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One day, you might be able to have a beer or glass of wine with your 97-pound cheesesteak from Danny & Coop's.
A review of Community Board 3's recently released SLA Licensing & Outdoor Dining Committee agenda for August reveals that the popular cheesesteak shop is applying for a beer and wine license for the space, which has only a handful of seating spots. (It's mostly a takeout operation.)
Actor-filmmaker Bradley Cooper and Danny DiGiampietro, the owner of Angelo's Pizzeria in South Philadelphia, teamed up for this venture, which began on a part-time basis last December at 151 Avenue A, between Ninth Street and 10th Street.
The quick-serve establishment only serves a (very large) classic cheesesteak for $18 (it will feed several people), bottles of water and cans of soda.
At the start of the summer, Danny & Coop's extended their hours to noon to 7 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. There can be a line at noon, but it moves quickly, we're told. (We've never tried it.)
151 Avenue A was previously home to Tacos El Porky and its sibling El Primo Red Tacos, which both closed quickly. The previous owners received approval for a beer and wine license, although not for the backyard space.
In May 2024, nearly 150 residents signed a petition opposing the use of the backyard by Tacos El Porky.
It's not immediately known if Danny & Coop's have any intentions to inhabit the outdoor space.
San Loco was located in the south storefront at No. 151 for 15 years, until February 2014, without ever deciding to open up the back.
