The main difference (recipe wise) between "Lafayette Coney Island" and the inferior "American…read moreConey" is the chili & onions. American uses boring "sweet onions" while Lafayette uses "SPANISH onions " which have more kick. But the real difference is the Chili, and that's the reason for the split & disagreement. Lafayette has a MEATER chili, meaning they don't skimp on quality ingredients. My best friend and I used to skip school in the 80's just to eat here. And the bathroom is COOL! It's like an adventure! The other main difference is American Coney has open seating because REAL Detroiters don't eat there. When interviewed there's a real character difference between owners. Grace Keros, the 3rd gen owner of American Coney likes to talk sh1t. You don't need to do that when your product is superior. Every interview she gives is sour grapes. Plus REAL Detroiters Coney dogs never put CHEESE on the coneys. American Coney = FAKE Detroit Coneys. Here is a pic of me in my $4Million Batmobile. Batman prefers Lafayette!

This was a classic spot that served classic Coney dogs, burgers, fries, and even pies. The place…read morewas small with a counter to sit at with several tables. The food was ready right away. The Coney dog ($4) was ordered. It had the classic toppings of bean less chili, yellow mustard, and raw chopped white onions. This was solid. There was a nice bite on the chili with plenty of mustard and onions. The bread was soft and the hot dog was cooked appropriately. The chili was the key as it was hearty and meaty. Will I go back? Yeah, sure.

This was a classic spot with a simple menu of American classics including the famous Coney dog…read more The service was very friendly, and the food came out in a timely manner. The Coney dog ($4.35) was ordered. It consisted of their chili, yellow mustard, and raw chopped white onions on a steamed bun. This was solid. The chili was a little more liquidity than I would have liked, but the bun held up well with the number of ingredients incorporated. The hot dog had a nice snap to it, and the chili had just enough flavor. Everything went together nicely. It was a classic American treat done right. Will I go back? Sure, yeah.

Came here before the Tigers game. This place is a lot more spacious compared to their next door…read moreneighbor. I went with 2 coney dogs and a medium Vernors (at the soda fountain). They have a waiter who comes by and takes your order and delivers your food which was nice. How were the dogs? Great! Honestly, I found these coney dogs just as delicious as next door. I honestly couldn't tell the difference. These dogs were topped with a ton of chili, mustard and onions all on a super soft steamed bun. Super messy, but worth the effort. Great snap of the dog! Delicious! Would I come back? Hell yes! The coney dogs were great!

Came here last week & had a great time!…read more The classic burger is so so good! The meat was cooked very well. The fries were pretty good! I didn't like the dill ranch but my friend did. The music in there was so good too. The waitress was very attentive to us! I'll be back :)

So this is kind of like an upscale dive bar if you thought about a '60s type of style to it. If…read morethat makes any sense. We have a lot of retro vibe going on, but it has a little hint of modernness though with the history. You'll come in and and you'll hear music playing in the background and it's a little bit aged, but it's a really chill vibe and it's not going to be the party kind of music you're looking for. Which is okay if that's not what you want! I have no issue with the service and everybody was pretty cool. The waitress was super friendly, especially when I couldn't make up my mind because there are so many options lol. It's tree pockets so you have to park on Michigan Ave but there is plenty of it. Depending on what kind of day or night it is though. But just be aware you have to pay for parking. Seasoned fries - the fries come very seasoned and super crispy. You get a ton of them as well. You may not even need ketchup actually. French onion - this burger was good. Came with some onion rings kinda on the side. It was cooked medium and they got it pretty right with the temp. The cheese was melted well and it was seasoned pretty good also. Blt - this was a good BLT and it was very stacked. I'm not sure if you can make it out from the picture but it had plenty of everything on here. The bacon tasted great. Tots - they came out really hot and super crispy and actually gave you a heck of a lot of them too so that definitely helped but these are really good and you didn't even need ketchup.

$2 for a 1/4lb hot dog how can you beat that? Served piping hot by friendly people, it's a quick…read morelunch while walking around downtown during lunch. They also sell red-hots and polish sausages, chips and pop. FYI they are only open Wed-Fri as of now they say.

We were in Detroit for the weekend for a concert at Ford Field. We were staying nearby, and wanted…read moreto visit the Eastern market, so Zeff's seemed to be the place to be for breakfast. We were able to be seated right away. We both chose to get omelettes. I ordered the ham and cheese omelette, which comes with hashbrowns and toast. My fiancé ordered the omelette that came with ham, bacon, sausage, and corned beef. Both meals came out promptly. The food was delicious, and the hashbrowns were not completely shreds, there were a lot of flat pieces, but was very crispy which I appreciated. My only complaint was that my "ham and cheese" omelette also had sausage and corned beef in it. It must've been on the flat top when they made my fiancé's and a part of his got into mine. I wasn't a big fan of their sausage, but I just picked those pieces out and was fine. We were there early, and saw several orders of Coney dogs with all the works being served, so those must be a big hit here at any time of day. The bathrooms were surprisingly nice and clean, so that was a plus.

Pricey for a subpar quality, saw employees take smoke breaks then come right back to serve food…read moreespecially the cook. Dreads not put up and didn't wash hands after smokin. I will not be back

Came in for Karaoke and a birthday party Thursday night. It was super fun, there is seating to eat…read moredownstairs but we went upstairs to the clubhouse. They have a bar, pool table, seating, and big open windows. The bartender was super friendly and the drinks were strong. I had a few Hennessy and cokes 10/10, mozzarella sticks 10/10, pretzel bites with cheese 10/10, and some boneless chicken bites 10/10. Karaoke was super fun , I went twice. I will definitely return.

Dive bar with good food, even on sundays and weekdays. Plenty of beers to choose from. Not a ton of…read morecraft beers but a good selection. Asia was our server for a larger group and her service was great. Made sure all of our drinks weren't empty and helpful with getting our orders.

YUM! Right outside the skip these hot dogs are fully loaded in the best way. incorporating the best…read moretextures in a dog with some fun sauces. They are all delicious

Was down in Detroit before the Beyoncé show and stopped for drinks at The Skip (my fav bar down…read morethere). And we were getting hungry and He'll Yeah Dog was set up right there so we had some dogs! I got the Diabolical Dog but with a veggie dog. It was so good and spicy and the dudes working the stand were friendly and awesome. Would recommend!

Service was fast and really good. The employees were very uplifting and were very energetic making…read moresure we were having a good day and their food was on point. Burgers were very juicy. Fries were very crispy and shake was very creamy.

Stopped into Shake Shack while spending the day downtown with the family. If you haven't been there…read morebefore, you actually submit the order yourself using their iPads. The food was delicious. I had a double SmokeShack burger. It was awesome! The cherry pepper relish was a very flavorful addition to this burger! I took a picture half way through eating it so you could see just how delicious it looked. We also ordered a Christmas cookie shake. It tasted just like a Christmas cookie. It was awesome.

Oh wow!!!! Got me through a long Tigers' home opener day…read more Thanks so much for setting the foundation, when I needed some great food at an awesome price. I ordered up the hungry man, because I was hungry. Let's just say, it delivered!!! And once the order was made, the food came fast and fierce... I ate like a champ that day, and goodness, the eggs, the meat, the toast the browns of hash.... Mmm mmmm mmmm I'll be back! If you like fast, delicious food, at a great price, lots to eat, served with charm and quality, look no further!!!

I want to say if you've been to one Coney Island, you've been to them all, but the customer service…read morein this location is top notch!! The food is so so, but it's Detroit comfort food, so don't expect much. But it's filling, cheap, and prepared right in front of you. Can't ask for anything more. I got it to go, and the process was smooths there were plenty of places to sit while you waited, and it looked like an old school diner from the 60s. Giving you the vibe that any second someone on roller skates is gonna skate up to you with a milkshake. Will definitely be back on another layover!

Comfortable local bar convenient to hotel and short walk to Comerica Park…read more Great fast service and friendly locals. Reuben with house fry's was great My partner hand corned beef quesadillas. We both had 2 Guinness drafts Highly recommend

We had a blast at The Old Shillelagh when we visited Detroit in January of 2026. The bartenders…read morewere super friendly and happy to offer suggestions. We actually went back our second night there as well because they have an extensive vegetarian menu, including a vegetarian coney dog! There was also an issue on our charges, and when I reached out to the company they were quick to make the situation right and reimbursed the incorrect charges. I'm eager to return during the summer months and see how fun this place can be on game days.