Came to Detroit for sightseeing, only to accidentally step into the so-called legendary Coney dog war. Apparently the locals are still undecided on which place deserves the title of the best Coney dog in town.
Due to unplanned circumstances, Duly's was the first place we visited....
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Came to Detroit for sightseeing, only to accidentally step into the so-called legendary Coney dog war. Apparently the locals are still undecided on which place deserves the title of the best Coney dog in town.
Due to unplanned circumstances, Duly's was the first place we visited. And considering that Anthony Bourdain also visited this joint, I'd say that we made a fortuitous discovery. The joint has the old school diner vibe, like being frozen in time. For the best experience, sit on the counter and enjoy friendly banter with the locals.
So how does Duly's stack up in the war? The locals consider this place to be number 3 in town. I found Duly's Coney dog to be the messiest, due to the generous dollop of chili our host dropped on top of the hot dog. There was no way we could eat the Coney dog with our hands, so we resorted to fork and knife like a total newbie. The sausage was not special, but the chili was tasty and comforting. We loved it so much that we ordered an extra helping of chili.
I also ordered the hamburger steak for brunch, which came with generous stash of potatoes and salad. The hamburger was okay, but when combined with chili, every bite became an incredible experience. That chili really goes well with anything! I think Duly's is a strong contender in the Coney dog war, and should deserve as much exposure as the downtown contenders.