These Coney Island hot dogs are a diner classic. A warm sausage tucked into a soft bun and then smothered in a rich, meaty chili sauce and garnished with diced onions and a good squirt of mustard ...

Whichever favorite hot dog you're thinking of, it's the other one. Or maybe the same one. Fans know that the Coney Island hot dog describes a style of toppings — not an amusement park.

Jake Gabbard: Quick to make and easy on the wallet, hot dogs are a fast way to a New Yorker's heart. Tons of spots cook them well, but one Coney Island icon stands high above the rest. This is ...