Publix Super Markets

This is one of my favorite Publix locations. It’s slightly larger than other locations which means larger selections and it seems have a nicer layout. The staff is friendly and helpful as is typical with Publix.

Prior to remodeling the store, item arrangements and attitudes were much better. Since that, they’ve gone downhill, fast. Produce is better than Kroger, but not by much. Prices typically run 19−22% higher than Kroger. Kroger’s employee attitudes are significantly better. I recently tried the Neighborhood Walmart, which has slightly lower prices than Kroger and much lower than Publix… Much better produce, also. Regarding Publix’s meat, it’s better than the aforementioned, but for Pete’s sake, don’t waste your money on their «Green-​wise,» as it typically nasty and full of fat and grizzle (beef). I’m not sure what Publix’s plans were other than increasing profits, but it’s definitely not the store it once was, especially as to how it now serves its customers. Sad.

I dropped off a prescription three nights ago. The pharmacy tech said it would be ready in 20 minutes. When I came back to get it, I was told by the same guy that they could not read my doctor’s writing and they could not get him on the phone (it was 7:30 p.m.). I took the prescription back and called my doctor’s office the next morning. I got an email back from my doctor that the issue was fixed and to call the pharmacy in about 45 minutes to make sure my prescription was ready before I drove over. I called, the assistant pharmacy said it was ready. I asked how much it would be and said that I would be there in a few hours. When I got back there that night to pick up the prescription, the pharmacy tech (same one as the night before) could not find my prescription. I said that I had called to verify that it was ready. He said «may I have the name of who you spoke to?» and I said I did not know the name. He went and asked the assistant pharmacist and he came out, laughing, and said «A mistake has been made. When you called, I thought you wanted your prescription filled at the last Publix you went to». Which was in Villa Rica over 40 miles away. Why would I take a prescription to a Marietta pharmacy to pick it up somewhere else? And then when I tried to let the store manager know, he would not listen or let me get a word in edge-​wise. Do yourself a favor and don’t use this pharmacy.

I’ve been going here for 20 years. Do you think a person could get a hello Mrs. Something or other? After 20 years? The cashiers barely look up from the scanner. Some of the employees have been there the whole time! I wish they still did the grilled hot dogs out front on Saturday’s! My kids loved that! I loved it! Made it seem a little more hometownish. Everything is so cold and impersonal theses days! The pharmacy people are nice and a few have been there a long time. Still impersonal but somewhat friendly. Clean and organized. In 20 years I think I took meat back 2 times! I think that’s probably good!

I ordered a birthday cake with spring colors and I received the ugliest cake ever! Horrible orange– that is not a spring color. Very disappointing. I’d like to give zero stars!

Overall, I like Publix and usually don’t experience any issues with them. This review is strictly for the flower department on my more recent visit. I was having a birthday party for my 1 year old child and ordered some balloons online. I needed to get them inflated before the birthday party, so I called ahead and asked them for pricing. The person on the phone told me each balloon would be 99 cents each, which was more expensive than what Kroger had told me. But since I had ordered my cake from Publix, I figured I might as well just make one trip. So I brought my 3 regular sized balloons and 1 medium sized one. When I got there though, the lady told me it would be $ 3 for the small balloons and $ 5 for the larger one. I was shocked at those prices. I told her that I had just called on the phone about 5 minutes earlier and they told me it would be 99 cents each. She seemed to not believe me, but said she would reluctantly lower it to $ 1 for the small balloons and $ 3 for the larger one. She printed out the price tag from her cash register and it showed $ 8. So I very politely asked her if there was a mistake. She gave me a really dirty look as if I was trying to rob them on the spot. I tried to explain the math to her, and her response was to threaten me with, «Go ahead, keep asking and I’ll price it back to $ 13» (which also was wrong math). I did not feel like fighting her over a few bucks and we were trying to get to my son’s birthday party to set up. So I politely thanked her for her «generosity» and left. But honestly, I was very disappointed. All I wanted was for her to either explain how she came up with $ 8, or price it the way she told me. And all I got in return were death stares and threats.
I’m happy to give Publix my business, but maybe just be kind to your customers? Just a thought.

I can’t say enough good things about this place. It’s always clean, well-​stocked, and well lit. The selection of goods is what you’d expect from most stores but sometimes they add in that little extra. If they don’t have it I’ll try their best to get it for you. The service is always good whenever you need help, and people don’t pester you while you shop. I cannot say enough good things about the deli and bakery. They always have what we need, and spreads very well stock price and the turnaround time is very quick.

There is a Publix literally an ¹⁄₈^th of a mile from my work, but I go out of my way on my lunch break to visit this one instead — apx. 4 mile drive. Their sushi is always super fresh and the perfect thing for me to have at lunch time. They have a huge selection of GF products, and I can always find what I need there. The store is super clean, and they have SELF CHECK OUT! Awesome!

While this Publix location is clean and conveniently-​located, I have decided to start shopping elsewhere. I always leave displeased with the service at the deli counter. Whenever I get sliced lunch meat, I consistently encounter blatant rudeness and slow service. Every time, I have to repeat my order no less than three times because the employee slicing my meat did not listen. The service is incredibly slow and they are extremely pushy with samples of meat. On my most recent visit, there was only one person ahead of me and I had to wait for at least ten minutes (and that customer was only getting one item). Meanwhile, there were 3 employees behind the counter. One employee working the counter was very disrespectful. There is just no reason for that. This is the only Publix location where I have experienced poor service.

I do not frequent this Publix very much, but when I’m at work and want to stop in to grab something for lunch, this is the one I go to (even though there is another location that is a little closer). Why, do you ask? Because. they have a secret. A secret menu item! That’s right, folks, you heard (read) right! If you walk over to the sub station, ask for the Mojo Pulled Pork. It’s nowhere on the menu, and the submaker will smile at you, as if you’re sharing this little secret, and come back with absolutely mouthwatering delicousness! On rare occasions, they don’t have it made that day, but do not despair! Just come back another day! You won’t regret it!

I haven’t been to a Publix I didn’t like but in east cobb this one stands out. The employees from the manager to the baggers go out of their way. And not just here and there but every day. Prices and the items they carry are great. I was even able to order a whole pig from the butcher. What! That’s right a whole pig! Either way check this one out if you live in this area

Its like cheers. where everybody knows your name. but nahh really just recognize you from coming in so much.lol. its right down the road soo pretty convenient but I must say on my last trip to the market people were just TOO nice.lol. you know your idly rounding a corner and you get a big loud. «HELLO HOW ARE YOU DOING ITS A GREAT DAY ISN’T IT» wow. umm okay… next aisle.“HELLO DARLING!”. okay. a little weird… on my way out to my car in the parking lot… «ARE YOU FROM AROUND HERE BECAUSE YOU LOOK LIKE YOUR FROM MY HOME LAND» okay weird as it was… you can always find friendly yet strangely odd Happy people at publix! :).(except this one cashier that just freaks me out… can we say serial killer???)