I’m not a big fried chicken eater, but Gus’s is easily a top choice. I’ve also had decent eating at The Silver Caboose.

I love “Unle Lou’s” honey-fried chicken, although I only seem to find it a kiosks during the fair, or Memphis in May. Gus’s chicken is good, too, but the service is poor and the side items are completely sub-standard, so that makes me an infrequent customer, also.

Let’s not forget about the Cupboard and Dodge’s (especially the one on South Third - on the way to/from the casinos).

I am also a fan of Gus’ but being a midtowner I really enjoy Barksdale’s Fried Chicken plates on Fridays, not to mention the sweet tea and mashed potatoes you can get as one of your vegetable options.

Although I do enjoy Gus’s, sometimes that Popeye’s spicy hits the spot.

Ellen’s Soul Food Kitchen
Gus’s
Alcenia’s
Ma Dear’s
Piggly Wiggly (@ Cloverleaf)
Pre-bankruptcy Buntyn

Justus and Company on Getwell.

Wow, Randal, I’m impressed! Fried chicken is one thing I’ll NEVE make at home, particularly since I live in Memphis — way too messy for one thing!

Love Gus’ but hate the sides, which is fine, because that leaves room in my belly for more chicken. Heard great things about Uncle Lou’s, but have only had the wings. Love Stein’s, a cafeteria-style soul food joint at Lauderdale and Mallory. Alcenia’s and Popeye’s rate pretty high too. And I love the fried chicken-on-a-stick at the Chevron in Oxford!

You would think Memphis would be a chicken haven, given that we could probably fry chicken on the pavement in the summer. But I can only echo some of the sentiments of other bloggers: Gus’s branch in C’ville is less than seven minutes from my driveway–it’s got the spicy chicken niche, but my kids won’t touch it. And like Ann, I confess Picadilly’s fried bird is pretty darn tasty–moist, tender meat with a nice crispy crust. . . . Why do I suddenly feel a poultry void that I have never felt before?

I don’t get what the hype is about with Gus’. Popeye’s is way better. Dodge’s ain’t bad either.

Try the Wed. lunch special at Front St Deli - the fried chicken is as close to home cooked that I have ever had.

Gus’ is too spicy to suit me, but if I’m going for a chain, it’s Popeye’s, Church’s or Pirtle’s, depending on which sides I’m in the mood for. Church’s has some exceptionally good fried okra too - more cornmeal than batter & a little crispier than most. I usually have it eaten hot from the fryer on the way home in the car, depending on traffic. For wings, I like All Star or Ching’s seasoned ones. I agree about the now-defunct Buntyn, which I grew up eating. Their chicken was coated in pancake batter.

Now if we’re talking about wings, it’s got to be D’Bo’s seasoned wings. I have to limit the times I go there for fear I’ll hurt myself!

Old Timers in Millington

If I had to pick my last supper, it would be fried chicken. I am extremely picky about mine, and I like a lot of different kinds for different reasons. When it is piping hot, there’s no beating the fried chicken from Superlo. It also happens to by my favorite picnic fried chicken.

I think Gus’ chicken is just fine, but I don’t think it’s the best in the world.

There’s a restaurant in New Orleans (Jacques-Imo’s) that has REALLY great fried chicken, but still not the best.

I am always on the quest for the perfect fried chicken…

Stein’s and Gus’s all the way! Of course, the Memphis City Schools Board of Education’s fried chicken lunch on Wednesday is as good as my Granny’s! Sides are great too!