If you have ever been in the metropolitan Detroit area, you're familiar with Coney Island joints. If you're a Detroiter, I'll sum it up here: For the Detroit area, this would be a better than average Coney. The hot dogs are way above average, and the chili tastes authentic, and they stock a variety of Faygo products. Fries are good, but more peppery than most. The restaurant is small/cozy, obviously old. Clean, but the building could use significant TLC. The neighborhood, in Detroit, would be east of 8 Mile. Expect only counter service. 2 Coney's, fries, and a can of pop will cost you $10, and you will be very full afterwards.If you're not from Detroit - A Coney dog is a hot dog with mild chili, onions, and mustard. (I'll spare you a Detroit history lesson. But New Yorkers will have to keep in mind that a "Coney Island" will not bear much resemblance to anything that "self-respecting" hot dog connoisseurs eat in New York. Such people can get a plain, grilled hot dog with mustard here.) It's a high quality dog. My Detroit nostalgia may prevent me from being objective, but I think they're better than Portillos, and about a dead heat with the best in town. And, yes, since you probably think of Faygo as "cheap" or "generic" instead of nostalgic, they do have Coke products too.It's not haute cuisine. It's workingman's food. It's cheap, tasty, filling, and horrible for your cholesterol count. Go in expecting this, and you won't be disappointed.
Vegetarian options: They have french fries. That's the only vegetarian option that I remember.
Parking: A shared parking lot, kind of awkward to navigate.
Kid-friendliness: If your kid will eat a hot dog or chicken strips, you'll be fine. I don't see a kids menu as a necessity.
Wheelchair accessibility: It will be awkward. I'm sure they would come to the door and help you, if asked.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
mike bays
Fantastic... if u ain't been u
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tre Dejournett
Get it with chili/toppings, they slather that puppy real good.
Arron
BEST MF GLIZZY INNA STATE. Hands down, could not believe how good the Detroit Dog was. Some of the best sodas you’ve been missing since your childhood. It’s always a good meal. Make sure you visit and support local black business!
Thomas DeBoer
Dawg this place is great. I love small hole in the walls they truly brought Detroit to Indy, chuck was awesome and treated us like family if I’m ever back in Indy I’ll definitely be coming again
O. Jackson
Every was on point 3 beef polish greatMy Fry's were cold :-(Place was clean as alwaysEmployee owner great guy..New business hours closes at 5pmBusiness about to be remodeled expansion
Susan L
I found the place to be overrated. just average chili cheese hot dogs. 2 of them were $10. Can make 10 chili cheese dogs at home same quality and taste for less
Greg Utz
Great food and nice guys to talk with.
Mark Garing
Great food, awesome people!! Went in for lunch and looking forward to working in the area again so I can return.
McArthur Tolbert Jr
I was just at this place and the owner and the food is awesome. You have to go here, I drove from Carmel, Indiana and it was worth the drive. I will be back and I encourage you to try this place. I WILL BE BACK AGAIN, AGAIN AND AGAIN.
I ordered chili cheese fries and chili cheese polish. It was so very good!! Pricy but good. This was my first time here. Can't wait to go back.
Dee Ess
Best Coney place in Indy! I've been several times and have always been completely satisfied. The food is delicious, great portions, great prices! I recommend the Detroit Dog and Chili Cheese Fries to everyone!
Ben Thomas
My dad is from Detroit but we don't make it up as much as we used to. Chucks is by far the closest you can get in Indy and its delicious! Owner is nice and its a great spot. Check them out, you wont be disappointed.
Kevin James
For real, the best dogs we've ever had and everyone was super friendly. Makes me love this neighborhood even more!
Hannah Knotts
Super friendly and the food was absolutely delicious! Menu was simple and focused on what they do best, we are going to be frequenting this stop more often!
If you have ever been in the metropolitan Detroit area, you're familiar with Coney Island joints. If you're a Detroiter, I'll sum it up here: For the Detroit area, this would be a better than average Coney. The hot dogs are way above average, and the chili tastes authentic, and they stock a variety of Faygo products. Fries are good, but more peppery than most. The restaurant is small/cozy, obviously old. Clean, but the building could use significant TLC. The neighborhood, in Detroit, would be east of 8 Mile. Expect only counter service. 2 Coney's, fries, and a can of pop will cost you $10, and you will be very full afterwards.If you're not from Detroit - A Coney dog is a hot dog with mild chili, onions, and mustard. (I'll spare you a Detroit history lesson. But New Yorkers will have to keep in mind that a "Coney Island" will not bear much resemblance to anything that "self-respecting" hot dog connoisseurs eat in New York. Such people can get a plain, grilled hot dog with mustard here.) It's a high quality dog. My Detroit nostalgia may prevent me from being objective, but I think they're better than Portillos, and about a dead heat with the best in town. And, yes, since you probably think of Faygo as "cheap" or "generic" instead of nostalgic, they do have Coke products too.It's not haute cuisine. It's workingman's food. It's cheap, tasty, filling, and horrible for your cholesterol count. Go in expecting this, and you won't be disappointed.
Vegetarian options: They have french fries. That's the only vegetarian option that I remember.
Parking: A shared parking lot, kind of awkward to navigate.
Kid-friendliness: If your kid will eat a hot dog or chicken strips, you'll be fine. I don't see a kids menu as a necessity.
Wheelchair accessibility: It will be awkward. I'm sure they would come to the door and help you, if asked.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Fantastic... if u ain't been u
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Get it with chili/toppings, they slather that puppy real good.
BEST MF GLIZZY INNA STATE. Hands down, could not believe how good the Detroit Dog was. Some of the best sodas you’ve been missing since your childhood. It’s always a good meal. Make sure you visit and support local black business!
Dawg this place is great. I love small hole in the walls they truly brought Detroit to Indy, chuck was awesome and treated us like family if I’m ever back in Indy I’ll definitely be coming again
Every was on point 3 beef polish greatMy Fry's were cold :-(Place was clean as alwaysEmployee owner great guy..New business hours closes at 5pmBusiness about to be remodeled expansion
I found the place to be overrated. just average chili cheese hot dogs. 2 of them were $10. Can make 10 chili cheese dogs at home same quality and taste for less
Great food and nice guys to talk with.
Great food, awesome people!! Went in for lunch and looking forward to working in the area again so I can return.
I was just at this place and the owner and the food is awesome. You have to go here, I drove from Carmel, Indiana and it was worth the drive. I will be back and I encourage you to try this place. I WILL BE BACK AGAIN, AGAIN AND AGAIN.
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I ordered chili cheese fries and chili cheese polish. It was so very good!! Pricy but good. This was my first time here. Can't wait to go back.
Best Coney place in Indy! I've been several times and have always been completely satisfied. The food is delicious, great portions, great prices! I recommend the Detroit Dog and Chili Cheese Fries to everyone!
My dad is from Detroit but we don't make it up as much as we used to. Chucks is by far the closest you can get in Indy and its delicious! Owner is nice and its a great spot. Check them out, you wont be disappointed.
For real, the best dogs we've ever had and everyone was super friendly. Makes me love this neighborhood even more!
Super friendly and the food was absolutely delicious! Menu was simple and focused on what they do best, we are going to be frequenting this stop more often!
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