Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken

Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken brings over six decades of Southern culinary tradition to Germantown, Tennessee. Founded in the small community of Mason by Napoleon 'Na' Vanderbilt, this legendary restaurant has been serving what many call the best fried chicken in the world since the 1960s. The secret recipe, famously guarded with the quote 'This is a dead man's recipe and I ain't telling,' creates a perfectly crispy exterior with juicy, flavorful meat that keeps locals and tourists coming back for more. The restaurant's famous 'World Famous' fried chicken has earned numerous accolades, including winning the 2022 Best Fried Chicken Contest. Each piece is made from fresh, never-frozen chicken, with the restaurant cutting their own potatoes and shredding fresh cabbage daily. The menu features classic Southern sides including creamy mac and cheese, baked beans, collard greens, coleslaw, fries, and potato salad. Guests can enjoy their meal in the inviting dining room with blues music playing in the background, accompanied by sweet tea or a cold beer. The restaurant offers dine-in, carry-out, delivery through DoorDash, and full-service catering for events of any size. With a Google rating of 4 stars from over 1,300 reviews, Gus's continues its mission to bring people together, one piece of chicken at a time.