Gus's BBQ

Barbecue restaurant
Gluten-free options
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This cozy spot offers a warm, rustic atmosphere with booths and tables adorned with artwork, plus sidewalk cafe seating for an outdoor vibe. The impeccable service and friendly staff ensure a welcoming experience, especially for those seeking gluten-free options like their highly recommended cornbread.

Good to know

1

Reservations are recommended as the place gets packed.

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Parking can be challenging due to a small lot.

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Expect a long wait during busy times.

808 Fair Oaks Ave, South Pasadena, CA 91030, USA
2.4km

People are saying

J
Gus’s BBQ is definitely going on my list of favorite spots in Pasadena! The service was amazing , our server recommended the cornbread as an appetizer and it did not disappoint. So flavorful and gluten-free! We ordered the chicken and two meats combo, and let me just say… the chicken was cooked to perfection. The house made blueberry mint lemonade was super refreshing and the perfect touch to an incredible meal. Highly recommend!
A
NOT ADA FRIENDLY or compliant. Highly recommend to AVOID. Where the warning of non celiac safe prep environment used to be indicative of a professional & friendly overall environment & dining experience, the new staff certainly aims to stick to a new paradigm of harmful ignorance. Where the obvious implied negative assumption, is that customers are somehow trying to "cheat" the system by Having to order from the kids menu?o.0. Which to be extremely clear, is NOT what is happening, when disabled patrons are forced by necessity to order from the kid's menu. There exists a new hurtful dehumanizing and unpleasant overall dining experience. [Even in Disneyland where restrictions exist for their $$$ price restaurants; they're trained to know & be friendly/accommodating once generalized medical disclosures are told. Disney even trains staff to politely cut you off & take your order at that point.] Whoever, told new staff to deny & talk to customers so ignorantly and ardently is doing Gus's a disservice. And fun fact breaking ADA compliance simultaneously. The hostesses however are solidly professional, and will give you a kid menu when asked. ⚠️Food Quality : Portions of food are noticeably smaller than they used to be for the price. A trend everywhere, but has happened twice over at Gus's. Quality ranges but most dishes are at, at least 3 reliably.

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