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A place · Upper West Side, Manhattan · on two New York Dearest lists

Gray’s Papaya

Worth it. Gray’s Papaya has is not only one of the best street foods in New York City, it’s one of the best cheap eats.

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Address
2090 Broadway Directions
Website
grayspapaya.nyc

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I’m lucky enough to live a few blocks from Gray’s Papaya, a fixture of New York’s famed hot-dog scene.

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I’m lucky enough to live a few blocks from Gray’s Papaya, a fixture of New York’s famed hot-dog scene. This corner joint was one of Anthony Bourdain’s favorites in NYC and has been featured countless times on the big screen.

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If you’re looking for cheap eats, one of the most affordable restaurants near Central Park is the iconic Gray’s Papaya. The no-frills, reliable shop has been churning out hotdogs in NYC since 1973.

Whether you’re swinging by because you’re hungry, bored, or broke — Gray’s will welcome you with open arms. The joint is so good it was one of the late Anthony Bourdain’s favorites. Since they’re so affordable they’re not necessarily artisanal or creative, they’re just solid NYC hot dogs.

Best of New York 2026, New York Dearest
On The Best of New York

I put Gray’s Papaya on two of my best lists

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