i hadn't been in a while and saw they moved to Duarte. I tried the pastrami grinder for the first time, along with a pastrami dip for a friend. The sandwiches were filled with yumminess. Will be back to try the meatball. And btw....the sandwiches were HUGE, read more

Had to have their chicken breast sandwich one last time before they close for good. The amount of people getting sandwiches today speaks volumes about how good the sandwich's/french fries, and lemonade is. Quick ordering and pick up even though they were busy. I'll miss the staff and their dedication to serving a tremendously delicious sandwich!! read more

Very friendly staff amazing food highly recommend to anyone looking for a good sandwich place to dine in or take home.

Once you have experienced Gene's Grinders, Subway will never do. Loads of beef instead of where is the beef...one hearty and tasteful sandwich read more

The food was fresh and tasty. The service was fast. Didn't need to wait. They were polite and helpful. They followed the modifications I requested. read more

I received 2-3 emails advertising 25% off my next order. I made my selections, saw the discount in my cart. It then asked me to sign-in. I did and it was a mistake. The discount disappeared. After multiple attempts to reorder with the discount, I decided to call. The "very helpful" response I received was "It should work". Wow, really helpful. Not "No problem I'll apply the 25% to your order" which a business concerned with customer satisfaction/loyalty would have offered. read more

Negative experience and service from lady on the phone and when picking up order. she was disrespectful and rude not wanting to honor advertised promotion. I had heard positive reviews from friends and family however after this negative experience I doubt I'll be going back anytime soon. read more

Pastrami sand was amazing- had a cold Genes grinder special and it was ok but not even close to as good as the pastrami- the BOGO was a big draw (hope that is an intermittent deal) read more

For those who believe that Subway...or Jimmy Johns....is a sandwich (!!) but haven't had Gene's ??... then, you really don't know. Great bread, fresh meats, quality fries...this is a top 10 sandwich head and shoulders above the chain stores. Quality, freshness, size...these are really good grinders. Highly recommend. read more

This is the second time ordering sandwiches here and while the portions are very generous they simply do not use enough sauce and cheese. Ordered the meatball and Italian sausage sandwiches but both lacked sauce and were very dry. Historically, when I have ordered this sandwich at other places you can bite into it and have cheese and sauce oozing around it. For me, the balance between meat and sauce and cheese is off. read more

The sandwiches at Gene's Grinders are really good! Fresh baked bread and generous top quality ingredients make for the best sandwich in Southern California. Everyone who works there is friendly and efficient making Gene's our go to destination. read more

HOLY SMOKES, their subs here are HUGE! Big enough for you to split it into 2 meals, or you can share with someone! Service is great, the staff is very friendly here! Quick service and a nice outdoor dining area. I tried the Pastrami grinder: I added extra pickles and onions! It was a really delicious sub! I would say it was slightly dry but dry as in it needed like a sauce or dip, but not like the pastrami was like overcooked or dried out dry. I am definitely interested in coming back to try their Tues/Wed special and the tuna! read more

Gene's Grinders - Pastrami Grinder with extra pickles and onion added to it! - Delis Near Me - Duarte, California

Good flavor and easier parking. Great location! I enjoyed soft meatballs in sandwich

The best sandwiches in all of Monrovia. I wanted to try the Gene's special this time. Sandwich was delicious with lots of meat, cheese and onions with bell peppers. Service was good here and nice employees. You take that Subway. Menu options are great, and the sandwiches are not too pricey either. read more

So happy they reopened! My favorite sandwich shop! A must go to if you haven't been! The food is delicious and service is always great!

Gene's Grinders sets itself apart from other sandwich places for the simple fact that they make their bread daily. The sandwiches we've tried have been tasty. Their lemonade is also pretty good. read more

The sandwich was very good the meatball sandwich was really good tasting meatball but needed more sauce, wii definitely try different sandwiches. read more

The food was amazing. I actually got served by the owner and talked to them and told them how great their place and their staff is. Owner come in every morning and make the bread and the meatballs every single day. Best sandwich place I've ever been to and I'm Italian lol read more

Gene's Grinders - Half of the meatball sandwich - Delis Near Me - Duarte, California

Amazing Grinders. The best pastrami dip in So. Cal.! The fresh bread is killer. The daily specials are great. Especially Friday's sausage sandwich! read more

Great to have you guys back; and with expanded hours. Outstanding sandwich and a fantastic deal.

Been going for years, Too bad no more Monrovia address, but same old great product and service! Will continue to "Get My Grinder On!"

If I could rate 1,000,000 stars, I would. I lived in Monrovia and never tried their shop. They moved to Duarte, I moved to Duarte so now I had to. I tried their pastrami sandwich first. As a die hard, "if I want a sandwich, I'll make it at home" aficionado, I was skeptical. However, after the first bite I was taken aback. How can a sandwich be this good? This might be witchcraft. Then my MIL decides to try the BOGO deal and asks me what I want. I told her grab me a turkey one...still skeptical. (Mind you, they messed up her order but the crew made sure to fix it and she said they went above and beyond). I bite into the turkey sando and there's only one way to describe it. You know that episode of SpongeBob where he makes the krabby patty and tucks in the pickles under the cheese so softly? That's what it's like to bite into a sandwich from Genes Grinders! Whoever is making them is spongebob. You can taste the quality and love. The meat, veggies and bread taste soooo fresh and delicious. I have recommended this place to everyone. I cannot wait to try another flavor (I see you tuna) next! This sandwich will change your life. Thank me later. read more

I ordered 3 large Gene's Grinders. Food was very good. Although I couldn't figure out how to order when I got there. I like someone putting taking my order rather than me trying to figure it out. Ambience was okay. Parking lot was crowded. read more

Absolutely love this place, I've been coming to Genes for 26 years. My son got to go with me on the opening day in Duarte and had their turkey sandwich for the first time and loved it. The new place is awesome, the set up is great. Service is always on point, will keep coming and help spread the word on the best sandwiches ever! read more

Always looking forward to Gene's Grinders...Now a new location...even better...!!! All new and CLEAN...!!!

5/17/25 update. If you like blubbery, veiny, soggy, poor tasting pastrami, this is your place. I'll never return. Could not finish it was so bad. Now if you want lean, flavorful pastrami, give NY Deli in Torrance a try. Give them a try and you will absolutely agree. Just ate here again - Saturday, May 17, 2025. Consistently excellent. This is an updated review. See photo. read more

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Delicious as always, Great service. Have always loved Gene's Grinders. Outstanding Ambiance. Can't wait to order again. read more

Gene's has always our go to place for hit o r cold subs. I've been a Genes customer since it was on Huntington Dr. And it hasn't changed much over the years you always know what your going to get. read more

We had them delivered to the office for Admin Day by none other than Violeta. She delivered them with a smile on her face as usual. Loved the pastrami sandwich and the Gene's special . The best of the best. read more

Today I had the small pastrami dip (which includes mustard and pickles on a delicious roll). As usual, the service was fast and the food was it's normal delicious bite. You can't go wrong at Gene's Grinder no matter what you decide to order. It's a great value for money! read more

Besides getting to order fries with my sandwich (which sandwich shops never do), their sandwiches are sooo good! Super fresh and I love to ask for chili's on the side. The service is great and never misses. Definitely recommend!! read more

Been visiting Gene's for years now - definitely our fave local sandwich spot! They have a solid menu and daily specials - and their fried chicken sandwich is one of the best around - even better than all the fast food ones we've tried (it's their Tuesday/Wednesday special). I think their fried chicken sandwich is prob my fave - very soft chicken with just the right amount of deliciously seasoned breading, lettuce, tomato, cheese and mayo - it's delightful! My hubby's latest go-to is their tuna salad sandwich which is always very good and comes with lettuce, tomato, and cheese. Their meatball sandwich is wonderful! I try to remember to ask for extra sauce - only bc I like a higher sauce-to-meatball ratio. It comes with cheese as well. The meatballs are made from very decent beef and are absolutely massive! I have to cut them in half bc they're so generously proportioned lol! Excellent choice! All their portions are huge - we always get smalls and Jane leftovers most of the time. I tried their fries for the first time today and yummm!! They're flawless and the portion is HUGE considering it's only $2.75!! I was very impressed - Highly recommend! It's in a small shopping center at the end of Old Town Monrovia with plenty of parking (street and in the lot) with a lovely outside seating area in the shade - very comfortable and relaxed. The staff are always friendly and I've never waited more than 10 minutes for my subs. They're the best! read more

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Love their sandwiches. Reminds me of the ones I got back east. Real, honest food whether you call them grinders, hoagies or subs. The best.

I tried Gene's Grinders in Monrovia for the first time on 07/24/2024 for pick-up at Lunchtime. I ordered one of the Pastrami Dip's (Small) and one of the Meatball Special's (Small). I actually at the Pastrami Dip. It was absolutely delicious. Full of flavor, full of meat and toppings. The price is competitive with other sandwich shops and probably actually better, because they actually put a lot into each sandwich. The bread is super fresh as well. I also had a tiny bite of the Meatball Special and that was awesome as well. I will definitely return again to Gene's. read more

SOOO glad they were able to move to Duarte instead of close! The fam can't wait for them to reopen there. They tried them out when a friend recommended them just before the move. Convenient to order online and pick up! read more

First of all, a shout-out to the staff members for their awesome kindness. I had an issue with my online order and I got the assistance that I needed. . I got two sandwiches and I enjoyed them both. Great flavors, generous servings and great service... Gene's hits on all cylinders. read more

Wow! I've finally tried this place after knowing about it for more than a decade. I tried the large pastrami and it was delicious. Loaded with meat , and not too salty. Tender meat and a really well put together, neat sandwich. The bread is soft (they make it themselves) and kinda all works together with the works. This place makes a great sandwich! read more

Gene's Grinders - Half (and some bites taken) of the Large Pastrami - Delis Near Me - Duarte, California

One of the best sandwich spots I've ever tried, I had been wanting to try out their sandwiches and it did not dissapoint. I tried the pastrami sandwich, delious and packed with pastrami. Cant wait to try out the other sandwich options they have read more

Great subs! Bread baked fresh, daily. Fast, friendly service and good pricing. Register for their points program and look for their BOGO offers. read more

Sandwiches where great and people taking your order where very nice. I made my own sandwich, ham, turkey, roast beef, add avocado and all fixings that the gene special come with , also added pickles, onions, oils, pepper chini on side all provolone, it's Called the Dave special I named it after me , delicious great sandwiches. read more