Gloria G. 
 
September 10, 2026
 
 
 Verified 
The shop is located in the Target Shopping Centet on Huntington Drive in Monrovia. Even though we went early it was packed. Small, clean,well known place. This was our first time do we ordered to go and we received our order within 10mins. When we got home we noticed that we didnt get any dip /sauce.  The bread was fresh and filled with pastrami and pickles, i bite into it and it was good but lacking flavor. I added the peppercinos that they gave us and it was ok, I wonder if the dip is what adds the needed flavor? It was a good sandwich but it needs extra flavor maybe a like sauce added into the sandwich to give that ump! I will return but maybe next time ill try the meatball.
  
 
 
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Hany Hanna 
 
August 21, 2026
 
 
  
Food was so good
  
 
 
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Nye T. 
 
March 31, 2011
 
 
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Special....all day! Generous portions which can last me all day, unless I'm on a good day where i can finish the whole sub and fries. 

Location: Corner off Myrtle street, easy to find. easy parking. 

Atmosphere: Nothing impressive, its a sandwich place. You can sit inside or outside. 

Service: You order your food, they make it, you leave or eat it there. 

Food: All their sandwiches are good, i haven't really tried anything else, but i will someday and report back. I just enjoy the Gene special too much. 

Sanitation: Nothing to report. 

Overall: Its a cool place. If i where to go on the Jared subway diet, subway would be isomorphic to Grinders.
  
 
 
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Yvon B. 
 
October 4, 2013
 
 
 Verified 
The owner used to call me FRANCOIS just because I was French.
The nicest guy, him and his team, all good folks.
I can't believe this place still exist, and that people write things I remember over 20 years ago. I must have been a regular for over 10 years while working in the area (1981-1993). I am now back in France and I swear, even here, nobody makes a sandwich like them.
The Italian meat ball was a killer, now I have to make my own meat balls, I was just looking in google mapp, and seeing the store made me feel great.
  
 
 
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Karen R. 
 
May 11, 2026
 
 
 Verified 
Food and service good just as it has always been. Glad they are back. I have missed my favorite sandwiches.
  
 
 
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Will C. 
 
March 12, 2015
 
 
 Verified 
Gene's Grinders is an institution in Monrovia. This small sandwich shop is know too many in the city. The inside has many memorabilia and images from the Santa Anita Park race track. It has an old school feel to it and a hold to tradition; no need for modernism here. 

I order the Polish Kielbasa and an order of fries. The sandwiches are amazing. Fresh ingredients, and expertly made. They have similar prices to Subway but threefold the quality. They close early in the afternoon so don't miss out.
  
 
 
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Brian Idrovo 
 
September 10, 2022
 
 
  
Been coming to this place since the late 90's.  Everything is good here.  My two favorites are the Pastrami and the Meatball sandwiches.   Try the fresh lemonade as well. Place is so good.  Highly recommend it.
  
 
 
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Charles cb 
 
September 9, 2018
 
 
  
Best place for sandwiches in town.
  
 
 
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Randy M. 
 
February 7, 2024
 
 
 Verified 
great service and awesome sandwiches and fries. Been coming here for years. Great family owned restaurant
  
 
 
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Daniel Barocio 
 
July 10, 2020
 
 
  
Good sandwiches
  
 
 
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Norma Y. 
 
August 20, 2025
 
 
 Verified 
Super friendly staff, sandwich rolls are baked in-house, meats are great quality!! Fries were hot and fresh! Super satisfying!!
  
 
 
 
 
  
  
 
 
 John S. 
 
November 5, 2015
 
 
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Genes has been around forever, and for good reasons. They close when they run out of food. Which is a smart idea. It's really old school, meaning, you place your order and wait for your name to be called. The one star reviews are basically stupid ass people/customers complaining and bitching because they think their opinion matters. The specials are very tasty. The lady behind the reg is super nice. Go there, order food, and don't bitch.
  
 
 
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Anthony Galvez 
 
October 18, 2026
 
 
  
Great place to eat, food is 10/10! My wife and ai always come here once a week!
  
 
 
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Tim M. 
 
April 12, 2024
 
 
 Verified 
This place is still a Gem after 40+ years! Fresh bread and meats, great variety of hot and cold sandwiches and daily specials. Family owned forever..... my favorites,  are the Combo and Pastrami Dip! Keep up the great work!
  
 
 
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Les W. 
 
December 19, 2023
 
 
 Verified 
Great sandwiches, fresh bread. One of the bests. Definitely get the pastrami. Daily specials are nice to try too. Just tried their Chicken Breast sandwich, it was delicious.