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In 1923, a 16-year-old Greek boy named Gus Poulos arrived at the docks of Ellis Island from Greece. Penniless but industrious, he set his sights on achieving the American Dream.

On a vacation to Miami in the late 20’s, Gus came to love the various concoctions of papaya, pineapple and orange juices so popular with local residents. When he got back to New York, he went looking for tropical fruits to satisfy his newly acquired craving, but to no avail. In 1932, Gus opened his first juice store on 86th Street and 3rd Avenue in Manhattan, which at the time was an area heavily populated with German and Polish immigrants. After seeing the popularity of sausages in the neighborhood, he introducedthe frankfurter to his juice stand, and business skyrocketed. Gus was very particular about his franks and insisted that Papaya King’s hot dogs be specially formulated.

The Zagat dining guide has called Papaya King the “best, stand-up lunch in the city”and a “must visithighlight of any trip to New York City. Critic Ed Levine of New York Eats calls it the “best hot dog in the world.” Papaya King has become a tradition with local residents, tourists, political and business luminaries, as well as the jet set of New York society. Papaya King represents the ultimate in quick dining – delicious stand-up fare enjoyed as you rub elbows with all walks of people.

Tropical Drinks
86th Street Original Tropical Drinks
All Natural, Blended In-House Daily

Papaya - Mango - Coconut Champagne - Pina Colada - Banana Daquiri - Strawberry Supreme

100% Pure, Fresh FruitShakes & Smoothies
No Sugar, No Cholesterol, No Dairy.... The Fruit, the whole fruit , and nothing but the fruit. Prepared to order using seasonal fruits; mango, papaya, pineapple, berries, watermelon, etc.

Additions per your request: Non Fat Yoghurt, Honey, Wheat Germ, Soy Protein, Sweetened Milk.

Freshly Squeezed To Order
AppleOranges, Grapefruits, Carrots, Apples, Pineapples

Don’t Forget to check out our seasonal special fruit and juices and join our Juice Club.