I asked for my cheesesteak without onions. The answer was no. I do not love that, but I respect it.
That is Danny & Coop's in a nutshell. It is Bradley Cooper's cheesesteak shop in the East Village; there is one thing on the menu, and they make it their way. This Danny & Coop's cheesesteak review covers how it works, whether it is worth the price, and how it scored, from a late lunch during our 3.5 days in New York City with a toddler.
Danny & Coop's Cheesesteak Review: Is It Worth It?
Yes. I gave it a 7.8/10. The meat and cheese were absolutely top tier, and the portion is massive. My deductions were for the onions and the bread.
Would I come back? Absolutely. Would I go out of my way to go there? Absolutely not.
What Is Danny & Coop's?
Danny & Coop's is a cheesesteak shop at 151 Avenue A in the East Village. It is a partnership between actor Bradley Cooper and Danny DiGiampietro, who owns Angelo's Pizzeria in Philadelphia, according to Time Out New York.
The menu is simple: a cheesesteak. It is made with beef, onions, and Cooper Sharp cheese on a sesame seed roll that is baked in-house, according to Time Out. The Infatuation calls it a crusty yet chewy sesame seed hoagie.
How Does Ordering Work at Danny & Coop's?
When you walk in, there are two lines. The line on the left is for ordering, and the line on the right is for pickup. Get in the left one first.
We came in for a late lunch after the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, a 17-minute drive up from The Battery. This one was just me. Colleen does not eat beef, and there was no way Johnny was going to try it.
Can You Get a Danny & Coop's Cheesesteak Without Onions?
No. The cheesesteak comes with onions, and when I asked for it without, I was told no. It still cost them points on my score.
How Big Is the Danny & Coop's Cheesesteak?
It is massive, and it is a big portion of meat. I was really hungry going in, and eating the whole thing was still not easy. I was absolutely full afterward.
Is Danny & Coop's Worth the Price?
Yes. My total was $32.21 for the cheesesteak and a canned Coca-Cola (I want to say the Coke was $3.50), with a 15% tip. Working backward, that puts the cheesesteak right at the $24.50 that Time Out lists, which includes a $2 NYC surcharge.
I have seen people online complain about paying $22 for this cheesesteak, and I think that is unjust. I have paid $18 for less meat in Atlanta. For the amount of meat you get here, the price is fair.
What Bread Does Danny & Coop's Use?
Danny & Coop's uses a house-made sesame seed roll. I think it is a super popular cheesesteak bread choice. I just was not the biggest fan.
The bread I prefer is a classic seedless Italian hoagie roll, like the Amoroso's rolls that countless Philly shops use. Amoroso's are hearth-baked with a thin, crisp crust and a chewy inside, not overly hard and not overly soft. Put this meat and cheese on that roll, hold the onions, and this sandwich is possibly in the high 8s, maybe even crossing into the 9s. At that point, it would be a place I make sure to go every time I am in New York City.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Danny & Coop's?
Danny & Coop's is at 151 Avenue A in the East Village in Manhattan.
Who owns Danny & Coop's?
Danny & Coop's is a partnership between Bradley Cooper and Danny DiGiampietro, the owner of Angelo's Pizzeria in Philadelphia.
What is on the menu at Danny & Coop's?
The menu is one item: a cheesesteak with beef, onions, and Cooper Sharp cheese on a house-made sesame seed roll.
Can you order a Danny & Coop's cheesesteak without onions?
No. When I asked for mine without onions, I was told no.
Is Danny & Coop's worth it?
Yes. I gave it a 7.8/10 for top-tier meat and cheese and a massive portion, with deductions for the onions and the sesame roll.
How do you order at Danny & Coop's?
There are two lines when you walk in. The left line is for ordering, and the right line is for pickup.
How much is a cheesesteak at Danny & Coop's?
Time Out lists the cheesesteak at $24.50, including a $2 NYC surcharge. My cheesesteak and a canned Coke came to $32.21 with a 15% tip.
Final Thoughts
Danny & Coop's knows exactly what it is: one sandwich, made one way. The meat and cheese are top tier. If the bread and the onions were my call, this could be pushing a 9.
