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Gray's Papaya

539 Eighth Ave., New York, NY 10018 40.75413 -73.99209
at 37th St.  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-904-1588 Send to Phone
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  • Cuisine: Hot Dogs
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Hours

Daily, 24 hours

Nearby Subway Stops

A, C, E at 34th St.-Penn Station

Prices

$1.25-$4.25

Payment Methods

Cash Only

Special Features

  • 24-Hours
  • Breakfast
  • Kid-Friendly
  • Late-Night Dining
  • Take-Out

Alcohol

  • No Alcohol

Reservations

Not Accepted

Profile

This venue is closed.

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? — Rob Patronite and Robin Raisfeld

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