Philly-style cheesesteak perfection, w/ Cooper Sharp & onions on a sesame roll. Worth the hype & the wait.
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, is renowned for its singular focus on the cheesesteak. It aims to replicate the authentic Angelo's experience from Philadelphia, featuring thinly sliced ribeye, Cooper Sharp cheese, and jammy onions on a high-quality sesame seed roll. While lines can form, the exceptional quality of the cheesesteak, priced at $18 and the only item on the menu, makes it a worthwhile indulgence.
The restaurant exclusively serves cheesesteaks, highly praised for their authentic Philadelphia style. Key components include thinly sliced ribeye, Cooper Sharp cheese, and jammy onions, all served on a quality sesame seed roll. Customers rave about the meatiness and cheesiness, with sweet or hot peppers offered as a popular accompaniment. While most reviews are glowing, a few mention the bread being too dry or overly seedy, and some find the price high.
"The cheesesteak is the sole item on the menu and is highly recommended by most reviewers. It's often described as meaty, cheesy, and served on a quality bun."
Customers overwhelmingly praise the cheesesteak as authentic and delicious, with many considering it the best they've had in NYC. Some minor critiques mention the price and the sesame seed bun, but the overall sentiment is highly positive.
Important Note
The restaurant only serves cheesesteaks and does not offer modifications, which may be a drawback for some customers. The bread has a prominent sesame seed flavor, which may not appeal to everyone. Some customers have noted the price point is on the higher side for a sandwich.
"This user stated that Danny & Coop's is not the best cheesesteak in the city and listed many other sandwich places they would prefer."
Negative"This user positively noted the incredible bread used for the sandwich."
Positive"This user agreed with the previous comment about the minimal portion of peppers and the high charge for extra peppers, finding it frustrating."
Negative"This user agreed that Danny & Coop's cheesesteak is superior to Salt Hank's and Mama's Too, acknowledging this might be an unpopular opinion."
Positive"This user defended the price of the cheesesteak, stating it has a lot of meat, is cooked nicely, and comes with great bread and cheese."
Positive"This user considered Danny & Coop's a great sandwich, potentially top 10, but suggested Katz's pastrami is often considered the 'best'. They also listed other highly-regarded sandwiches."
Neutral"This user commented that Mama's Too cheesesteak falls apart easily while eating."
Negative"This user declared Danny & Coop's as their number one choice."
Positive"This user felt Danny & Coop's was good, comparable to Fedoroff's, but not as good as Salt Hank's prime rib french dip."
Neutral"This user stated that while Danny & Coop's is good, it doesn't compare to other renowned sandwich spots like Katz's, Faicco's, DeFonte's, or Margon."
Neutral"This user found the cheesesteak to be good, but felt it needed a lot of peppers to balance the flavor. They also noted the high cost for extra peppers."
Neutral"This user stated Danny & Coop's is a good cheesesteak and recommended Faicco's and Court Street Grocers for sandwiches."
Positive"This user found the cheesesteak to be good, significantly better than Mama's Too, and noted the high price."
Positive"This user commented that the sandwich is great and has dynamite bread, placing it highly."
Positive"This user inquired what the best sandwich in NYC is after another user stated Danny & Coop's was not it."
Neutral"This user mentioned they had forgotten about Danny & Coop's and that the initial hype had died down. They found the sandwich to be good, but not great."
Neutral"This user disagreed with the premise that Danny & Coop's is the best sandwich in NYC."
Negative"This user clarified that the original poster was asking for cheesecake, not cheesesteak, and questioned if cheesesteaks even have a thick crust."
Neutral"The user suggested Danny and Coops."
Positive"This commenter recommends Danny & Coops, noting that while there are usually crazy lines later, they were able to get served quickly around 1pm."
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