Publix

This Publix is very different from the other ones I’ve shopped at, which is odd because I thought they all followed the same template when it comes to customer service and making shopping a pleasure and all that. It seems the staff-​or at least a good portion of it-isn’t so friendly at this store, especially at the deli/​sub station. I will say that they consistently have the longest lines for Pub Subs at any given time of day but that’s still no excuse. Knowing this, I decided to pre-​order my sub online, thinking this would alleviate most of the inevitable waiting. Turns out-​they never made it, along with the subs belonging to the other hangry people standing there who had also pre-​ordered. One of them looked at me and said, «This happens all the time! Online ordering is a joke at this store!» So I grabbed a pre-​made sub and left.
If it’s not the deli, it’s the stock-​people leaving a cart full of unpacked product in the aisles, which is also somewhat consistent with this store. Now when I have to shop, I make a game out of it and get in and out as fast as possible. I would shop somewhere else but it’s too close and convenient not to shop here. On an up note, they do have self-​checkout, which I absolutely love. That, and the beautiful ladies that work there.

Great store. They have a better selection than the Busch Blvd store. I always try to go to this store if I can :)

If you want a Pub Sub go to any other location. If you call in, the order is wrong. If you go in personally to make sure these morons make a friggin’ sandwich right, the order is still wrong. Just went in today and thought I finally got a sandwich made properly. Brought it home and took a bite only to find that the bread is FUCKING STALE. Fuck this place! It would be easier to find fresher ingredients in Soviet Russia.

Older, smaller Publix. The clerks aren’t as friendly as they are in other Publix stores. The selection is smaller. I needed a few things, I got them. Otherwise, a very undistinguished shopping experience.

I literally visit this Publix every other day! Clean store and friendly associates. I also enjoy the self check out they have. I’m in and out in no time, just to return in a few hours or the next day or two. Maybe I have an addiction to Publix?

Schizophrenic seems to be an adequate description for this Publix. There are times when they provide amazing service; however, when they fail, they fail in spectacular fashion.
At 4pm on 10÷31÷15, the deli seemed eerily quiet, as the store was abuzz with halloween activities. We queued in line, and when it was our turn, asked for a chicken tenders sub. John, who seemed the senior of the two deli workers, mumbled something to his young assistant to «check on chicken tenders». He went to inquire, and we overheard the response «Look, just go tell them that we are terribly sorry but we had a large order of 200 pieces of fried chicken and it would be impossible for us to have any tenders ready for at least another 20 minutes. Make sure you apologize for the inconvenience.»
In the meantime, John found time to pick some halloween candy out of a dish with his gloved hands and proceeded to pop this little treat in his mouth. Without missing a beat, he began helping the next deli customer. Thanks for adding that cross-​contamination vignette to this review, John.
Our fearless assistant came back and started to repeat the story he was asked to tell, at which time I told him not to bother. In the meantime, John felt he needed to add another canned apology while we were waiting for our single sub (not two) to be created. Our young assistant asked twice what kind of meat we’d like on that sub (we ordered a cuban — I didn’t think there was much variation here?) and became confused when we asked for it to be pressed.
Thank you, Publix Deli, for ensuring that 200 piece chicken order was delivered in a timely manner. I hope it was worth meeting one customer’s expectation as the queue of people asking for chicken tenders and fried chicken started to build at the sub and deli counters.

Great stuff, always helpful and friendly. I love this Publix, I’ve been coming here since I was young, they have the best deli! It can get really crowded when USF starts. Publix products, compared to name brand, are almost exactly the same. They’re bogo deals make life worth living.

The staff is always very nice and helpful. They always deliver great customer service. Every time I go to the store it’s always well stocked with food and I never have any issues finding exactly what I need. The store is always kept very clean and tidy never any trash or food on the floors. Every time I shop here I always have to visit the Deli for a tasty meal, in particular their subs I absolutely love Publix subs. Even though the food and products can be a little pricey, I feel that it’s worth it since the store has such a great staff that makes the whole grocery shopping experience a good one.

Yup, if you’ve ever been to a publix you’ll know your way around here. But this one is deserving if higher stars because it is clean, organized, nice workers, and most importantly convenient. It’s right off a major road, and right next to a university. It has a slightly small selection than some other publix that I have been too, but it’s still always got what I need. Well most of the time. Haha. But it’s prices are great, especially with all there buy 1 get 1. :). That’ll keep me coming back, especially when it’s on chips and stuff that college kids live on.

Convenient and close to campus. They do have a smaller selection than some other Publixes however. I think they more than make up for it with specialty tasty treats like empanadas in their bakery section.

«A Publix is a Publix is a Publix…»
Having only ever been to shiny brand new Publixs in my life, I wouldn’t have argued with this statement. The new stores are all basically the same size and shape, I can find the milk and the beer with my eyes closed and my feet tied together. Just get me through the door. But recently this concept was changed for me, as I had to use an older Publix this summer. It was a grocery store culture shock for me. BUT that is a separate Unilocal.What it did do was make me appreciate «my» Publix so much more. (It is funny how when you are talking about grocery stores and sports teams you suddenly become a part owner in the franchise!) The place is always clean, even during the rush times. No matter how stupid or obvious my inquiries are, the staff will lead me to the sauce or juice. I once had a very patient stocker stand up and walk me to the end of the aisle, maybe 30 feet away. I guess she could have just pointed, but this way I knew exactly where it was. The sushi dude always makes me a fresh spicy tuna roll if there is none in the freezer. They have Irn Bru in aisle 3. And Danesh J. is absolutely correct. David is awesome. So yes, Yay! I’m a fan.

Not the best selection but still a lot of stuff. I feel like this publix is set up really weird. This place can definitely get crowded so I like to go on off times like weekday afternoons. Saturday shopping here is impossible.

This was a pretty nice store, stopped here while charter bus on school trip was stranded In their parking lot to escort students to restroom and get some food while we waited on the broken down bus. The manager was very understanding and even allowed some kids to charge their phones while we waited. Overall they showed great understanding while we waited with 50 kids for a new bus to arrive.

This Publix has a self check out which is awesome when you just want to get in and get out. However, sometimes you do get stuck behind that person that has no idea what they’re doing. I really wish there was a bigger selection of organic produce here. On a better note, everyone in the store is very friendly and helpful!

Very convenient

I have always found Publix to be the best supermarket for my groceries. I can easily find what I am looking for, and the staff are very helpful and courteous.

Pretty awesome Publix. Customer service is on point. The bi-​weekly rush is not too terrible, but the staff and managers do their best to make the shopping experience as smooth and quick as possible.
By the way, David is awesome (works the register).

Coming from the midwest and east coast, you southerners are spoiled. People will cheerfully offer to take the cart to your car?! Shocking. Is this 1957? Everyone is pleasant and cheerful, overly helpful in fact, I asked for cheesecloth and was taken to its exact spot when an aisle indicator would’ve sufficed. They stock Heinz beans! I can have beans on toast again.
This is the Publix my grandma goes to rather than the one on Busch. This one is supposedly less «ghetto». Can’t imagine, I’ve been to plenty of Publix in my short time back in the FLA and they are all magnificent.
The fact that they take Target coupons gives it an extra star.

Although this particular Publix is not open 24 hours (which usually all of them are), I kinda like this publix. I usually do most of my grocery shopping at Wal-​mart and just get the few things that I can’t find at Wal-​Mart at whatever grocery store near. Going to this Publix was a pleasant surprise. Their selection was more than expected!!! I was in grocery heaven! On top of that, when I got ready to check out, I thought I was gonna have to fill out some form to get a «Publix card» to take advantage of the sale prices, but the cashier told me that you don’t need a card!!! WOW!!! Publix, I think I’m in love!!!

It’s like Meijer! Only they’re not open 24 hours, which actually is kind of lame. BUT! I forgive them because their selection, prices, sales, and really everything that makes this store (this location especially) what it is is (are?) so fantastic that I am willing to make sure I’m in and out before 11pm.