Lafayette Coney Island

Lafayette Coney Island

118 W Lafayette 

Happy New Year all!

 

     In Detroit, there are two choices for places for coney dogs, Lafayette Coney Island and American Coney Island. This Detroiter however refuses to set foot in American. Call it a superstition, but I believe my beloved Lafayette may or may not burn to the ground if I step inside the neighboring American Coney Island-it's a chance I'm not willing to take.

     The first word that comes to mind when I think of Lafayette is charm. Every time I step in Lafayette I feel overwhelmed with history. One of my closest friend's grandparents met here over 50 years ago. Lafayette has remained pretty much the same since it opened in 1917, while American has changed and expanded (goLafayette!). I love hearing the guys behind the counter yell at each other in Greek. 

     The menu is short and simple: coney dogs, loose burgers, fries and chili. What the menu lacks in variety however, it makes up for in taste. Everything is absolutely delicious. You can't beat Lafayette's hours either. 7:30am-4:30am. So whether it's for a fast lunch or a snack after a night at the bar Lafayette is a wonderful choice. 

PEACE.LOVE.DETROIT

-Amy