It had been quite some time since we last went to Gus's cafe, and it's definitely changed quite a bit. I was a big fan of the place when it first opened. Despite not having any dietary restrictions, myself, I found their fully gluten-free menu to be excellent. The gluten-free wraps they used in their burritos were awesome (think crepe texture), and the food tasted fresh and delicious!
We had heard that the menu approach changed a while back, but only recently returned to find that Gus's is essentially a burger bar now. They've got burgers of all types...a list crazy enough to fit the plethora of dietary restrictions, both forced and chosen, of nearly any customer who stops in. Unfortunately, I wasn't feeling very adventurous on our latest visit, so I can't speak to any of the more interesting options, but the plain burger was decent. The burger, itself, was pretty basic, but nicely cooked. Oddly enough, the waitress didn't ask me how I wanted it prepared. The burger came out more on the well done side, which isn't my preference, but since I hadn't made a request on doneness and it wasn't too dried out, I opted to enjoy as-is. Overall, the burger reminded me of a Fuddrucker's patty (that's actually a compliment, btw). The kaiser bun was huge, and really overwhelmed such a basic burger (lettuce, tomato, onion, and American cheese). We requested to not have the buns toasted, but I'd probably recommend toasting next time to maybe help the dryness of the buns a bit. Regardless, I would get the plain burger again. With some minor adjustments to my order, it would be a really good burger.
Be warned that a side of fries is pretty big. We each got a side of fries, and immediately realized when they arrived that a single order would've been enough for two. I would also recommend their full wings. They're not fried, which is a nice change, and they were really meaty. $1.50/wing might initially sound expensive for a wing, but your perception will change when they're delivered to the table. My wife got two wings and that was plenty for her.
The service was good, our waitress was attentive, and the food came out quickly. The atmosphere is sort of a cross between Double Wide and a dive bar. It's clean, very open, and well lit, despite a lack of window light. They have a nice outdoor area on the side, and a few tables out front (obviously not applicable this time of year), but it would definitely make a decent spot in the warmer months. While I missed the availability of some of the original menu items on our last visit, I did find their menu intriguing enough to want to go back next time I'm in the mood for a burger.