Dianna M. 
 
October 14, 2026
 
 
 Verified 
Just went to the new jeans grinders after shopping at target. The subs were phenomenal. Bought a classic Gene's grinder large and it lasted me two days. Fresh bread, quality ingredients, wonderful staff and even a complementary delicious lemonade! My family and I will be coming back very soon, worth every penny.
  
 
 
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Josh Regan 
 
April 16, 2018
 
 
  
A Monrovia staple. Been going here since I was a little kid. Love it and love their sandwiches.
  
 
 
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Andre V. 
 
March 18, 2025
 
 
 Verified 
Food - 8/10
Parmesan chicken sandwich- 8.5/10
Fries -7.5/10 
Food was great
Bread was homemade and fresh 
Sauce was flavorful and not too sweet 
Chicken had good flavor especially the breading but a little over cooked
Fries were solid and came out fresh and hot but a little under salted 

Service - 10/10
Everyone was really nice and the food came out super fast 
No complaints at all

Ambiance - 8.5/10
This place has an outside walk up window and an inside dining area and while it is small it just has that old school flair which I love and I feel like is getting harder to find as time goes on 

Price/Value - 8.5/10
Sandwich and fries came out to about $17 after taxes 
Portions are huge you could definitely share the sandwich and fries if you have a normal appetite
Also for a good quality meal I think this is a great value for money

Overall I give it 4.5-5 Stars 
If you love sandwiches try this place out
  
 
 
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Sierra John 
 
July 30, 2023
 
 
  
Very friendly crew. The food is first rate. They're busy, but you never have to wait too long. Highly recommend.
  
 
 
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Cindy H. 
 
August 5, 2023
 
 
 Verified 
Fresh bread every day, they make their own huge meatballs, pastrami not super salty which was amazing, and fresh french fries every time. Super nice staff. Can't beat it!
  
 
 
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Christian E. 
 
August 13, 2023
 
 
 Verified 
Great food, and even better customer service. The location is in a really historic spot right in the center of downtown Monrovia which makes it such a great experience.
  
 
 
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Chris D. 
 
August 4, 2023
 
 
 Verified 
Just the best ingredients, quality, price all culminate in a symphony of flavor, experience and the knowledge you didn't break your bank account. Small town local vibe and some really good dudes behind the counter. Love that dam Meatball Special and if you get a chance for that Chicken Sandwich, it's a must and will settle in you like a baby settles in his Mama's arms. It goes down smooth unlike those greasy other spots! Gene's is a treasure in Monrovia. Keep an eye for an "Andy" sighting. A local legend and thankful to him for giving us Gene's!
  
 
 
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Jennifer M. 
 
June 9, 2026
 
 
 Verified 
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.
  
 
 
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Mario M. 
 
March 14, 2024
 
 
 Verified 
Genes grinder in my opinion is the best sandwich place making sub sandwiches in the entire San Gabriel Valley if not LA county their freshly made bread as well as superb ingredients takes the taste of a sub over the top.
  
 
 
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Lucky L. 
 
January 14, 2013
 
 
 Verified 
This is by far the best sandwich place in the surrounding area.  Gene's special is a huge gut buster that will fill you for the rest of the day.  The tuna sandwich is also great.  The fries aren't bad and the staff is friendly and is consistent with the size and make of the sandwiches. 

The bread is great and I believe they make it themselves because I have never seen it anywhere else.  Do yourself a favor and go to Gene's.  Grab one of the daily specials or just go with Gene's Special.
  
 
 
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Breanna t. 
 
October 2, 2025
 
 
 Verified 
Always pass by this place on our way to Mikomi. And finally got a chance to stop in. Such a great grinder. My husband and I shared a large. It was perfect size, very filling and definitely not skimpy!!!!! We will be coming back.
  
 
 
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Stacey P. 
 
February 9, 2023
 
 
 Verified 
Man Oh Man these sandwiches are amazing! I got a large gene special and a small meatball. I thought my meatball sub would be soggy with my 20min drive home but it was not. The ingredients are so fresh, the meatballs homemade and I think the tomato sauce is homemade as well. The meats in the gene special are the best tasting meats we've ever gotten from a deli. I'm totally going back cause the 40min round trip drive is totally worth it
  
 
 
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Melissa M. 
 
December 5, 2023
 
 
 Verified 
Food is always fresh  . Love their pastrami sandwiches. Phone and online orders are easy and customer service is the best ..
  
 
 
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Mark B. 
 
July 10, 2023
 
 
 Verified 
Great Pastrami at a fair price. Will be back! Called it in and it was ready when I got there!
  
 
 
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Brian L. 
 
May 14, 2026
 
 
 Verified 
I ordered this through Uber Eats and the sandwiches were bomb.
I got the pastrami, kielbasa, and genes special.  Would definitely want to come and eat it in person because the sandwiches were solid even after being delivered.