I stood on West Lafayette Boulevard in downtown Detroit, staring at two coney joints sitting side by side like siblings locked in an eternal staring contest.
My buddy Mike, a Detroit, Michigan, native, grabbed my arm and steered me toward the left door, muttering something about family honor and chili recipes.
That first bite at Lafayette Coney Island changed everything I thought I knew about hot dogs, and suddenly I understood why people in this city will argue about coney toppings with the same passion others reserve for sports teams.
A Legendary Detroit Coney, Served From a Humble Downtown Counter
Lafayette Coney Island occupies 118 West Lafayette Boulevard in downtown Detroit, operating from the same compact location since 1924…