A CENTURY OF SIMPLICITY: Fort Wayne’s Famous Coney Island still serves tradition

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) – In the heart of downtown Fort Wayne, there’s a place where time stands still – where the stools are original, the tables date back to the 1920s, and the hot dogs are wrapped in wax paper just like they were over a century ago.

That place is Coney Island.

Since opening its doors in 1914, Fort Wayne’s Famous Coney Island has been more than just a restaurant. Co-Owner Jimmy Todoran says it’s a living landmark, a place where generations gather, stories are shared, and tradition is served one coney dog at a time…

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