Always happpy to seeeee genee get the sandwiches buy the beers in a pack ohhhhhhh and buy the chocolate read more

No longer live in SF but this is always my first stop when I visit. It is my favorite sandwich in the entire world. And you can't go wrong with anything. I literally dream about the bread. Never underestimate the power of a liquor deli sammy. read more

I ordered a couple sandwiches through Doordash tonight: Gene's Atomic Sub (Large) and Roast Beef (Large) based on the rave reviews on Yelp. The subs were tasty but... the amount of meat on the sandwiches were only a few thin slices. The meat and veggie portions were very uneven. It was more veggies than meat, which tasted more like a veggie sandwich sub. I could not even taste the meats in the sub sadly. I've been a customer of Submarine Center at West Portal for years and there is no comparison with their subs. It was definitely not worth $17 for a Gene's sub. read more

Remember hearing about this place a while back and decided to give it a try and no regrets here. Picked up regular-sized ham and cheese, and a salami and cheese. Both were warm subs and both were delicious. Have been here twice in one week and also tried the chicken sandwich as well. Ordered it through Yelp and sandwiches were ready for pickup when I got there. The second time I had to wait a little since the app was acting wonky, so worth the wait. read more

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The man is back. Now the sandwiches are back to normal. The grouchy lady that had taken over is gone. Back to business as usual

Try the genes atomic sandwich and get the large for 16 dollars. It is pretty good ! A lot of people recommended it to me and I would definitely come back for it. read more

I live up the street and I loveeee to go get a sandwich to have with some homemade soup! Perfect cozy Sunday

Gene is BACK and it was so good to see him! He's just as friendly as I remember and still making delicious sammies like back when I was in high school. Truthfully I stopped ordering sandwiches here for a while because the lady that took over for a couple years was rude but now that Gene is back I will start coming more often because the sandwiches as just that good! read more

I can always count on Gene's liquor to have what I'm looking for. They are a no nonsense store and you can get in and out quickly.

I started coming here, or sending my son to get a Cactus Cooler. I don't see it many other places. Orange/Pineapple flavor and Fred Flinstone's favorite drink. Sweet memories spending heat waves wearing WonderWoman underoos, drinking a Cactus Cooler and watching cartoons. (An 8 year old me loving summer vacation !!) Some do's: 1. Do try a Cactus Cooler! 2. Enjoy the music :) - there is a TV screen that let's you know what's playing- 3. Yes, the sandwiches are yummy and when it's crowded it may take a few minutes to get a sandwich, but it's worth it! *The bread is nice and soft thank goodness! (the opposite of Dutch Crunch- there are some of us who want to keep the skin on the roof of our mouth) and Hamik uses white onions- a sandwich makers secret. (i.e. a yellow or red give onion breath and can be overwhelming -but a white onion is slightly sweeter & more mild)* And a don't: Don't stick your finger in that spinny thing that produces digital images.. ! No matter how tempting!!!... read more

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This place is a SF gem. Hidden away in the outer Avenues on Taravel Gene has been making epic subs for many, many years. It's a unusual suspect hidden in a liquor store. If you haven't had Gene's sub, you haven't really had a sub. I suggest the infamous Attomic sub. read more

Some spots in the D4 hood are like old favorite hoodies from college. Not fancy, just comfortable and very soothing. If a corner sand-o shop can be compared to this, it is most definitely this spot. After a multi year hiatus, Hamik is back!! Thank God. The owner operator sandwich maker is back making the atomic sub which for me is the go-to sandwich on the menu. Mix of meat and veggies with the special sauce , he makes it just right. Toasted of course Get a large and have enough for 2 meals Perfect for a lazy Sunday afternoon watching the 49ers ! JYW recommends. read more

We were working nearby and the workers said this is a great place to get a sandwich so I figured why not.. I was really looking forward to eating that day. We made it inside and it's a decently sized corner store market with a tiny station in the front corner for the deli. My sandwich wasn't bad and I went for the regular. Nothing to write home about but I still ate it. My work partner on the other hand had a way worse experience.. he wasn't too fond of the bbq chicken that he got and his chips and soda were both expired by about a month. I dont like to leave bad reviews and the lady was really nice so I'm hoping it was a bad day for them. There were plenty of people doing pickups for to go orders on sandwiches so I trust that they're regarded in the community to a point at least. The expiration dates is what made me feel the need to speak on the negatives to this establishment. Not everybody will be so laid back seeing or consuming things that aren't fresh. Try at your own risk and I haven't shut them out completely. If I work nearby again, I'll give them another chance but I've cut people off for way less read more

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Great (Parkside) sandwiches! Made to perfection!! Not only a sandwich shop but also a better than average liquor store!!! Also while you're there get a custom made ' T ' shirt with the 'Gene's Liquor ' logo brilliantly displayed on the front, sure to turn heads!!!! read more

While spending half the morning at the dog park with Jaime, it was time for lunch and I was getting hungry. I was in the mood for some sammich and I realized I had bookmarked Gene's Liquor for a while. I drove to the Sunset and arrived at approximately 1300 hours. Parked across the street and there were two customers ahead of me. COVID guidelines in place and signs posted inside as well as markers on the floor. I took this time to browse the store while studying the menu. It definitely has that beloved neighborhood look and old-school feel. When it was my turn, I decided on the large Gene's Atomic Sub ($13.50) with Turkey, Pastrami and Corned Beef served with mayo, mustard, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, cheese and secret sauce on a French Roll. Unfortunately, they do not have Dutch Crunch as a a bread option, but I did ask for it to be toasted. I got into a pleasant conversation with the owner and told her I used to go to Lincoln and shared my year of graduation. I assumed they had been around since I went to school there, but she said that she bought the place around 20 years ago. I asked where she gets her meat, but she only replied that they come from the best cuts from a purveyor that only offers high-quality meat products. OK...high expectations. I thanked her when she was finished creating my sammich and we exchanged pleasantries. I was impressed by the size since it's similar to Little Lucca's. I drove to Stow Lake to enjoy my sammich and I was waiting for it to wow me after my first bite. Also, for the price point, the portion of the meat could have been more generous as it was lacking in layers. It looked good lengthwise, but didn't have the girth to it. After several bites, it was just OK and the quality of the meat didn't impress me either. They tasted like regular cold cuts you can purchase from a supermarket deli counter. Just my honest opinion. Although it was OK....it didn't live up to expectations, especially when she mentioned she only gets the best cuts. The owner was very nice though and I will definitely give 'em another chance and try their other sammiches. 3 1/2 stars. read more

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The rumors are true, Hamik is back at Genes and everything is like it was!!! That grumpy, bad service, and never picks up the phone women is gone and the guy is back at Genes!! Finally, the quality of sandwiches are back like before. read more

First thing first. That father daughter duo in that shop is awesome. Came in on my lunch break and got the best damn pastrami sandwich in my life. I was welcomed with smiles and felt like family definitely coming back for more!!! read more

I've had sandwiches from this place before and enjoyed their food. But, this last time was very disappointing. I ordered the pastrami sandwich pictured below. The sandwich had too much mayonnaise and dressing and as I ate the sandwich, I had to continually scrape off the excess mayonnaise and dressing. In addition, the service was very poor. After we ordered, we waited 10 minutes and drove to the location, which was about 15 minutes away. So, in total, we thought 25 minutes would be enough time for our sandwiches to be ready or close to ready. My partner went to check on the food with the sandwich maker and she yelled at him saying that she needed more time and scolded him for him coming in before she confirmed the order was ready on Yelp. We waited another 10 min and our order was ready, but still an unfriendly sandwich maker. While I don't like to give low ratings for small local businesses, I did not appreciate the poor service and bland food. read more

Gene's Liquor - Pastrami Sandwich - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - San Francisco, California

Excellent service and big sandies, with big flavor. Got some sweet tee shirts now too read more

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Their sandwiches are great and gene is awesome Tried the Italiano. Solid old school Sando with super fresh bread. Check it out. read more

Best sandwiches in SF. Gene is always friendly and fast, plus he knows exactly how I like my sammy. Typical liquor and snacks available too. It's kind of a hidden gem tucked in the sunset district. There's always nice music when I walk in. read more

After avoiding Gene's in recent times due to its demise during the time Hamik's ex-wife rode the business into the ground, I returned on a whim to find that Hamik was back and operating Gene's Liquors once again. He explained to me that the ex is completely out of the picture with regards to the business and he now has full control. I ordered a regular Atomic Sub to determine if it has returned to the quality that it had during the prime years. He asked me if I wanted everything and I said "make it the way you eat it" and he said his includes extra jalapeños. As expected, everything was perfect in the slightly toasted sub with a great balance of Turkey, Corned Beef, and Pastrami. I let him know that his Liquor & Deli was/is an institution in the Sunset District and that it's great to have him back! read more

Best sandwich in the Bay Area in my opinion. I always get the pastrami sandwich with everything on it except for mustard and I would literally travel outside of my home city just to get this sandwich. The service is great and I like how it's also a liquor store so I could grab other snacks if needed! read more

If I could give them no stars, I would. The woman who was at the cashier was rather un-friendly.

Gene is back! Sandwiches are amazing as always and great service with a great smile. That block is much more sunny with his return. read more

Gene's Liquor - He's back! - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - San Francisco, California

If you're looking for a quick & delicious sandwich,toasted to perfection you should really give Gene's liquor a try! After a 3 year hiccup Gene's has returned to the great sandwich store from the past. The name Gene's liquor is a little misleading, although it's a liquor store it's forte is the sandwiches , the portions are generous & toasted if you want! It's wonderful to see Gene's liquor return to the Parkside. Truly a diamond in the rough !!! read more

Thank you! Me & My boyfriend are from So-Cal and went on a huge roadtrip, San Francisco was on the list. We were heading toward the west side by the SF zoo when we decided to stop for ice at 7-11, thats when we noticed Gene's across the street. We walked over just as they were locking up but the owner was amazing and let us in to grab what we needed really quick. She was very sweet & her shop had everything! Defiently will stop here again if I'm ever in the area read more

Gene's Liquor - Genes Liquor & Deli - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - San Francisco, California

Gene is a decent person. Nice person. Been coming here for years since I was in high school. Him and his brother. Got a mortadella toasted so good. . he gets good cuts of meat. Always a pleasure.] Sf parkside tradition read more

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The original Gene is back in business, so come get an amazing sandwich from this man! So glad the place is back in good hands!

When I walked in, I spoke with the owner, who was extremely personable and friendly. Ordered the Atomic, along with some basic sundries (hey, it is a liquor store, right?). Very quick turnaround, went back to work and unwrapped the sub. H-O-L-Y S-H-I-T. This is what a sandwich is all about. The bread with it's toasted to perfection, crunchy and flaky deliciousness. Ingredients that are in the right proportions - not an abundance of lettuce and a lack of meat , but everything just right. A dressing that ties it all together. This was sandwich perfection. I'm glad I live so close, because now I know the go to sandwich shop in the Outer Sunset. This place is top notch! read more

Gene's Liquor - The makings of awesome. - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - San Francisco, California

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We go there just for their heated atomic sandwich. It's very tasty, and similar to submarine sandwich. Just have to eat it within 15 minutes or it gets a little soggy. Also prices are getting high but sonis everywhere else for a sandwich, sigh. read more

Typically, I wouldn't get a sandwich from a liquor store, but I heard it was a local favorite so I figured why not. The smoked turkey sandwich was BOMB! The atomic sandwich (with 3 types of meats) was pretty good too. The french rolls were amazing and I definitely can't make a sandwich like this at home. Definitely a new local favorite of mine. read more

My brother in law was getting some work done at the house and we needed to grab a bite of grub to get through the day. There's a popular deli at the corner so we walked over to check it out. There was a big sign out front calling their sandwich the best in town, so you know I had to give it a try. I ordered the large atomic sub for $8.35 with some chips and the whole thing came out to about $11. Not the cheapest sub in town to be sure. However, they did load it up with three kinds of meat and all the fixin's and it was a pretty darn good sandwich. I don't know if I'd call it the best though. It's a really convenient place to grab a quite lunch before hopping on the train, but all items are significantly marked up. Sandwich quality was excellent and the ingredients were very fresh. I'd drop by again in a bind but it wouldn't be an everyday thing. Service was outstanding though and the boss was extremely helpful and happy! Food: 7/10 Service: 9/10 Price: $$ Atmosphere: 6/10 read more

Gene's Liquor - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - San Francisco, California

Lines are long most of the time and the guys don't work at lightning fast speed but they're super nice and the SANDWICHES ARE DELICIOUS! A large is $9 add extra meat $3.75 and additional avocado $1.20.... Comes out to be a pretty expensive sandwich but try it and you'd be a loyal customer for life. Tip: only one type of bread here and it's the perfect one. Soft french toasted =) Also tip the guys they really appreciate it! read more

Gene's Liquor - My pastrami sub add meat and avo! (Don't know why yelp auto flipped my photo). - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - San Francisco, California

I can't believe it's been 10 years since my last review. I've been coming here longer than I care to admit (because it shows how old I am) but this place is still amazing. It's my favorite veggie sandwich, period, and it is the place my husband always requests food from when he wants me to bring home dinner. I have only ever ordered the veggie sub but my husband and friends have had the other sandwiches and liked them all. I still get a kick out of the fact that you can get an amazing sandwich at a corner store in the Outer Parkside but I guess that's how things are these days. read more

For over twenty years we've ordered deli sandwiches from Gene's and always been happy with them. I ordered my sandwich over the phone today and when I went to pick it up the woman behind the counter was erratic and rude to say the least. I asked where the owner Hamik was and she started screaming "Fuck you. This is my store! I'm the new owner!! Get out of here! Fuck your bitch. Get out of my store." Needless to say Gene's deli sandwiches are not what they used to be and the woman running the business now is psychotic. I will no longer be supporting this small local business and I'd encourage you to do the same. It is never ok to verbally berate your customers. If I could've given her zero stars I would have. read more

Cute and clean local family run market always hooks it up. There's a woman at the counter that is always super friendly and helpful. Definitely a great spot for a good sandwich on the go! read more

This sandwich does NOT follow the Little Lucca / Roxie's sandwich formula consisting of a hearty helping of meat (and everything else) on Dutch crunch bread. The amount of meat is seriously underwhelming, however the rest of the sandwich comes together very nicely. I'm usually a fan of cold sandwiches, a la hero subs of NYC, and this sandwich reminds me of just that (soft roll, oil / vinegar), only heavily toasted. The picture below shows an atomic sub, made of three meats. There are 1-2 slices of each meat, making the meat flavor simply a complement of other flavors in the sandwich, rather than the focal point. For the price, this felt like a scam. But, the sandwich does set itself out from the rest due to it's unique flavor, which is heavily driven by oil / vinegar, mayo, and onions. Skip this sandwich if you don't like these profiles, or if you don't enjoy heavily toasted, flaky bread. Ordering these cold is just not worth it. Homeboy behind the counter is super cool, and I whole heartedly recommend giving him your business. Times are tough, rent is high, so I'm not trippin' too hard about a couple slices of deli meat. read more

Gene's Liquor - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - San Francisco, California

The lady that work here is so rude. She yells and screams like a little kid who didn't get their way. I will never spend a nickel in this place. read more

To say that this lady who owns this liquor store is rude and disrespectful is an understatement. Yesterday was my first time ever to step into this store. I went in to redeem my one dollar for a superlotto winning and wanted to buy more tickets. She hurriedly walked to the front counter and muttered under her breath saying that she was very busy. She took my ticket and announced that I have won one dollar indeed. So I pulled out 4 more dollars and placed them on the counter telling her I wanted to buy superlotto, 5 tickets please. She had my one dollar winning in her hand. She gave me the tickets and when counting them, I realized that she only gave me 4. I said calmly," I am sorry, I gave you 4 dollars. You are supposed to give me 5 tickets." Omg, something just snapped inside her brain and she started to scream at me. She said, " you told me you are giving me $3 and that you wanted 4 tickets." I said politely, " no, I placed $4 on the counter. " And she screamed again and said, " next time, just go get your tickets from another place! " After realizing her mistake, she gave me the 5th ticket. Then she screamed, "You always do this to me! The other day, you came in and I couldn't help you because I was making sandwiches and then you kept on walking back and forth outside my store!" My jaw literally dropped! I didn't know what to do and how to react. I yelled back at her ,"You're crazy, you are a psycho! ". As I was leaving the store, she continued to scream at me. I was literally shaking from this encounter but went back inside and yelled, "you're crazy" a few more times. Entering this store is like walking into a landmine! Please don't do business with this lady owner! read more