Philly cheesesteak perfection w/ celeb clout. Juicy steak, gooey cheese, epic roll.
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 spot, a collaboration with Bradley Cooper and Philly's Angelo's Pizzeria, is making waves with its authentic cheesesteaks. Critics praise the thinly sliced steak, Cooper Sharp cheese, and jammy onions on a high-quality sesame seed roll. It's a singular focus on one iconic sandwich, delivered with precision and flavor that rivals the best of Philly.
The star of the show is undoubtedly the cheesesteak, hailed by many as the best in NYC and a strong contender against Philly originals. It's praised for its generous amount of meaty, cheesy filling and excellent bread. Some wish for more cheese, while others find the meat texture inconsistent, but overall, it's a highly recommended dish.
"The cheesesteak is the sole focus and is universally recommended. Adding sweet or hot peppers on the side is a popular suggestion to enhance the flavor."
Customers are overwhelmingly positive, frequently calling the cheesesteak the best they've ever had and praising its authentic taste and quality ingredients. Minor criticisms sometimes mention the bread or the meat's texture, but these are rare.
Important Note
The restaurant is known for its strict 'no substitutions' policy, which can be a drawback for those with specific preferences or dietary needs. Some find the bread too heavily seeded, and a few mention the meat can be tough or bland, or that there isn't enough cheese. The music inside can also be excessively loud.
"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"This commenter stated that sesame seeds do not have a strong flavor."
Neutral"This commenter found the bread to look amazing."
Positive"This user recommended G's Cheesesteaks on Avenue B, specifically praising their truffle whiz wit and long hots cheesesteaks."
Positive"This user inquired about which C&B location the previous commenter was referring to, as the East Village location doesn't list cheesesteaks, but Ridgewood does."
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