"Vienna-style, natural casing dogs, are done up on a flat top and served on steamed buns, topped with chili and a host of garnishes. They achieve a nice crust from the flat top. This is one good-tasting dog."
Dave O'Ball
"Rule of thumb: If food is being prepared in the front window, it's bound to be great."
Dave O'Ball
"Anything the chili touches is spectacular"
Stephen Rushmore
"Two of these chili dogs with finely ground meat should keep your stomach happy."
Stephen Rushmore
"Here is a pair to reckon with: classic Coney Island dogs as served at Lafayette. (buffetbuster photo)"
Michael Stern
"Spicy, locally made Vernor's ginger ale is our drink of choice with almost any meal in the Detroit area; but it must also be noted that the staff at Lafayette are great showmen when it comes to pouring glasses of white or chocolate milk. (buffetbuster photo)"
Michael Stern
"Here you see all the elements essential to the construction of a Coney: The chef is fetching chili from the pot in the window. Behind him are bowls full of bright yellow mustard and diced raw onions. (buffetbuster photo)"
Michael Stern
"The decor is no-frills plebeian diner, but the cuisine is street food royalty. (buffetbuster photo)"
Michael Stern
"You must arrive early to see the counters this empty."
Stephen Rushmore
"A view of Lafayette's interior"
Dave O'Ball
"This is the photograph buffetbuster took of two guys who arrived in the same car, but went to different Coney places, ribbing each other on the way in about which one had poor taste in hot dogs!"
Michael Stern
"There are a couple chili dog places on this block - be sure to visit this one."
Stephen Rushmore
