Lafayette Coney Island

"Coney Islands are a way of life in Detroit and while the city has gone through a lot of changes over the years, Lafayette Coney Island remains one of the few constants. It’s a downtown dive institution that serves the best Detroit-style coney dogs in the world. “One up with everything” is the basic order, which is a hot dog with chili, onions, and mustard on a bun. But one coney dog isn’t enough, so your standard order is two up with everything, chili cheese fries, and a cold beer. Don’t be shy if you need a third coney, or consider ordering a slice of their sneaky good pie." - sara barron, sam faye

"If a single coney at Lafayette doesn't fill a person up, order a plate of fries topped with the house chili. It's not fancy, but it's a staple in the Detroit diner diet." - 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."

"His grandfather got his start in the United States working at Lafayette Coney Island." - Serena Maria Daniels

"Lafayette Coney Island is the result of a sibling rivalry. At least, that’s how the story goes. In 1936, Bill Keros opened Lafayette next door to American, which he and brother Gust had launched more than a decade prior on the corner of Lafayette and Michigan Avenue. The Keroses haven’t been involved in this location for decades. Bill’s son George Keros took over operations and was credited with developing the spot’s proprietary chili recipe. These days it’s run by several Yemeni immigrants, who took over after George Keros stepped aside in 1991. Lafayette has kept its vibe simple over the years. It still boasts a long lunch counter and an intact old-school aesthetic and workers are known for stacking platters full of coneys on their arms as they bring them out to guests." - Serena Maria Daniels