Lafayette Coney Island
- ★ 4.6
- New American
- $
- Downtown
Try Coney dog with chili, mustard and onion
Lafayette Coney Island on West Lafayette in downtown Detroit since 1924 serves coney dogs under $5 around the clock. At 118 W Lafayette Blvd.
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American Coney Island
- ★ 4.5
- New American
- $
- Downtown
Try Coney dog with chili, mustard and onion
American Coney Island next door to Lafayette serves coney dogs in downtown Detroit since 1917. The older brother on Lafayette Boulevard, cards welcome.
Telway Hamburgers
- ★ 4.4
- New American
- $
- Corktown
Try Sliders, fries
Telway Hamburgers on Michigan Avenue griddles sliders for a dollar change each in Detroit since 1944. Located in Corktown. At 6820 Michigan Ave.
Eat your way around Downtown
2 of the budget eats on this list are in Downtown. So are these tours and tastings.
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Detroit: Iconic Foods Walking Tour with Local Tastings
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Detroit food tour with iconic local dishes
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Green Dot Stables
- ★ 4.1
- New American
- $
- Corktown
Try Sliders, fries, cocktails
Green Dot Stables on West Lafayette in Corktown serves $3 sliders in Detroit. At 2200 W Lafayette Blvd. Booking recommended. Reservations advised.
Taqueria El Rey
- ★ 4.0
- Taqueria
- $
- Mexicantown
Try Al pastor tacos, tortas
Taqueria El Rey on Bagley Street in Mexicantown serves al pastor and carnitas tacos in Detroit. Three tacos and a horchata comes to under $15.
Polish Village Cafe
- ★ 4.3
- Modern Polish
- $
- Hamtramck
Try Pierogi plate, kielbasa
Polish Village Cafe on Yemans Street in Hamtramck serves Polish cooking in metro Detroit since 1975. At 2990 Yemans St. Booking recommended.
Yemen Cafe
- ★ 4.4
- Middle Eastern
- $
- Hamtramck
Try Lamb mandi, saltah, fatteh
Yemen Cafe on Joseph Campau in Hamtramck serves Yemeni cooking under $20 a plate in metro Detroit. Lamb mandi feeds two; saltah is the editorial deep cut.
Honey Bee La Colmena (counter)
- ★ 4.2
- Mexican
- $
- Mexicantown
Try Tacos al pastor and tortas
Honey Bee Market on Bagley Street in Mexicantown runs a hot counter alongside its grocery in Detroit. Carnitas tacos and a hot torta for under $15 total.
Supino Pizzeria (slices)
- ★ 4.7
- Brunch
- $
- Eastern Market
Try Slice of wood-fired pizza
Supino Pizzeria on Russell Street in Eastern Market sells walk-up slices in Detroit. A slice, a salad and a soft drink runs about $14 at peak hours.
Al Ameer (lunch)
Try Hummus, shawarma, falafel
Al Ameer on West Warren Avenue in Dearborn serves Lebanese cooking at lunch under $15 in metro Detroit. At 12710 W Warren Ave. Booking recommended.
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