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Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken, Downtown
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Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken

  • 4.55.8k reviews
  • $$
  • Open now · till 9 pm

A bustling, casual spot serving crispy, Southern-style fried chicken with classic sides and bold seasonings. Expect fast, friendly service, communal seating and a downtown vibe—great for groups or anyone craving a hearty, no-frills meal.

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Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken in short

When is Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken open?

Mon–Thu 11 am–9 pm; Fri–Sat 11 am–10 pm; Sun 11 am–9 pm.

When is the best time to visit Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken?

It's at its best afternoons and evenings. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

How much does Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken cost?

Google lists its prices as $$.

Where is Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken?

117 San Jacinto Blvd,Austin, TX 78701,United States.

Right now · 3:45 pm

Why it fits right now

A good call right now.

Even better later, at 5 pm.

In its favour

  • Open till 9 pm
  • Best in the afternoon

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The next five days

Best time to go

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Hours

Open now · till 9 pm
monday
11 am–9 pm
tuesday
11 am–9 pm
wednesday
11 am–9 pm
thursday
11 am–9 pm
friday
11 am–10 pm
saturday
11 am–10 pm
sundayToday
11 am–9 pm

Where and how

  1. 1 Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken
  2. 2 Zanzibar · 1 min
  3. 3 Fareground Austin · 3 min
  4. 4 Corner Restaurant · 4 min
  5. 5 Champions Austin Restaurant & Bar · 4 min
117 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX 78701, United States(opens the map)DirectionsTo DowntownCall+15124744877Websitegusfriedchicken.com

Good to know

  • Price $$
  • Good for small groups
  • Good for large groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.5from 5.8k reviews

Known for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Group dining
  • Outdoor seating
  • Dog friendly

The feel

  • Casual
  • Lively
  • Spacious
  • Tourists
  • Groups

Around Downtown

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

On nearby

For the next three hours

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