For months after moving out here from Michigan I tried to explain to people "Hey know of any places in Vegas which are cheap, but really good food wise like a coney island?" Most of the time I got blank stares, but now people know what I'm talking about.
A little background, coney islands are everywhere in Michigan. You go there for breakfast anytime, Greek salads, pie which is kept in a rotating fridge and lost importantly un-healthy, cheap food.
American and Lafayette Coney Island are staples of Detroit and for whatever reason are right next to each other. Back home I prefer Lafayette (maybe because it's dirtier?) but i was so pumped when I found out The D would be getting one.
What to Expect:
Freshly grilled greasy hot dogs with a famous chili sauce all over the top with onions and mustard. You'll need wet naps if you expect to eat this with your hands, so grab a fork and knife. You can expect the food to be cooked to order, yet FAST, one of the best things about a coney island.
To no surprise prices are a bit inflated from what I pay when I go back home to Michigan, but that is expected for something in a tourist stretch. If you need to satisfy your junk food craving for the month, come here and you won't be disappointed.
Tip: Not a hot dog fan? You can get the "loose" version, which is ground beef inside of a hot dog bun with the sauce and fixings!