What does "Coney Island" mean?

If you hear a waitress say "Coney Island" at a diner or restaurant, it's just another way to say "Hot dog." A reference to the famous Coney Island hot dog stands. Also referred to as a "Coney Island Chicken." There are hundreds of other popular diner lingo phrases - to learn more, check out the links below or browse the rest of our restaurant slang dictionary.