1204 | Lafayette and American Coney Islands - Detroit | Under the Radar Michigan
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- Опубліковано 2 бер 2022
- Now our US-12 Road Trip Adventure starts right here, downtown Detroit at Campus Martius Park because this is where the road actually begins. Only here it’s called Michigan Avenue. And from here it heads west all the way to the Pacific Ocean. But since my name isn’t Lewis or Clark, we won’t be going that far.
Well, as you might expect, with UTR’s legendary and almost endless appetite, we literally made it only about 300 feet west on Michigan Avenue before we decided to stop at connected yet separate iconic eateries who’ve been slugging it out over supremacy for more than a century.
Yep, our first stop is a tale of two coney islands, American and Lafayette. They both think they were the first and both think they’re the best. But what do I think? I think I’m about to eat a couple coneys.
For as long as anyone around here can remember Lafayette Coney Island has been an icon that serves up Detroit style coneys. The place is raw, real, and full of both character and characters. But what makes them supposedly the best? Let’s find out.
Well, that was interesting … and I’ll admit tasty. Time now to quietly and carefully head next door to another icon, American Coney Island for a bit of a rebuttal, on a bun.
Well, you heard it from both sides. They were both first and they’re both the best. But if you don’t know who to believe, believe you me both Lafayette and American serve up a great coney. So try one of each and make up your own mind. It’s a fun and filling way to discover a true Detroit classic. I think I need another napkin …
Always have been and always will be a Lafayette guy
Lafayette 100%.
Although I got them without onions, Lafayette’s hand down the better one. 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
I was in Detroit last weekend and I enjoyed both Coney Island!
Just hit Lafayette last night. 13 napkins for 3 coney dogs and fries ❤️❤️❤️
I'm 71 Lafayette is THEE only one I went to because that's where my parents took me to. Was not until 2012 I tried American because my new wife wanted to see the difference. I felt so outta place in that store. Unfortunately she did not like either of them. Due to the fact she's from Fairmont WV. They have their own version of it called Yann's dogs. I love those myself. But again they're 2 different species altogether. So here's to Yann's and Lafayette. Thank you
Lafayette best Chili. American best dogs. I have one coney at Lafayette then go next door to American for the second. Done it that way since a boy. 71 now.
I went to THE Nathans on Coney island and I was absolutely appalled that their ''chili dog'' had GD beans in the chili. Love her explanation of coney island the place vs the food. Oh and I would be in Lafayette between these two
Lafayette all the way!!
Lafayette #1
I typically get mine with just mustard so I think they both taste equally great. That being said, Coney Island hot dogs do have that great snappy fresh texture to them so these places are top notch for me to get a couple of dogs with fries and a pop. American has more space to sit but Lafayette really puts on more of a show if the main guy is cooking at the time so I give a slight edge to Lafayette.
Lafayette gang
If you would’ve put ketchup on that coney!!! 😮
Both are great chili coneys, is like Cincinnati chili near me in N.Kentucky, NO KETCHUP on a hot dog !, that is for children 5 yrs old & under, should offer feather shredded mild cheddar cheese on the coneys like Cinti as it is delicious
As a detroit resident I wouldn't go to either one. The good food is In the hood
Is it OK to put shredded cheddar on a Coney Dog?
Both good but I actually prefer American.
Eating a hot dog with a fork should be a crime
Ok can't watch a guy do hot dog reviews and eat it with a knife and fork.
Lafayette was my favorite until the rodents shut its doors