50 Best Sandwich Shops near Monrovia

“This is the 3rd Ike’s I have been to, and they always serve up quality, delicious sandwiches that are quick and convenient. Brought them on a road trip the next day and still tasty. The interior is very clean and staff very friendly. The wide selection means you can always try something new or just stick to whatever is your favorite. This location is in a very busy plaza so takes some time to find parking on Friday evenings.“

“I love this place! I really do! The people that work there are professional, pleasant and just all around great people! Sandwiches are good here. They have a healthy variety if your looking for a healthier option. It's clean. I say check them out for lunch or dinner! Take your kids after a sports game, take a date or go grab lunch. Check them out! Super super nice staff! I give them a A+++“

“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“

“Excellent service and great food.“

“Look… the vibes at The Garden Deli are IMMACULATE. The food is FIRE. 🔥

This is not Subway…no shade 😂 But if you want a QUALITY sandwich, come here and learn what “sandwich artist” is actually supposed to mean. The bread? QUALITY. The ingredients? Fresh. The whole sandwich? Just…YES.

And let me talk about the potato salad because somebody momma PUT. HER. FOOT. IN. IT. 😂👏🏾 It tasted like my mom made it daily…CHEF’S KISS. The pasta salad is good too! Actually, ask them how they would eat everything. Trust me…they will not lead you astray.

I brought my dad with me and we got our food to go. Baby…that food did not make it past the parking lot. 😂😂 We were supposed to take it home. Supposed to. The plan changed somewhere between the front door and the car.

The shop is small, but somehow you don’t want to leave. And the people working there? Some of the friendliest, funniest people. You can genuinely tell they enjoy working there and actually enjoy meeting and talking with their customers. That kind of energy is rare.

I was literally trying to poach them to come open a spot where I work…THAT is how good they are. 😂 If I’m trying to recruit your entire operation, you know the food is doing what it needs to do.

Gen Z would probably say the place has AURA. My millennial colleagues would say this place is BUSSIN. Either way…The Garden Deli is THAT GIRL. 😂🔥

Catch them now while you still can because I have ZERO doubt they’re going to blow up. Get your sandwich, get the potato salad, get the pasta salad, ask them what they recommend and trust the process.

And please…don’t sleep on this place. Your taste buds deserve better than a footlong wrapped in sadness. 😂“

“It isn't bad, it's pretty good. The ingredients are fresh but....... I wish they added more meat so I was mainly full off of the giant carby bread and lettuce also I do love a sub with lots of vinegar and oregano oil but it was lacking that too.
I guess next time I'll ask for more meat haha I don't know?“

“First time trying this place out.
It was worth it. I had the pastrami dip sandwich.
It was delicious
I can see why it has the reviews that it has
I highly recommend trying them out. I went to the original location in Alhambra.
Good job guys
Five Stars
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟“

“It's not the best banh mi around, but certainly the best price/quality ratio in Alhambra. The line can be long and you can order ahead (phone), but if you just drop by around noon. Expect a bit of a wait. The owner speaks English, Vietnamese and Cantonese, so walk in with no fear. Coffee is excellent here too.“

“First time here. I ordered the Steak chimichurri sandwich. It was delicious. Had lots of flavor. My kid had their pizza, and we're very happy with it as well. All in all it was good experience for my first time. Will definitely come back and try a different meal.“

“You will never get a sub quite as lovely as these. I don’t know why they’re so good, maybe fresh bread and fresh ingredients IDK but Turkey extra chili is my fave!! Mom loves Milanesa and the fried sides are YUMM too! I learned how to make my voice heard at the old little market. The big construction men at lunch time would be shouting out their orders. I was 11 years old and had to shout my order too!! Been a patron since 1982!!“

“Good service and great food“

“Fast service. They take the orders in and serve you at the table. We sat outside. We ordered pastrami and Banh mi which were delicious. Also, it comes with spring salad with a couple pieces of oranges and crumbled feta which complemented the sandwich well.“

“Super friendly service and they always remember your face. With me they always remembers what I order. Way delicious sandwiches. Condiments and well drinks not to be rivaled. Smack in the middle of Pasadena near Sierra Madre on Colorado. Enjoy!“

“Ok Pastrami Dip is my suggested order to treat yourself here. BUT I saw a couple gentlemen get their order of pastrami and chili fries, oh, my. Gotta bring 3 friends to help me eat it all. Must try thst my next visit to The Hat. And free refills on drinks. Very generous.“

“Been coming to The Hat for sometime now and the onion rings in my opinion are ethe best out there. Super crispy texture, never flakey where the breading falls off the onion. Cool thing about the Hat, you can get yourself a quick snack under $10. Even though the JR cheeseburger is a smaller burger, the fries or onion rings will help make that up as they are very generous with the serving portions on that. Their chili cheese fries are also easily a shareable meal for about 3-4 people. Not big pastrami fan, so I'll leave that off my review for the real pastrami lovers.“

“I am a fan favorite of Lee’s especially the banh mi and iced coffee. When I moved back to Cali I was excited to see how many Lee’s there are through expansion. However I have been disappointed with ALL of them except for the one in Pasadena. Always great service, the bread is always soft with great texture (not stale), plenty of meat. Other Lee’s give and embarrassing amount of meat. Lee’ Pasadena I will always drive extra to come see you.“

“A co-worker that used to come up and play ice hockey in his teens told me about this place. He told me I will not regret and order the pastrami. He was right !! I had the sandwich just like it,no condiments to really enjoy the pastramj. My oh my,right on point flavor,not too salty or plain. Fresh bread. Quick service. Love the nostalgic set up..everything along the 210 still has that Americana flavor..“

“Reduced prices are a good suggestion!!!!!!I am a very good customer I come every week

Vegetarian options: Good vegetables ?

Kid-friendliness: AVAILABLE AND VERY KIND no problems what so ever

Parking: Subway #3476-0 plenty of good parking“

“Pictures don’t do it justice — the quality of the sandwich (prosciutto & fig, chicken pesto) was next level. No idea how they make it work with such a low price point ($13.50 for one sandwich which is really 2 sandwiches because of their size) in relation to such high quality ingredients, including fresh focaccia bread, but we’re grateful for it.“

“This is for the subway inside Longo Toyota. Debbie assisted me.. she was very nice n friendly and helpful. I asked for her recommendation on what bread is good for breakfast n cheese to go with what I ordered, which is the steak, egg n cheese sandwich 😬 awesome service!! 👍😉“

“Delicious sandwiches and over repriced drinks, one Aquafina for $2.35 😑“

“I travel 3 miles to this Subway due to its friendly staff and safe environment. Parking is more convenient, and there's less traffic. Service is quick, and the food is enjoyable. The store is impeccably clean, rated 10/10, with a clean, password-protected restroom. Overall, I highly recommend this location for both dining in and takeout.“

“My favorite sandwich shop in SGV! My all time favorite is the Pastrami & Swiss Melt on the Marble Rye bread. They have great customer service & a large selection of food items 🤤“

“Great customer service ,staff friendly and welcoming. Food taste was good 👍💯. Order was perfect. Thank you. Will definitely be back👍 This location definitely shines brighter than location at westcovina mall.“

“Had such a beautiful day at Subway today! The restaurant was clean, the atmosphere felt welcoming, and the staff were very friendly and helpful. My sandwich was fresh, delicious, and made exactly how I wanted it. It was a simple but really enjoyable experience that made my day even better. Definitely a great place to stop for a quick and satisfying meal!“

“I been here twice had the turkey sandwich on slice bagel bread the 1st time and the 2nd time I had the tune on slice bagel bread and the mango tea. so far I love this place everything nice and clean and excellent customer service. I will be back.“

“Came here getting baguettes before leaving out of town, got here at 6am and the bread is definitely hot. I always come here in the morning and grab there baguettes because their baguettes won’t get harden through the days.
Service here is very good absolutely attentive, nice and friendly.
Atmosphere they have outside sitting and inside eating as well, you can come as a group sit and eat.“

“Went there for a sandwich. It was my first time at Jersey Mike's. I noticed a whole section of the menu was dedicated to Philly cheese sandwiches. The portions were generous and the staff did everything they could that made me feel at home.“

“today was my first visit here at Tony's donut and I have to say it's a clean business I had an iced mocha very delicious and their service is really good so yes I do recommend and I hope to go back there soon again 🤗“

“Ordered a 3 ft sub sandwich the night before I needed. Every place else wanted 48 hour notice. Got to say, the sandwich was fresh and amazing! It was enjoyed by all for my family reunion. Will definitely go back to check out the rest of the menu. I spoke to Maria, who was very cordial and extremely helpful. This is my new go to for a large party sub sandwich. 👍👍👍“

“This is one of those local gem mom and pop restaurants that everyone loves. Great sandwiches, great onion rings and good prices. The restaurant itself it a little dated and the owners say very little, but the food speaks for itself. I've been coming here since I was a kid and will continue coming until I no longer can.

Parking: Free parking but limited parking spaces.“

“My new go to place for banh mi! They're open until pretty late for a banh mi place, which I appreciated when I needed to grab some sandwiches at 8:30 pm for a late dinner.

They offer a buy 2 get 1 free deal for the round bread banh mi. One is $6.25 so when you order two and get one free, it comes out to be about $4 each. The sandwiches I've gotten so far (grilled pork and grilled beef) are the most stuffed I've seen in a round banh mi!

I couldn't leave without trying their egg rolls and pate chaud. They're $1.30 each or 3 pieces for $3.75. Solid egg rolls and pate chaud.

Parking in this supermarket plaza can be a little crazy. Park towards the side to avoid the traffic.“

“I usually go for breakfast because they have made to order breakfast bahn mi sandwiches. For the price, you get a pretty big sized sandwich. I think I spend like under 12 bucks for a sandwich and bottled water. I usually get the ham and egg. Kimmy always takes my phone orders and she is so nice!“

“Shout out to Louie for caring about customer service on Thursday night March 18. Nice to see you care about Jersey Mike's image. Great job Louie!“

“Here the portions are very generous and the donuts are absolutely delicious. I initially ordered two, but they were so tasty and fresh that I couldn’t resist asking for a third one. The place is clean, cozy, and welcoming, with a pleasant atmosphere that makes you want to stay longer. I highly recommend it to everyone who appreciates good food and friendly service.“

“It was great, I had a birthday coupon and I though I was going to be able to order the minimal sandwich on the menu but to my amazement he said anything in the menu. Good sandwich!“

“My friend brought me a sandwich from here for lunch today and it was UNBELIEVABLY good!!! WOW <3 =)“

“An awesome authentic find! the portions are filling and it tastes delicious 🌮“

“Among the best Jersey Mikes I've gone to. Usually I order pick up and at other locations like South Gate they do not pack the subs the way this location does or add enough of the extras I payed for. I ask usually for extra toppings as well and this place outdid themselves. Definitely will buy from this location again.“

“Ordered food for my daughter’s school through DoorDash. I needed the sandwiches to be cut in thirds and the app wouldnt let me customize so I called the store directly. They were so lovely. Said no problem they would handle it. Not only did they cut them but they also called to me say the sandwiches were picked up on the way to my daughter’s school. They went above and beyond. I will definitely order with them again. Absolutely spot on customer service.“

“I love coming here! Great food, friendly service and family run. The village is so charming.“

“Paulina is exceptionally nice! Very kind, she hears your order and makes suggestions on Extras you may have forgotten. She makes the Charleys sandwich experience worth the come backs to this location at West Covina Mall! Thank you for going the extra mile!“

“Today (3-09-25) I went to this El Monte Subway and was attended by Jacob. He could not be more professional, courteous, helpful, or friendlier than he was. He helped us the entire time with a smile on his face. A better employee you'd be hard pressed to find. And the food was the best I've ever had from any Subway restaurant. If you're reading this, Jacob, thank you for you fantastic service. I hope you're there next time I go. And to all the patrons that intend to visit this location in El Monte, I highly recommend that you ask for Jacob. You won't regret it.“

“I'm not sure why there are so many bad reviews. This is a Subway, and if you want a quick, cheap sandwich you should stop by.

I've never had to wait too long for my sandwiches. I haven't tried everything, but my favorites are the ones made with rotisserie chicken and Italian cold cut meats.

Their chocolate chip cookies hit the spot.

The only drawback: parking isn't easy here. It's located in a plaza, so lots of traffic. Sometimes you won't get parking space easily.

Also, they seem to keep raising their prices.

I'll be back whenever I get a Subway craving!“

“So glad this location opened up! Friendly staff and the sandwiches are great! However, the last two times I visited, they were missing something. Last time they had no bread whatsoever, so I could only get a bowl or a wrap. Today, they were out of two types of breads.“

“El Mexicano has become one of my favorite places to eat. The food is always delicious, the portions are great, and the service is top notch. I’ve tried at least 6 or 7 different menu items and have never been disappointed.

Today I had the pupusas, and that sealed the deal for me. They were fresh, flavorful, and absolutely hit the spot. Every time I come here, the staff is friendly, attentive, and makes you feel welcome.

If you’re looking for great food and excellent service, I highly recommend El Mexicano. I’ll definitely be coming back to try even more items on the menu.“

“My experience at Ace Burger today was nothing short of amazing! I ordered the chicken tenders, fries, and corn on the cob, and everything was a perfect 10. The chicken tenders especially stood out—they had the perfect amount of spice and breading. On top of the fantastic food, the woman who made the food and the gentleman (I believe they’re the owners) were incredibly welcoming and thoughtful. Their kindness made the visit even more special. Wishing much success to this wonderful place!!

P.S. Food was so good I forgot to take pictures 😂❤️“

“Awesome food! Better than Slobway. Always look forward to coming back!“

“Today 1/24/25. The service is good, but takes a while to get your order since they are short staffs. The sandwiches were fresh, deli was cut right in front of you and fresh veggies. Great job Jersey Subs. Definitely we will come back again. Thank You!👍“

“awesome and yummy better then any“