William “Bill” Keros opened Lafayette in 1924, next door to American Coney Island, founded by his brother Gust Keros in 1917. The most recent closure highlighted a decades-long rivalry between ...

The closure sparked a back-and-forth between Lafayette and neighboring American Coney Island. American Coney Island co-owner Grace Keros on Jan. 27 expressed her anger with Lafayette and the ...

American Coney Island and Lafayette Coney Island in Detroit on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Lafayette Coney Island does not have a placard because, Fair Razo said, their inspection is not due yet.

DETROIT (WXYZ) — After voluntarily closing just over a month ago to resolve a rat problem, Lafayette Coney Island reopened Tuesday evening. The restaurant ...

Lafayette, like American Coney Island next door, is known for its hot dogs topped with chili, onions and mustard. People have been going to these two Michigan staples from all over the world for ...

Detroit — The Lafayette Coney Island has been cleared to reopen after voluntarily shutting down in late January because of a rat problem, according to the Detroit Health Department. The ...

The most famous purveyors – located right next door to each other – are Detroit’s Lafayette and American Coney Island; if you want to try it for yourself, American is shipping to your door.

After voluntarily closing in January due to a rat infestation, Lafayette Coney Island reopened Tuesday. The restaurant temporarily closed on Jan. 24 to address a "rat infestation issue." ...

After being closed for more than a month after city health inspectors discovered rodent droppings, Lafayette Coney Island has reopened.