Publix

When this store opened I thought great but now I find it increasingly annoying to shop there. Nevermind that the prices are sky high, it is very difficult to find anyone who works at this Publix that speaks English. Case in point; two cans of tuna fish ring up for the wrong price and Nimble Brain the cashier cannot understand my English when I tell her it is the wrong price. I then go to the shelf (myself) and get the price and go back. By now Nimble Brain has put my items aside and is ringing the next person in line. I wait until she is finished and show her the correct price but Nimble Brain has no clue how to take the item off. Dumbass one of the Supervisors appears and may wonders never cease she speaks some English and takes the tuna fish off my bill. I assume she knows the Publix Promise policy and that I am supposed to get one of the item free; she doesn’t and later I find I was charged the correct price for both cans. Not even worth trying to explain to these people. Second case in point; I was looking for beef liver for my sick dog. I went to the meat area and asked for beef liver. Sorry, no English spoken. Fortunately, I was with a Spanish speaking friend. More and more items I buy are not carried by this store. If this store was in Cuba it would be great because they have everything for the Latin clientele. On my last visit they did not have at least four items I wanted. Now I shop at the Winn Dixie on Coral Way where the prices are better, the staff speaks English, and the worst thing I can say about it is that check out is sometimes a pain. I am all for diversity but given this store’s close proximity to Coral Gables the fact that they can’t find English speaking employees or carry items that Americans want to buy baffles me. Epic fail.

Earlier today I Went to publix to buy some eggs and Cuban bread for breakfast, I got home and my wife cooked breakfast, we ate and maybe a hour I noticed I didn’t have my phone. I started looking around the house I went to the car couldn’t find it, I was calling my phone it kept ringing and ringing so I thought maybe JUST MAYBE some on turned it in because if it was stolen it would’ve been turned off and that’s the end of that. So anyways I went back to publix asked a employee that was outside if he found a grey samsung phone he told me to go see customer service, so I went and I asked if someone turned in my cellphone, and there it was. I would want to thank Alejandro for returning my phone nowadays people are not like that anymore.

This is my neighborhood Publix store and over the past couple years, it’s managed to fulfill my grocery needs.
The good:
1. The coffee and baked goods station is almost always stocked with croquetas, empanadas, guava pastries and, my favorite, tequeños. The women working here are always super friendly to serve coffee with a smile. Also — you pay them separately so if you just want to grab a quick bite, you can get in and out in no time.
2. The produce section is always well stocked and easy to navigate.
3. The layout makes it easy to get around. There is the more drugstore-​esque section towards the back so that you can find all of those types of things in one spot.
The meh:
1. The clientele of this store definitely skews older which means it can be slow to sometimes get around and checkout.
2. The parking lot is super cramped and tends to get really crazy at peak hours.
3. The service around the store is friendly but I’ve often had difficulties getting someone’s attention at the seafood and deli/​sandwich stations. Also, they don’t have an olive bar and I feel like the sushi selection lacks (can’t complain too much but I feel like it’s important to note).
4. If you don’t know Spanish, it might be a little more difficult to really feel that friendly service vibe.
There are other Publix locations not too far from here but I continue to visit this spot. Once you figure out where everything is, it’s not too taxing of a shopping experience and even oftentimes enjoyable.

Loved the selection of Cuban food! I’m sure it’s like this in most grocery stores in Miami but still … so. much. good. food!
This Publix was around the corner from where we were staying for the weekend visiting Miami so it was very convenient when we wanted to pick up food/​snacks. They also have a flower and plant section but it’s pretty small.
Friendly staff!

This is by far one of my favorite Publix’s to shop at. I have 3 that are surrounding me, but I try to frequent this one. It’s always clean. They are always changing things in the store to make things more convenient for customers. I have yet to buy anything at this location that wasn’t fresh. They have a Redbox at this location so that is definitely a plus. My only complaint is the awkward main entrance. Everytime I leave the parking lot it feels like I’m going off roading. I’m glad to be a resident of this area with such a great Publix nearby. Also doesn’t get crazy crowded like other supermarkets in the area.

I love this publix because it has so much variety and it’s very clean. The parking is the best because it’s covered which works out great on rainy days (which we have had a lot of those lately). Their food is very fresh and the people are super friendly. This is the only publix I go to and I highly recommend it.

Sadly, this is the worst Publix I have ever been to. I live in the building upstairs, so although it is extremely convenient, there are far too many drawbacks to continue to shop here. I’ve already lost count of how much money I have thrown away on bad produce, meat, and fish. Half of the perishables in there have already perished, and I’m not referring to the patrons. The staff is pleasant but of very little help, and obviously, you’d better be a spanish speaker, or bring some crayons and a note pad. Lastly, they often run out of basics: chicken, salad, etc. I’d rather drive a mile elsewhere, than walk downstairs and deal with this place. (And yes, I have compared the shelf life of the same items from other locations, and competitors.)

Publix is a pleasure to shop at! This one is my home store and it has some covered parking, great for rainy days

its a good location of publix supermarket but the parkin lot its sometimes pack or sometimes if you find a spot it might be to tight so watch out from other cars not to hit your doors to.

Very clean and modern, large bakery and friendly staff. They have the largest selection of fruits compared to any other publix.

5 words
Best Philly Cheesesteak sandwich ever.
Ok ok scratch that 2^nd best because I found one here in LA but best in Coral Gables lol. I was hungry and well I didn’t know what to eat so the babe brought me here. I didn’t know why but I now I knew the deli section. The sandwich was infused with peppers mushrooms and all that stuff that sandwich offers and I enjoyed it. Every single bite was heaven. mmmm. Don’t mock me. I normally do like green peppers and take’m out when someone puts it anywhere on my food but this was great and I ate it. :)
I shopped here last time by myself when the babe was at work. It is a cute grocery reminds of a mix of Whole Foods, Trader Joes and a regular grocery store… or one of those mexican groceries in East LA kinda like that thing all in one.
I would definitely come back when I go back to Miami, how else am I supposed to get fresh fruit and other junk food to eat at my place anyway. And it is walking distance from my hotel so works out for me.

I don’t agree with the negative reviews of this Publix. I love it! Covered parking, attentive staff, fresh produce, fresh meats /​seafood… I don’t see a negative.
Every other Publix in that area, specially the one 27^th and Coral Way is always crowded, you parks miles away to then make long lines at registers. That’s a waste of time for me. I rather go to this one… park, get my groceries and out!
And what’s so wrong about the layout? It’s different but you can get used to it. I guess, this is just «MY» Publix so I enjoy it. No complaints from me.

This location is set up reverse from every other Publix so it can be confusing at times. I like the Publix on Lejune better.

This store is an insult to Publix stores everywhere. The selection of produce is meager, the store is laid out in a counter-​intuitive way, and the people who work here are not happy with their lives. I stopped shopping here after my fourth or fifth encounter with a rude store associate. On my last shopping trip here, they were out of stock of a particular flavor of yogurt that I wanted. I asked someone if they had any more in the back. He glanced at the shelf and turned to chat with a co-​worker about something not work-​related. After five minutes of being ignored, I confronted him about my yogurt. He said, «We don’t have it on the shelf,» and walked away. I spoke to the manager, who did nothing about it. This Publix needs to be shut.down. Just go to the one on LeJeune.

This isn’t the best Publix in the world, but it’s location for those in the area and the service offered by the staff makes this a great Publix.
I lived in the same building for several years and being able to take an elevator downstairs to go grocery shopping is now something I miss terribly.
Additionally, even though it’s fairly small they’ve still managed to cram a great deal of inventory and variety.
And lastly the produce is always fresh and you can get a great cafecito up front.

This is a popular Publix for the retiree set in Miami, to be more exact the abuelita and abuelito, Spanish speaking sect. The obvious is the confusing and strange layout makes it less than desirable. But once you spend a few minutes in here you’ll realize the customer service makes up for it. There is almost a neighborhood feel to this particular member of the large chain. Shoppers and workers alike seem to know each other and have histories of morning conversations.
My experiences here are always quick and not-​memorable or review worthy, that is until today.
I stood in a long line and a cashier said to me in a friendly tone, I’m open over here Miss. I looked up, smiled, and walked over. She proceeded to make a little small-​talk but more importantly she was positive and gracious to her coworkers as they asked questions and when it was apparent we’d be bagging the groceries together she asked me about how I wanted it organized. Then of course, I realized I’d forgotten something and mentioned it to her. She was once again funny and nice. The best part is her humor is slightly dry. So, the next time you’re in this Publix look for Erlyn, she wears glasses and be prepared for some good, old-​fashioned friendly service.
Maybe grandparents do know how to choose the best market based on customer service.

What is it about these strangely laid-​out Publix stores down south. I’m from Miami Lakes & up north, they’re all laid out the SAME. I’ve already gotten the hang of this one though, & I am a fan.
I haven’t tried their café yet, but it always smells great when we run in. The check out has always been fast despite the fact I have never seen all the cashier stations manned.
The wine selection is pretty good considering it’s ¹⁄₃ the size of the wines at the Miami Lakes Publix (I must admit I am spoiled in that aspect) & I love that they have MANY sparkling wines!
I haven’t asked the butcher for something special yet, but it is bound to happen soon… The best part of the publix is that it is in walking distance, so I am sure I will have plenty more to say about it in the coming months!

Well, I hate to break the trend, but when I saw the reviews, I had to share my perspective. All Publix stores most certainly are NOT created equally. I used to live on US1 near Dadeland and the produce at the S Dadeland Blvd store cannot be beat! I will never seriously go all the way there to do my groceries, but as a point of comparison, I was really disappointed to find that, when I moved, the local Publix carried a full display of nothing but soft and shrunked batata (in other words, way too old to be shelf-​appropriate). And can you believe it, these pretty much unusable suckers were still full price (which, as you can imagine, ain’t cheap). On top of this, good luck to the man who wants an actual green plantain. They are always yellowish or all the way ripe. It appears that the disadvantage of this neighborhood Publix (and I emphasize the neighborhood part) is that it’s just too low volume for them to afford keeping up certain types of produce.
Now, if you wanna talk basic stuff like lettuce, cabbage, american sweet potato (the best one I’ve found here – super sweet and yummy with no accompaniments), etc, and even auyama, I can guarantee it will be super fresh. However, the produce variety is waaayyy lower than S. Dadeland. S. Dadeland has cool fruits and everything is well-​stocked, including the viveres/​viandas and other Caribbean/​Latin food necessities are guaranteed to be über fresh. I found the same to be true of Monza Ave, although if you don’t get hit trying to find a parking space, you may get run over by a frenzied cart-​pushing customer in the store.
Beyond the produce, the organization of this store is just plain stupid… I can’t even think of a better word for it. The refrigerated sections (dairy, meats, frozen) are literally scattered all over the whole dang store. The produce is in this random corner where you’d never imagine you’d find it. Layout here is strange.
As someone else noted, there do seem to always be fresh flowers and there’s always a solid line for the bakery on the weekends, so they must be doing something right.
Update: The corn here that seems to perpetually be on sale 10/​$ 2 is absolutely horrible! It’s too hard to even consume and, yes, of course I cooked it right. ICK! This horrible corn makes me miss VA when I had a real farmer’s stand two or three blocks from home and the corn there was always amazing.
Also, produce here is always in super low stock, if there’s stock at all from after 5PM on out. It’s so sad. Also, I have gone in here far too many times and seen moldy strawberries (maybe they are doing something wrong with the settings on the fridge because the non-​refrigerated ones are always perfect).

This is my grocery store. Almost as much as I like eating good food, I like to cook good food. And where do I buy I groceries? Well, for staple items – HERE =) It is always well stocked, has a good supply of fresh fish, baked goods, produce, and deli items. My favorite part is that it has a little Publix cafeteria serving up latin favorites at the front of the store (to fill you up before shopping – and prevent grocery shopping hungry syndrome, which we all know is deadly to the wallet).
Outside, the parking lot is half open and half covered, and just a little small during peak times, but, easy to access from two entrances.
Service is always kind, and bilingual. It is a small Publix, but, not nearly uncomfortably tight as other surrounding Publices. Like i said, this is my grocery store. =)

As was mentioned in a recent Unilocal thread, not all Publix stores are created equally. To me, this one here on Douglas is not as well lit, the aisles don’t seem as wide and, in my opinion isn’t as well laid out as the one on SW 27^th Ave near Coral Way. Also, this Publix is a bit tired looking in places. On the evening I came here there were no staff to bag groceries, so every customer I saw checking out was bagging their own which is something I’ve never seen at a Publix before. As the other reviewers mentioned, the covered parking can be nice, but it appears that some of the spaces are meant for compact cars and there’s no signage to indicate this. As a result, you see pickup trucks and SUVs trying to squeeze into these spaces and they end up taking up 1 full space and part of another. When I got home, I found that there were 2 heads of garlic in my bag. I don’t remember packing them and I certainly never bought them. I don’t really have a use for these, so if any other Unilocalers want them…