A Fried Chicken That Beats Old-School KFC for Me

Back at This St. Louis Spot Again! — Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken Whenever I’m feeling down or need a calorie boost after a workout, my feet just naturally carry me to this fried chicken place! 🤤 Their chicken is even more addictive to me than the earliest memories of KFC’s original recipe. The shop says they use fresh, never-frozen chicken and fry it in peanut oil. Even someone like me, who usually avoids chicken skin, ends up eating every last bit of the crispy coating! The excess fat has all been fried out into that crunchy crust, while the meat inside stays incredibly tender and juicy—each bite is pure happiness. 💛 I used to always order the Plate meal, which comes with the regular menu options and a “today’s special,” usually two chicken breasts. But I never really liked the side dishes. This time, I suddenly wondered what the two-piece chicken from the Snacks menu would be like—and it turned out I saved $4 and skipped the sides I didn’t want! ✨ Though I couldn’t pick two chicken breasts specifically, one piece was actually plenty to fill me up. Finally, a cute little bonus: the cup from ordering a float gives you a $0.50 discount on soda next time! 🥤 Already looking forward to my next visit. #FriedChickenLove #FoodDiary #StLouisEats #CrispyAndJuicy #PeanutOilFriedChicken #ComfortFood #CalorieBoost