Gene's Grinders

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800 S Myrtle Ave, Monrovia
(626) 358-8016

About Gene's Grinders

Gene's Grinders is a family-owned restaurant that serves generous portions of delicious food, including their famous Meatball sandwich and pastrami grinder. The homemade bread is freshly baked, and the ingredients are fresh and of high quality. Customers praise the sandwiches for their soft bread and tasty fillings, with some describing the food as a piece of culinary history. The restaurant offers a warm and cozy atmosphere, where friendly staff and welcoming service create a pleasant experience. The counter service is excellent, and the staff, including the owner, make guests feel like part of the family. Many customers enjoy the signature Gene's special with everything, noting that the portions are ample, and the prices, though slightly higher, are justified by the quality and quantity of the food. To avoid the lunchtime crowd, visitors are encouraged to arrive early. Although the place may seem outdated, it is kept clean and has some memorabilia from the years. The staff is very nice, fast, and attentive, making each visit pleasant. Online ordering is available, with an average wait of about 20 minutes, especially during busy times. Customers have also discovered that adding salt and pepper to their sandwiches enhances the flavor, and ordering after the lunch rush helps get their food faster. Overall, Gene's Grinders is a great spot to support a local business and enjoy a satisfying meal.

Gene's Grinders Reviews

4.9
244 ratings
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4.9

I went today for the first time me. They DON’T toast bread and barely used and mayo/mustard. SUPER DRY! I won’t ever go back! 38$ wasted. & the guy on the register was rude and could work in his customer service! 👎🏾👎🏾✌🏾 Gene’s Grinders

Decades upon decades, I have enjoyed Gene's Grinders. Fresh ingredients, friendly customer good service and fantastic memories since Huntington Drive. Thank you all for all the yummy, excellent food, hard work and fantastic memories! See you later! ❌️⭕️
2/18/2026

Genes sandwiches are so large, bread is so fresh, huge amounts of proteins, that we were willing to drive large distances to satisfy our cravings for all that deliciousness 😋😋

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