Lafayette Coney Island: The Ultimate Destination for Iconic Detroit Hot Dogs

Detroit staple!! Lafayette Coney Island is one of the original Detroit style Coney Island hot dog restaurants. It shares a wall with its 'rival American Coney Island. We sat at the counter while the staff constantly removed dirty plates, napkins, etc. The ambience is more like a NYC diner including the bathroom that is about the size of the driver seat in my car. We ordered a coney fully dressed chili, mustard and onions. The meat here is very savory with a thinner skin hands down the loudest snap l've ever heard when l've bit into a hot dog, that alone was enough for 5 stars for me,amazing! and the chili is so vibrant in its flavor. 100% recommend!

I will say this the food here is amazing. But what really gives it a 5 star is the staff friendly from the moment you walk in to the exact moment you leave

First time here. A nice little spot to get an average coney from. Quick friendly service. Tax is already added in the price. Walking distance from cobo hall. (Yes I still call it cobo)

Lafayette Coney Island is a Detroit must-visit for anyone who loves hot dogs with the perfect snap. Their chili is delicious—smoother and less spicy than American Coney’s but packed with comforting flavor. The history adds to the charm: a century-old rivalry with American Coney right next door. The place is old-school, loud, and chaotic, but that’s part of the experience. If you want the ultimate authentic Detroit Coney dog, Lafayette is the spot to get messy and savor every bite.

Have always loved this place. I’ve been coming here since I was a toddler. My dad was a diehard Lafayette fan and that carried over to me. The coneys are consistent and the chili cheese fries are a great side dish. I’ll always make it a point to visit here when I’m back in town. This time I got one Lafayette special, which is a combo coney/loose burger. It was great of course.

Sweet staff. Always a great, affordable meal on the go. We took our girls here, it was their first time and they loved it. They loved it even more, when the sweet waiter gave them a complimentary donut. Thank you so much for the kind gesture!

One of the foods that Detroit is known for is the coney dog and the best spot from what I saw was Lafayette Coney Island. I got the coney Island with chili cheese fries and was not disappointed. I didn't know if hot dog, mustard chili would go together but it definitely worked.

I've done the Coney dog challenge from Lafayette and neighboring American Coney. In my opinion, Lafayette is hands down the official Detroit Coney dog experience! Everything about it was better. Not that Americans' isn't also good, but it simply doesn't compare. Service was fast and friendly in a big city kind of way. Seating is limited and it can be a bit crowded, but that just adds to the vibe. You can't beat the prices either!