Our Story
About Genie's Wienies
Same Great Flavor now for your
Home Kitchen
Started in 1950, Genie’s Wienies Coney Island served their famous chili dogs to loyal customers for more than 56 years. At the heart of the menu was their famous Secret Chili Recipe developed by Gene and his father over their many years in business. Frequently listed in the Best of Detroit magazine, when the Hamtramck, Michigan restaurant closed in 2006, customers were at a loss. Now we have revived that same old fashioned flavored Secret Chili Recipe so that it can be made in your home kitchen. Still a family owned business, we think you will agree that the Genie’s Wienies Coney Island Chili Mix gives you that same flavor that you craved at 2:00am 7 days a week. It’s quick and easy to make. You can now have your favorite chili dogs, chili burgers and chili fries right at home. Great for family or community events.
” Try our Chili Mix to make at home.
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Open since 1950
The History starts over 75 years ago
How it all started
Started in 1950
Opened in 1950
Started in 1950 by John Cieslak and partner Jannie Selarchik as a Coney Island Restaurant. Serving local customers daily until 3:00am.
Started in 1950
Early 1970’s
Early 1970’s
Gene Cieslak managed his father’s restaurant for years until the early 1970’s when he took over and rebranded the business as Genie’s Wienies.
Early 1970’s
Perfection
Perfection
They perfected their chili recipe and developed many favorite menu items like; chili dogs, chili burgers, chili with beans, chili fries, loose burger, fried mushrooms and cauliflower.
Perfection
Loyal customers
Loyal customers
As their loyal customer base grew, they were frequently listed in Best of Detroit Magazine.
Loyal customers
2006
2006
When Gene became ill in 2006, the restaurant was closed.
2006
2012
2012
2012 Gene’s son Steve developed the chili recipe into an easy to prepare mix for the home kitchen. The product is currently sold in local grocers and online at popular ecommerce retailers.
2012