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Lafayette has been reviewed plenty of times. I won't even comment on the food, the atmosphere, the neighboring coney island or any of that. I will say 2 things.
1. Go to the bathroom there sometime. Especially when you are drunk- It is quite an experience... and super hard to accomplish if you have had 10 too many.
2. I would like to give a shout out to Farcel and his amazing magic tricks. He told me he loved me the last time I was there- and you know what Farcel? I love you too. Thank you for always having my 2 on 1 :)
In the world of coney dogs, it doesn't get any better than Lafayette. They say that the American next door is virtually identical fare, but my cousins and I recently did a side-by-side (à la man v. food) and we all concluded that there were big differences. The texture of the dogs and the flavor of the dogs and chili all seemed different to me. This is not to say that American doesn't measure up--they are both pretty much unhealthy bliss.
It's something about the Lafayette atmosphere that makes them the hands-down winners. Sure it's not the cleanest. Sure the bathroom downstairs is among the sketchiest on earth. But I don't go here to powder my nose or have a sterile experience. Think of the waiters as Detroit's own version of auction chanters. The overcrowded dining areas and bar stools take you back in time. Soupy Sales adorns the wall of celebrities ftw.
Not too far from where I worked, I would often go in on takeout for lunch. I also used to go in myself to get some to go on my way home sometimes and take them to my husband or over to my parents house.
The dog snaps when you bite into it which is key. Love the coney sauce best here and they do not skimp on onions. The chili cheese fries here are the only I eat as well.
It is dingy and everything that is offputting to some, if you are looking for dirt you will probably find a bit of it. The staff can be gruff and impatient at times too but if you give them a smile I find they can be friendly. I usually get it to go but eating here doesn't put me off at all. I don't expect much from an old school coney place as far as atmosphere though.
The food is always good and I truly believe it is the best of the coneys I have sampled in my nearly forty years around here. Classic! I give it five stars because it is the best of it's kind :).
You can say what you want about the city of Detroit. Yes, Coleman Young and Kwame Kilpatrick pretty much spent decades trying to make it so any sane and intelligent person would not want to step foot in the city, and yet Lafayette Coney Island does its best to make that same sane person reconsider.
Granted, you're not going to come here for gormet excellence. Your options here are pretty much A) Coney Dog, topped with some combination of chili, cheese and onions. B) French Fries topped with the same combination of goodness or C) Maybe water or some form of soft drink. More than likely you've been drinking, and the combination of grease and flavor will help you sober up that much faster.
Yes, it's cash only, but odds are you won't spend more than $5 anyways. Bonus points for the fact that it never really takes more than a minute or two to get your order on the table.
Yes, it's THE Downtown thing to do.....go to the famous coney place.
I was really unimpressed.
First, the guy taking our order wouldn't look at me, and ignored me when I tried to place my order. He would only talk to my husband, which was really off-putting.
Second, it's filthy. I mean, downright health hazard disgusting.
The food was just so-so. I felt I could get the same at Kirby's in the mall, and not have to worry about catching something afterwards.
I am all for tradition and such, but I don't think we have to put up with crap just because something is a tradition.
I read online that a Coney Island dog was something you had to try while in Detroit. It went so far as to say it was quintessential Detroit food. After further research I saw that Lafayette was the best place to get a Coney dog. So we all trooped down to the place, I was expecting a dive and that's what we got. The place is dirty and dingy and the guy who took our order wasn't friendly, in fact he barely spoke to us. He took our table's order without writing anything down (there were 7 of us) and we were placing bets as to if he would remember everything correctly.
The nice thing was that almost as soon as he shouted out our orders our food arrived. Yes, all the dogs and sides came out correct. Guess these guys have been doing it a while! He even handed everything out to the right person! The dogs were a bit of a let down, I thought the chili was too bland. The dog did have a good "pop" to it but I've had better. Maybe the Coney Dog is just over hyped, or people love it because it's good "drunk" food. At least I can say I've tried it but I can skip this next time I'm in town.
Don't go look for frills or fancy menus: this is diner dining at its best.
With approximately 8 items on the menu (and all heavy on the grease), it's not diet friendly or vegetarian friendly, but what they do they do well. Classic coney dogs, classic chili-cheese fries, classic diner atmosphere where you get to know the other diners and even a classic cash-register!
A wonderful, cash-only experience.
Easily the best coney in Detroit, and one of my favorite places in town. Most of the other reviewers have already touched on the food - the bitey snap of the dog; the freshness of the chili sauce; the gooey, savory nature of the chili cheese fries. You'll be hard pressed to beat it.
The place really shines in its dive-y atmosphere. It's charmingly dirty, classically dingy and old. The staff is great for entertaining post-bar patrons late into the night with weird little diner tricks, like their spoon balancing and my favorite, the tall milk pour.
It stands in stark contrast to the American Coney Island next door, a larger, cleaner, more decorated and stylish venue. But at Lafayette, the food is better, the atmosphere is better, the people are better - and you can tell that people know this, because there's never anybody inside American, but Lafayette is packed to the gills.
It's such a unique, unpretentious slice of Detroit - for me, it embodies some of the city's best qualities, and it's something that you can go to again and again, without it ever getting old.
I have lived in L.A. for over 25 years... and I still dream about this place.
I don't think it would ever be possible for someone to say something negative about Lafayette Coney. The food is great and eating there is the true Detroit experience. And, they're open late! We love to come here at 2am for chili cheese fries and a cold coke.
The menu is posted on the wall and it has literally something like eight items. You can get your dog plain or as a coney, or get a loose burger (hot dog bun with ground beef in place of the hot dog). Fries are plain or with cheese or chili or both. Chili is plain or with beans. They also have pie, dougnuts, coffee, beer and pop. The only foutain pop available is coke, but they do have other coke products by the can. Beer is in cans only. Regular coke is unlimited refills.
The staff make any trip to Lafayette Coney a real experience. They love to chat and will come to your table to show you some of the games and tricks they have developed (balancing spoons on a toothpick, etc).
Lafayette Coney only accepts cash but the one time I forgot and tried to pay with a credit card they just told me to pay the next time I came in. Wow, you don't see trust and customer service like that anymore!
I just had my first visit to Lafayette Coney and it is everything it is rumored to be. The hotdogs actually snap when you bite them. The chili was delicious and the fries were so hot I had to wait a minute to eat them.
It was strange that you just get asked what you want with no menu. i just ordered what everyone else in the entire place had a dog and a order of fries. Not a lot of variety, but sometimes you don't need a lot of choices.
Hate to be giving a five-er to a hot dog joint, but that was one helluva dog. After asking dozens of people what kind of food made up the heart and soul of Detroit (and mostly getting blank stares back), a couple of people mentioned that we had to get a Coney, and looked at me like I was an idiot for having no idea what they were talking about. We were driven to the Lafayette Coney Island, and other than being kind of afraid of the man at the register, we walked out safely with Coney's in hand.
Yum. More fully seasoned and with different meat than the American Coney Island next door, this $2.35 cent dog was the perfect last meal in Detroit. Get one.
OH! This was my 200th review! Neato!
The Hot Dog in Detroit is like no other! I had them all over the states and Detroit coney's are the best of the best! If you have never eaten one start today, if you have had one in a while get one today! The combo with lose meat, chili, mustard, and onions plus chili fries, what better I ask you?
As Detroit has changed over the years the one think that has stand the march of time are the Coney Islands, yes you have to include the next door American Coney Island the same product but they are different unto to their own,YOU HAVE TO TRY THEM BOTH!!!
God Bless Detroit!
Remember to eat well and live well and please no chains!
A staple of Detroit - One must visit Lafayette Coney Island. Order two on one and be on your way ... Very Casual; Best before a redwings game. Very friendly seating next to someone you don't know. Great place to go.
I love this place!!! My room mate and I used to treat ourselves to the chili cheese fries and wash it down with baklava! Seriously....best damn late night food around.
My boyfriend and I read about the dueling Coney Islands while planning our trip to Detroit. We only had time to make it to one and we ended up going with Lafayette.
We walked into the restaurant not knowing exactly what to expect. We picked a table, sat down and were immediately blindsided by a waiter. We actually asked for a menu (yeah, yeah, I know). Our waiter looked irritated and confused at the same time and then found us the one lone menu in the place. We ended up with two Coney Islands, an order of chili cheese fries with heavy chili and shredded cheese, and two cokes.
Our waiter yelled our order across the restaurant and before he could put the menu away we had our food. (Almost) instant gratification. Nice!
The food was good but I'm sure it would have tasted even better at 2am than it did at 2pm. This was probably the messiest hot dog I've ever eaten but it was well worth it.
Lunch at Lafayette Coney Island was definitely an interesting experience. If I ever find myself back in Detroit I will probably stop in again, but for a late night bite to eat instead of lunch. I'm guessing that super messy hot dogs + intoxicated patrons = entertainment, for sure.
My parents are originally from Cincinnati and grew up on Cincinnati chili. Even though my father is now quasi-famous as the authority on Detroit demographics and is a Detroiter to his core, the part of his heart that holds his love for chili is still in Cincinnati. As a child, I was indoctrinated with the belief that the one true chili was found in Southern Ohio. I was young and impressionable and their indoctrination was successful.
Then, at the age of thirteen, I was saved. Anointed with Lafayette chili, I saw the light. This was, to this day, the only religious experience I've ever had. I realized something at that point which stuck with me throughout my entire adolescence; my parents didn't know a damn thing and I was done listening to them. I entered Lafayette Coney Island a nerd and came out a rebel.
I can understand why this is such good drunk food, besides the fact that it's conveniently located and open late. Unfortunately (or not unfortunately) for me, we stopped here for a sober lunch. The restaurant itself sort of has a casual charm to it, between the grills in plain view, the large communal table in the middle of the almost-claustrophobically narrow space, and the gruff "waiter" who didn't really hear your complete order or particularly care. Whatever, it's all part of the experience and had a sort of calming casual effect.
The food? Standard grubby hot dog joint, punctuated mainly by the infamous Coney Island dog. What exactly this is isn't explained anywhere, and good luck asking the "waiter" who has no time for your shenanigans amidst the hustle and bustle, so I was able to find out via Wikipedia on my phone - a hot dog with meat chili, diced onions, and yellow mustard, for those who are still wondering. I didn't feel right leaving Detroit without at least trying it. And it was very good, even though most of those fixings I wouldn't have chosen on my own. I can definitely see why it's a local staple. Chase it with a plate of fries (order one each, a serving isn't that big and that's what you're going to get anyway), and you're good to go. Quickly and efficiently. Because there are many other Coney Island dogs to be served.
MAN, when you're drunk and hungry at 3AM who the heck wants to sit around for 1/2 an hour for their food to come out at a place like Ram's Horn or Denny's... pretty much the only 24hr sit down joints in the suburbs... or wait to be seated at one of the many Greektown restaurants in the city that all serve the same exact food?
I found Lafayette to be a breath of fresh air, as far as late night eats go.... the bathrooms may not be though ;)
This place is created a simple, easy, quick-serve menu that's still pipping hot... it literally took them under 1 min from the time i put in my order to the time i was putting the first chili cheese fry into my mouth!
Everyone's also very joyful there, the waiters really aim to please and are very entertaining! You'll definitely create some fond memories here...
I used to swallow these whole for breakfast, after a lonnnnnnnng night on the third shift at the auto plant. Coney islands and Detroit, perfect together. Lots of onions please!
This place gets 5 stars for authenticity.
The atmosphere: Old School.
The food: Fattening, salty, and a Sinful Treat
The people: As diverse as the City of Detroit
This is an awesome place to get a taste of history while eating a couple of coney dogs, a side of fries, and a beer or a Coke, depending on the time of the day. The staff is playful and brusque at the same time, and the customers are amused and amusing. Highly recommended for visitors or for that once a month or so treat. (Not recommended for regular dining -- your arteries might not make it!)
Lafayette Coney Island is Detroit tradition and remains unchanged. Delicious dogs whether you've been out boozin' all night or just stopping after a concert/sporting event. Nothing better than drowning your Detroit Lions sorrows in a delicious Coney dog.
I haven't lived on the east side in a few years, but when the chance presents itself I make it to Lafayette. I'm not sure who is eating at American Coney Island right next door as it seems to still be up and running though I've never seen a soul in it.
Do yourself a favor and check out Lafayette Coney Island.
I agree with prior reviews. Lafayette Coney is very service oriented and worth the visit. For a coney joint, I must say I am definitely a fan. During my last visit, I can remember that I could barely get myself situated before my order was in front of me. The staff is very friendly and attentive. These people truly understand the meaning of fast food for those of us that dine there during lunch hour. I will definitely go back time and time again.
This place is a Detroit staple, any time of day! If you are drunk and it is 4AM, great!! If you go hear for lunch, great!! The coneys cannot be beat and they pride themselves on using real cheese, something that other Coney Islands do not do.
The Chili Cheese Fries are addicting and my arteries are clogging just thinking about it!
This is the type of place that you get cravings for after you have been there. They must put crack in the coney sauce!
At first I was confused with two different coney island places being right next door to each other. But I figured Lafayette Coney Island must be the real deal since it had so many reviews.
This place was really freaking cool. Its small and clean with diner style bar. It seemed like nothing had changed or been updated in like 50 years. But keep in mind it was very clean and didn't feel out dated.
So if you are an old dude looking to remember the "good ole days" this is your place.
I had 2 coneys with fries and a Coke. The coney's were outstanding and the chili on them was really good. The dogs were fresh and well they tasted like a hot dog.
I had both American Coney Island and Lafayette Coney Island, while both were really good. I will have to give Lafayette the edge for having Coke and a really cool atmosphere. Both places had great food the coney's pretty much taste the same at each place.
Jesus, does everyone have to insult my hometown, and the best damn eatery around. I grew up on Lafayette and I can tell you three things....
1. It's always been dirty, get over it. It's Detroit for christ sakes.
2. It's always been dangerous, again it's Detroit.
3. We have always had accents, and believe me, if you think we have an accent, you definetly have an accent when you are here.
Lafayette is a god send, it is what Detroit is all about....Dirty, Cheesy, Dangerous, but delicious all the same.
An authentic Detroit classic. You won't find a place exactly like this, serving the same food - anywhere else in the world but Detroit. Open 24 hours and serves up the best Coney dogs and chili cheese fries in the city. It's a city style Coney dog spot - meaning no diner-like seating and no elaborate menu with breakfast/Greek items like the spots in the suburbs. Food is fast, friendly and to the point. The staff is playful and used to the rowdy after party crowd. Going to the bathroom looks like a set from the movie Hostel. Not to sound unpatriotic - but this place is way better than American Coney Island next door. If you want more menu options - you may prefer American however. Me and my friends stumbled in around 2:30AM last Saturday night and the place was packed with friendly, intoxicated locals. They were clapping, singing, laughing all while enjoying the guilty pleasure of the best greasy, salty cheesy Coneys in town. It's an OK part of Detroit - but I would still recommend being cautious and watchful on your way in and way out.
Warning to those who eat here after a night of drinking. Have industrial strength air freshener on hand for your next trip to the bathroom!
**CASH ONLY**
Best Coney Island in Michigan. The food and sanitation, however, might make you think otherwise. This place has great historic charm and is centrally located in the heart of Detroit's downtown. Unfortunately, Detroit's downtown has yet to be revitalized and crime is a well known resident.
Open all night.
Best late at night when you are sufficiently intoxicated and can barely stand.
Great dogs, great service, every time!
I've probably eaten here over 100 times, and it's been the same result every time.
The menu is limited, to coneys (chili, mustard, onion) hamburgers which look like hot dogs, fries, and a few other things.
Order 2 on 1 the next time you go.
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I'm a Chicago snob and not a fan of this thing called a coney dog. It's an abomination to cased pork products everywhere.
That said, the chili cheese fries after a night of drinking seriously hits the spot! Service is quick and this place becomes alive around 2am when the bars close.
Don't come here sober and expecting the world though (even as the locals rave). Come here drunk and expect something salty, cheap, greasy, and satisfying.
I really don't get the people who criticize the coney stops. Especially those from out of town. Any place that's open at 2am and serving food isn't anticipating your arrival with excitement. They're open late. That gets a star. You can grab a bite to eat after partying (and most likely drinking). That gets a star. And you have the opportunity to kick it with your friends as long as you want. That gets a star as well.
You could possibly spot some missed eye candy from the club here as well. I could give two stars for that but I won't get carried away. I always get the same thing, fries. Can't go wrong with hot grease. The place is decent, the service is fast. It is what it is, a coney hang out.
First of all, if you haven't read La la T's review.. do it. HILARIOUS.
I think everyone that has dogged (no pun intended) on this place doesn't get it. It's a coney island. It's supposed to be kind of dirty (or as we like to call it in the D, "authentic"), fatty, and PERFECT drunk late night food.
That's what it is. And that's what it's good for. This isn't a gourmet hot dog, it is what it is. And I love them for it.
Keep doing what you're doing Lafayette.
Alas, back in the day...I remember Lafayette Coney Island like it was yesterday.
After a night of drinking, and some mild debauchery, I would stumble into Lafayette Coney Island...2 singles with everything and cheese. Wash it down with a coke and proudly burp. Some days I would flip a coin between this place and sliders at the White Castle downtown (yes people I'm revealing my age. There use to be a White Castle restaurant in downtown Detroit).
My internal system won't take it anymore (sigh) but hey, a good time to be had by all.
I didn't even like coneys, but I didn't have much of a choice. I'd never even seen the "Cheeburger" skit. I was so ill prepared for the epiphany I was about to have.
After the Auto Show, my stepfather and I decided to eat after the hours of walking and staring. After recently working downtown for a little while, being a construction worker, and knowing standard American food like no other, he directed us to Lafayette. He told me some movie was filmed there.
Being a younger dude, I was rather "sketched" as they say nowadays. About ten people were in there, stabbing at piles of chili, onion, and swirls of mustard. Solemn looks on their faces, doing work on this food. The only noises were the hums, sizzles, and crashes of a kitchen. Oh, and the random yelling betwixt the waiter/takeyourorder guy and the cook. There is a list of about ten things available, total. If you want to call that a menu, be my guest. I stepped blindly into the world of the coney, ordering two and some fries and hoping for the best.
What was presented before me was something I've spent years trying to experience again: the perfect coney dog. Eaten with a fork, with the distinct crunch of natural casing hot dogs upon the first cut. The chili is just how it should be, with spicy fresh onion and the bite of yellow mustard. I need not explain the empty plate, intense flashbacks, daydreams.
I'd really like to know where the money goes. This place is loved by so many people, yet the entire building is in disrepair and the equipment looks shoddy. Some guy is doing it big in Bloomfield, I reckon.
Suppose I'll mention the Pleasantville-esque joint next door. I guess people choose sides, which makes me on the Lafayette side considering I have no desire to head next door when I'm clearly in the area of Lafayette and needing coneys. Shortly after my visit, I read in the paper that Food Network did a special on both and couldn't film the end segment because they couldn't get the owners to shake hands and agree both places are good. Hilarious. Go.
For what it is, I like it. Late night artery clogging coney food. It has been around forever, and has become sort of a Detroit landmark. I like the chili cheese fries a lot. I think this coney has been around longer than any other in the city.
Like, OMG, it's late night chili cheese fries heaven. Betta recognize. You had your beers -- or vodka tonics -- wherever you went didn't serve food? No worries. Just hit up our good friends here at Coney Island and your cravings will be taken care of. Forget gourmet, who needs it at this time of the night anyway?
This is even better with friends. Easy way to meet new people, also. You're already inhibition free. Now, just walk over and ask for some ketchup.
This is my diner, I'm Mel and you're Alice.....
Lafayette Coney Island is sure to have caused a number of myocardial infarcts, several cases of arteriosclerosis and other cholesterol/LDL associated disorders over the years.
But it's SO DAMN GOOD.
This is my late-night-post-DJ-set-at-Northern-Lights-with-ex- boyfriend eatery. They only serve three things. Coneys, Loose Hamburgers, and Chili Cheese Fries (or fries with some combination of chili and/or cheese)
(TUTORIAL: OK those who aren't from the Michigan/Metro Detroit area and have no idea what a Loose Hamburger is, it's kinda self explanatory. It's loose ground beef with chili sauce (kinda like a sloppy joe but not) slapped on a hotdog/hamburger bun with your choice of fixins, usually like onions, mustard, etc.)
There is no other coney to go to. Period. Don't let anyone tell you any different, and for damn sure don't go to American Coney Island which is right next door.
Lafayette's pretty old school, so if you're used to taquerias and dirty kinda joints like that, you'll love this. Not for those on Lipitor.
I'm from the Detroit area, and I miss this place. We used to walk here after baseball games to fill ourselves with grease and wonder. A couple tips: Don't worry about prices and if the math looks wrong when you pay, whatever. That's part of the charm. And ask one of the guys for a milk and ask them to pour it tall. They might resist but if you know what's up they'll totally entertain you and laugh.
Lafayette Coney is centrally located for those of us downtown late night. I tried going to Greektown late at night... but LCI is, for some reason, a lot easier to get to.
But just because a place is easy to find doesn't mean it's a good idea. But Lafayette Coney is... the essential coney experience. Yes, they serve beer, but there's something about the atmosphere of the place; whether it's the workers, the way the place looks, the sort of tables... but LCI feels like you've time warped to 1979.
This is my favorite coney, period. They make food that just seems to hit the spot after a night clubbing, all at reasonable prices. (Don't you just hate when a hot dog costs well over $2? Lafayette doesn't do that!)
I've always wanted to get pictures of the bathroom; it's this subterranean thing, very small, and looks like a submarine!
If you're downtown and need a quick bite, definitely come here; it'll be a memorable experience and save you money.
I can't start off this review without first mentioning two things I can't stand: the word "pop" referring to carbonated beverages, and generally, the Michigan accent--matched only in its stomach-churning abilities by those from Minnesota and (gulp) Wisconsin. You all are lovely people, really! Just being honest, not my favorite accent.
Okay, having gotten that tangent out of the way: Hey Detroit residents, do you realize how lucky you are? Not only because of the amazing and plentiful Art Deco architecture you have scattered about your city, but also...do you not realize that right smack in the dead center of D-Town, you have the world's most perfect, delectable, flavorful, most bestist hot dog?!! When Jesus returns for his Second Coming I'll know where to find him for the first hour of his arrival: Lafayette Coney Island.
I had never been to Detroit in my life, and probably would never have gone there had it not been for the invitation of my good friend Chris from the postcard-perfect neighbourhoods of Grosse Point. In showing a first timer from California, the ins and outs of quintessential Detroit, there was no doubt or confusion in his mind as to where we were going to get a dog: Lafayettes.
The place:
The architecture all around "The-Dirty-D" as my buddy would call it, seemed to me a bona-fide Gotham, unlike the overly-sprawled LA. One could tell that the city had exploded in the Twenties, and the wealth must have flown like gasoline. Detroit oozes, no, it overflows with this sort of ironic charm: sort of like Pyongyang with its massive structures to call attention to its glory...yeah, that's where the irony comes in: Pyongyang: no glory ever; Detroit: a beautiful shell, begging to return to its automotive glory days. This is what surrounds Lafayette.
The facade of the shop front is puuuure smooth Motown: 60's baby!! You could see in your mind's eye, the uber-cool Motowners bundled up to the nines sporting 60's post-modern crew cuts and dangerously pointy RayBan's, walking in to get their piping hot dogs: it seems that little if anything has changed with Lafayettes interior, and that is just perfect for such a place. The facade of the place next door is, well, a bit kitsch, maybe trying a bit to hard...remember, less is more: bells-and-whistles are futile, let the Dog speak for itself (woof!).
Inside Lafayette, a Feng Shui continuation of Detroit, to Downtown, to Lafayettes exterior, and coming in together harmoniously with its well aged, unique school-cafeteria-cum-diner style...if the walls could only speak! Even those working there become an integral part of the entire scene in their uniform which probably have not changed since this place opened (and why the devil should they?), the awkward yet comfortable interior space, the menu announcing "beer" for sale and not listing any brand...its a no nonsense, stylish slice of what a proper big city used to be.
The Dog:
I've had the Dodger-Dog, the froo-froo dog in San Francisco, the overly-garnished dog from Chicago, the street dog in New York City, the Bacon wrapped dog in Mexico City, the proper, long Frankfurter in Munich (no bun???!)....Nothing, I say NOTHING came close to what I experienced that afternoon at Lafayettes. Their hot-dog almost cheats, as if it surveys the unsuspecting customer's mind to find what exactly you are looking for from A to Z in a perfect Dog.
Two things that distinguish the Great Dog from the best : a fluffy, pillowy, fresh, steamed bun, and a perfectly cooked, tender, juicy frank encased in real, honest-to-goodness casing.
The bun is warm and slightly moist on the outside from the steaming. There is a slight bounce-back when the golden-pale baked sponge-dough roll is poked, like poking the Pillsbury Dough-boy (heeheeee!). The inside of the bun is boisterous and absorbent, drinking up all the juices and grease from the frank. The 'furter itself should need no salt, have a firm yet tender feel, al dente, if you will. Add to this the condiment that your heart desires (for me, caramelized grilled onions and mustard), then bite into that thing: SNAAP!! You can feel and hear the hot-dog casing burst and give way to another level of flavor and taste. This, my friends, is a real, honest to goodness hot dog.
Should I ever go back to Detroit, you'll know (aside from Grosse Pt) where to find me.
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