It’s hard to mess up a hot dog. We ate here because why wouldn’t you while in New York. The best part about the hotdog was definitely the onions and the price. The location is cool and iconic. It is worth the stop because for 2 dogs and drink it’s only $9.00 and you can check it off your bucket list.
Wow the hype is real.
If you love hot dogs, you need to try this place.
I'm from Toronto, Canada and we enjoy good street meat.
I ordered 2 dogs and a Papaya juice. This is called the recession combo and is roughly $4-6 total. The dogs are sized how you would imagine. I went with sauerkraut, caramelized onions and mustard. Then one with ketchup, relish and mustard. Dogs are snappy, buns are soft and warm.
The service is quick and atmosphere is classic. Places like these need to live on forever.
“The best hotdogs in New York”
After spending time researching where to get a hot dog in New York it came down to Grays Papaya and Bilies Hotdog Cart. I chose here as this was a little closer, and I’m sure glad I chose it.
The hot dogs were delicious with loads of flavour and the papaya drink a was nice and cold and lovely sweet flavour.
I got the Addicted which is 3 hot dogs and a large drink for about $10 which I thought was good value. I enjoyed it so much I got another one straight after.
Taste: the hotdog was grilled perfectly and the beans and cheese was the perfect combination for the flavour hit. The papaya flavoured drink is sweet and maybe not for everyone.
Service: The service was quick and friendly.
Staff: Very friendly and helpful.
Price: Well priced
Value: Great
Cleanliness: It was very clean behind the counter and inside looked clean too.
Location: We stayed downtown so it took us quite a while to get up to the store which is solidly uptown. There’s probably an easier way to get there (train/bus) but I thought the location is good as it’s not near Times Square or any ridiculously busy spot.
The wait: I waited less than 5 minutes for my first serving and less than 2 minutes when I ordered again. This was around 2pm. I am sure it’s a lot busier at lunchtime.
Would I go back: Absolutely
Would I recommend going: If you want a hot dog in New York City this is the place to go!!!
Neat place that my wife likes to visit every time we are in NYC. Brings back childhood memories for her. Hot dogs are pretty good. It is in a great location just west of Central Park.
Raymond Soh (GFWT GoodFoodWillTravel)
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I had to try this as this has been one of the top 3 hot dog places in NYC according to reviews. We walked about 12 minutes out of the AMNH during a break between the attraction shows for this.
It’s a decent hot dog, would have preferred to able to add the amount of toppings myself. The onion sauce was a bit overwhelming.
To be honest, the Germans and Swedes do better hot dogs but hey, gotta try Gray’s at least when in NYC. I must say the papaya drink is rather unique… it’s very different from the papaya juice or the papaya milk shake I get in my home country. I think it goes well with the hot dog while my wife disagrees. Well, seems like you either love it or hate it.
Grays papaya has some of the best hot dogs in NYC, but besides that it’s just one of the best deals around the city. I mean 3 hot dogs and a large fountain soda for $9.95?! That’s a great deal compared to the vendor trucks. We’re staying here for just under a week and I’ll be back here every day for one of the best dogs in town.
Love the hot dogs, just get your food find a table and eat. No seating area just bar height tables to stand up and eat.
Chili has good flavor and the hot dog was cooked just right.
AND the papaya drink was delicious!!!
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As Good as Advertised!!!
Setup -- one of the main spots that I was looking forward to on our trip to New York, from Tony Bourdain via no reservations. Hot dogs in NY, it shouldn't get any better.
Food -- the hot dogs lived up to the hype! Got two dogs, one with all the fixings including onion and relish, that one was for B. And then I got one with chili and cheese for me, of course. They were fantastic! I think I may have eaten mine in three bites. And definitely could have gone back for probably about six more 😂. Easy and simple, just like I like my hot dogs, and they were every bit worth the hype and a hop off the train.
Drink -- I didn't care about the drink as much as B, but she got the pina colada drink. This would normally be right up her alley, but it was extremely sweet. Tasted really good for a couple of sips, but was too sweet to finish the whole thing.
Service -- counter service and not very much space at all inside. But super quick, you give your order at the first part of the counter, and then it's ready for you by the time you get to the end and cash out.
Vibe/Space -- definitely not very much space inside. A few counter spots and a table or two outside, but this is definitely a spot to grab and go and head over to Central Park if you like, just get more than two!
Summary -- one of my first places I've had a chance to visit with the recommendation from one of my favorite people on TV, Anthony Bourdain. And it lived up to every bit of the hype, got to love that bite of nitrate!
Wow. We waited in line for over 15 minutes - not bad! For me the hotdogs were okay but the papaya juice was special. A little watered down, but tastes pretty good.
I stopped by today for lunch and had a number three with a pina colada. As usual everything was good, fast, and affordable.
It was about an extra dollar to add chilli and cheese but the other toppings are free. My total order was roughly thirteen dollars and well worth it.
I'm looking forward to stopping back next month!
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