Lafayette Coney Island
118 West Lafayette Boulevard, Detroit
(313) 964-8198
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Chilli Cheese French Fries with Extra Onion and Extra Cheese
Coney Island Hot Dog and Fries with Chili Cheese Fries
Coney Island and Chili Cheese Fries
Detroit Style Coney Dog
Chili Cheese Coney Dog
Hot Dogs on the Grill
Dideese French Fries
Coney Loose Burger
Lafayette Special
Coconut Creme Pie
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The coney dog is the whole reason for the institution. A natural-casing beef frankfurter in a steamed bun topped with a specific beef heart chili sauce, a line of yellow mustard, and a scatter of diced white onion. It's not the prettiest thing you've ever been served and it is one of the most satisfying. The chili sauce is the detail that sets a coney apart from any other chili dog, a finely ground beef and spice mixture without beans that is spread rather than ladled...
This place absolutely lives up to its reputation. The food was delicious, the portions were satisfying, and everything came out fresh. The service was quick and friendly, and the atmosphere felt authentic and welcoming. A great stop in downtown Detroit—I’d happily eat here again.
Old school diner feels that deliver the best dogs in town. Do they look pretty? Not really but that's not what you go for. Worth the wait every time, but beware the occasional wanderer.