Publix Super Markets

This Publix is convenient and centrally located at a popular intersection. The store is kept clean and the employees are friendly. The pharmacy is small and sometimes doesn’t have prescriptions on hand but will direct you to the closest store with the med or have it the next day. Overall I am glad this is my local Publix as the service does not disappoint!

Ok, let’s be realistic, all Publix’s are not created equal. If you notice most of their markets take on more of the food for their demographic population. The one on Hillsborough & Habana, for instance, you can’t buy a plain rotisserie chicken & they have a bigger section of Hispanic food items. I think it is great that Publix tries to cater to their primary clientele. There is one inherent problem in that concept, Tampa is a very blended and melded demographic city, a melting pot, most would say. Just because you live in Westchase doesn’t mean you are more apt to eat organic & juice, or does it?
I am sure Publix has spent a fortune on customer demographics, preferances and overall customer satisfaction. The basics at most Publix stores run about the same and the prices are all the same, except for an occasional manager special.
Publix is well known for exceptional customer service & I agree it is top notch. If you are a regular & always use the same cahier, they will usually, point out coupons you may have missed in their monthly coupon book. They are always happy to do multiple orders, seperates perishables from the non perishables, run and get you the other half of your BOGO and give rain checks if they happen to run out of an item. They are happy to walk with you inside the store to find a specific item you desire, go into their supply area and look for an item, offer paper bags in place of plastic and almost always offer to take your groceries to the car.
I am a super shopper and have been known to go to multiple grocery stores in the same day to pick up on sale or specialty items. I have never, even outside of Florida, seen a grocery store with overall better customer service, definitely 5* across the board in that area.
Another major difference between Publix stores is their overall size. They range from 2 story in Hyde Park, to fairly small at the old, but good, Carrollwood location. This store I would put in the large end of mid size stores. Overall this chain, runs a clean, well stocked, good variety chain of grocery stores. Another plus is that they are pretty much laid out the same, so it is easy to run in and grab a few things, if that is all you need.
No real differences with this Publix. I happen to like this store for day to day and some specialty items. I often pick up items for my mom, along with my groceries. She is diabetic and this store has more than the usual amount of diabetic (sugar free) selections. This store is normally easy in & easy out, with plenty of cashiers available.
I wish I could give them 5*‘s overall, but I can’t.
Diabetes is unfortunately at epidemic proportions in the U.S.A. & all stores should have more food selections in all area’s (including bakery) specifically for this population. The demographics deal with some individual stores, sometimes makes it more difficult to even run in and pick up a regular rotisserie chicken. My last major complaint is they are priced on the higher end of the spectrum.
Overall, I enjoy shopping at Publix and though I have never worked for them, I know they are a fair, progressive and good employer, that affords many Floridian’s equal & fair employment. In my humble opinion, I feel we are very fortunate to have access to Publix, but would really enjoy seeing them have more competition, not less.
What’s a girl to do? Ya gotta eat, but you also want to eat your personal preferences.

This is a lovely older style Publix and one of three in my regular rotation. I’ve found they have a slightly larger selection of international foods and a few items in regular stock not found at other Publix locations. They have a good produce selection and the same excellent meats and seafood selections I’ve come to expect. The few times I’ve needed Customer Service, the staff has been friendly and helpful. Parking is easy though it can be hard to go north on Lynn/​Turner coming out of this location if you are leaving right at rush hour. However, great prices, great staff and good selection — another great Publix location!

I’m much rather come here than most any other grocery stores, my wife comes here all the time. I like that they give you special treatment and take care of the customers better than most other grocery stores. The prices are a bit higher on some items, but the store is so much nicer.

This publix has great customer service. They always ask if you’d like help out to your car. The store is always clean and well stocked.
I would give 5 stars if they carried more organic produce but it is limited so i still need my weekly trip to whole foods.

I swear this Publix has the BEST customer service of any Publix in the area. Every time I go here, the employees go above and beyond to help me out. Kudos to the manager and staff who make this happen!
For example, I recently got a salad pack that was BOGO but they only had one left. I took it anyway and forgot the deal. A few minutes later, the produce guy came and hunted me down to give me an extra pack he had found in the back. That’s good customer service!
Thanks Publix I love you.

Why 5 stars? Because I like affordable food without the guilt. I refuse to shop at that master of corporate greed… Walmart. I won’t get on my soapbox though.
Back to the beauty of Publix… it’s clean, with ample room in the aisles, and a sort of uplifting atmosphere… maybe it’s all the green. :-) They have plenty of friendly, helpful check-​out clerks, who always ask if they can help you to your car. They have a decent organic isle, and produce as well. It’s not Whole Foods, but hey, I don’t want to pay 2−3x more for everything in my cart. If I need some special organic item I either order it online or head to Abby’s health food store. Publix will order an item they don’t usually carry if you make your desire known though. They also have excellent BOGO deals every week, which I am just a sucker for!

Always clean and items stocked. Employees are helpful and friendly.

Not bad … Been to better, but selection is good, location is convenient. (Not impressed with the produce, but always a good place for fresh flowers).

This place is always fresh and clean with friendly staff… When i moved to Raleigh, NC a couple years back, all I ever did was compared Harris Teeter to Publix and Publix was always my fav. I even made suggestions to the store manager at Harris Teeter on how things are done at Publix… hahaha

Publix is a real Florida treasure that is unmatched by other grocery stores /​food markets. They have been setting the standard for outstanding customer service since the first store opened in Winter Haven in 1930.
This particular Publix is located in the Westgate Shopping Center near the intersection of Gunn Highway and Andersen Road. This is a «medium-​sized» neighborhood Publix, and not like their big brother mega-​mart located on Gunn Highway near Sickles High School.
The quality of produce, fresh fruit, meats, fish, deli counter, bakery and so on is superb, and the legendary customer service is some of the best in the grocery industry.
I like this store because it is easy to pop in, find what you need, pay for it, and pop back out.

When i first moved out to Florida, I figured Publix just another grocery store from the East Coast or the South, like Food Lion. But after living near one for 4 years, I quickly appreciated the quality of products, incredible cleanliness, and friendly staff… not to mention the Boar Head meats and Boar Head sandwiches!
Since moving to California, nothing compares to their Boar’s Head Ultimate subs. I always ensure I grab one of those anytime I am back in Florida!

Publix is one of those southern wonders that never (well, almost never) fails to delight its shoppers. Particularly known for its bakery items, and now, (at least for me) its deli!
It wasn’t until recently that I learned Publix makes sub sandwiches at its deli much like Subway — except better. lol Their subs are fresh fresh fresh in a way that even Subway can’t quite match. The bread is made fresh daily and while so is Subway’s, the difference here is it’s literally made from scratch every day.
You can choose your meats from Boar’s Head or go with Publix. Frankly, for just about all of the sandwiches, I would tell you to stick with the Publix deli meats. There’s really no discernible difference between the two after you’ve stacked on your veggies and mayo. Save yourself the 50 cents.
Now, this particular store has a very bright, clean inside (typical for Publix) but seems to be undergoing some remodeling here and there because occasionally you’ll stumble across wires hanging out of little areas.
The employees are friendly (mostly) though some of them can be quite comical in their attempts to fend for the customer. I stood in line behind a gentleman who was also ordering a sub while an employee prepared several sub sandwiches for an order she’d apparently received awhile ago.
There were several other deli workers scrambling around behind the counter preparing various items. Finally, after apologizing to the man about 18 times, the lady looks towards her other co-​workers and screams, «I need someone over here! HELL-​OOOHHHH!» Then she looks at me and offers an apology by way of smile.
Overall, Publix is a great place to do your shopping, and typically has some pretty good deals too. Hit it up next time you’re in the neighborhood.