Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken

When it’s fresh and never frozen, you can taste the difference in every bite. 🍗❤️ Tender love.

Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken A southern-style restaurant in downtown Oakland that serves "the best fried chicken in the world"

We’ve taken a classic Southern favorite and given it a rich, chocolatey twist that’ll have you coming back for more! Our Chocolate Chess Pie is a mouthwatering blend of smooth, creamy chocolate with a buttery, flaky crust, embodying everything we love about Southern comfort food.

🍗✨ Feast your eyes and your taste buds on our 4-piece fried chicken plate, complete with sweet coleslaw and savory baked beans. A perfect trio of flavors in every bite!

Get a closer look at crispy, fried perfection! These pickles are taking snacking to a whole new level.

Take your event to the next level with our mouthwatering fried chicken catering! 🍗✨ Whether it’s a casual get-together or a grand celebration, our crispy goodness will leave your guests craving more. Contact us now to spice up your party with unforgettable flavor!

Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken A southern-style restaurant in downtown Oakland that serves "the best fried chicken in the world"

Celebrate National Mac and Cheese Day with us on July 14th!

Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken A southern-style restaurant in downtown Oakland that serves "the best fried chicken in the world"

We'll do the baking this year! Call in or drop by our location in Downtown Oakland to pre-order your homemade Thanksgiving pie by Monday. We have Chess, Chocolate Chess, Coconut, Sweet Potato and Pecan Pies available. We'll have it ready for pickup on Tuesday or Wednesday at a time that's most convenient for you.

Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken A southern-style restaurant in downtown Oakland that serves "the best fried chicken in the world"

While our fried chicken tends to steal the show, keep in mind that we also offer an assortment of southern-style appetizers, such as Fried Green Tomatoes!

Come on in and try a 3 Piece Dark Plate with a side of Beans & Slaw. Or pick from a selection of other southern-style sides to accompany your Plate! Upon first bite, you'll see why Forbes Magazine referred to us as "the best fried chicken in America"! We're in downtown Oakland on Broadway at 14th.

Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken A southern-style restaurant in downtown Oakland that serves "the best fried chicken in the world"

We all must agree that Sundays and homemade Chocolate Chess Pie go hand in hand.

Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken A southern-style restaurant in downtown Oakland that serves "the best fried chicken in the world"

We are honored that GQ referred to us as having "the best fried chicken in the world"!

A Love Letter to Gus's, the Best Fried Chicken in the World* This week, Lang Whitaker takes us down to Memphis, where it's maybe worth side-stepping the barbecue lines for some seriously addicting fried chicken

Football season can't start soon enough! Come on by for an order of a Dozen Wings and some southern-style sides to munch on during the games!

Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken A southern-style restaurant in downtown Oakland that serves "the best fried chicken in the world"