hamtramckDaily 8:00-01:00
Yemen Cafe on Joseph Campau in Hamtramck serves Yemeni street food in metro Detroit. Halal counter with mandi and saltah at the counter and a small dining room.
Try: Saltah stew, lamb mandi
Tip: Cash and cards both fine; no alcohol. Late-night kitchen runs through 01:00.
dearbornSun-Thu 7:30-23:00, Fri-Sat 7:30-24:00
Shatila Bakery on West Warren Avenue in Dearborn sells Lebanese pastries at the counter in metro Detroit since 1979. Pistachio baklava and kunafa are the to-go pickups.
Try: Pistachio baklava, kunafa
Tip: Open through midnight on weekends; ice cream counter inside the same room.
mexicantownMon-Sat 8:00-20:00, Sun 8:00-18:00
Honey Bee Market on Bagley Street in Mexicantown runs a hot counter alongside its grocery in Detroit. Carnitas and al pastor tacos at the counter, tortas to go.
Try: Tacos al pastor and tortas
Tip: The tortilla counter sells fresh corn tortillas by the dozen; pair with the salsa bar.
downtownDaily 24 hoursCash only
Lafayette Coney Island on West Lafayette Boulevard has served Coney dogs in downtown Detroit since 1924, opened by William Keros. Next door to rival American Coney.
Try: Coney dog with chili, mustard and onion
Tip: Cash preferred; the counter is the order line. Compare to American next door; loyalists pick a side.
downtownDaily 24 hours
American Coney Island on West Lafayette Boulevard in downtown Detroit since 1917, opened by Gust Keros, the older brother. Next door to rival Lafayette Coney.
Try: Coney dog with chili, mustard and onion
Tip: Open 24 hours; cards and cash both work. Coney with mustard and raw onion is the canonical order.
corktownDaily 24 hoursCash only
Telway Hamburgers on Michigan Avenue has griddled sliders in Detroit since 1944. Cash only, 24 hours a day, walk-up windows on a chrome counter, the original location.
Try: Sliders, fries
Tip: Cash only; order at the window and eat in your car. Cheaper than coneys; sliders are a buck change each.