Food Downtown, Detroit
American Coney Island
A place to eat in Downtown, Detroit, budget-friendly ($) and worth about 30 minutes. Best time to go: Late night.
Why go
Coney dogs with chili, mustard and onions on Lafayette Boulevard since 1917.
It is one of 16 curated places we feature in Detroit, alongside 4 sights, 3 outdoor spots and 2 activities. 6 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Lafayette Coney Island and Prime + Proper. At about 30 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.
- Type
- Food
- Neighborhood
- Downtown
- Price
- $
- Time needed
- 30 min
- Best time
- Late night
Nearby
Our closest curated picks, including 4 beyond Detroit. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.
- 1Lafayette Coney Island
Downtown hot-dog counter serving Coney dogs since 1917.
Food · 0.0 mi straight-line - 2Prime + Proper
Capitol Park steakhouse open since 2017, known for dry-aged steaks and a two-level dining room.
Food · Downtown Detroit · 0.1 mi straight-line - 3The Westin Book Cadillac Detroit
Restored 1924 hotel tower on Washington Boulevard, a short walk from Campus Martius and Cliff Bell's.
Stay · Downtown Detroit · 0.1 mi straight-line - 4Campus Martius Park
Downtown square with the city's Christmas tree, a skating rink and lit trees, next to the Cadillac Square holiday market.
Activity · 0.1 mi straight-line - 5The Rink at Campus Martius Park
Downtown's seasonal ice rink sits under the city Christmas tree and lit trees, ringed by office towers.
Activity · Downtown Detroit · 0.1 mi straight-line - 6London Chop House
Revived version of Detroit's storied 1938 steakhouse, in a basement dining room on Congress Street.
Food · Downtown Detroit · 0.2 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
American Coney Island is a stop on our Frankenmuth & Detroit route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More places to eat in Detroit
Another curated place to eat in Detroit. See the full Detroit guide.
When to go
Average daily highs in Detroit run from 30°F in January to 82°F in July; May is usually the wettest month. For American Coney Island itself, we suggest: Late night.
Modelled monthly averages for Detroit from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Detroit weather by month.
Getting there
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- Coordinates
- 42.33144, -83.04874
- Destination
- Detroit, Michigan
- Website
- americanconeyisland.com
American Coney Island: quick answers
How much time do you need at American Coney Island?
Plan on about 30 minutes at American Coney Island. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit American Coney Island?
Our pick: Late night. Insider tip: Order 'one with everything' and a side of chili fries.
Which TripsCircle routes include American Coney Island?
American Coney Island appears on Frankenmuth & Detroit, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add American Coney Island to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Detroit.
Plan Detroit
- Detroit travel guide 16 places
- Best time to visit Detroit weather by month
- Frankenmuth to Detroit 78 mi straight-line
- Detroit to Traverse City 212 mi straight-line
Lists & regions
Also in Detroit
- Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History Sight
- Belle Isle Conservatory Outdoors
- Cliff Bell's Drinks
- Greenfield Village Holiday Nights Activity
- Eastern Market Shopping
- Shinola Hotel Stay
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.