Indiana has a quiet obsession with the coney dog, that snappy little frankfurter piled with meaty chili sauce, mustard, and onions. Some of the best ones do not come from fancy kitchens.
They come from tiny stands and old-school counters that have been feeding the same families for generations. If you love a classic chili dog and want to know where the real ones live, this list is for you.
Here are seven small-town Indiana spots where the coney dog is still king.
1. Nick’s Kitchen, Huntington, Indiana
Long before the coney dog earned bragging rights here, Nick’s Kitchen made its name as the birthplace of the breaded pork tenderloin sandwich, a claim that draws food fans from all over…