Publix Super Markets

We recently moved within walking distance of the store. On my first visit, I found the employees to be no so friendly. They didn’t make eye contact, say hello, can I help you, nothing! I brushed it off as just a bad day. Today I went back and that will be my last time… The deli lady and the cashier were the only employees that spoke to me or make eye contact for that matter. The people that look like managers don’t smile or speak. The bag boy was hanging on the coke cooler door when I went to the register. He piled can goods on foil pans that I bought and when I asked him to move them he said «well I didn’t bend them»! No one offered to take my groceries to my car either. I’ll drive the extra miles to shop at the Publix on Alderman and Alt. 19 in Palm Harbor. Those people ALWAYS go out of their way to be friendly.

This Publix is by far my favorite publix!!! Not only is the staff nice and helpful, but they also do a exceptional job in the deli. There subs are wonderfully made and all there deli items are delicious and wonderful, especially their buffalo chicken dip, There meat and seafood section is also fantastic; I love that I never have to question the freshness of their seafood, meat, and poultry, unlike some grocery stores I’ve been too. Publix is more expensive than some other grocery stores like Winn Dixie and the now defunct Sweet Bays, but It’s certainly not as expensive as Whole Foods and Fresh Market. Of course I have to say Whole Foods has a superior produce section and Fresh Market has a better Meat section and that’s why their prices are higher than Publix. Having said that I would still go to Publix because it is closer to my house and I really enjoy their deli section. Also their cakes are fantastic. I’m proud to say I love their Teddy Bear cakes because they can make them for any special occasion. So if your heading to Honeymoon Island or just live in the area, stop at this Publix.

This is my home store! It has been down for a 10 month remodeling but the Grand Reopening is Oct 18, 2012! A mile from my house, I will be biking regularly to pick up my freggies and healthy fuel! I got a sneak peak today and found the ceiling lower than most big stores but still has all the fab departments! I’ll update as warranted! WOO HOO!