Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken 1430 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612

"The chicken here was amazing! As a Gus myself, I may be somewhat biased. But really, the chicken was super moist and flavorful. I was able to get a meal with a mix of dark and white, even though the meals on the menu are either dark or white. Fast and friendly service, and low key atmosphere."

"Oh...my...WOW!!! Wow wow wow wow wow. By far the best chicken my wife and I have ever had. The spice was absolutely perfect and the actual chicken was very juicy. It melted in your mouth with every bite. We also got potato salad (had eggd and big circular potatoes) and Mac and cheese and they complimented the chicken very well. My wife got pie and really liked it. Two breasts and a wing for sure feeds 2 people!"

"No matter the city this is a Venue I always seek out and this location is no exception. Might be my favorite chicken on the planet and this location provided what I come to expect...the BEST. The venue itself is smaller than I expected but the service and central location make up for it...I'll be back."

"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” despite me noting in the special instructions to drop all of my chicken pieces upon receipt of my order so they would not be dry nor sitting 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 from and 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 the store and got the voicemail of the general manager- I expressed my displeasure and noted my different experiences and mentioned this 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 my concerns nor my botched order and refusal to take action on my instructions to drop my chicken fresh and made to order to avoid these issues.To add insult to injury, there were several chicken feathers on the wings too! DO BETTER!!!"

"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 just wasn't my favorite. Food did not disappoint and the service was great!"