A Taste Of Time: Michigan’s Most Historic Fast Food Joint
Michigan Coney Dogs hold a special place in the hearts of locals. It’s a symbol of home and comfort food. You might find Coney Dog variations elsewhere, but die-hard fans…
Michigan Coney Dogs hold a special place in the hearts of locals. It's a symbol of home and comfort food. You might find Coney Dog variations elsewhere, but die-hard fans will tell you that there's something magical about sinking your teeth into an authentic Michigan Coney Dog. From Detroit to small towns across the state, diners and Coneys have been serving up happiness for generations.
There's one spot that has recently claimed the title of the Most Historic Fast Food Joint in Michigan. LoveFood, a food website, compiled a list of the most historic spots in each state, and this place takes the cake in the Mitten State.
"Each state has its own regional specialties and independent spots that have been slinging burgers, hot dogs, pizza, and more for decades," the food website said. "From longstanding mom-and-pop shops that have stood the test of time to restaurants that have served fries and fried chicken to presidents, these are some of the oldest fast-food joints in the country."
They gathered insights from genuine user reviews, prestigious awards and accolades, and their own firsthand experiences to bring you the top picks.
Michigan's Most Historic Fast Food Joint
Coney Island in Kalamazoo takes the top spot in Michigan as one of the longest-running Coney Islands in the state. Since 1915, they've been serving up deliciousness from their original location.
In the Midwest, we like to debate the origins of the Coney dog. The rivalries between Detroit's American Coney Island and Lafayette Coney Island are legendary. But the state's oldest Coney Island is not Kalamazoo's own Coney Island Hot Dogs. Alongside their dogs topped with chili, mustard, and onions, they also offer Chicago and New York-style dogs, burgers, and gyros.
See the complete list for each state here.
