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Gussie's Chicken and Waffles
Located in the historical Fillmore Jazz District. This is food like your Grandma used to make! Being a native of Milledgeville, GA and a resident of Jersey City, NJ, Gussie combined her down home southern roots with an east coast feel and created signature recipes that have been passed from generation to generation and now to you! Set in an atmosphere of warm colors and southern comfort experience the joy of dining on truly home cooked southern cuisine. Comfort food at its best! Her recipes and traditions continue through the talents of her youngest granddaughter, Executive Chef Michele Wilson.
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45 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Rating Breakdown 45 reviews
5 stars
(8)
4 stars
(19)
3 stars
(13)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(3)
Food
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(21)
- great for lunch(18)
- great for brunch(16)
- fit for foodies(15)
- good for groups(15)
- kid-friendly(10)
Gussie's Chicken and Waffles Reviews List
Review 1 for Gussie's Chicken and Waffles
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I love Gussies
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Wow, the food was fabulous. Can't wait to go back. I had the sweet potato waffle with a fried chicken breast. I love sweet potatoes so this was right up my alley. The chicken was so moist and tender. I am still thinking about it."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 2 for Gussie's Chicken and Waffles
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I ate at Gussies on Mother's day, when all they offered was a $28 Brunch. The brunch was not very good. Of particular note, the fired chicken was very dry, even the dark meat. There were no waffles. The price was very high and unadvertised when reservations were made. Felt like when you eat breakfast at a hotel for some ridiculous price becasue its the only game in town. Showing up on Mother's day with 6 people in tow did not leave any options. I would be fine with it if the food were decent.
Can't reommend."
Dined on 5/12/2013
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Review 3 for Gussie's Chicken and Waffles
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Gussie's was perfect!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We are visiting San Fransico- Gussie's food was perfect. I had sweet potatoe waffles and chicken. Great food, Great service."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 4 for Gussie's Chicken and Waffles
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Yum, Yum good! Great waffles
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Yum, Yum good! Great waffles and their syrup is awesome and just the right amount of crust on the fried chicken."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2002
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, hot spot
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Review 5 for Gussie's Chicken and Waffles
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
First time we've been disappointed
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"First time we've been disappointed by a restaurant on OpenTable."
Dined on 04/11/2013
2003
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Review 6 for Gussie's Chicken and Waffles
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This was my first visit. I
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This was my first visit. I had a good experience. My table was ready as soon as we walked in, the service was great and food was excellent. I would definitely return."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, great for lunch
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Review 7 for Gussie's Chicken and Waffles
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Gussie's appears to have sprouted
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Gussie's appears to have sprouted in a former chinese restaurant. No one greeted you and we just picked a table to sit down. The menus were well worn and had been scotch-taped to hold them together.
The spicy chicken strips and waffle fries were very good, hot and the strength of Gussie's. A gumbo was also good but very rich. Gussie's is not for weight watchers. They also had a buffet which most seemed to enjoy but the menu items were good, hot and provided ample portions.
Looking around, a number of lights had burned out and it appeared that no one was into maintenance. During our meal, a fire alarm went off from the grease in the kitchen but everyone carried on without missing a step.
Good and worth trying but not special."
Dined on 03/27/2013
2003
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Review 8 for Gussie's Chicken and Waffles
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The live music was much, much, MUCH too loud!"
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Review 9 for Gussie's Chicken and Waffles
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
I had the fried chicken which
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I had the fried chicken which was dry and mostly tasteless. My partner had the vegetarian plate which was quite good. I went for the fried chicken and was very dissappointed."
Dined on 03/06/2013
2006
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Review 10 for Gussie's Chicken and Waffles
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I think they were a little
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I think they were a little short staffed. I made reservations, but wasn't even needed. No one was at the host station. There was a sign saying to seat ourselves. As for the food, it was good. I ordered their chocolate milkshake and chicken w/ gravy & rice. The milkshake was delicious! I needed to make sure to stop drinking it because I was getting full. The chicken was pretty good. It was juicy & fried perfectly. I wouldn't mind getting it again. I would go back to try their other items on the menu."
Dined on 02/28/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 11 for Gussie's Chicken and Waffles
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food was really good. Service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Food was really good. Service (or lack of) needs A LOT of work."
Dined on 02/24/2013
2011
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Review 12 for Gussie's Chicken and Waffles
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Thumbs Up
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This was my first time at Gussie's. It was on Valentines Day and they were slammed. The food and service was excellent. I recommend and will return."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 13 for Gussie's Chicken and Waffles
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
"My waffle is great"..."What"?
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Went on a Saturday night for a family dinner for my son's 16th birthday;
Nice staff, cute place, great food,
We were a party of 14 & pretty loud ourselves, but the music was ...
WAY TOO LOUD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We were about as far away from the band as we could be, but still couldn't talk to anyone that wasn't sitting right next to you. I like jazz, so I was able to tolerate it, but those who don't (like jazz) heard it as just noise!"
Nice staff, cute place, great food,
We were a party of 14 & pretty loud ourselves, but the music was ...
WAY TOO LOUD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We were about as far away from the band as we could be, but still couldn't talk to anyone that wasn't sitting right next to you. I like jazz, so I was able to tolerate it, but those who don't (like jazz) heard it as just noise!"
Dined on 02/02/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 14 for Gussie's Chicken and Waffles
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
People who work there were
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"People who work there were pleasant. Fried chicken was freshly made and hot. It was not seasoned enough for me. Rather bland. Waffles were soft and spongy but I prefer waffles when they are crispy. Pecan pie was not good, tasted like grocery store pie. Prices were ok. I wish Gussie well, but add some seasoning to your fried chicken batter"
Dined on 02/01/2013
2003
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Review 15 for Gussie's Chicken and Waffles
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Tasty chicken cornbread waffles!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great food and service! Wish i had made it in time for their buffet. One of my pieces of chicken was just slightly dry. Just one. It was a lil like chicken jerky. But overall, it was all good."
Dined on 01/17/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, great for lunch
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Gussie's Chicken and Waffles
Based on the average of (30) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
4 out of 5 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate