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Lafayette Coney Island

Address
118 W Lafayette Blvd Detroit MI 48226
Phone
(313) 964-8198
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Business Hours

Status: Closed

Sunday
9:00am-9:00am
Monday
9:00am-9:00am
Tuesday
9:00am-9:00am
Wednesday
9:00am-9:00am
Thursday
9:00am-9:00am
Friday
9:00am-9:00am
Saturday
9:00am-9:00am

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Hot dogs, hot dogs and more hot dogs! That's what this popular restaurant is known for. Lafayette Coney Island is somewhat of an institution in Downtown Detroit. It's the perfect place to stop for a snack or a cheap but filling meal. The place has a bit of a hole-in-the-wall atmosphere, which is decidedly a part of its charm. Aside from Detroit's famous Coney dogs, you will also find gyros,...

Come in, sit down, eat.

Motown loves to eat. And while it's got a great base of hometown staples -- soul food, barbecue, the Coney dog -- it's also expanding its palate. Trendy gastropubs are moving in, and chefs are embraci...view moreng sustainable, local sourcing of farms and lakes. Here's where you can sample the best of both worlds. view less

There's a reason Detroit has lots of nicknames: Motown. Motor City....

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The 38 Essential Detroit Restaurants, July 2014

Summer is in full swing, which means it's time for a new edition of the Detroit Eater 38 . This regular feature seeks to list the city's key dining establishments (with a few representatives from the suburbs), on both the high and low end of the scale and with a special emphasis on the defining meals that make the city and region move.

This is our answer to that age-old question, "Can you...

Drunk & Hungry: 11 Great 24 Hour & Late Nite Spots

So this is obviously a huge weekend for late night partying in Detroit, and with music pumping through the city from Hart Plaza all weekend, food is inevitably going to be needed. And late nite food will be particularly in demand since the entertainment is almost around the clock.

Here are 11 awesome options, some within walking distance of Hart Plaza, others a little further out (this is...

Guns + Butter on Upcoming Munchies Episode

If cooking for Detroit Restaurant Week at at Shinola wasn't enough, that same night Chef Craig Lieckfelt of Guns + Butter was filming an episode of Munchies for Vice.

The opportunity came about through a friend in the film industry, Detroit native Mark MacInnis (known for his film Detroit Urban Roots about farming in the city). He took some footage of Lieckfelt and it caught the attention of...

The 38 Essential Detroit Restaurants, April 2014

Spring has arrived at long last, which means it's time for a new edition of the Detroit Eater 38 . This regular feature seeks to list the city's key dining establishments (with a few representatives from the suburbs), on both the high and low end of the scale and with a special emphasis on the defining meals that make the city and region move.

This is our answer to that age-old question, "Can...

Where To Eat Near The Detroit People Mover

The Detroit People Mover is one of those weird plans that never quite turned out how it was supposed to, and depending who you ask it's either a symbol of Detroit's failure or a quirky and fun ride around the city (and it costs less than a dollar).

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80

I mean if you're down for some Quintessential Detroit Eats for lunch is Lafayette. Is the story behind the brothers true? No idea. But here's no lie - that coney is messy and salty and meaty! Skip...

Average Rating
80

This place is delicious for what it is! Don't mind the unsavory looking welcoming committee. They probably wont follow you inside. This place an experience. The server calls your order out to...

Average Rating
40

Locals say this place has tradition and vintage flare. I say it has pretty good fast food style chili dogs and fries set in an ambience that is spare (at best) and creepy (at worst). Let's start...

Average Rating
100

What up doe Detroit!! The all time classic Lafayette Coney is a MI hometown bite. When people discuss Motor City and an ultimate MI favorite they bring you here. Sure there are plenty of boujee...

Average Rating
80

Had to try a Detroit staple and they did not disappoint. Small spot, not a lot of seating. Has a dinner feel to it. Chili is really good, hot dog has a nice crunch of the casing. Soooo good....

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Alcohol: Wine/Beer only

Lafayette Coney Island is located at 118 W Lafayette Blvd, Detroit, MI. This business specializes in Restaurants.

Lafayette Coney Island can be found at W Lafayette Blvd 118. The following is offered: Burgers. The entry is present with us since Sep 9, 2010 and was last updated on Nov 14, 2013. In Detroit there are 16 other Burgers. An overview can be found here.

Take Out, Best Value, Lunch: Detroit wouldn't be the same without the famous junk food from this downtown staple, where hot dogs, chili, and fries have been elevated to art forms. Stop in late at night, and you'll find Coney Island packed with everybody from city cops to All-American Joes to local celebs, all just looking for some good-n-greasy food and a lively atmosphere. Saddle up at one of...

When a craving for a Coney Island hot dog hits, head to Lafayette Coney Island, specializing in all-meat, no filler franks. Grab a side of chili cheese fries to complete the experience.

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