Publix

This is not a very large Publix, but then again, it’s meant to be more of a neighborhood Publix, as it serves the residents of the Briar Bay area. Parking can be a bit problematic only because this Publix shares the strip plaza with Little Hoolie’s, Outback Steakhouse, a bank, an Italian restaurant, and several other businesses. Since it’s a smaller, more community-​oriented Publix, the employees tend to be friendlier, and some may even recall regulars.
Despite being a somewhat small store, it was nice to see multiple registers open. There were plenty of bag boys on staff, despite the fact I came late on a Monday night that happened to also be a federal holiday. The cashier was quick and friendly and asked me if I wanted items double bagged or not.
I assume this store is a madhouse around 6, but if you go an hour or so before closing time, then you would probably be fine when it comes to navigating the aisles quickly and finding parking. It’s especially convenient if you live around the area and need to pick something up. For those looking for a larger Publix and don’t mind driving, the Publix on 146^th Street is a much better bet.

Im not really sure what everybody is talking about this Publix has always been awesome for me. Everyone is always friendly and says good morning. I tried the new Publix across the street twice and twice it was not even close to the customer service here. It is smaller then most but its super easy to find everything and nobody ever to busy to help you out. At this Publix you are the most important person I’m giving it 5 for everyone who thinks bigger is better and being a hater.

This is the second worse publix I know.
Small is the key word for this store. The building is small which means less selection and over crowded. The parking lot is small, which we all know is always fun with you are dealing with Miamians in a rush. (Shocked there aren’t more fender benders)
The produce selection is horribly limited, and not the freshest. The meat… is okay.
Really if you need to go to Publix and live in this area take the extra 10 minutes and go to the one across from Dadeland, it is excellent.

I’ve been shopping here for about 10yrs. Yes it’s small, but it’s the closest to my house… Not that bad.

Here’s the problem with this Publix: too many people. The parking lot, and even the store itself is not big enough to handle the number of people trying to go there.
Why are so many people trying to go to this one Publix? Probably because it’s the closest one to them. Just another symptom of Miami’s poor urban design.
That said, I’d like to actually bitch about something different. This Publix does a decent job of trying to meet the needs of their specific customers, they seem to have a few fancier or harder to find items that more affluent customers like to buy. Good for them.
Now how about some employees to go along with that? Like someone who understands there is a different kinds of whole chickens. When I’m looking for a broiler/​fryer, a roaster won’t do. My bigger complaint isn’t that the employee I dealt with didn’t understand the difference, but actively tried to mislead me into buying the wrong product because that’s all they had.
I guess that’s typical Miami salesmanship. No thanks.

So I went here to buy milk. The milk was by far more expensive than in other supermarkets. Thats the last time I buy milk there!

Compared to all other supermarkets, it probably deserves 3 stars.
I gave it 2 stars, because I am comparing it only to other Publixs.
I expect more from a Publix.
1) It is too small. Which means, less choices and more crowded.
2) The parking lot is too small.
3) It is on the wrong side of US1 and so a pain in the #@* to get to. You can’t use the word convenient when referring to anything you have to cross US1 to get to. Especially the part of US1 that has that ridiculous bus lane. What is with the no right turns on red?
My advice, go to the big brown Publix on US1 between SW 144 St & SW 152 St.