World Famous. That’s a bold claim — but after one bite of Gus’s fried chicken, you’ll understand why they put it right on the sign.

We visited the Burbank location on Glenoaks and ordered the 2 Piece White plate ($19) which comes with baked beans and coleslaw, along with sweet teas. We went medium spice and it was the perfect call — enough heat to let you know it’s there without overwhelming the incredible flavor of the chicken itself. The skin was perfectly crispy and the meat was extraordinarily juicy — this is some of the best fried chicken in the city, full stop. Fresh, never frozen, natural and hormone-free chicken fried in peanut oil — and you can taste the difference.

The baked beans were sweet and comforting — a perfect Southern companion to the chicken. The coleslaw rounded out the plate nicely and the sweet tea was exactly what you want in a spot like this. Our waitress was exceptionally accommodating and made excellent recommendations that guided us in the right direction — that kind of attentive, knowledgeable service makes the whole experience feel special.

The atmosphere is old school diner all the way — checkered tablecloths, no frills, just great food and genuine Southern hospitality. The whole experience felt like a step back in time in the best possible way.

At $19 for a two piece white meat plate with two sides this is outstanding value for the quality you’re getting. Gus’s is the real deal and deserves every bit of its reputation. If you haven’t been, fix that immediately.

Truly an exceptional dining experience. No frills, just excellent food and friendly service. The chicken is perfectly seasoned and fried. I don’t like cole slaw anywhere else but I’ll eat a bucket of it here. Gus’s is always a treat!