Best of Metromix Detroit 2013Coney Island
Of all the Metromix Best Of categories, the vote for top coney island restaurant might be the most polarizing of the bunch. The battle begins at the legendary downtown corner where American and Lafayette have been slinging dogs for just about ever. But there are dozens upon dozens of other delicious coneys all over the metro area...Sloppy, yes - but oh so good. If you think we left out a deserving nominee, let us hear about it!
And the winner is…
Lafayette Coney Island
118 W. Lafayette
Detroit, MI 48226Neighborhood: Downtown Detroit
Picking the best coney island is serious business in Detroit. But a landslide win for the third year in a row kept this downtown hot dog joint on top of the chili dog pile. Readers consider Lafayette the coney king of the city. Just about anybody who is in town wants to swing by.
Nominees
American Coney Island
114 W. Lafayette
Detroit, MI 48226Neighborhood: Downtown Detroit
American has been churning out coney dogs, chili cheese fries and more for almost 90 years now. Half the city, like the Michigan-Michigan State rivalry, prefer one to the other when it comes to the battle Royale of American vs. Lafayette (we just happen to love them both!)
National Coney Island
For nearly 50 years, metro Detroit's National Coney Islands have offered affordable fare like burgers, shakes and breakfast, but their Detroit legacy has been (and probably always will be) the coney hot dog. Prepared with ease, the coney is perfect for a quick lunch or a late night snack after a long night out.
Kerby's Koney Island
With multiple locations throughout Michigan Kerby's is a destination for coney dining. Its hot dogs are made in Michigan with pure, lean meats and natural casings and its chili recipe comes from an old family recipe that's been in the family for over 90 years.
Leo's Coney Island
Michigan coney island diners are known for more than just hot dogs and chili and Leo's has a famous family recipe that puts their Greek salad dressing at the top of the charts. It's so famous that it can also be found in specialty markets and local grocery stores. Other homemade items like its delicious chili, have been the backbone of success for the company that's been in business since 1972.
Last year's winner
Lafayette Coney Island
118 W. Lafayette
Detroit, MI 48226Neighborhood: Downtown Detroit
Picking the best coney island is serious business in Detroit. But a landslide win again put the downtown hot dog joint on the top of the pile. Readers consider Lafayette the coney king of the city. Just about anybody who is in town wants to swing by.
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FranVitale - March 7, 2013 at 7:00 AM
Duly's in SW Detroit rules the Coney world! Once you have eaten a coney at Duly's no other coney comes close!
Report This CommentALBEERPOE - February 21, 2013 at 1:46 PM
MUST ADD DULY'S IN SW DETROIT
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