American Coney Island
Hot dog restaurant · Downtown
114 W Lafayette Blvd, Detroit, MI 48226
Highlights
Iconic diner serving classic chili dogs with snap & fries
Iconic diner serving classic chili dogs with snap & fries
"This patriotic-looking downtown restaurant shares a friendly rivalry with its neighbor, Lafayette, and is one of the oldest hot dog restaurants of its kind in the city. Serving up their own version of the Detroit coney, American has its own loyal following of diehard fans. Have a homesick relative? Ship an order nationwide via Goldbelly." - Brenna Houck
"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. Got a homesick loved one in need of a coney fix? Order a coney kit on Goldbelly and they can recreate the experience at home." - Serena Maria Daniels
"A downtown stalwart and iconic coney island was named among the "hot properties" featured on the limited-edition Motown Monopoly board released on Friday, November 8, marking its inclusion alongside other well-known local landmarks." - 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 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."
