9 editor picks in Detroit.
Detroit street food starts with the coney dog, the chili-topped frankfurter that defines the city's late-night eating. Lafayette Coney Island and American Coney Island sit side by side on West Lafayette downtown, with Telway Hamburgers in Corktown and Taqueria El Rey in Mexicantown rounding out the quick-and-cheap canon.
9 street food places in Detroit we have eaten in, sorted by editor score. All cuisines in Detroit · Street Food across every city.
Try Coney dog with chili, mustard and onion
Lafayette Coney Island on West Lafayette Boulevard has served Coney dogs in downtown Detroit since 1924, opened by William Keros.
Try Coney dog with chili, mustard and onion
American Coney Island on West Lafayette Boulevard in downtown Detroit since 1917, opened by Gust Keros, the older brother.
Try Sliders, fries
Telway Hamburgers on Michigan Avenue has griddled sliders in Detroit since 1944.
Try Al pastor tacos, tortas
Taqueria El Rey on Bagley Street in Mexicantown serves al pastor and carnitas tacos in Detroit.
Try $3 sliders, Korean BBQ slider
Green Dot Stables on West Lafayette in Corktown serves $3 sliders in Detroit.
Try Slice of wood-fired pizza
Supino Pizzeria on Russell Street in Eastern Market sells walk-up slices in Detroit, alongside its full pizza menu.
Try Saltah stew, lamb mandi
Yemen Cafe on Joseph Campau in Hamtramck serves Yemeni street food in metro Detroit.
Try Pistachio baklava, kunafa
Shatila Bakery on West Warren Avenue in Dearborn sells Lebanese pastries at the counter in metro Detroit since 1979.
Try Tacos al pastor and tortas
Honey Bee Market on Bagley Street in Mexicantown runs a hot counter alongside its grocery in Detroit.
