Yemen Cafe (counter) is a street-food stop in Hamtramck, Detroit.
Editorially verified May 21, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Tip: Cash and cards both fine; no alcohol. Late-night kitchen runs through 01:00.
Address: 8740 Joseph Campau St, Hamtramck, MI 48212, Detroit
Shatila Bakery on West Warren Avenue in Dearborn sells Lebanese pastries at the counter in metro Detroit since 1979. Cash and card accepted.
Try: Pistachio baklava, kunafa
Tip: Open through midnight on weekends; ice cream counter inside the same room.
Honey Bee Market on Bagley Street in Mexicantown runs a hot counter alongside its grocery in Detroit. Open mon-sat 8:00-20:00, sun 8:00-18:00.
Try: Tacos al pastor and tortas
Tip: The tortilla counter sells fresh corn tortillas by the dozen; pair with the salsa bar.
Lafayette Coney Island on West Lafayette Boulevard has served Coney dogs in downtown Detroit since 1924, opened by William Keros. Open daily 24 hours.
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.
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.
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.
Try: Sliders, fries
Tip: Cash only; order at the window and eat in your car.
Taqueria El Rey on Bagley Street in Mexicantown serves al pastor and carnitas tacos in Detroit. Moved 2024 to the former El Zocalo space on Bagley.
Try: Al pastor tacos, tortas
Tip: Late-night kitchen runs through 23:00 most nights; cash and cards welcome.
