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Is Lafayette Coney Island Still Open? Man v. Food Update (Detroit, MI)

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As of September 2026, Lafayette Coney Island is listed open on detroitmi.gov, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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detroitmi.gov ·
Secondary source
deadlinedetroit.com ·

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What the source shows: Deadline Detroit and ClickOnDetroit describe repeated temporary rat-related closures (Sept 2022, and Jan 24-Mar 4 2025), the City of Detroit's Health Department news release confirms the 2025-03-04 reopening after inspection, and Google Places lists the address as OPERATIONAL as of the 2026-09-08 pull; no 2026-dated confirmation was found within the one-search budget.

  • Season / episode Season 2, Episode 14
  • Original air date
  • Address 118 W Lafayette Blvd, Detroit, MI 48226

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What happened after Man v. Food?

Man v. Food visited Lafayette Coney Island in downtown Detroit, Michigan, in an episode that aired on 2009-11-04, featuring the diner's chili-topped Coney dogs and its rivalry with the coney stand next door, American Coney Island. Lafayette Coney Island is a Detroit institution on West Lafayette Boulevard known for counter service and late-night hours. The restaurant has faced repeated temporary closures for rodent activity, according to Deadline Detroit and ClickOnDetroit, including one that began 2025-01-24; the City of Detroit reported that the Detroit Health Department cleared Lafayette Coney Island to reopen on 2025-03-04 after a follow-up inspection. Google Places listed the Lafayette Boulevard address as operational in the 2026-09-08 evidence pull. A similar rat-related closure previously occurred in September 2022, according to Deadline Detroit, with the restaurant reopening each time after health department clearance.

Featured on Man v. Food

Season / episode
Season 2, Episode 14
Original air date
Episode title
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What was featured
the diner's chili-topped Coney dogs
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Lafayette Coney Island

Frequently asked questions

Is Lafayette Coney Island still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Lafayette Coney Island is listed open on detroitmi.gov, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Lafayette Coney Island after Man v. Food?

Man v. As of September 2026, Lafayette Coney Island is listed open on detroitmi.gov, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Lafayette Coney Island located?

118 W Lafayette Blvd, Detroit, MI 48226. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Man v. Food featured Lafayette Coney Island?

Season 2, Episode 14 of Man v. Food, first aired November 4, 2009.

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Address
118 W Lafayette Blvd, Detroit, MI 48226
Venue type
diner
Official website
None found

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Sources

  • detroitmi.gov — https://detroitmi.gov/news/detroit-health-department-clears-lafayette-coney-island-reopen
  • deadlinedetroit.com — https://www.deadlinedetroit.com/articles/32748/oh_rats_beloved_lafayette_coney_island_temporarily_closes_again_because_of_rat_infestation
  • clickondetroit.com — https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2025/02/03/detroits-lafayette-coney-island-faces-pressure-from-residents-following-closure-due-to-rat-problem/

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