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Coney Island Sandwich Shop

250 9th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33705-1513
727 822 4493
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Ranked #63 of 418 restaurants in St. Petersburg
4.0 of 5 stars 17 Reviews
Cuisines: American, Delicatessen
Good for: Cheap Eats
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Sarasota, Florida
Senior Contributor
23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

The very best Coney Island Hot Dogs, this side of NJ!. REAL coneys have NO beans, just great "secret recipe" meat sauce. Get them 'all the way'. Cheap eats and great atmosphere. The place has not changed since 1926. We drive every other week from Sarasota to get a Coney fix. Their cole slaw is great as well. I'd be... More

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Florida
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41 reviews 41 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

My husband loves to come to this place because it's locally owned and has been in business for several years. It's a quaint diner with a retro vintage feel to it - nothing fancy here. The food is tasty! A lot of the locals come here for good eats. More

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Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
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47 reviews 47 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012
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Coney Island is one of the few old-fashioned diners left in this country. Come as you are, alone or with friends. You can sit at the long counter or in a wooden booth. The old guy behind the counter is as real as can be. You don't have to worry about encountering a perky 20-year-old who slides up to you... More

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Tampa, Florida
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2012

We've been going here for so many years because of how addictive the chili dogs are! They are the only place I ever get chili dogs because its just that good. The chocolate milkshakes are also very delicious! More

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St. Petersburg, Florida
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49 reviews 49 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2012

This place has been in St. Pete since the 20s! Prices are VERY low, 2 people for lunch is $10. Great chili dogs, amazing milk shakes. Definitely a dive, but it's clean, service is very fast (and usually with a smile) and the food is awesome! More

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Lexington, Kentucky
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125 reviews 125 reviews
Reviews in 47 cities Reviews in 47 cities
55 helpful votes 55 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 November 2011

As others have reported, it's a long time local institution that specializes in its version of chili dogs. Hot dog and buns were OK, but not special. The chili topping on mine was essentially ground beef with very little sauce. Excellent service, nice people, plenty of locals. Cash or debit cards only. More

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See 20 more reviews by HealthyGourmet for St. Petersburg
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 November 2011

I love the chili dogs there and if you can swing it get a shake too! More

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Brandon, Florida
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2011
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person found this review helpful

This place for 2 hot dogs, with anything at all u want on em, is a real good lunch, wont break u, and has been in business for super long time......that oughta tell u somethin !!!!! More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 August 2010

Coworkers and I enjoy this treat every now and then for lunch. My hubby loves them. More

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Oldsmar Florida
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 December 2009

I just payed my first visit to CISS and I was very impressed with the taste of the Chili Dogs and the price$1.79. The pint of chili i bought was mostly broth for $2.90, it was tasty but not enough. I was how ever not happy that they do not accept credit cards, but they do offer to use your... More

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