20 under-the-radar Detroit coney islands you've probably overlooked

By Metro Times editorial staff on Fri, Oct 15, 2021 at 5:18 pm

Detroiters are passionate about a lot of things and their coney islands are one of those things.

When it comes to late-night dining or a hangover breakfast, coney island restaurants have been the answer for many.

Real Detroiters know that coney islands are more than just coney dogs and chilli cheese fries, they’re wing ding dinners, grilled chicken pitas, and angus beef burgers, too.

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Duly’s Place Coney Island

5458 W. Vernor Hwy., Detroit; 313-554-3076; facebook.com/DulysConeyIsland

Duly’s is THE go-to coney island in Southwest Detroit. If you don’t believe us, the late food critic Anthony Bourdain made a stop here back in 2014 and loved it.

Photo via Facebook/Duly’s

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Berkley Coney Island

4162 W. 12 Mile Rd., Berkley; 248-399-0007; berkleyconey.com

While Detroit coneys are the creme of the crop, this one in Berkley offers a variety of dishes that will satisfy your hunger

Photo via Facebook/Berkley Coney

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Noni’s Sherwood Grille

19700 Livernois Ave., Detroit; 313-342-6000; nonissherwood.com

Depending how old you are, you might still call Noni’s Sherwood Grille, Sherwood Forest Coney Island. The coney has been a staple in the Sherwood Forest neighborhood for years.

Photo via Google Maps

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T&J Coney Island

20601 Eight Mile Rd., Detroit; 313-533-0353

We may not know who T or J are, but we do know their coney island is open 24 hours and great for late night cravings. Photo via Facebook/Maine Street

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Lou’s Coney Island

19100 Mound Rd., Detroit; 313-891-5222; lousconeyisland.com

Lou’s is one of the few coney islands that has their full menu listed online, consider that a sign that it’s worth the trip.

Photo via Google Maps

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Keko’s Coney Island

30 12250 Dix Hwy., Southgate; 734-250-8159; www.kekosconeyisland.com

This downriver coney island offers online ordering so you can conveniently get your coney island fix.

Photo via Google Maps

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Olympia Coney Island

14350 Harper Ave., Detroit; 313-821-8214

Olympia might have been home to the ancient Greek Olympic Games but no games are played when it comes to the food served at this Eastside coney island.

Photo via Google Maps

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Sunrise Coney Island

22935 Van Dyke Ave., Warren; 586-759-0770

It’s called Sunrise Coney Island for a reason, this coney closes earlier than most — typically by 4 p.m. — but that doesn’t mean it holds off on the menu.

Photo via Google Maps

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L.A. Coney Island

1700 E. McNichols Rd., Detroit; 313-892-5552

Some people may think of L.A. as palm trees and Hollywood stars, well, this L.A. is coney dogs and fries.

Photo via Google Maps

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Mary’s Grill

20804 Plymouth Rd, Detroit; 313-272-8941

Yes, Mary had a little lamb, but she serves a great coney dog, too.

Photo via Facebook/Mary’s Grill

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Robert’s Coney Island

12701 Seven Mile Rd., Detroit; 313-521-3064

There’s a chance you’ll pull up to Robert’s and the line will be wrapped around the building — it’s a chance worth taking.

Photo via Google Maps

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Toney Island

13000 E. Warren Ave., Detroit; 313-469-7255; toney-island.business.site

Detroit rapper Tone Tone opened Toney Island in March of this year, so it’s pretty new. It’s pegged as the home of the “Waddupdoe Burger” a nod to Detroit’s classic greeting and Tone Tone’s early 2000’s single.

Photo via Lizz Wilkinson

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Grandy’s Coney Island

Multiple locations

This 24-hour coney island has locations on both the east and west, so there shouldn’t be any problem getting your coney fix.

Photo via Google Maps

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Jimmy’s Coney Grill

37246 Dequindre Rd., Sterling Heights; 586-795-1700; jimmysconey.com

JImmy’s Coney Grill has the formula for the perfect pita and gyro. No, really, there’s a diagram on their website. Photo via Google Maps

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Nicky D’s

Multiple Locations

Nicky D’s, not to be confused with the golden arches, is a little different from the other coney islands. Not they don’t sell all of the coney island classics, they just serve their chilli cheese fries over crinkle cut fries.

Photo via Google Maps

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Omega Coney Island

9500 Greenfield Rd., Detroit; 313-836-1081

This Westside coney island is one of the rare coneys that aren't 24 hours, but no worries, Omega opens at 6 a.m. just in time for you to grab a breakfast.

Photo via Google Maps

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Universal Coney Island

14505 E. Warren Ave., Detroit; 313-882-4700

This Eastside coney might look familiar, if you’ve ever seen the Detroit classic “It’s So Cold in the D” video, then you’ve seen a glimpse of this place. No worries, even if the D is cold, the food is not.

Photo via Google Maps

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Detroit One
3433 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-832-7380

Almost everyone in Detroit has a Detroit One coney island story. This Woodward Ave. coney has been the go-to for many after a long night out in downtown Detroit.

Photo via Google Maps
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L. George’s Coney Island
13635 W. McNichols Rd., Detroit; 313-342-6516

Yes, there are multiple L. George’s locations throughout Detroit that serve amazing food, but it’s just something special about the location on W. McNichols. Just remember to pack your patience, because this coney island doesn’t have a slow time.

Photo via Google Maps
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