American Coney Island
114 W Lafayette Blvd
Detroit, MI
Type
Restaurant
Lens
Iconic Food
About this place
American Coney Island is a Detroit coney dog landmark, famous for chili-topped hot dogs served in a classic downtown diner setting. The visit is especially compelling because it sits in direct rivalry with neighboring Lafayette Coney Island.
Trivia
American Coney Island has been part of Detroit's coney dog tradition for more than a century and ships nationally through Goldbelly.
Visiting tips
Visit both American and Lafayette if you want the full Detroit coney rivalry. Counter seating keeps the stop quick.





