Fried chicken fans who have been patiently waiting to enjoy a taste of cult classic Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken here in Chicago finally get their day in the sun. As Eater reported earlier this week, Gus’s will open the doors of its Chicago outpost at 11am this Monday at the new Fulton Market roost at 847 W Fulton Market. Looks like you’ve got your Monday lunch plans already figured out, Chicago.
The Memphis-based spicy bird empire will serve up its signature made-to-order chicken alongside traditional Southern sides (make sure to grab some of the killer fried green tomatoes) and on Gus’s standard paper plate service. Gus’s is famous for its secret recipe, which only a few individuals know, that creates a surprisingly light and perfectly spiced crust wrapped around seriously juicy chicken. The restaurant also plans to offer some regional fare in the future. Here’s hoping we get some Southern spins on local favorites soon.
Even better, our Gus’s location plans to stay open late on the weekends, until midnight Thursday through Saturday. So now you’ve got a spot when that fried chicken craving hits you at 10pm on a Thursday night. The Chicago location will also serve alcohol, which isn’t available at most of the Gus’s currently open in the U.S. Chicago’s menu will include specialty cocktails, which is a first for any Gus’s location. Now that this bird has finally landed, get ready to enjoy a little taste of the South.