Philly cheesesteak perfection in the East Village. Celebrity-backed, but the food speaks for itself.
Will Hartman reviews Danny & Coop's, an East Village spot known for its collaboration with Bradley Cooper, praising its "Apex cheesesteaks" as a must-try.
This East Village eatery, a collaboration between Angelo's Pizzeria and Bradley Cooper, focuses exclusively on delivering a top-tier cheesesteak. The sandwich features thinly sliced ribeye, Cooper Sharp cheese, and jammy onions on a high-quality sesame seed hoagie roll. While it can get busy, many agree the deliciousness makes it worth the visit.
The restaurant specializes in a single item: the cheesesteak. Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with customers praising the quality of the meat, the perfectly toasted sesame seed roll, and the balance of cheese and onions. Some noted that the meat could be tough or dry, or that it lacked sufficient cheese, but these seem to be minority opinions. The option for sweet or hot peppers on the side is frequently mentioned as a highly recommended addition.
"The cheesesteak is the sole item on the menu and is universally recommended. Adding sweet or hot peppers on the side is a frequently suggested enhancement."
Customers rave about the authentic and delicious cheesesteak, with many calling it the best they've ever had, though some find it a bit pricey.
Important Note
The restaurant only serves cheesesteaks, and modifications are generally not allowed. Some users have noted that the bread can be too seedy or that the meat might be dry/tough, or that the sandwich can be heavy.
"This user expresses a negative opinion about Danny & Coop's, stating that the restaurant is overrated."
Negative"The user is asking if Danny & Coop's has started allowing modifications, specifically requesting no onions on a cheesesteak, after it was not permitted during their initial opening months."
Neutral"This user is inquiring about whether Danny & Coop's previously did not allow modifications."
Neutral"The author found the cheesesteak from Danny & Coop's Cheesesteaks to be just 'good' and not special, regretting the choice due to the overpowering sesame seed roll. Despite still being tasty, it was considered the 'worst' thing eaten in NYC."
Negative"The author, originally from Philly, considers the cheesesteak at Danny and Coops to be one of the best they've had in the city. They note it's cheesier than usual and uses higher quality meat, served on a great sesame seed roll."
Positive"Coops in the East Village is listed as a place to try for hoagies."
Positive"This spot, partly owned by Bradley Cooper, is considered the closest to an authentic Philly cheesesteak experience in NYC and is conveniently located."
Positive"Dan and Coops is listed as a top-tier cheesesteak spot in the East Village."
Positive"The commenter confirmed that visiting Danny & Coops around 4:15 PM on a weekday typically involves minimal wait times and recommended it."
Positive"The commenter advises that Danny & Coops usually has short waits on weekdays, even around 4:15 PM, suggesting it's worth visiting."
Positive"Responding to a query about visiting Danny & Coops, the commenter stated they went on a Thursday around lunchtime (1-2 PM)."
Neutral"The commenter is asking for advice on the best time to visit Danny & Coops to avoid lines."
Neutral"The commenter describes Danny & Coops as having wildly good sandwiches with no line, noting it's not just a celebrity endorsement."
Positive"In response to a query about timing, the author stated they visited Coop's on Thursday around 5 PM."
Neutral"This commenter asked for the date and time the author visited Coop's, as they were interested in trying it but wanted to avoid long waits."
Neutral"The author found Danny and Coop's to live up to the hype, praising the perfection of the bread and the efficiency of the service, with no line and a quick order."
Positive"Danny & Coops was mentioned as a recommendation."
Positive"This user found the bread at Danny & Coop's to look amazing."
Positive"This user speculated that the bread might be whole grain, but acknowledged it was likely wishful thinking."
Neutral"This user commented that sandwiches should cost $8, implying disagreement with the price of the cheesesteak."
Negative
