Gus’s Chicken - Chamblee

[Crochet556]

Original Gus's is in Austin TX. Was disappointed when I tried the Chamblee location vs the original.

The Roswell Rd location is much better.

My meal was good, nothing to complain about for sure, but wasn’t to die for. Need to check out Roswell location.

 

[Boogerhook]

Original Gus's is in Austin TX. Was disappointed when I tried the Chamblee location vs the original.

The Roswell Rd location is much better.

I thought they started in Tennessee.

 

[gamadmex4502]

I thought they started in Tennessee.

Web site mentions Mason, TN outside of Memphis

https://gusfriedchicken.com/about-us/

 

[Granite3]

I thought they started in Tennessee.

You are correct! Just looked it up, was told years ago it was an Austin tradition and home store.

 

[Cadcom]

If it's better than Champys in Chattanooga TN I'll eat someones hat!

Never miss the one downtown when I go up that way. The tamales are as good as the chicken.

 

[nicaburns]

The one on Front St. in Memphis was what launched the chain stores after the original. The satellite locations seem to use smaller pieces than the one in Memphis and something about that spot just makes it taste better.
VERY different than Nashville style hot chicken though... Nashville style is breaded rather than marinated/flour/fried. If you are in Nashville, Bolton's and Prince's both vie for being "original" and both are excellent.

 

[joel2000]

One in Sandy Springs is good also. We eat there couple times a month.

 

[robcho]

The one on Front St. in Memphis was what launched the chain stores after the original. The satellite locations seem to use smaller pieces than the one in Memphis and something about that spot just makes it taste better.
VERY different than Nashville style hot chicken though... Nashville style is breaded rather than marinated/flour/fried. If you are in Nashville, Bolton's and Prince's both vie for being "original" and both are excellent.

I've eaten at the Memphis location as well, and it is better than Champys downtown Chattanooga. Not by much but better.

 

[basstracker89]

Good post