Reviews for Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken in Oakland, CA

Before the age of reviews and ratings, there were just local favorites. As a native West Tennessean, I was so overjoyed to visit... this restaurant. It was nostalgic seeing fried okra, fried green tomatoes, and chess pie, on the menu.???? The good ole southernhospitality topped the experience for me! The staff is attentive and overall amazing. Read more

Absolutely delicious! Flavorful, spicy, and everything you could want. I see why they were voted best fried chicken. Cannot wait... to go back. Read more

The chicken was okay, but the customer service was excellent. Tamihia, (spelling her name wrong, sorry), was awesome. She was... polite, professional and alert. She got our drinks and food quickly. She continuously checked to see if we needed anything.She also was very polite to all customers, I noticed while I was there. I was very impressed with the customer service. I'lldefinitely be back. Read more

Wow. The best fried chicken. Not too spicy just the right amount of spice. Outside was crispy, inside was juicy and hot. Will... definitely stop by next time we're in Oakland. Read more

Gus?s World Famous Fried Chicken hooks you and reels you in the first few times you order from their spot then they go from... ?famous fried chicken? to ?famous DRIED chicken!? My last two orders were fried way too hard and dried out completely? despiteme noting in the special instructions to drop all of my chicken pieces upon receipt of my order so they would not be dry norsitting out under a warmer. I ordered six thighs the first time and the first layer directly under the skin had that orangeish,brownish color and you could chew threw it, but at least with a thigh you had that layer closet to the bone you could peel fromand get something out of your order. I then switched it up and ordered a dozen wings for $40 and well(look at the pics below)these wings, were fried and left out so long they were so dark brown, dry, hard they were completely inedible! I called thestore and got the voicemail of the general manager- I expressed my displeasure and noted my different experiences and mentionedthis was not the first time this has happened. That was 6 days ago Feb 6th and I have yet to receive a call back to address myconcerns nor my botched order and refusal to take action on my instructions to drop my chicken fresh and made to order to avoidthese issues.To add insult to injury, there were several chicken feathers on the wings too! DO BETTER!!! Read more

Really great service , chicken was awesome. I love the thigh. Slaw was freaking delicious. Only thing they could improve on was... Mac and cheese. Oh and they topped off my drink at no cost! Read more

Fresh chicken fried to perfection. No excess oil, no "soft spot" and no hard dried out batter. Lives up to the original Gus's... reputation. The menu is simple, fried chicken and sides which you can mix and match as you'd like. The place has an old dinervibe, simple tables and chairs inside; you can always grab 'n go or have it delivered Read more

First time trying Gus's chicken and it was really good. It was like eating homemade fried chicken. The chicken had crispy skin.... Seasoned well with a spicy kick to it. I ordered the 2 piece dark meat (thigh & leg) which comes with baked beans & coleslaw.Added a side of potato salad. Sides were good, but was not a fan of the potato salad. Don't get me wrong, it wasn't bad, it justwasn't my favorite. Food did not disappoint and the service was great! Read more