American Coney Island - source of friendly rival jokes

American Coney Island at this address sits directly beside Lafayette Coney Island and is part of a long-running, locally famous rivalry between the two adjacent restaurants. The proximity and competition between the two Coney shops are a frequent topic of jokes, debates, and lighthearted trash-talk among Detroiters and in local press. Both restaurants date to the early 20th century and the rivalry is a well-documented element of Detroit food culture.