Here's the question: If it veers off the chili-mustard-onion track, is it truly still a Coney? Can a creative Coney even exist? Or is that just a fancy hot dog? While the traditionalist debate over American vs. Lafayette Coneys rages in the background, much like the Pat's vs. Geno's Philly Cheesesteak showdown, some Coney (or should we say, hot dog) enthusiasts have made subtle—and not-so-subtle—changes to the traditional recipe. So dive into Eater's Coney Island map for some of the more original Coney creations, along with the old favorites.
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