Worth it, says Antonina. 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.
Everything I’ve written about Gray’s Papaya on New York Dearest, in one place. It’s on two of my lists, Best food carts in New York and Best hot dogs in New York. Below you’ll find every list it’s on with what I wrote there. At the end, where it is and what’s near.
I’m lucky enough to live a few blocks from Gray’s Papaya, a fixture of New York’s famed hot-dog scene.
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.
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.
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