> At a Glance
> – Bradley Cooper and Danny DiGiampietro surprised Good Morning America hosts with cheesesteaks from their NYC restaurant, Danny & Coop’s, on January 9, 2026
> – The duo launched the spot in January 2025 after running a food truck since December 2023
> – GMA anchors Michael Strahan, George Stephanopoulos, Rebecca Jarvis, and Sam Champion all praised the sandwiches as “the best cheesesteak”
> – Why it matters: The star-powered eatery just hit its one-year mark, proving the actor’s side hustle has serious culinary chops
Bradley Cooper swapped red carpets for grill lines, celebrating Danny & Coop’s first birthday by feeding the Good Morning America crew straight from the griddle.
Surprise Delivery on Live TV
During the January 9, 2026 broadcast, Sam Champion teased the crew’s frustration from a previous visit when sandwiches ran out. Cooper and DiGiampietro arrived mid-segment, boxes in hand, to make amends.
> Sam Champion exclaimed:
> “There is something that we loved when it was brought to us like nothing we’ve ever loved before.”
The anchors dove in immediately.
Instant Review Roundup
- Rebecca Jarvis: “Honestly, the best cheesesteak.”
- Michael Strahan: “You’re going to get us all kicked out of Philadelphia because this is the best cheesesteak.”
- George Stephanopoulos: echoed Strahan’s Philly-level praise.
> Michael Strahan joked:
> “It’s the only thing I like out of Philadelphia.”
Cooper laughed, shouting, “Oh! You can’t help yourself!”
From Food Truck to Storefront
DiGiampietro credits Cooper for pushing the concept forward.
> Danny DiGiampietro recalled:
> “He called me one day and said, ‘You’ve been dodging me for long enough. I want to open a cheesesteak place in New York.'”
The pair tested recipes via a December 2023 food truck before settling into their permanent New York City location January 2025.
Cooper stays hands-on, earning the title “first one in, last one to leave” from his partner.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Food truck launch | December 2023 |
| Restaurant opening | January 2025 |
| GMA anniversary visit | January 9, 2026 |
Key Takeaways
- Danny & Coop’s marks one year of slinging cheesesteaks in NYC.
- Cooper personally cooks, cleans, and closes the shop.
- GMA anchors crowned the sandwich the best outside Philadelphia.
- The brand started as a food truck before turning brick-and-mortar.
From silver screen to sizzling grill, Cooper’s culinary gamble just earned national morning-show gold.
