After multiple decades through several generations, Gene’s Grinders will stop serving sandwiches in Monrovia after Wednesday, Feb. 18, the company announced.
The longtime hangout and gathering place at 800 S. Myrtle Ave. has to close because the property’s landlord decided not to renew the sandwich shop’s lease.
“We’re taking some time to reflect on what the future of Gene’s Grinders could look like,” company representatives said in a statement. “Our hope is that this is a ‘see you later,’ not a ‘goodbye forever.’
“This is not how we imagined this chapter ending,” the statement continued. “Over the years, this shop has been part of our everyday lives, and so many of yours. We’ve watched customers come in as kids, then, years later, walk through the door with their own children.
“Every sandwich made, every lunch rush, every familiar face at the counter has meant more to us than we can put into words. So many of you started as customers and became friends,” the statement said.
As the final days on Myrtle arrive, employees and managers at Gene’s will continue “making grinders, catching up with our regulars, and enjoying every opportunity to see your familiar faces one more time,” they said. “If you’re able to stop by before we close, we’d truly love to see you and say thank you in person.”
Gene’s Grinders is scheduled to be open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Wednesday.
“Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts,” the business’ reps said. “Serving Monrovia has been an honor.”
