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Food Downtown, Detroit

Lafayette Coney Island

A place to eat in Downtown, Detroit, budget-friendly ($) and worth about 30 minutes. Best time to go: Lunch.

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Lafayette Coney Island in Downtown, Detroit
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Why go

Downtown hot-dog counter serving Coney dogs 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 American 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
Lunch

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 4 beyond Detroit. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    American Coney Island

    Coney dogs with chili, mustard and onions on Lafayette Boulevard since 1917.

    Food · 0.0 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Prime + 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
  3. 3
    The 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
  4. 4
    Campus 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
  5. 5
    The 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
  6. 6
    London 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

Lafayette Coney Island is a stop on our Great Lakes Hidden Gems route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

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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 Lafayette Coney Island itself, we suggest: Lunch.

Modelled monthly averages for Detroit from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Detroit weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Lafayette Coney Island, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
118 W Lafayette Blvd, Detroit, MI 48226, USA
Coordinates
42.33149, -83.04886
Destination
Detroit, Michigan

Lafayette Coney Island: quick answers

How much time do you need at Lafayette Coney Island?

Plan on about 30 minutes at Lafayette Coney Island. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Lafayette Coney Island?

Our pick: Lunch. Insider tip: Order 'one with everything'; compare with American Coney next door.

Where is Lafayette Coney Island?

Lafayette Coney Island is at 118 W Lafayette Blvd, Detroit, MI 48226, USA, in Downtown. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Lafayette Coney Island?

Lafayette Coney Island appears on Great Lakes Hidden Gems, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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