Lafayette Coney Island
6 expert reviews
“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.”
– The Infatuation
Fodor's
"Detroit's contribution to gastronomy is the Coney dog: a hot dog topped with cheese, onions, and chili, all in a bun." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Crowded with Formica tables that have seen better days, Lafayette Coney is a beloved institution that seems to have been in Detroit as long as its eponymous river." Full review
Gayot
"The Lafayette is where the Coney dog, that marriage between a specially seasoned natural skin-wrapped hot dog and spicy chili, was first grilled and mated on a bun." Full review
Zagat
"This iconic, cash–only Downtown joint has served up classic chilli topped hot dogs since the 1930s, alongside heaping portions of loaded fries...formica tables, a long lunch counter, tiled walls" Full review
Time Out
"The call between Lafayette and neighbor American Coney Island is a tough one, but our loyalties lie with the former, whose chili is perfectly balanced and just a little spicy." Full review