Gray's Papaya

Gray's Papaya Restaurant Review

This popular New York hot dog stand may lure you in for its cheap prices but the hot dogs are really quite good. There are no tables at this no-frills spot, only standing counters against the walls. The "Recession Special," which includes two franks and a medium drink for $6, is the go-to order for many. Wash it all down with a tropical fruit drink (the banana daiquiri and piña colada are...

Posted on May 27, 2019. Brought to you by gayot.

These 24/7 hot dog stands vend "surprisingly good" wieners washed down with "frothy" papaya drinks; "quick" turnaround and "chump-change" tabs offset the "gruff" service, "what-a-dump" decor and lack of seats that make them "quintessential" NY "institutions."

Posted on January 13, 2014. Brought to you by zagat.

Average Rating

60

For over 20 years, Gray's Papaya has sort of functioned as the Statue of Liberty ("give us your tired, your hungry..."). It constantly prints clever advertisements that fill its windows and laud its many accomplishments ("The biggest bargain in Manhattan!"). It's a kind of indoor hot dog cart with a counter amd gaudy paper fruit decorations hanging from the ceiling. And those allegedly...

Posted on November 03, 2012. Brought to you by nyc.

For the cheapest quick meal, nothing can match Gray’s Papaya. This 24-hour hot dog stand is a New York institution. The Recession Special, two hot dogs and a drink (overly sweetened papaya, piña colada, or orange juice), is a whopping $4.45 (up recently from $3.50). The hot dogs are delicious, though for your own good, don’t be tempted to eat more than two, despite the low prices. There are...

Posted on September 15, 2011. Brought to you by frommers.

The New York hot dog classic that brings a whole new level of meaning to ""cheap eats.""

Gray's Papaya might as well just call itself Gray's Papaya King. They both serve the same dogs, the same drinks (papaya, nonalcoholic pina colada), the've got similar seating plans (stand), the...

Posted by by Contributor at Citysearch on June 13, 2006. Brought to you by Citysearch.

Average Rating

80

the flavor of the hot dogs were really good and they had very fast service which was great. one thing that wasn't good about it is that they didn't have any seating but there is a park right acros...

Posted by Baylee H. from Yelp on May 21, 2019. Brought to you by binglocal.

Average Rating

60

I expected more from this place with the hype it gets from the movies but the hotdogs were average and ive had better. The only good thing was the papaya drink and the quick service.

Posted on May 20, 2019. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Average Rating

20

This is a hard no. I threw away my food after taking a bite which I didn't even bother to consume. The presentation was questionable. Once I had it in my hands, I was already disappointed. I got i...

Posted by Courtney C. from Yelp on May 17, 2019. Brought to you by binglocal.

Average Rating

100

Very quintessential NYC. I stopped in last night just looking for a quick late night bite. I wondered around and found this joint. It definitely reeks the appeal of locals. You walk in and you see...

Posted by Haley M. on May 08, 2019. Brought to you by yahoolocal.

Average Rating

40

You get what you pay for. It's cheap but the hotdogs are thin and the bun is dry. The onions came with a weird tomatoes sauce, too greasy. I'd pass this place, not as great as what the online...

Posted by Steven M. on April 23, 2019. Brought to you by yahoolocal.

Gray's Papaya is located at 2090 Broadway, New York, NY. This location is in the Upper West Side neighborhood. This business specializes in Restaurants and has 63 review(s) with a star rating of 4.1.

Posted on June 15, 2019. Brought to you by merchantcircle.

Gray's Papaya can be found at Broadway 2090. The following is offered: Grocery Stores. The entry is present with us since Sep 8, 2010 and was last updated on Nov 14, 2013. In New York there are 425 other Grocery Stores. An overview can be found here.

Posted on April 14, 2015. Brought to you by opendius.

Stop in Gray`s Papaya for a quick service place that serves up American food an emphasis on hot dogs.

Eating & Drinking: Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Details to Note: Entrances and walkways are wheelchair friendly. The restaurant stays open late.

Ways to Pay: Cash Only

Posted on March 31, 2013. Brought to you by dinesite.

Since 1973, Gray's Papaya has been a New York favorite on the West Side. With two locations, one on Broadway and 72nd and this one on 6th Avenue and 8th St., both spots merit an obligatory visit, especially if you're broke. So what if it is just a hot dog joint? Founder Paul Gray (formerly from Papaya King), has fed thousands of New Yorkers, in addition to many celebrities and tourists. The...

Posted on March 09, 2013. Brought to you by wcities.