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Nu Way Cafe - Wichita, KS

93% Approval Rating (29 votes)
4 - Overall: Worth planning a day around
Overall: Worth planning a day around

Must Eats

Loose meat sandwich ($2.00)
Root beer ($1.00)
Onion rings ($2.00)

Written Reviews

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joseiw
August 18, 2009
"There is a purist strain of hamburger eaters who abide no ketchup, and require only mustard, onions, and pickles as condiments. Nu-Way is of this camp, though they will grudgingly provide you with ketchup you can furtively apply to your sandwich, originally intended ..."   [Read More].
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topferment
February 21, 2008
"If someone asks a Wichita native what restaurant is unique to their town, their first response will most likely be Nu Way Cafe. This local chain (there are now five locations) specializes in a loosemeat sandwich in the Maid-Rite style. The restaurant shown here is ..."   [Read More].
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vindelicato
January 30, 2004
"Introduced to NuWay by my in-laws, I found NuWay to be a delightful change of pace, one not to be found many other places. Loose is definitely better, and the specials on the NuWay's themselves can't be beat. But be forewarned, size descriptions can be decieving. A ..."   [Read More].

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1416 W Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS
316-267-1131

Hours & Policies

Seasons:Open Year Round
Meals Served:Lunch, Dinner, Dessert
Operational Hours:Always Call Ahead!
Credit Cards Accepted:No
Alcohol Served:No
Outdoor Seating:No
Reservations Accepted:No
Delivery Available:No
Takeout Counters:Yes
Great crispy rings with a nice light batter.
"Great crispy rings with a nice light batter. "
topferment





Very creamy home made root beer served in a frosty mug. I couldn't resist taking a sip before I took the photo.
"Very creamy home made root beer served in a frosty mug. I couldn't resist taking a sip before I took the photo. "
topferment


Nu Way's loosemeat sandwich comes sliced in half, with pickle, onion and mustard as toppings.
"Nu Way's loosemeat sandwich comes sliced in half, with pickle, onion and mustard as toppings."
buffetbuster


Lots of different sandwiches are available, but everybody I saw was eating the loosemeat sandwich.
"Lots of different sandwiches are available, but everybody I saw was eating the loosemeat sandwich."
buffetbuster


This is the original Nu Way Cafe. There are now five locations in Wichita. They specialize in loose meat sandwiches of the Maid-rite style.
"This is the original Nu Way Cafe. There are now five locations in Wichita. They specialize in loose meat sandwiches of the Maid-rite style. "
topferment


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