Publix Super Markets

Best grocery store ever!!! The store is always clean I matter which location you frequent. I’ve been to other chains in other states and you can tell from neighborhood to neighborhood that they very. Not with Publix they care and put their best foot forward in each store. The service is always top notch, the staff and management go out of their way to assist with any needs.
They have an amazing deli and bakery in fact the best I’ve been in compared to others.
Honestly I would rather pick up a sub that public than a sub shop any day of the week.
Price wise people sometimes complain but I think they are comparable and the quality is better. You get what you pay for. Quite frankly I feel better shopping in a clean store knowing my food is being purchased there than a dirty one where I have to wonder what my food has been exposed to. Now if they would only open a store in my hometown in Virginia my life would’ve complete! Miss my Publix!

This is a review for their sandwiches: which, are pretty good.
I had never been to a Publix before, but first off, I was very surprised by how SO many people were lined up for the sandwich counter — as if it were it’s own shop, like Subway or something!
The sandwiches were good, but depending on who was serving you, your wait could be very long. But, they do a good job. And, apparently you can order your sandwiches, ahead, online.

This is by far the worst publix in Florida. Service is slow and the staff is rude. Sub counter is utterly useless. Avoid at all cost.

This was my go-​to Publix during my 4 years at UF. It’s a very small Publix, and it’s not in the nicest shopping center. but it always had everything that I needed. The store is a little outdated and rundown décor wise, but the employees are all super nice. Overall it’s your typical Publix.

I’ve come to this location a lot since its closer and convenient for me. What I’ve noticed is that the products are well stocked, and there is more variety. I can find just about anything I need from the deli to the bakery and to the groceries. We also refer to this location «Frat Publix» due to the many residents in the area. On game weekends you might have to travel to other locations pin case you can’t find something.

I only went to this location today because it was on my way home from the mall. Otherwise, I would usually go to the location further down 34^th (5200 SW 34^th St.).
First of all, this store is disorganized. There is no logic to the way things are laid out. Secondly, my cashier literally forgot to give me my change during my checkout transaction! I gave him cash for my small purchase, he got distracted halfway through the transaction, and starts looking around behind him. When he finally turns around and returns to reality, he starts scanning the items of the customer behind me! He realizes he hadn’t finished with me, and gives me my receipt, but not my change! It was only 13 cents, but it still shocked me that a cashier could forget something so vital.
This Publix is ok for getting the basics, but
I will definitely not return unless I have to. Also, the store was pretty devoid of customers, especially for a Sunday afternoon– which probably says something.

I wish I lived near a Publix, heck, I wish I lived in the same state as a Publix.
Growing up and coming to Gainesville 2 – 3 times a year, I always knew Publix was a great super market but until I came back and walked through it again, I was able to see how awesome it is.
Let’s start with the Publix brand of products, it’s really high quality. For example, the ice cream is probably better than Ben & Jerry’s and Haggen Daz combined!
There’s a legitimate rewards program, the more you shop, the more you save. In Texas, where I live, there are no major grocery stores with any kind of rewards program so take advantage of it at Publix.
Freshness is apparent with the selection of fruits & vegetables. The deli is stocked full of meats, cheeses and hot foods. Seafood section has a huge variety of different types of fish. If you are needing a quick lunch, pick up a Cuban sandwich, they’re delicious.
Anyway, time to get off my ‘Publix is the best place ever and I am so sad I am nowhere near one.’ box.

Good central location. The deli area is fairly quick and the produce is usually well-​stocked.

Overpriced. Didn’t have a choice it was an emergency.

They are open later than other Publix in the area (11 pm), so that’s a plus… otherwise they have a smaller selection of products, especially in the meat section. It’s still publix though, so they have great quality and awesome prices… it’s just not my favorite location.

Yes, Publix is bright and clean. The twofer deals are usually pretty good. However, I sense a shrinking healthy food section. They used to have them all at the front of the store but now they have dispersed them throughout the «related» sections. I wish that Gainesville had a Central Market or Whole Foods. the Fresh Market is very nice but way overpriced.

I’m writing this review about their subs and fried chicken. The absolute best! The Ultlmate Sub is great but it pales in comparison to the Chicken Tenders Sub. The Chicken Tenders Sub with Buffalo and ranch is the best sub I’ve ever had. The bread is soft and the Chicken is amazing.
The deli Fried Chicken is great and usually the best value (when compared to KFC and Popeyes). The Rotisserie Chickens are pretty good as well. Publix is only prominent in the South, so this will be sorely missed when I leave. :(

Best supermarket EVER!

I will share a secret with you. Publix Sub on white with boars head hickory-​smoked turkey meat. Honey-​mustard with provlone, lettuce and tomato. Enjoy

I agree that Publix subs rule. Also, I’ve always loved the general layout of their stores and the overall Publix way of doing things. Publix is really quite a Floridian institution when you think about it. Krogers and Albertsons and other chain supermarkets cannot compare.
Many of us who grew up in Gainesville worked at Publix in high school, and that’s another reason for fond memories. In the mid 1990s they also cooked these great little crab ragoons and wontons. .. but those were sadly removed and some delis now even incorporate Crispers which Public owns or has some majority interest in apparently.

You ask anyone from Florida (or most places in the South) what they miss most from back home, the one thing they’ll definitely name is a sub from Publix. You don’t realize how well we’ve had it made with this Southeast chain grocery store until there’s none nearby. Shame on me for getting sick of this place in college.
Although at other locations in the state, I remember coming here mutiple times a week to order freshly-​made deli subs. For a while they made pie-​size paninis, but I mostly liked their cuban subs — made on cuban bread and pressed on the grill to seal the deal. Plenty of meat and cheese with any topping you can imagine for those and other sandwiches they make.
Besides their subs they also have freshly made fried and rotisserie chicken. I find Publix fried chicken the best local chicken you can get. The deli section is great to hit up for lunch to grab some of their own made sweet ice tea to wash down your sub or chicken.
It’s hard to believe but this is the best place in the area to have your wedding cake me (I know I’ll have mine made here if possible). A friend of mine had her wedding cake made from Publix, and it’s one of the best wedding cakes I’ve had!
*sniff sniff* I miss Publix! I miss my Publix fried chicken and cuba sub so hard!