Coney Detroit

Coney Hot Dogs

15 Michigan used to have stricter hot dog quality requirements than most other states, which may be why its coney dogs taste so good. Photo by Rob Terwilliger 16 You can see why Koegel says, “Serve the curve.” It is not unusual for Flintarea coneys to advertise in the windows and on the tables that they serve the local dog. (Photo by Rob Terwilliger) 17 19 Koegel spans the generations. John Koegel is on the right. Family members (from left) are his brother-in-law, Jeffry Rocco; sister, Kathryn Koegel; father, Al Koegel; and daughter, Chloe. (Photo by Rob Terwilliger) Generations of Flint residents have worked to cook Koegel’s hot dogs. The company began selling fine meats in 1916. (Photo by Rob Terwilliger) Untitled-2 17 1/30/12 8:34 AM 18 Overhead tracks help workers hurry hot dogs through the cooking process at Koegel Meats. (Photo by Rob Terwilliger) 19 A real coney snaps back at you when you bite it because it is cooked in a natural casing that is left on. (Photo by Rob Terwilliger) ...