Second shot at Detroit coneys in Evans Terminal
In DTW’s Evans (North) Terminal, Leo's Coney Island sits post-security as the local alternative to the usual burger chains. It runs essentially all day, so you can get a chili dog at 6 a.m. or 9 p.m. and still feel on-brand for Detroit.
Menu is exactly what you’d expect from a coney: classic coney dogs with chili and onions, gyros, and diner-style breakfast plates with eggs and hash browns. Expect about $10–$15 for a basic meal, which puts it in the $$ range but still cheaper than a sit-down bar tab in the same terminal.
Breakfast is the main draw for early departures out of Evans, especially on 6–8 a.m. flights when options are thin. One reviewer mentioned grabbing a coney “before my flight” and another called it “nothing fancy,” which tracks: this is fuel, not an occasion.
On food quality, set expectations below a city‑location Leo’s. Multiple reviews call the food “greasy” and say it doesn’t quite match what you’d get at a Leo’s off I‑94, but it still beats a sad $18 airport salad. Stick to a coney, fries, or a gyro rather than branching into more ambitious diner entrées.
Service can bog down during bank times, especially when several gates in Evans push 7–10 departures in an hour. Reviews mention slow service when it’s busy and the space looking worn, so don’t arrive with only 15 minutes before boarding and expect a stress-free sit-down meal.
Tip: If the national chains near your gate have lines snaking into the walkway, walk a few minutes down toward Leo’s, grab a coney and fries to go, and eat at the gate while you watch the boarding queue.