Nu Way Cafe
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| Nu Way Cafe | |
|---|---|
| Type | Private |
| Founded | Wichita (1930) |
| Headquarters | 3441 E. Harry Wichita, Kansas, 67218 |
| Area served | Wichita, Kansas |
| Industry | Restaurants |
| Website | www.nuwaycafe.com |
Nu Way Cafe is a fast-food restaurant based in Wichita, Kansas. Opening the fourth of July, 1930, the restaurant soon became famous for its loose-meat sandwiches and root beer. The sandwiches are similar to what is known in the upper Mid-West as tavern sandwiches and the ones served at that region's Maid-Rite restaurant chain.
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[edit] History
Nu Way began serving loose-meat sandwiches in 1930. It began with one location on West Douglas on the west side of Wichita, Kansas. With the success of the location it soon grew to the size of six locations.
[edit] Menu
The most famous item is the loose-meat sandwich which comes topped with pickles, diced onions, and mustard.[1]. In addition, the menu features such items as handmade onion rings, hot dogs, chili and salads, in addition to various other items. [2].
[edit] Popular Media
Roseanne, in later seasons, featured the Roseanne and family owning and operating a restaurant similar to Nu Way Cafe. It also featured loose-meat sandwiches served in a cafe fast-food style similar to Nu Way Cafes.
