I don't know why it's taken me so long to get to this wonderful Italian deli in the Barlow of Sebastopol. It's a tiny place that does some amazing things with sandwiches. First, A++ for the service. The person taking orders was funny, upbeat and positive. She really sold me on the Pool Boy even though I'm not always a turkey sandwich person, but I love pickled things. The sandwich was stacked with pickle brined turkey slices, pickles, shredded lettuce, potato chips, pepperoncini, a dill mayo, and aged provolone. It's served on a sesame semolina bread that is delicious. I will return here to try all of their sandwiches at some point. Don't miss their chocolate chip cookies too. They are great! read more

Genero’s Delicatessen - Menu - Delis Near Me - Sebastopol, California

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So, I love a great sandwich. It's kind of my thing. When I heard Ian & Maggie Marks were opening up a sandwich spot, I knew it would be epic. They source some great products to go into their food but they also make over 25 sauces and spreads to go into their food on the regular to make sure it's amazing and you can taste it in every bite. Layers and layers of flavor. I'm kind of a regular. I like to order the specials cuz you know it's made with love and probably too crazy to make a weekly basis. The regular Sandi's that they have daily are never a bad idea. When I had to work 13 days in a row with my kids birthday party the day of my final morning shift if that stretch I knew there was only one place to call that would deliver all the love I would pour into it if I were to do it myself. We were expecting 55 peeps from new born to adults with people of all dietary restrictions. Ian helped me handle it. The Godmother is a veggie sandwich with all the flavor, everyone was surprised by the roasted sweet potato , yes please! Pool Boy with pickle brined turkey, peperoncini and lays chips, get outta here! My Cousin Morty is my favorite, put mortadella with some provolone and pesto on a sesame roll, take me there! All these sandwiches had so much more going on but i always too busy loving on every bite for the breakdown of all the love, but you can taste it. The beet salad was simple and fantastic with the kale Caesar which was tasty and didn't go limp after hours in the shade as some salads do. We also got a meat and cheese platter for those that like to stick to minimal flavors. Try all the things. Plan a party so you can have them cater it. You won't be read more

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It was a little tricky finding this place. It is a little hole-in-the-wall among other hole-in-the-wall eateries in the busy, busy Barlow. On Yelpers' recommendation I ordered 2 turkey Po'boys for my wife and myself. (I was told by the clerk that they are their most popular item... no dout there.) I also got 2 "half-pint" potato salads and 2 artichokes, all to-go. I noted that there was no seating in the deli itself, just abundant umbrellaed tables outside. The wait was not long. When we ate them at home, my wife said it wasn't worth the price... We both agreed they baked a mean baguette. They came double wrapped, which is good because they were messy to eat. My wife said there was as much "shredduce" (new valid term for shredded lettuce) as turkey. I agree. The added hint of potato chips was interesting. My wife said we wouldn't be going there again. (She's the boss, so again I agree.) The potato salad was $5 for a few morsels. It was heavy on fresh fennel, which was different and good... but pricy. We have yet to try the $6.50 each marinated artichokes. So 4 stars seems apt. read more

Upon arriving; lady leaving said "you must get one; best sandwiches ever" and she wasn't kidding. These are top tier sandwiches, the messier= the better. Great combos, full of flavor, and the picture perfect look when unwrapping. Order inside, lots of seating outside which is shared with neighboring businesses. Busy, but not long of a wait at all to order and receive. Decent selection of sides and drinks to choose from. Oh and get the brown butter chocolate chip cookie- devine. Will most def be back, soon! read more

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$20 for a deli sandwhich is wild to me! But it sounded good and at that price I figured maybe there was something so special about the sandwich perhaps it could help me with my taxes, or other bothersome chores, but alas it was only a sandwich. Don't get me wrong it was quite good. But $20! It better knock my socks off and neatly fold them and this did not. The choice of meats together although good becomes one note and loose their identity. The toppings were all god, but again just good. The shop is nice but it is teeny tiny. The person helping me was a bit short and not super welcoming. The drink selection was fancy but greatly lacking a true companion to go with the sando. I will be back, but mostly because there are so few good Italian style delis around town. read more

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Holy smokes!!! I dream of that Italian sandwich long after consumption. Take all of my money!!!No longer do I have to travel all of the way to San Francisco for the tastes I crave. Sebastopol truly has it all. Not to mention, as a kiddo with a pretty severe gluten intolerance, they are able to accommodate with gluten free bread (which is embarrassing for me as a sandwich lover but worth noting, haha). The staff is chill and kind and they even include a nostalgic Andes mint with your order, it's like a sandwich and a hug. 5000 stars!!!! read more

My wife and I have been wanting to try Genero's for a bit. Today we went and both got "The Enzo" sandwich. The sesame covered bread was excellent! It was a bit heavy on the salami and didn't have enough lettuce and pickled red onion and maybe some oil & vinegar. But it was a very good sandwich. The price was a bit steep. However, you get what you pay for. Withe the sesame roll and the amount of meat on the sandwich, it's worth it. read more

Genero’s Delicatessen - Enzo sandwich - Delis Near Me - Sebastopol, California

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Ingredients were good quality but my sandwich was very dry. I don't know if the bread was day old, but that is what I suspect. It was one of those where you take off the top half of the bread to make it less dry, but even with half the bread it was still dry. The meat was decent quantity and quality, the buffalo milk cheese tasted good, and the pepper sauce was okay. Could have used more greens, there was only a small amount of arugula. This is a very meat-centric place, so only 1 vegetarian option that I saw among the sandwich choices. You'd have to get the veggie sandwich without cheese if you are vegan. Service was professional but didn't feel friendly, maybe I caught them on an off day. I was confused when they gave me my sandwich as I am used to places putting my name on the wrapper, but they put the name of the sandwich on the wrapper - in this case Regina - so thought for a second I had someone else's sandwich. They had some good looking sides like coleslaw and a good variety of drink options. I did not wait too long for my sandwich but I came early soon after they open, so wasn't much of a line. I'm a sandwich lover so was excited to try it, but even great ingredients don't make up for dryness, so I'll continue to go a couple doors down to Barrio Fresca for lunch at the Barlow. read more

As someone who eats gluten free I'm always excited when GF bread is an option, and here they serve Mama Mel's bread (add $3) which is a great tasting alternative. The sandwich itself was good, everything was balanced well, but unfortunately having gluten free bread means it's gonna be smaller compared to others..I would recommend to anyone looking for a quick bite to eat in the Barlow though read more

Genero’s Delicatessen - My cousin Morty sandwich - Delis Near Me - Sebastopol, California

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Good... not great. Tried the namesake Porchetta sandwich & the Prosciutto both were fine, but nothing to get excited about. The first was skimpy on the Porchetta & lacked a bit of flavor. The Prosciutto sandwich was packed with meat, but the sun dried tomato detracted from the other wise good flavors. Kale Caesar with Farro was very good. Also, the bread is obviously good quality but was slightly stale. Considering the prices, I will probably stick to Fircrest sandwiches or the Shawarma at King Falafel for the time being... hopefully they add something more compelling, but so far its looking like another meh addition to the Barlow read more

10/10 I HIGHLY recommend!! Im so excited for this family run, casual counter style service restaurant is in sebastopol serving up some of the BEST sandwiches I've ever had! There's also a deli counter with salads and fresh meats available by the pound! The service is super friendly! The owners are right on site and the people working the kitchen are definitely representing the flavors they've created. Their menu has something for everyone, even a sandwich with broccoli on it! I can't wait to eat through the menu, they are only 23 minutes from my house and open daily 11-4, how dangerous for me! LOL! I got the Genero sandwich & My Cousin Morty...Oh.My.Goodness both were heavenly and perfectly crafted with so much flavor. The fresh breads, the arugula, the dressings, the relish...wow!! The Genero sandwich is their house porchetta with herbed relish, pickled onion, arugula on a ciabatta bun with some of the crispy pork crackling tucked inside! Whoa! Please do yourself a favor and get this sandwich! I loved it so much I bought another one to take home! Sooo good!! The My cousin Morty was spectacular, every bite was perfect till the end. Again, the people working the kitchen did an amazing job crafting these sandwiches! Everything was perfect portions of meat, bread, sauce, veggies. The fresh cut mortadella with the provolone cheese & garlic mayo really go together well! Definitely get this if you love mortadella! I also got the beet salad, 100% recommended this! Fresh, perfectly seasoned, great portion! Super reasonable pricing on everything! All sandwiches are under $20 & fully loaded. They have mels gluten free bread available too! Lots of parking around the barlow, lots of tables outside to choose from after you order. Wine & beer available, also some yummy Italian imported goodies on the counter...give this newest place in the barlow a try ASAP!! read more

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Excellent new addition to The Barlow dining options! Tried two sandwiches: My Cousin Morty and Enzo. Both were excellent and I'm excited to try more of their menu, including their vegetarian options. We also tried the beet salad and kale caesar from the deli case. Kale stole the show but both were delish. Outdoor, covered and heated seating. Kid-friendly, plenty of space to roam around. read more

Genero’s Delicatessen - The Enzo sandwich - Delis Near Me - Sebastopol, California

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The crab sandwich and clam scallop chowder were delicious. I love the location with easy access to parking. A great value and wonderful service. read more

Best Italian sandwiches around. Very nice addition to Sonoma County. It's a gem. My favorite sandwich is the Genero! It has so much flavor and you won't find anything like it up in this area. It's a sandwich my Italian grandmother would make! read more

Had the Enzo and I think im in love. Phenomenal ingredients thoughtfully crafted. Bravo! Will be back

Best deli sandwich in the North Bay. High quality ingredients, insane flavors, all made with lots of attention to detail and care. This sandwich was so good I almost cried. I wanted to hug the dude after I was finished. THANK YOU GENERO'S read more

Genero’s Delicatessen - The Pool Boy - best turkey sandwich in the North Bay - Delis Near Me - Sebastopol, California

Delicious! What a find- I had the pool boy and split with a friend. Love the pickle chips. The service was great- everyone was so sweet and seems happy to be working here. read more

Genero’s Delicatessen - Delis Near Me - Sebastopol, California

Best sandwich I've had in years. I had the Regina: Prosciutto, stracciatella, roasted tomato spread, and balsalmic glaze on a ciabatta roll. I came with three friends; we all had different sandwiches, and we were all overwhelmed with how good they were. And, the customer service was excellent. It took us a long time to order and the order taker was super patient and helpful. read more

We ordered the Pool Boy and the Dottie & both were the best sandwiches I've ever had! What a perfect addition to the Barlow- and such an amazing family owns this gem! We can't wait to go back and try all the sandwiches on their menu. read more

Catering was amazing! We had 2 party subs, salads and fresh cookies. Everything was delicious and Ian was great to work with. Will definitely be back! read more

The Barlow is lucky to have Genero's! I've been there twice and was highly satisfied both times. The first time I ordered the Spicy Zia (broccolini, arugula, onions (but soupy like French onion soup,) fontina cheese and calabrian chili paste on ciabatta). The second time I ordered the Spicy Zia with stracciatella instead of fontina. Both were great and made with care and quality by Thomas! Ian the owner is a cool dude, and let me know his wife is Italian (respect). They have been friendly and personable both times and the sandwiches have been great. Thanks for being here, Generos! Love, a New Jersey Italian-American read more

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Genero's genuinely has the best sandwiches I've ever had and I've eaten a lot in my lifetime... I've only been here twice but after the first time, I literally thought about these sandwiches every day. If they had a Petaluma location I would be there weekly! read more

Genero’s Delicatessen - special of the day with pastrami - Delis Near Me - Sebastopol, California

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The Barlow has a new delicatessen with fantastic fresh deli sandwiches and salads. We tried the Spicy Zia and the Enzo, both were delicious. If you love a great deli sandwich prepared on fresh bread, with locally sourced fresh meats, and farm fresh veggies than this is the place to GO. The menu also offers salads and some tasty Antipasti and a great grab & go section. read more

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Amazing food and friendly staff. I tried the spicy Zia and it was delicious. I can't wait to go back and try more items! I definitely suggest giving this place a try. read more

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This spot came in hot, after going twice, here's the scoop. It's legit as it gets. I've tried 4 different sandwiches so far & they are great. Don't sleep. read more

Wow. Wow. Wow. The best Rueben ever. Thick, lean, moist, melt in your mouth pastrami. And delicious sauerkraut and 1000 island dressing. Grand slam. Thats just the beginning. The owners are adorable. Super happy, pleasant, and hard-working. You gotta love supporting places like this. We will be back to try another amazing sandwich. read more

Great food at a reasonable price and friendly service too! Every sandwich I've tried is delicious but my favorites are the Pool Boy and the Dottie. Their kale caesar is really good too read more

Wow! The spicy Zia was the best sandwich I've had in a year! So flavorful, well-balanced and delicious. Love that they've opened.

I love a good sandwich and it was definitely worth the hype! We tried the Pool Boy and the Morty ... both very good. The freshly paper thin sliced meat was delicious. Want to try a few others so definitely will be back. The beet salad was also delicious. Very friendly staff read more

Genero’s Delicatessen - Morty - Delis Near Me - Sebastopol, California

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Absolutely amazing sandwiches! They are perfectly made and come out so fast for how busy they are. The guy who took my order who I'm guessing is the owner got my name for my order the first time I came and has remembered it everytime I've been back. Can't recommend this place enough. read more

Genero’s Delicatessen - Delis Near Me - Sebastopol, California

BEST sandwich I've ever had! Genero's pickled onions have made a special place in my heart and will be dearly missed on any future sandwich that doesn't have any. The homemade bread, turkey, spreads and veggies they put into whatever sandwich you might get all blend together creating the most amazing treat! Highly recommend, also staff is super friendly, willing to make anything you'd like. read more

Stopped here while driving from Sea Ranch to Napa. It did not disappoint. After eating the first half of the Pool Boy, it earned a spot in my "top 5 sandwiches I've ever eaten" list. It was that good. Sesame bread had the perfect crunch and flavor. My partner's sandwich was also wildly delicious (although I can't recall the name). Friendly service, too. If you're in the mood for a fantastic deli sandwich, this is the place. They need one of these in LA! read more

The sandwiches were delicious, a little too hard-bready for my taste, would like to have seen the roll hollowed out a bit or maybe use focaccia as an option. Super nice owner behind the cash register, decent prices for the quality of the ingredients. read more

I had the best sandwich here I've honestly ever had.. I'm a huge pickle fan (like huge) and the pool boy scratched that itch for me in every way. I'm so fortunate to live walking distance so I can go all the time. The drink selection, immaculate, the sides, immaculate, and the Andes chocolate at the end of the sandwich is the cherry on top. The owner is so incredibly kind and creates an amazing atmosphere. You need to try this place!!! read more

Enzo is amazing. Maybe best salami sandwich I've ever had. Can't wait to try the rest of their menu. Not cheap, but worth it. read more

Easily the best sandwiches I have ever had, we are so lucky to have such thought out, delicious craftsman sandwiches. Thank you guys and keep them coming! read more

Kind, genuine customer service and fantastic sandwiches. This is such a great addition to the Barlow. I tried the Dottie, that was delicious , and can't wait to come back! read more

I don't know how I missed this gem until today! The staff is great and the sandwiches are amazing! I got the pool boy and it did not disappoint! I will definitely be back! read more

I've now tried 3 different sandwiches and my biggest problem with this place is that I can't decide which has been my favorite so far. The first thing to note is the quality of the meat. Might be the best deli sliced turkey I can remember. So fresh and tender. The prosciutto melted. And the porchetta I had today was absolutely incredible. At this point, that's probably my number 1. So happy to have this place in town and can't wait to make my way through the rest of the menu and then start over! read more

Quality sandwiches, limited in choice, most expensive sandwhich i ever found or bought.