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Gray's Papaya

Opens Tuesday at 8:00 AM

Upper West Side, New York

🌭"This is the New York I've always known and loved" β€” Anthony Bourdain
⭐"Truly Excellent" and "must-try" β€” The Infatuation
πŸ₯€Order the Recession Special: two dogs and a tropical drink

Since 1973, this bright yellow counter has been slinging snappy Sabrett franks and neon papaya drinks to New Yorkers at all hours. Grab a sauerkraut-topped dog, lean against the standing counter, and watch Broadway roll by: it's the city's most democratic dining room.

Classic NYC institution
No-frills counter service
Late-night staple
Standing room only
Free