This 110-Year-Old Georgia Diner Is Famous For Its Hot Dogs-And We Got The Recipe

"Nu-Way is an original Coney Island-style chili dog. The brand's 110 years of family ownership and history demonstrate the enduring appeal of this classic concept. What started as a simple hot dog stand with limited seating has evolved into a regional institution, with the iconic spicy red beef and pork hot dogs inspiring long-distance love notes from fans, appearing on wedding menus, and earning recognition from prominent figures like Oprah."

"After launching at a single location in 1916 and amassing a following, Nu-Way Weiners opened its second location in 1948; planting the seeds for what is now a restaurant mini chain. By 1962, the brand debuted Macon's very first drive-thru window. In the '80s, John Cacavias, a partner in Nu-Way Weiners dreamed up the "Nu-Way blue ribbon slaw" to take their chili dogs to the next level."

"The hamburger, the quarter-pound Mega-Burger, and various other sandwiches like the BLT were not on the 1916 menu. The chicken nuggets, chocolate malts, and club sandwiches are fairly new, too. The menu has grown in lockstep with the brand's expansion from one location to eight Central Georgia locations over more than a century."

Nu-Way Weiners launched in 1916 in downtown Macon, Georgia, the same year as Nathan's Famous in Coney Island, both selling hot dogs for 5 cents. The original shop featured 11 counter stools and seven booths. Now operating 110 years later under third-generation ownership, Nu-Way has expanded to eight Central Georgia locations. The signature Coney Island-style chili dogs remain the centerpiece, earning widespread acclaim including Oprah's approval and appearances on wedding menus. The menu has evolved significantly from the original frank-only offerings to include hamburgers, mega-burgers, sandwiches, chicken nuggets, chocolate malts, and breakfast items. A notable innovation came in the 1980s with the introduction of the "Nu-Way blue ribbon slaw." The brand opened Macon's first drive-thru window in 1962.

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