American Coney Island
Hot dog restaurant · Downtown
114 W Lafayette Blvd, Detroit, MI 48226
Highlights
This classic Detroit diner serves up snappy Coney Island hot dogs and crispy fries in a lively, no-frills atmosphere that’s a must-try.
This classic Detroit diner serves up snappy Coney Island hot dogs and crispy fries in a lively, no-frills atmosphere that’s a must-try.
"American Coney Island is an iconic downtown coney island and was among several food businesses included in the special edition Motown version of Hasbro’s Monopoly." - Serena Maria Daniels
"American Coney Island is located directly next door to Lafayette and is actually the original of the two, while Lafayette is the result of a family fight. The two are pretty similar, with American being the more updated, 24 hour option (Lafayette closes at 3am). Consider trying coneys from both before deciding where your allegiance lies, but never trust a Detroiter who doesn’t have a preference." - sara barron, sam faye
"In the never-ending debate over which coney island is better, American often gets props for its coney dog recipe, which naturally features loose chili sauce, chopped white onions, and mustard with a hot dog on a steamed bun." - Serena Maria Daniels
"In Detroit, you can sample two nearly identical versions at Lafayette Coney Island and American Coney Island, side-by-side joints that two Greek brothers started."
"Some, like American Coney Island, are patriotically decorated, giving an all-American vibe." - Serena Maria Daniels
