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Gray's Papaya

  • Price Range: $$$$
  • Reader Rating:

    8.3 out of 10

    3 Reviews | Write a Review

  • Cuisine: American Traditional, Hot Dogs

Hours

Daily, 24 hours

Prices

$1.25-$4.25

Payment Methods

Cash Only

Special Features

  • 24-Hours
  • Kid-Friendly
  • Late-Night Dining

Alcohol

  • No Alcohol

Reservations

Not Accepted

Profile

The best of the Papaya Posse, Gray's, griddles the tastiest, snappiest $1.25 dog in town. No less a connoisseur of scrap meats than Mario Batali is a fan. The jury is out, though, on the mysterious Papaya drink: Is it just us, or does that stuff smell uncannily like a cheesy slice of pizza?

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johntmallouf from 76210 | Posted on 6/9/08

Overall Reader Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)
Food: 10
Service: 10
Décor: 10
Value: 10

Had the Recession Special 2 franks and a drink for $3.50. The dogs are great, and have the best snap of any dog that I have ever had. The Papaya juice was a perfect contrast to the meal. We were...Read More

Go Gray's

RaynaGoesNYC from Manhatten | Posted on 6/12/04

Overall Reader Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)
Food: 10
Service: 10
Décor: 10
Value: 10

Gray's Papaya was fantastic. It was the absolute best hot dog I ever ate. The Papaya drink was the bomb too. I took my friends Joanne and Cecilia and we loved standing there eating our two hotdogs and drinks!! Don...Read More

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