Michigan Hot Dog Joint Makes Best-in-America List

July is National Hot Dog Month, and with National Hot Dog Day landing on July 16 this year, there’s no better time to talk about Michigan’s most famous contribution to the hot dog world!

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Just the other night, my husband and I grilled up hot dogs for dinner—nothing fancy, just simple, savory perfection. It’s the kind of meal that tastes like summer.

But when you want to leave the cooking to the experts, where’s the best place to go in Michigan?

American Coney Island via Facebook

Michigan's Best Hot Dog

Lovefood.com has once again crowned American Coney Island in Detroit a top spot for hot dogs. The site, which earlier named it Michigan’s best, now ranks it among the 34 best places for a frankfurter in America.

American Coney Island—A Detroit Classic Since 1917

It’s easy to see why! Open since 1917, American Coney Island has built a cult following for its signature Coney Dog: a Dearborn Sausage hot dog tucked into a steamed bun, smothered in a Greek-spiced beef-heart chili, and topped with diced onions and yellow mustard.

American Coney Island via Instagram

While the iconic Coney is the star, the menu has plenty more to offer—from Gyros and Spinach Pie to Baklava and cheesecake for dessert.

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The original restaurant on West Lafayette in downtown Detroit is still going strong, and there’s even a sister spot in Las Vegas for Coney fans out west.

What Lovefood Says About American Coney Island

Here's Lovefood's praise for American Coney Island and nearby Lafayette Coney Island:

A hot dog in a steamed bun, coated in chili sauce, and topped with mustard and onions: that's a classic Michigan Coney dog. They're served across the state, but you'll find the finest at American Coney Island. Customers say the chili has a deep, rich, meaty flavor. They also do a mean Coney dog next door at Lafayette, and the two joints have been rivals for decades.

With National Hot Dog Day right around the corner, this might be the perfect time to plan a visit and see why this Detroit institution is still considered one of America’s best! Can't make it to Motor City? Good news! American Coney Island ships Coney dog kits nationwide.