Bradley Cooper Has a Cheesesteak Shop Now — And It’s Legit

So here’s a sentence I didn’t expect to write this year: Bradley Cooper makes a mean cheesesteak. Like, actually good. Not “celebrity vanity project” good. Not “it’s fine because he’s famous” good. Just straight-up delicious. And while Rocket Raccoon might prefer intergalactic trash snacks, even he’d fist-fight a Ravager for a bite of this thing.

Danny & Coop’s Cheesesteaks quietly popped up in NYC’s East Village earlier this year—and by “quietly,” I mean the line’s been out the door since it opened, even when Coop himself isn’t on-site. It’s a collab between Cooper and Danny DiGiampietro, the Philly pizza guy behind the iconic Angelo’s Pizzeria, a.k.a. the guy who knows what he’s doing with bread, meat, and cheese.

The Cheesesteak in Question? Worth Every Penny.

Let’s get one thing out of the way: yes, it’s around $20. But if you’re already dropping $8 on a sad, soggy deli sandwich with mystery meat, why not level up? 

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Danny & Coop’s offers a 12-inch cheesesteak (seen above) packed with thinly sliced rib-eye, gooey Cooper Sharp cheese (no relation, though the name synergy is chef’s kiss), and sweet caramelized onions. All of it’s wrapped in a chewy, crusty semolina hoagie roll that’s made in-house. Not shipped. Not flash-frozen. Baked. Fresh. On-site. Like bread should be. 

Helen Rosner, a reviewer at The New Yorker says it’s “just as good as the best one I’ve had in Philadelphia.” Mic drop.

From Pop-Up Heat to Brick-and-Mortar Beast

This whole thing started as a pop-up food truck in 2023, per People, with Cooper literally working the grill—yep, we’re talking gloves, apron, hairnet, the works. The permanent spot (at 151 Avenue A, New York, New York 10009) opened January 2025, but they’ve kept the menu tight and the hours limited, which only adds to the hype. Think exclusive, but not pretentious.

There’s no fancy decor, no overdone branding. It’s not trying to be a Philly-themed Instagram trap. It’s just a spot that serves one iconic thing, does it right, and keeps people coming back.

The People Have Spoken

Real talk from real folks who’ve tried it: people are loving this cheesesteak, and we can’t blame them.

One fan on Reddit raved, “The cheesesteak itself was one of the best I’ve had in my life, and I’ve tried the 3 best spots in Philly—it’s on par.,” sparking a lengthy discussion. That’s high praise, especially from someone who says they’ve been to the cheesesteak mecca.

Another Redditor chimed in, “I loved it and thought it was especially good with the spicy peppers… the best cheesesteak I have ever eaten, especially because it had so many sesame seeds.”

And if you need further convincing, TikTok user @chewyorkcity posted a mouthwatering video saying, “The sesame-encrusted bread is pure magic, and it’s no surprise the line wraps around the block on weekends.” Guess what? She’s not wrong.

Seems like people are lining up for more than just a celebrity sighting; they’re after a seriously tasty sandwich and Danny & Coop’s is the real deal. It’s charming, satisfying, and yeah, a little pricey. But let’s be real—Rocket wouldn’t steer us wrong.