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Best Coney Dogs In Detroit

What to eat when the weather is smoking hot? Consider the coney dog, the perfect portable meal.  Get your fill at one of the many amazing coney dog places in Detroit including Lafayette Coney Island George's Coney Island and more.
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Lafayette Coney Island

118 W. Lafayette
Detroit, Mich. 48226
(313) 964-8198
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Lafayette is one of the most well know places for coneys in Detroit. You can only pay cash but it is well worth it. The Coney Dogs are fantastic and a staple for Detroit.

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American Coney Island

114 W. Lafayette
Detroit, Mich. 48226
(313) 961-7758
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American Coney Island is located right next store to Lafayette but it doesn't stop them from doing plenty of business. The American Coney Island hasn't changed much in the 87 years it's been cooking up some of Detroit's favorite coney dogs. Family owned and operated, it's no wonder that the recipes of their ancestors have been perfected here and served along side the highest quality Dearborn Sausage brand links.

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National Coney Island

45221 Utica Park Blvd
Utica, Mich. 48315
(586) 323-1966
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National Coney Island is a great place to go to late at night in Suburban Detroit. National is open 24 hours and the food is always great. The servers are pleasant and always make it for a great place to get a Coney late at night.

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Bill's Drive-In

1292 East Michigan Avenue
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 485-2831
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Bill's Drive-in has been a tradition in Ypsilanti since the 1960's and for a good reason. It's uncomplicated American food at it's finest. No hamburgers or fries here.  The dog has options of chili, mustard and onions. The only side is a bag of Ruffles potato chips ... *scoffs* as if you needed something else. Bonus! Their specialty is homeade rootbeer. At around $2 for a coney and a glass of rootbeer it's an outstanding value.

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Lipuma's Coney Island

621 N Main St
Rochester, MI 48307
(248) 652-9862
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Be warned that it's cash only. The inside seating is limited so sit outside and enjoy the view of the river. Fans enjoy the Russian, Chicago and Mexican dogs, seasoned fries and chili cheese fries of course.

George's Coney Island

1437 N. Rochester
Rochester, Mich. 483107
(248) 656-0030

Georges Coney Island features great Coney Dogs that can rival just about any Coney Dog in Detroit. The chili is fantastic and the Hot Dogs will make you wanting more.

Tina's Coney Island

23310 Farmington Road
Farmington, Mich. 48336
(248) 888-0700

This restaurant offers the traditional Coney Island menu in a friendly, clean atmosphere.

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