Publix Super Markets

Ok I have to admit I never thought I would give a grocery store 5 stars but I have to for this location. I have stopped into this location after work about once a week for this last 6 weeks and they are very consistent. Everyone is very friendly and helpful. The «ready to take» food section is always well stocked and fresh. The produce section is not huge but has a great variety. The sushi and meat department is clean and well stocked. If you don’t see something you want, they will get it for you. I was looking for a piece of fresh tuna. The gentlemen behind the counter cut and got me exactly what I wanted. He was friendly and asked if I wanted anything else. It was like having a personal butcher. The checkout is always fast. They have won my business.

This Publix has a decent variety of Kosher products available, including several types of matza, blintzes, latke mixes, soups, etc. Just an FYI for anyone searching for these products and not wanting to go up to the West Side.
Staff are friendly as in every Publix, confirmed on the phone that the products I was searching for were available before I made the drive over. Never a fan of Publix prices vs. Aldi or K & S Market, but of course next time I need latkes or blintzes, I will stroll down here!

Okay I honestly am blown away with how helpful and friendly everyone was here. The guy putting up oranges gave me his top selection. A guy in the dairy part of the store saw me struggling to find something and assisted me in finding it. The ladies walking around offering cookies made this a pleasant experience.
The cashier was so nice and really cheerful. The guy bagging my products as careful and assisted me to my car and loaded them for me. No questions asked.
YOU FEEL LIKE ROYALTY SHOPPING HERE!

Can’t believe I’m writing a review of a grocery but when you have exceptional product and service ya gotta say something. As a single guy this place is simple with an excellent selection.
Bullet points for me in no particular order.
Don’t know where they get these people that work there but their friendliness is exceptional. Couldn’t say enough about them. Not sure what mind control brainwashing technique they use but it works
Not damn keychain bullshit barcode crap for a discount. Pay what’s on the price tag on the shelf
No obstacle course of discount crap cluttering up the store. Kroger always has some deal that slows up traffic as I climb over the coupon clippers
There are always plenty of people to check you out. Nothing pisses me off more than having to line up to pay money…
Plenty of parking, don’t have to walk a mile just to shop
Last, just down the way, within walking distance, is a great little liquor store with a great cigar shop next to that.
Yeah, a store a guy can like.
M

This is my favorite Publix store in the Brentwood /​Franklin. The people are always so super friendly and the layout of the store is simple making a quick trip in and out before heading to work. I work nearby and we regularly walk over and visit the deli for a good alternative to Subway or if you want some quick Chinese or Italian food. In addition the guy who prepares their sushi is always making new batches so it is always very fresh and if you don’t see what you want in there he will make it up for you while you wait.

I’m not sure how Publix hires or trains their employees to be so stinking friendly all the time, but other grocery chains need to take note. Seriously — its like the heads of Kroger/​Harris Teeter, etc need to go undercover in a stealth operation where they pretend to want to be a bag boy then take that secret back with them to their respective chains.
Is it free red bull in the breakroom? Plenty of breaks? A flogging if they stop smiling?
The Maryland Farms Publix does not disappoint. On a recent trip for a few bottles of tonic water, I found myself strolling through the aisles picking up pantry staples available on the infamous (okay maybe not…) 2−4−1 specials. (you only have to buy one — its just half price) Hubs was on a man-​date so I stopped by the sushi area for my dinner and the sushi chef was extremely friendly and overzealous about making sure I had what I wanted. My garden roll was delish!
After a short wait in line to check out a young lady insisted on walking my groceries out for me on a blustery drizzly day and made polite chit chat the entire way.
Even though the Publix may be a little pricier than Kroger or Wal-​mart shopping here really does rock — so clean, so bright, so organized. Also, my coupon savvy friend informed me they take ANY competitors coupons and you are allowed to use one store and one manufacturers coupon per item, even if its on sale. I also scored some fresh spinach for a dollar (usually $ 3.99)
Keep up the good work guys!