Lafayette Coney Island fires back at American, posts pest control report
Grace Keros, co-owner of American Coney Island, holds a press conference to discuss the closing of the Lafayette Coney Island next door by the health department due to rats and how that is hurting their business reputation in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 27, 2025.
American Coney Island in Detroit frustrated over Lafayette's rat closure "We are not one of the same"
The owner of American Coney Island in Detroit says the recent closure of Lafayette Coney Island due to rat infestation impacts their business.
Rat problem fuels rivalry between Lafayette and American Coney Island
A rat problem that has temporarily shut down Lafayette Coney Island for the second time since 2022 has fueled a feud between the legendary restaurant and its next-door neighbor American Coney Island.
'The city needs to help': Lafayette Coney Island responds after second closure due to rats
After rats led to another closure at Detroit's Lafayette Coney Island, the downtown restaurant took to social media to address the issue - along with accusations made by a neighboring business owner.
Lafayette Coney Island closed again due to rat infestation: Health Department
The Detroit Health Department said the eatery shut down voluntarily and will stay closed until all violations are corrected.
American Coney Island owner outraged over neighboring Lafayette's rat problem
A reported rat infestation intensifies the rivalry between two competing coney island restaurants in downtown Detroit.
Detroit's Lafayette Coney Island temporarily closes due to "rat infestation issue," health department says
A Detroit coney island that had previously dealt with rodent issues three years ago temporarily closed down on Friday, according to the Detroit Health Department.
New Detroit food safety ordinance hadn't hit Lafayette Coney Island before closure
Lafayette Coney Island will have a white placard placed in its window when it reopens following a shutdown due to a rat problem. The placards come as part of Detroit's Dining with Confidence program, which went into effect on Oct. 1.
American Coney Island owner: Don't confuse us with our neighbor
Grace Keros wants customers to know that her restaurant is not affiliated with one next door. Lafayette Coney Island shut down Friday because of rat issue.
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'Buy a broom.' American Coney Island owner says Lafayette rat issue hurting her business
After Lafayette closed temporarily due to the health department announcing reports of rats, American is now claiming their neighbor is hurting their business.
Health Department offers details about Lafayette Coney's rodent 'infestation' closure
The iconic downtown Detroit diner closed after a visit from the Detroit Health Department. Now it is taking steps to prevent ...
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Lafayette Coney Island voluntarily closes to address 'rat infestation issue'
The Detroit Health Department said that Lafayette Coney Island in Downtown Detroit has closed once again to address a rat ...