Genova Bakery

Absolute FIRE 🔥 sandwich spot. I bought a sourdough loaf. Will try in the morning. The pastrami on focaccia was exceptional. 5 🌟 all day. Patronize these places before they disappear.

Went in on a weekday morning after hearing a few people mention this bakery. The place was clean and not too loud, which I appreciated. The staff was polite and gave me a minute to decide without rushing me. I tried a couple pastries and a coffee. Everything tasted fresh, nothing overly sweet, which I liked. The croissant had a good texture, flaky but not dry. Prices felt fair for the portion size. Seating is a bit limited but workable if you’re not planning to stay long. Overall, a solid bakery that does things right and is worth coming back to

Deliciousness everywhere! This quaint store on the corner is a popular spot! Put your order on the paper and then pick up all your other little goodies. Try something new: salsa's, spices, sweet treats, oh and the 🍞 yummmm! So much is packed in here, smells amazing, friendly people, if you've never been to Italy, come get a taste of it in Stockton!

The best homemade sandwiches anywhere. The finest freshest bread you can find Anywhere. Staff is amazing. Love. This place.

This was an awesome place!! If you want the freshest bread, this is the place!! There sandwiches there were delicious!! The friendly staff was very warming & inviting. It was like walking right into a hug. I will definately be going there again weekly for all my bread, pasta, olive oil needs!! There is so much more than what I mentioned... definately a place I would whole Heartedly recommend!! 💯🙌🏽🍞🥪🥖🥪🍬

Always a lot of workers, friendly staff, local business. Sandwiches are some of the best in stockton. Iyktyk. Definitely gets busy on weekends, come before lunch rush if you want a popular bread like focaccia cause they run out. Good spot for gifts.

The sandwiches were so good, and so was the service, nice and fast. The place was packed! I was shocked when they got everybody in and out with delicious food in such a short matter of time. I will be visiting often. This is my grandpa's favorite sandwich place and now I know why. So much history inside and outside of the building!

I’ve been meaning to write a review for this place but everytime I want to take a photo the sandwich is already gone. I hated bread, pasta, gnocchi, and red meat sauce before visiting here but I love it now. The sandwiches are very affordable, $10.00 for one meat and $10.50 for double. I started off ordering extra meat for all my sandwiches but stopped because the meat is topped on so generously already you won’t be able to find a place that does it like Genova’s. (The sandwich pic I posted is extra meat, still have no photo of the normal sandwiches bc I eat them instantly and forget) I love the coppa and prosciutto on ciabatta, pastrami and roast beef, the havarti cheese, whatever combo you can think of on bread it’s gonna be great. The ingredients are all high quality, neither the bread, pasta, or gnocchi will make your stomach feel heavy. If you’re a pasta hater like me but want to be convinced otherwise get the truffle gnocchi and the meat sauce in the freezer. The meat sauce they sell is not like Ragu or even Rao’s it’s a red tomato based sauce but it’s not acidic. It doesn’t have watery filler tomato sauce in it, it’s perfect. I cook it for less than a minute then toss cooked gnocchi in there. You don’t even need to drown it in sauce. It has great spice, full of flavor, and it doesn’t overpower the truffle in the gnocchi. You will still be able to taste it. They are super pillowy too. My friends love the packaged cookies, lots of oils and vinegars you can buy here, as well as the same Italian candy I saw being sold at “Eataly” in San Jose except the prices here are much more reasonable. I love buying the ciabatta bread to make my own sandwiches at home too. I hate crusty breads, I’ve always preferred soft milk bread but the ciabatta is the perfect for me because it doesn’t taste overly yeasty or sugary like normal bread does. It’s very filling too. From Tracy to the Bay you literally cannot find another place that sells ciabatta rolls. In Berkeley there’s a bakery that sells the big crusty ciabatta bread but Genova still beats it because it’s cheaper. Everything sold here must be vetted because it’s just so exceptional. The only thing I don’t like is the basil pasta salad it’s just not my taste. Lastly all the staff have great attitudes. Service is quick, and this place opens super early. I don’t feel judged either for wearing the same set of clothes every-time I come here, not that anyone cares I always wash them but even my mom judges me for doing it 🤣

Walking through the green screen door is like walking back in time. Everything is amazingly delicious , been going since the early 80's.

Genova Bakery is one of those hidden gems that all the locals know about, and that visitors will keep talking about long after they stop by. It's a "little" hole in the wall bakery and shop at the corner of N Sierra Nevada and E Flora St. While the shop up front is pretty small, the bakery in the back is doing a lot of work to prepare amazing fresh bread. Part of the charm is that Genova is in the middle of a neighborhood with houses all around it. Street parking is pretty easy to find, although at peak hours there may be a line out the door. The sandwiches are the must try items, and I recommend getting a combo. They've recently raised prices but it's still a very fair $10 for a regular sandwich and $10.50 for a combo (plus a few options to add extras like pickles or Bruno peppers). If you're ordering a sandwich, you'll want to fill out the sandwich form. My favorite combination is hot coppa, hot salami, on ciabatta with havarti cheese, mustard, lettuce, tomato, onion, add bruno peppers and write in oil+vinegar. They have a great variety of bread options, cold cuts and cheese and everyone is able to make a combination that fits their preferences. Their pasta salads are delicious. It's often something I skip on, and then when I order it again I remember why I should order it every time- such a great side with a sandwich. While you're waiting for your sandwiches, you can browse the shelves for sweet treats, ingredients, sauces, peppers, wine and of course their fresh breads. I typically pick up some nippy Bruno Peppers (they're delicious and local) and a loaf of bread. If you're planning a large order or are coming during a busy time you can call in your order ahead of time. Now that I live farther away I tend to come during the slower times, but I remember the lunch rush and while there's typically a wait it's well worth it.

Finally came to try out this famous local spot milk bread was fresh and soft. Never came so didn't know how to order but seen people when you first walk up writing their order. Service was not friendly as I expected the service to be a lot better. However nobody greeted us , after filling out your paper I wasn't sure where to go since it was our first time there. It's very small in there so not many places to stand. Maybe they should have a how to order and where to stand next. Someone finally said oh don't stand there go behind another guy so make sure to stand to the farthest aisle. Then as you stand by the deli area beware not to stand to close to the counter. A lady was slicing meat and said stand over there they'll call you when you can put your order. Like I said their service could be more friendly. Next someone making your sandwich that's free she was probably the nicest and asked if me and my co worker were together and said she can make our sandwiches! After waiting wasn't sure where to stand so we just waited by the front till our sandwiches were done to pay at the cashier. Besides that they have great selection of meats and options to add to your sandwich and sandwich tasted great. Mine was about $10.00 Also ordered a focaccia bread runs about $4.50 or so for a loaf a little thin and too salty for my liking. Would possibly try it out again just cause I love supporting local business.

Excellent service. Called maybe 30 minutes before closing. They were kind enough to take my order over the phone for pick up. Sandwich was good. Meat smelled and was fresh. Deli was cute and authentic. Had the Dutch crunch bread. Fresh and soft. Will be returning. Sorry no pic. Was starving. lol

This is the real deal. Fabulous staff, great food and something for everyone. A true treat of history & food all wrapped up in this glorious bakery. America was not afraid ciabatta rolls are my breakfast every morning as they toast so perfectly, and that salty olive with sweet butter is truly heavenly. Cannot recommend enough.

Ok first of all let me say I've been here before and most of the time it's busy!! The bread and sandwiches are really good!! Service is good but for someone new it would get confusing!! Ambiance is ok for what it is lol!! Over all we will be back as usual! Come check it out the food is really good!! Just be patient with the service sometimes!! I will put pics up next time!!

So good & yummy, I love it! Staff are super sweet and professional :)))) . Highly rec everyone to come try

I was in Stockton for work and had bookmarked Genova Bakery as a potential lunch option for my short visit. After hearing some rave reviews from coworkers who lived in the area, my other coworker and I decided to try it out! While we were told it may be busy during lunchtime, we were able to get a parking spot on the street pretty easily and were surprised to find it wasn't too crowded inside. The ordering system is pretty straightforward - there are pads of paper with an order form to indicate your sandwich preferences. Regular sandwiches (one meat and one cheese) are $10 and combos (two meats and one cheese) are $10.50. Once completed, you hand the form to an employee and wait until you're called. Pricing for items by the pound were also listed on the board. I opted for a combo with Cajun turkey and prosciutto with provolone cheese on milk bread with all mayo, mustard, lettuce, tomato, and onion. I also got a small box of the smoked cheddar and bacon potato salad on the side. While waiting, the market area has a bunch of great items to peruse through, and the bakery itself is abuzz with customers coming in and out to pick up baguettes, order pounds of salami, and place more sandwich orders. The ONLY reason I'm docking a star here is because in my hurry to check out, I didn't realize I had been charged for an extra sandwich.. I tapped my card without reviewing the overall charge (my fault) and I unfortunately didn't look at my receipt until I was home much later in Sacramento. Otherwise, the sandwich and potato salad were incredible and I would highly recommend stopping by this neighborhood spot for some delicious food.

This place is clearly a great neighborhood place for locals. Def old school Italian feel which is a thing I love. I will say, it's not immediately obvious when you walk in what you need to do. You are required to to fill out a sando slip that's just resting on top of a shelf. I figured out after waiting for a bit so I had to lose my place in line to go fill out the slip. They don't really have any curated sandwiches like an Italian combo or anything like that. I went with a mortadella sandwich. It was good. Maybe needed like oil and vinegar but I didn't see an option for that. The sandwich was pretty good. I saw they had some deli sides and one caught my eye: smoked cheddar and bacon potato salad. I wanted that. So I'm assuming that you ask them for it as the slip has absolutely no checkbox or space for this. So as my sandwich is finished and they tell me to pay, I say I want a side of potato salad, please. They tell me if I want it to get back in line, a line which was longer than when I first arrived and took me about 10 minutes to get my sandwich made. Not amazing customer service. Suffice to say, I didn't get any potato salad. So, this place is probably better experience when you're a local and you know all the quirks. Not necessarily friendly to newbies.

Still going strong and hopefully always will, best staff, bread, sandwiches, cannoli, meats oh hell just everything you want and need, old school service. Thank you.

Love, love, love their sandwiches! Best cold sandwiches I've tasted in Stockton! Ciabatta rolls and milk bread to go always soft and fresh.

Still drooling over this sandwich I mean dreaming. Thanks to our CM Rachel for posting about this place! I went with a mortadella and toscano salami on the focaccia. That bread was so soft and soaked up all the flavor. Super simple ordering process they have you fill out a form and done. I'll undoubtedly be back.

Was going to visit daughter and she requested a Genova sandwich. This place has been a family favorite for 40 years. Got there at 9:30am and they had 10 customers in there already. If you're ever been here it's a small place. They quickly took my order. Sandwiches were made just as requested and timely. While waiting I decided to get some pesto. Clerk talked me into a loaf of fresh French bread to go with it. Can't go wrong with their bread. Sandwiches tasted great. Daughter was so happy. No issues with neighborhood or parking. Highly recommend this place.

I have been craving for Sub sandwich and didn't want to go the fast food route so I searched for a mom and pops store that can satisfy my cravings. I found this little corner shop and decided to try it out. You come in and they have a smooth process of ordering your sandwich. Fill out an ordering form to customize your sandwich, wait to be called your turn and pay for your order. That's it! I have my sandwich on a dutch crunch bread (Applewood smoked ham, smoked turkey with provolone) and I loved every bite of it. I saved half for later and decided to toast it and oh boy it was a game changer. They don't skimp on their ingredients and with just half of my sandwich I was full. This place though small have loads of good stuff inside. From dry pastas, to sauces, breads, deli meats, and even dry beans. You can make a whole meal to feed the hungry mouths. I'm definitely a repeat customer and will be trying everything else they have to offer.

Myself and two buddies rode our bikes up to Stockton to visit this iconic bakery and deli. We called our order in and our sandwiches were ready for us when we arrived. Enjoyed talking with the staff and our sandwiches were fabulous. We'll be coming back.

This is one of the best gems Stockton has...year the neighborhood is slightly questionable but otherwise the deli and store are totally worth it. The device is always great and fast and the sandwich's are made to perfection.

It is located in a not so great area in town, off of Airport Way. It is in a residential area surrounded by houses. Very limited street parking. You have to look for the Genova bakery sign so you won't miss it. It is a older building and very small inside. They have several Italian cookies, pasta, and treats. I decided to get the assorted cookies to try them. They are hard type cookies and really good! If you plan to order a sandwich, you have to mark on a pad what you want your sandwich. You stand in line and wait till your turn. You give them the paper and they prepare your sandwich You're kind of standing on the side in the cramped corners until your name is called. They sell soft Genova French loaves. For the large it was $4.25 and the small was $4.00 so go with the large. Sandwiches run about $12-$15 each depending on what you get. I decided to get this month special which was the Turkey Tarentel On a Dutch French bread. I wouldn't do the Dutch crunch bread next time because it is a very messy. There was crumbs all over with each bite. I will say it was a nice full meaty sandwich.

A little shop on the corner (literally). Mom & pop vibes. They have a nice assortment of imported goods (e.g., pastas, olive oils) and a wide deli selection. Those turkey options are . It's always busy around the lunch rush, so I definitely suggest going early or closer to 1pm. You can print the deli menu online so it eliminates the time to fill out your order.

I love this place! I like a classic Italian SF deli MUCH better with classic SF bread because I grew up there, but I have gotten use to a Stockton-style Italian milk bread deli sandwich. I go there often and try EVERYTHING. I buy ALL the Italian products off the shelves shipped from Italy. I love the staff. I live an hour away and stop in EVERY time that I have to be in Stockton! I love their traditional hot Italian salami!

I'm so disappointed, the turkey is some kind of pressed turkey not straight from an oven roasted turkey breast. The bread and all of the other fixings were fresh and appetizing.

Guaranteed a good sandwich! This is on the corner of a residential-ish area in an old Victorian style building. It's like a time capsule! Lots of chamt, lots of history, and lots a great options. I've ordered sandwiches (double meat) on a Dutch crunch roll and it's SO. GOOD. The potato salad and broccoli tomato salad (the bow tie one) are really great sides. They sell bread in whole - I've gotten a bag of ciabata, milk rolls, and focaccia and they're all good. Def would suggest going early to beat the lunch rush because it gets buuuuussy.

The BEST sandwich shop in the 209! From the service down to the food, soo perfect! The inside is a fairly small shop but there is so much history in the inside that it feels so cozy and comforting. During the lunch rush hour it definitely gets very busy and tight. However, the workers do such a good job with getting everyones order through and checking out in a smooth manner. My go to favorite bread to get with my sandwich is their Dutch Crunch! This type of bread is so soft yet crunchy at the same time.They have drinks and chips you can buy to complete your meal as well as other delicious treats such as cookies & candy.

Genova bakery keeps with tradition and makes delicious Italian sandwiches. Their variety of deli meats is impressive and definitely puts other delis to shame. I love that their produce is always high quality and they have plenty of other Italian savory and sweet treats for purchase. The service is very efficient and even during busy lunch hours, they ensure they make quality sandwiches. I customized a pepper turkey sandwich on Dutch crunch bread with lettuce, tomatoes, onion and havarti cheese. It was stacked so high with produce and meat, but absolutely delicious! For the quality and different deli meats to choose from, this spot is such a great deal.

Food, bread is so delicious I could eat myself into a stupor. Friendly homey service.

Great sandwich on awesome bread . Hidden gem Places like Genova are few and far between. The inside feels it's 1940 . The oiled vertical grain Douglas fir floors are you unique .

Nice little Italian market that sells sandwiches from a deli. It was very busy. They bake their own bread. I got a roast beef sandwich on a French roll. The sandwich was very good with lots of beef. I wouldn't recommend the French roll though, the outer crust was too tough and the meat would shift out of the roll. But they have several different types of bread to choose from.

This store is such a gem! My nephews birthday dinner was perfect. We gathered my family for a meal and I wanted to share this wonderful place with my family that hadn't tried it. My boyfriend is a long time customer and raves about everything from there. I see why. I ordered up 7 sandwiches, a quart of their macaroni (jalapeño popper) and a quart of a potato salad (cheesy potato). A dozen cookies (only available on Wednesdays ) and some cannoli's. Everything was delicious! The employees had it all boxed up. The sandwiches were perfectly made and the family all agreed and know why so many folks love Genova! Thanks Tim for doing what you do. Love your adorable store.

Every little thing here is wonderful. In 30+ years I have never had a bad experience here. I appreciate the staff and their ability to make a sandwich to die for!!

Best sandwich in town .Made fresh,slot of options. Friendly spot that I visit biweekly. Great treat ,price good. Service exceptional . Staff best at filling orders during rush hour. Packed location. Good variety of fresh deli sliced meats. Bread options a plus Good cheese selection. Fresh produce. Condiment generous. Peppers selection good Whole Pickles and chip good selections. Price affordable and worth treat.

I going to be honest, once you get past the shady area, how small and crowded it gets inside, the below average customer service. This is a pretty decent place. The thing with me and sandwich places though, once you tell me you don't have honey mustard, it drops a star for me off top! With that being said, the sandwich was a good sandwich it was just a little dry. Would I return to the hood for it? Probably not, do I think everyone should try it? Absolutely and see for yourself! You see, we had one in the Bay Area that closed down so my expectations was obviously too high. But it was cool

5 Stars yes the Best sandwich in Stockton ca. 5 Stars would go back when I want a sandwich . Very Nice ..

You know this is a gem because of its history. This place has been opened since 1918! It's survived the Great Depression, two world wars, the dot com bubble, and the Covid pandemic. Genova might not be in the most savory of locations in Stockton, but it's worth the trek. Genova is what you'd think of a casual sandwich shop, nothing fancy. You order your sandwich by filling in a piece of paper, hand it off, and voila! Sandwich perfection ready to be eaten. They're quick and efficient, and you can even fax in your order slips if you happen to want to order lunch for the office/work crew. I don't have a favorite. I literally will try a different combination every time and haven't been disappointed.

This is the best place to get a sandwich. Excellent it's been around for years. I'm grateful that I don't work too far and we can have Genova bakery sandwiches. Our staff is always making runs to get sandwiches from there.

Excellent food and variety of fresh baked breads and snacks. Excellent customer service!

Excellent , first time here and it wouldn't be the last time. 10 out of 10. They do not skip out on the meat. One of the best sandwich I have ever had. No wonder they have been around for a 100years!!!

They make their own bread. Plenty of choices. When you walk in, they will greet you. I like that gesture. A smile & a simple hello comes along way. The sandwiches are awesome and tasty. Simple menu and direct to the point on what you want. Don't hold the line. Make sure you grab a pencil and fill out a form to order your sandwich. This shop gets really busy, depending on the time you show up. It's a street parking, first come first serve. The location is not like peaches & cream. So be extra cautious. I will come back for more sandwiches. I recommend this sandwich shop. Worth to try.

Hands down Genova Bread of Estockton makes the best sandwiches in Northern California. They also make the best focaccia bread too. I had my first taste of their delicious sandwiches in the 90's. Wow! The top of my head flew off because the pastrami sandwich was delectable. The best in the west. If you really want to sin, try the mixed meet medley. Once when I stopped by and ordered the mixed meat, my wife and I were sharing, we ate while driving. I had to pull over on Airport Way because my mind had gone into a state of euphoria! The focaccia bread was given to me once by a neighbor. I asked where she had gotten it? She said Genova. It is a mouthwatering bread that once you've had it, you'll want more. We buy olives, canned Italian products, and Italian crackers I highly recommend their pastas too. All in all Genova offers great products.

The Dutch Blaze was delicious! You can't go wrong with Genova, Incredible Bread & Sandwiches!!

My Dad would take me there when I was very little. Angelo, the owner, would sit to the side and greet everyone. Unfortunately Angelo has passed away, but the place is still awesome. This is a GEM!

Very Good Sandwich I loved it the place is small but very well put together and old school truly a touch of Italian deli style

Yelp top 100 2025 in the country, did not f*ing disappoint. You go Stockton. Got an amazing sandwich, focaccia with a 2 meat combo, totally picked the wrong cheese, my bad, still ate it and loved it. Would absolutely try again and again. Cool little market with a ton of Italian goods you cant find elsewhere and a full deli to get fresh breads, meats and cheeses sliced to order. Get it!

The best bakery in town! Restaurants/businesses buy their bread for sandwiches and once you hear that they're the source, you know you are going to have a great sandwich. Service is good. People are there for the goods and are in/out quickly.

This deli shop has the best sandwiches. The ambience is an old general store that's been there for years. Service is always great. They make their own breads! Milk bread is my favorite. Must try!

Stellar sandwich! Old school style and service! We get the turkey and salami on their sourdough!! But you won't be disappointed with whatever you choose!

Always perfect service and quality breads. I really love the history behind this place

My husband and I would stop by this place on our way home from work. We want fresh French bread for dinner. Always got 2 loaves because one was almost gone before we even made it home.

Best sando in Stockton and I stand on that!!! The employees are so nice year after year nothing changes just good food good service and good pasta and canoli if ykyk. Genova is the GOAT!! We love that no matter how long we've been gone we know when we open that wooden door and that good fresh bread smell hits your nose and everything looks the same as when you were a kid you know it's gonna be good!! Thank you Genova!!

The bread , the sandwiches , the Italian-ness. Genova is a pillar of this community! And now the nation...congrats on being #39 of Top 100 Places to Eat in the US. Stockton on the map and list for something amazing ‼ is a great flex

It's been awhile since I have been here. Very nice people helping during the lunch rush. Switched up my combo sandwich today with all the fixings and added Bruno's on the sandwich. Milk roll very soft and perfect with Swiss cheese,ham and pepper turkey. The turkey was to peppery for me but that's what I ordered. Process is easy walk in fill out a slip, walk to the back to the far right wait for them to call next and hand them the slip. They will call your name and you go to the register and pay. Very fresh and perfect size for today's pricing.