Publix Sabor

This is probably the coolest Publix’s I’ve ever been to. Ever.
Catering to the Hispanic and Latino population of Hialeah, this Publix is a huge Publix «Sabor», or flavor. From a hot bar to a small coffee shop, this Publix has all your ethnic food needs. All the signs have a Spanish translation for those who prefer it.
I wanted a café con leche from the small café but they close at 8. It was 8:30. It was a sad rest of the night for sure.
I had a quick look at the hot bar and there were some Latino flavor staples. Black beans and yellow rice, plantains and more! Looked tasty.
We ended up picking up some Mexican ice cream from the frozen section. Guava ice cream and mango Popsicles!
This was such a different experience and I really enjoyed this location of Publix Sabor.

This Publix Sabor has the WORST customer service I have ever experienced in my LIFE when it comes to Publix. I’ve been there several times, usually it’s to get a sub — and I’ve always had to wait about 30 minutes. Today was the last straw. After waiting 30 minutes with just two orders ahead of us, I asked an employee who was doing something else if she could help her co-​worker finish the three subs I needed. She bluntly responded that she was working on another order — mind you, I’m almost sure it was an online order and the customer was not there to pick up their food yet. Another lady was busy with the rotisserie chicken, the manager was hanging out in the deli. When I asked why it always takes so long to get subs, he responded asking me why I didn’t place the order online. At that point, I’m pretty sure fumes started to come out of my ears. What happened before online ordering existed? The older ladies that work there are clearly more worried about getting their own jobs done instead of helping the customers that are waiting in line. Another lady told me she couldn’t start on subs #2 or #3 because the other lady was already helping me. I’m like, hello? why can’t you start the other subs? I’m not sure I understand why Publix Sabor has the worst service when Publix usually prides itself on customer service.
So disappointed in this Publix Sabor — clearly, shopping here is NOT a pleasure.

Great big Publix! This Publix is big and clean and efficient. They have a cafeteria with all kind of stuff. The deli is well stocked with product as well as staff. The set up of this store is great since it is so big everything has room to be it’s own section and not so cramped up like other stores. The lines are pretty quick also. This store sure knows how to staff!

This is a very nicely sized store. They have a wide variety of Latin foods, more than the non-​Publix Sabor stores. It is ALWAYS very clean and wel-​kept. The manager, Jose Alvarez, is a great human being and most certainly has a great influence on the overall appearance and morale of the store. I absolutely recommend this store.

Very large and impressive Publix on a busy corner of 49^th street. I mean, when I say large, I mean HUGE. One of the largest I have seen out there. This is part of their newer «Sabor» chain to cater to Hispanics but, it’s your expected Publix.
Any time I have been there, as expected in Publix fashion, it is organized and clean. Anyone I come in contact with is always very nice and attentive. Although Publix isn’t my first choice in the area because of traffic and location, it’s still a great place to get your grocery shopping done. It’s just out of the way from me here in Hialeah.

love eating in the cafeteria here

Todos son muy amables, las cajeras de lo mejor, me gusta cuando te sugieren las ofertas 2×1 y me esperan asta q regrese a la caja con el producto q falta. Les recomiendo este Publix.

My recent letter of complaint to the manager of this particular Publix Sabor:
Publix Bakery department: Selections Desserts: Pastries, Éclair, etc.
I’m considering starting a campaign among family and friends to dissuade them to visit this singular Publix Sabor
Prices have been increased disproportionately (3 – 4 times its actual value in price) in the Bakery Department in which I used to buy affordable breakfast before December 2012. Just one example: Recently the Bakery manager in store # 832 increased a Éclair from $ 0.79 to $ 2.49. Still I have all the receipts, an the shame for his attitude.
It is very important to note that even its own employees feel shame and sorrow and humility express … the prices were already high prices and now they are even higher indiscriminate…
I’ve been witness recently on January, 2013, with great sadness, as pairs of elderly have had to buy an Éclair and divide to share because they are actually super expensive, they commented.
It is remarkable to note that Publix at Miami Lakes keep low prices and also superior quality in their bakery locate at 15 000 Miami Lakes Dr E, Miami Lakes FL 33 014, just 3 miles away. Were still a very fresh Éclair price is only $ 0.79. A huge contrast that beside their upper middle class area, Publix at Miami Lakes still shows respect for excellent quality plus affordable prices, which makes me realize that Hialeah Publix Savor is today taking advantage of the elderly population and limited financial resources of this area to abuse the population living in Hialeah area.
This specific Publix Sabor is separating it self from good example of what Publix use to be.

I love coming to this Publix. I wish I lived closer I would shop here all the time. This place has a regular Publix has. Plus some Latin flavor… hehe. The bakery is varied from regular desserts to some Latin desserts like flan, señoritas and other varieties.
I only had one bad experience here. It was one evening I went to purchase some cold cuts. The line was atrocious. It was close to closing time I will admit. However there was only one person on staff behind the counter helping even tho there were two other girls not 5 feet away talking. Not once did either of them step in to help. All I kept hearing was (pero que lindo esta ese color de pelo! Que tinte te diste?)
This experience will not deter me from coming here. Although because of this experience I am giving this place three stars.

Cuban elderly all over the place. Drivers that shouldn’t have licenses trying to park. Ed Hardy shirts and boots with the fur during 70 degree weather in the winter. Studded jeans and pointy white shoes. More Spanish than a latin country summit. Publix Sabor — you do it for me anyway!
Publix Sabor has it ALL! It’s modern and clean. They have tons of registers (that are actually open, unlike other places) and helpful staff with guayaberas. And just because it’s Hialeah, they don’t short change us on products. We have everything a Coral Gables or Miami Lakes Publix (my second favorite location) has. The Bakery and the Deli are fabulous and well stocked/​organized. And we have El Sol 95 jammin’ in the parking lot occassionally — beat that Pinecrest!

This is a huge location probably the biggest Publix in Miami and offers all your regular items and all the Spanish items you need for a good Cuban meal. This store is meant more towards the Hispanic fans with most items in the store been Spanish and you can also have a café con leche in there little café inside. Parking does suck!

How do you say «This place is the $#@+» in spanish!!! I never been in any store like this one it’s always clean and the food is fresh. Whats so funny is I really hate publix I think there prices are too high but I honestly dont mind spending when I’m here… hands down the best!!!

Huge place very clean, has everything you can think of .The only thing that bothers me is that the Deli on sundays and mondays does not have enough staff and the wait is looooooooong.
Everything else is a great place to do your groceries

I moved out of Hialeah and now live in Westchester, off of Bird… I actually drive up here to shop. I absolutely LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this Publix! Service is great, fruit section is never dirty, they have a very varied selection of ready made meals to choose from; their bakery is huge and well… it’s just the best.
They even have a ‘peluqueria’ (beauty salon for all my Anglo buds) and a Bijoux Terner section in there!
I wish the Sabor I have by our place was like this one!

kool store I know where everything is.;)

This Publix is amazing! It’s HUGE and it’s got everything you can imagine.

This fairly new Publix has left me in aw. I’ve never been to impressed with their high prices, which they claimed were in exchange for their friendly service and quality products. I’ve barely ever set foot in there; I was highly resentful that they would dare charge me 1.79 for a 2liter Pepsi I can get a Walmart for .99 cents. But as of late, this has really been impressive. This publix is huge, all the products are clean, fresh produce– beautifully strewn — glistening colors.
Everything is well organized and delicious. Their «sushi’ is as good as it can get for it sitting there for a while. (Notice I did not say it was great) The sushi chef will greet you with all the enthusiasm in world, making your not-​so-​enthusiastic trip to the market a little bit better. Not to mention that you now witness with your own eyes that the sushi your getting is being made right then and there.
The bakery is amazing as well. I dare you to stand there and inspect all the pastries. The cakes are so beautifully tempting, they scream, «EAT ME NOW» and trust me you can’t say no. And let me tell you, they have one of the best cakes I’ve ever had. Years ago, I would go to Vicky’s Bakery, for that special someone’s birthday cake. Now I think Vicky who? The pastelitos are soo purrfect. They are the kind of pastelitos I dream of. Just enough filling, and not too flaky dough. Nom, nom, nom, I want to jump in the car and get some.
So yes, the prices sometimes are a bit high. But yes indeed you have to pay for shopping in an elated state. :-)

A friend of mine — «I need to buy some cologne for blah blah blah»
Me — «you should go to Publix»
friend — «what»
me — «Publix, where shopping is a pleasure»
friend — «have you been drinking?»
me — «maybe but this Publix Sabor has a counter with a bunch of perfumes and colognes and i have found them to be cheaper than Perfumania»
friend — «really»
me — «yep, they also have seating inside so you could order some of their already cooked meals and desserts, order un cafecito or get yourself one of their awesome subs and eat it there They always have plenty of cash registers open The meat selection seems much more extensive and this place is just bigger with more product than any other Publix i have been in»
friend — «I should never doubt you, George»
me — «you are very smart»

This is a huge location probably the biggest Publix in Miami and offers all your regular items and Spanish items. This store is meant more towards the Hispanic fans with most items in the store been Spanish and you can also have a café con leche in there little café inside.

This isn’t a Publix. It’s a Publix Sabor.
The inclusion of the Spanish word «Sabor» in the name testifies to the importance of «Taste.» They’ve done that by adding important Hispanic-​influenced food products here in this mammoth store that is actually nicer and bigger than most Publix I’ve seen all around Miami.
For the Americans, it is still a mainstream store that offers normal products that can be found at other Publix.
For the Hispanos, there are more Latin American products on the shelves than other Publix. But Sedano’s, Bravo, Tropical, and other Hispanic grocery chains still may offer more than this Publix.
The deli has plenty of Hispanic food offering and there is also a cafeteria in the premises.
This store provides a win-​win situation for everyone in heavily Hispanic-​influenced Miami.