🍗

05/16/2024

Start with the milder chicken tenders and gradually work your way into our hot & spicy bone-in chicken, but the sequence doesn’t really matter as long as you leave room for some of our homemade pie. 🐓♥️

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05/12/2024

Treat Mom to a stress-free Mother's Day meal from Gus's! Make plans to dine in family-style or enjoy your special Mother's Day meal from the comfort of your home by calling us and placing your order for pick-up. Either way, it will make her Mother's Day extra special!

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The Gus’s experience is one that feels like home with so much flavor. ♥️🍗🤗

Our chicken is crafted with a blend of spices that is the ultimate southern comfort, but it’s not just about the chicken. Our homemade sides, made fresh daily, add a touch of sweetness to complement everything that we do best.

Come see us today!

04/21/2024

Yes, it’s true, we’ve got the best legs in the country! They’re hot, fresh and ALWAYS fried to perfection 🍗😉

04/15/2024

Double “feasting” on these fried chicken 🍗🍗 is probably one of the best things in my life. 📸:

04/12/2024

Double tap if you agree that everyday is a good day to enjoy Gus’s Fried Chicken 🐓❤️🍗

04/08/2024

Bringing that unbeatable BIG GAME ENERGY to the FINAL FOUR! 💥🏀

Everyone knows the best game day meal is Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken 🍗🏅😏 Cheer on your favorite team by picking up your favorite meal! 🎉

04/07/2024

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03/31/2024

We are open for Easter! Dine with us to celebrate Easter with your family and friends.

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The catch of the day, every day! 🐟🎣 Who said we only had to fry chicken? 😜 Tender, flaky and fried to golden perfection,...
When sweet meets spicy! 🍯🔥A combination we occasionally love trying 👉 honey drizzled on top of our famous chicken. Would...
The people have spoken and the verdict is in: Gus’s chicken sandwich is the ONLY chicken sandwich you need to order. 🍗🔥
Being in the right place at the right time has never tasted so good! 🍗🙌
These appetizers are the big three at Gus’s, don’t you agree?👉 Fried Okra👉 Fried Pickles👉 Fried Green TomatoesSo we’ve g...
Sliding in your feed with ALL the CHEESE! 🧀
POV: You’re in the kitchen at Gus’s and you can’t believe such a beautiful sight of crispy, juicy, golden goodness. 😍
When the middle of the week hits and we need a break from work and some comfort food, we ALWAYS go to @gusfriedchickenkc...

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2816 W 47th Avenue
Kansas City, KS
66103

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 9pm
Tuesday 11am - 9pm
Wednesday 11am - 9pm
Thursday 11am - 9pm
Friday 11am - 10pm
Saturday 11am - 10pm
Sunday 11am - 9pm

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