Nu-Way Deli & Diner

06/20/2026

🍔 HAMBURGER HAPPY HOUR IS BACK! 🍔

Join us this Saturday, June 20, from 11 AM to 2 PM for one of our favorite deals at Nu-Way Deli & Diner!

For just $6, you’ll get:
• A Junior Smashburger
• A Small Fry

Our Junior Smashburger comes dressed with ketchup, mustard, and pickles, and if you’d like cheese, we’ll add it at no extra charge!

Want to make it even bigger?

➕ Add an extra burger patty for just $1
➕ Add lettuce and tomato for only 75¢

It’s a great lunch for a great price, but only during Happy Hour, so don’t wait too long!

Tag a friend who owes you lunch and make plans to stop by Saturday!

Nu-Way Deli & Diner
Panama, Illinois

06/20/2026

👔 FATHER’S DAY IS SUNDAY! 👔

Dad spends enough time working, fixing things, mowing, grilling, and taking care of everyone else. This Father’s Day, give him a break from the barbecue grill and bring him to Nu-Way Deli & Diner!

This Sunday, June 21, we’re serving:

🍗 Fried Chicken Dinner

🥩 Country Fried Steak Dinner

🥗 Chef Salads and Dinner Salads will also be available.

And because it’s Father’s Day, every dad will receive a FREE dessert!

Choose from:
🥧 Triple Berry Crumble Pie
🍒 Cherry Cheesecake

📞 We begin taking Sunday orders at 10:00 AM, and we highly encourage you to call early and reserve your chicken. Our Sunday chicken is cooked fresh, and when it’s gone, it’s GONE, GONE, GONE!

⏰ Serving from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM or until sold out.

Sundays feature our special Sunday menu of fried chicken, country fried steak, fresh salads, and delicious desserts. Our regular menu is not available during Sunday service.

Come enjoy a great meal, spend time with family, and let us do the cooking while Dad relaxes for a change.

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads, grandpas, stepdads, bonus dads, and father figures who make a difference every day. We appreciate you!

Nu-Way Deli & Diner
Panama, Illinois

06/19/2026

🐟 Fish FRYday is on at Nu-Way Deli & Diner! 🐟

We’ll be serving from 11:00 AM until 7:30 PM today with all your favorites:

• Catfish
• Cod
• Po***ck
• Shrimp
• Clams

Choose two sides with your meal:

• Fries
• Sweet Vinegar Slaw
• Potato Salad
• Pickled Beets
• Cottage Cheese
• Applesauce
• Baked Beans

Whether you’re craving a crispy basket of catfish, a plate of cod, or a basket loaded with shrimp and clams, we’ve got Friday covered.

Come enjoy this beautiful day with us at Nu-Way Deli & Diner in Panama!

Serving Fish FRYday from 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM.

06/18/2026

UPDATE 1:45 -we are sold out of all the catfish nuggets! So unless you called early and reserved yours for later today, they are all gone 😢 thank you all for your support! 💕

It’s Catfish Nugget THURSDAY at Nu-Way Deli & Diner! We apologize that there will not be tenderloins today as was originally planned, but we hope you’ll enjoy the catfish nuggets!

We’ll be serving up a basket of our crispy, golden catfish nuggets with your choice of two sides:

• Potato Salad
• Sweet Vinegar Slaw
• Fries
• Pickled Beets
• Cottage Cheese
• Applesauce

Whether you’re stopping in for lunch or supper, it’s a great day to let us do the cooking.

Serving today from 11:00 AM to 7:30 PM (or until we run out).

As always, we appreciate each and every one of you for supporting our little family-run diner right here in Panama. Come hungry!

06/17/2026

We wanted to take a moment to thank everyone for their patience and understanding today.

With everything going on, we had seriously considered closing for the entire day. Instead, Doug stepped up and kept things running for us, and we know he had his hands full. Gideon helped wherever he could, and together they helped us make it through the day.

We’re grateful for both of them, and we’re grateful for all of you who stopped by, waited patiently, and continued to support our little family-run diner.

Because we weren’t able to offer our Catfish Nuggets special today, we’ll be serving Catfish Nuggets on Thursday instead. That means we will not be serving the Hand-Breaded Pork Tenderloins and Fries that were originally planned for Thursday, but don’t worry—they’ll be back on the menu next Thursday.

We are closing at 4pm today, Wednesday June 17 but we will be back tomorrow with our regular hours, and we look forward to seeing you then.

Thank you all for your understanding and support.

— Amy, Mama Sue, Doug, Gideon, and the Nu-Way Deli & Diner Family

06/17/2026

Heads up folks! This is a last-minute change and I’m very sorry, but we will not be having our catfish nuggets today, Wednesday June 17. We will have them tomorrow on Thursday instead which unfortunately means of course there will be no breaded pork tenderloins tomorrow. Thank you for understanding and please accept my apology.
-Amy

06/16/2026

With PocahontasMercantile & Sweet Shoppe – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉 I can tell you if you’re in their area stop by and see them if you’re not it’s definitely worth the drive. Go check them out!

06/16/2026

🌮 We’re shaking up Taco Tuesday a little this week at Nu-Way Deli & Diner!

Instead of our usual Taco Salads, we’re serving up a hearty homemade Beef & Cheese Enchilada Bake loaded with seasoned ground beef, refried beans, onions, peppers, enchilada sauce, layers of corn tortillas, and plenty of melted cheese, all baked together until hot, bubbly, and delicious.

Each plate comes with a side of Spanish rice and is topped with fresh shredded lettuce, salsa, and a dollop of sour cream. We’re even throwing in a sweet treat with a side of crispy cinnamon-sugar twists to finish things off.

Plus, your choice of a 24-ounce fountain drink, canned soda, or beer is included!

$11.95 Tax Included

Serving Tuesday from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM … or until she’s gone!

If you’re ready for a little change from the usual Taco Tuesday lineup, come grab a plate and give our Enchilada Bake a try. 🪅

06/16/2026

 if you’re missing a kitten, please check Iron Horse!

We just received a report from a mom that she and her daughter saw a small black-and-white kitten behind the iron horse saloon that appeared to be about eight weeks old. They tried to coax it out, but it wouldn’t come. They were worried that it belonged to someone in the neighborhood. If you’re missing a kitten, you might wanna go check it out!

Please note this photo is for attention only and not the actual kitten.