Gray's Papaya
Hot Dog Joint and Sandwich Spot$$$$
Lincoln Square, New York
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"Get the recession special with delicious pina colada."(28 Tips)
"You must get the papaya juice with your hotdog!"(10 Tips)
"benefits of the papaya drink counteracts the downside of the dog..."(5 Tips)
"The best hot dogs in NYC: Cheap and delicious"(23 Tips)
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Madeline McDavidMarch 25, 2018Get the recession special: 2 perfectly grilled hot dogs with a papaya juice. Add either fried onions or a generous pile of sauerkraut and eat ‘em at the counter. Ideal for late-night people-watching.Upvoted 3 weeks ago
Hey PeopleJuly 17, 2015Mhm, this is a good spot. Not on the popular side of Manhattan but it makes good business. The nice thin dogs on the buns! Mm, that's good! Good deals, good food. Just that it has no where to sit. :(
Derek ErbJune 7, 2021My favourite hot dog place in all of NYC (and I was born and raised in Manhattan).Very simple. But excellent & cheap hot dogs. Try mustard & sauerkraut. I recommend Coconut over classic Papaya.
Julie AvraMarch 5, 2017Love the 2 hotdogs and a juices, great if you're really hungry and need something quick or if you're on a budget
Village VoiceApril 22, 2013This relentlessly yellow hot dog joint hops 24 hours a day and is a symbol of Upper West Side cheap eats. Mustard is pretty much required; the only dilemma is choosing between the onions or the kraut.
Gaia BennettJune 12, 2015Simplicity at it's best, folks. Pretty much defines a NYC hot dog for me. Snappy, flavorful, simple, highly affordable, and quick. So how can you say bad things about GP?
AsimApril 18, 2015Recession special. Don't let the price fool you, they are Awesome !!! griddle dogs with their natural casing, so different than carts (boiled) or shake shack (cut).
Dáša JaníkováMarch 8, 2020This is supposed to be of the best hot dogs in New York? Sausages were good, but bread and juice didn’t taste very good. I’ve tasted far better hot dogs in London than here. Sorry newyorkers.
NellieApril 28, 2013Friendly Filipino staff tonight! A filipino station was playing on the radio lol. Hotdogs were okay and piña colada as well as coconut champagne were a little too sweet. But I'm glad we tried it!- Favorite Gray's Papaya. Hands down! Hot dog is snappy, savory, & the perfect meat:bun ratio. Get the recession special with delicious pina colada.
Brian StraussJuly 18, 2016The hot dog lover's hot dog. Snaps when you bite into it. Bun has a thin crunchy layer that yield to a fluffy crumb. I don't drink the sugar water on offer.
What's Good HereAugust 10, 2014Gray's is a NY institution. Come in on a late night and order the two hot dog special with a piña colada drink to wash it down.
Elizabeth LeeOctober 17, 2016Their recession special is so worth it! Hot dogs hit the right spot and papaya drink goes well with the dogs.
K LNovember 24, 2018Great for a quick, tasty and cheap bite - all toppings and their piña colada are awesome. CASH only! 💵💵💵
Not only.great hotdogs nd the best drinks but if.it around in.the am dey got 2.25 sausage egg and cheese sandwich add 25 cent and you got a coffee!
the dogs may not $.50 anymore, but still cheaper and better than the street vendors. get the recession special- 2 dogs and a drink. banana daiquiri has been my choice for as long as i can remember!
Edgar EOctober 12, 2015When you need something quick before, during, or after a night out, nothing beats a Gray's Papaya hot dog. Great snap.
PeterAugust 13, 2014Not the best dogs in town but definitely a must. Get the Recession Special: 2 dogs and a Papaya. Classic!- Bolivar EncarnacionDecember 17, 2015Los mejores hot dogs de NYC, baratos y deliciosos!!! The best hot dogs in NYC: Cheap and delicious
Nate TSeptember 10, 2016Best hot dog in the city (/world). A little ketchup and mustard and you're golden.
IWalked Audio ToursSeptember 30, 2011Gray's opened in 1972. Has no place to sit but the turnover is quick. Gray's is featured in films such as 1997 "Fools Rush In" and 1993 Michael J Fox film "For Love or Money." More info in blog.<LINK> Read more
Curtis ShoungJune 2, 2017Dogs are good. Skip the blended juices (too sweet) and "onions" that are really just extra sweet ketchup onion sauce
GQ MagazineSeptember 22, 2015No matter what time of day it is, their juicy two-buck frank will take you back to the summer when you had your first.
This place serves a need, and that is post-midnight cravings. 2 well-done dogs with mustard, eaten in shame by the window, please.
a UWS institution, but I'd suggest you avoid both the chalky drinks and the weirdly sweet chili topping, which comes out of a pump
Raquel VasconcelosSeptember 2, 2014Delicious franks! Awesome deal with the recession special. Try adding chilli and cheese.
ChuckMarch 21, 2011The "Frank Spot", as me and my boys have always called it. Best frank in the city hands down. When I come back home to visit I always make sure I stop in for my ny frank fix..
Simon KuoAugust 25, 2014You have to eat here at least once if you are in Manhattan. And have a tropical juice drink.
you just can't come to NYC without having a hotdog from here. late at night after hitting the bars is a great time for people watching here too.
NYC institution still serving the best hot dogs for under $2. Papaya juice is very tasty.
Maximum BurgerJanuary 15, 2018It is what it is: cheap hot dogs on the corner. And it’s good. Try the chili cheese.
Andrea FaggianiOctober 11, 2016Breakfast sandwich (egg, cheese, ham or sausage on a roll) is delicious! Taste it!
Joshua NewmanJuly 11, 2016A New York institution. Delicious anytime, though essential late-night after too many drinks.
Nilson BatistaJanuary 25, 2011Great!!! Best hot dog in the world!!! Cheap, quick and excellent!!! Must see and check point in New York if you are a hot dog fan as myself ;)
Hot dogs and piña coladas. Pretty easy on what you should order!
Rahul GuhathakurtaFebruary 10, 2015One of the best hot dog in joint in manhattan, no secondary thought about it.
Wejdan ✨February 21, 2017It's true, the best hot dog joint in the city. Pass on the papaya juice, not good, papaya king do it better.
Featured in the Chris Rock movie Down to Earth among many, many, others. Best hot dog in nyc.
Darnel ThompsonJuly 8, 2015The prices have changed but they still serve some quality hot dogs. Recession special all the way!
Ailie ChangMay 4, 2015Don't pass by this place without getting some refreshing pineapple juice! While you're at it, get a hot dog :)
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