Publix

It’s pretty much your typical Publix here. The store has great lighting and is usually well-​stocked. All of the employees here have been very friendly and will go out of their way to say hi. This location gets pretty busy on the weekends and weekdays around noon, so if you’re looking for some quieter shopping times, I’d recommend early mornings or later in the evening.
I love picking up subs at this Publix’s deli. During lunch and dinner times, there can be a line, so I like to use their online ordering system. You just order your sandwich, specify a pick-​up time, and come and grab it. There’s a little pick-​up area to the left of the deli. Do be sure to check your price stickers, though! I’ve had wrong prices on my sandwiches multiple times. If you point it out to one of the workers, they’ll be glad to correct it for you.
One con I find at this Publix would be their bathrooms. It always, always smells in there, regardless of the time of day. It’s not usually dirty, but goodness, the odor! If you’re able to, I recommend holding it until you get home.

Best southern grocery chain? Publix hands down.
I’ll admit that this location isn’t the biggest or newest Publix. The parking lot can be jam-​packed at peak times. But it’s still decently roomy inside, the produce is robust, and the employees say hi to you. One time, I called to ask if they had a certain item, and someone checked for me and told me they didn’t. While I was disappointed, at least I saved a trip.
I know people gripe about Publix prices. If you check out the circular and take advantage of the Publix coupons, both digital and print, and sales (hello, BOGO), you can fare pretty well in the wallet department. This particular Publix is weird in that they don’t have the certain circular with the clippable coupons at the front of the store while all the other locations do. Huh. I did sign up for their e-​mail list, and they don’t send you e-​mails practically everyday (Earth Fare, I’m looking at you). The Publix branded stuff is good too; this sounds silly, but I like the clean simple design of their generics.
Despite having a billion Publix visits under my belt, I’d only tried the deli for the first time recently, and I’m not positive I’ll be doing that again. First, no one was there for a while. Then when someone came, she was moving slowly, and a long line started forming behind us. Eventually another fellow appeared to man his station, but he was not the swiftest either. Sigh. At least my wrap was tasty. You get four choices of wraps: white, wheat, spinach, and tomato, which I thought was great. The adjacent chicken section was doing brisk business, so I might have to sample the rotisserie birds sometime.
I like when they do the «Aprons» booths at the front of the store. You get to sample a Publix recipe, take home said recipe, and pick up the ingredients for said recipe right there.
Where shopping is a pleasure, indeed.

I refuse to go here because of the name’s striking resemblance a certain human anatomy term…
Minus four stars for poor branding.

My experience here was based on a couple of things, but mostly my interaction within the deli. I came to this Publix on Memorial Day, because a lot of places were closed and I was craving a sandwich pretty fiercely.
The parking lot was surprisingly packed for such a tiny Publix. Despite its small size, it had both a deli and pharmacy inside. The deli was semi-​busy, with one person in front of me. After about 2 or 3 minutes, I started my deli orders. I wanted three things, two meats and one cheese. But the deli associate was clearly angry about it. I repeated myself a total of 3 – 4 times per order (9 – 12 times in total), with how much meat I wanted. It was pretty simple. Just a quarter pound of each meat, and 5 slices of cheese. Well, the deli associate decided I was actually going to get ¹⁄₃ pound of meat, which I wouldn’t have minded so much except for the fact that she weighed it and it was at 0.25, but then. She cut more meat. I have no clue why, other than she was trying to fill more of a quota.
And with each order, she got angrier, to the point where by the time I requested the cheese, she was like, «What do you WANT?!» Clearly, customer service isn’t a thing for the deli here. It took about 5 minutes per order, so I was standing awkwardly in front of the counter for around 15 minutes. Three other people were served by other associates the time my orders were complete.
Perhaps there was some sort of disconnect with languages, but working in the deli when you are having a difficult time understanding English may not be an ideal location… Maybe a cashier or working in the produce department, then going on to the deli. I mean, you are talking to literally every single person you encounter. I was not unpleasant, I was not rude, I simply stood there waiting for each order to be cut, watching as multiple people were finished with their orders before I was. And as someone who has previously worked at a Publix, it really shouldn’t take 5 minutes to cut a quarter pound of meat…
PROS:
Even though it’s small, it has a bakery, pharmacy, and deli.
Open on Memorial Day, so that was nice.
At least the deli associate let me sample the meat, and tried to ascertain that I was getting the correct thickness.
CONS:
Unpleasant customer service in the deli, to the point where I felt unwelcome.
Small parking lot. I could see it becoming completely full on busy afternoons.
Bread in the deli was HARD. Tap it and it echoed.
THE VERDICT:
Publix is well known for its outstanding customer service, but this has probably been the most customer-​negligent Publix I’ve ever been to. Maybe it’s the particular location, or maybe the language barrier causes frustration and anger amongst the deli employees, but I don’t know if it’s necessary to shout at me or be rude to me when I’m asking for meat and cheese. Other than that, it had pretty much everything I was looking for, despite its small size. Maybe I’ll just avoid the deli at this particular location.

I never heard of Publix until I moved to Atlanta. Before, I was primarily a Safeway/​Fred Meyer guy (or Whole Foods /​Trader Joe’s if I was feeling bougie).
The best part of Publix is their prices. I recommend signing up on their website for digital coupons. Check every week for their weekly ad — they have a lot of great BOGO deals, I seriously save up to $ 30 on an average shopping bill of $ 100. If they’re ever out of a BOGO item, you can go to the customer service desk and ask for a rain check, so next time you stop by you’ll get the special price.
Other goodies:
1. The employees are always friendly and helpful.
2. Great cheese selection!
3. Their bread is awesome!
My only complaint is their produce section feels a little small sometimes, and there are some more obscure ingredients I haven’t been able to find (white miso paste, harissa, other stuff I can’t remember). I’m sure some of the larger stores have a better selection, but this place is close to my apartment.
Also what’s up with bell peppers being so expensive down here? Is it just Publix? Is it the south in general? Seriously $ 1.50 for a single green pepper, the lowliest of the bell pepper family?

Don’t bother with the deli unless you are prepared for annoyance and frustration. Plenty of workers, but not many interested in service.

This Publix is pretty much the same as all the other Publixs. Their sandwiches are really good. Sometimes though, they take a bit longer than I stand to wait. That is why I usually just order it online then pick it up. I think you can even do it on their iPhone app now, but I haven’t tried yet. Contrary to JR’s review, the sandwich people in the deli section have been very kind in my experience, just too slow for me.
The store is always clean, and the staff has been helpful whenever I needed them.
Sometimes the prices are a bit high, which is why I try to buy on-​sale items before I actually need them. Often there are some good deals on meats, coffee, and snacks.
–1 star for slightly high prices most of the time

I’d have given this store a 5 star but the people who make the sandwiches in the deli section suck and are rude. Smile punk! Other than that, the staff is really nice and helpful.

I wouldn’t bother coming here again. I had a manager ignore my 3 calls for help, and then I couldn’t find anyone to ask where two things were. My cashier looked like she couldn’t have cared less if I were there. I clearly had an injured arm, but no one offered to help carry my bags out. Since there was no cart corral anywhere near my car, my children carried the groceries. What a pain in the rear. They didn’t even card me for beer, which I’m pretty sure is against Georgia law.

Nice wine selection!

A clean store with a friendly staff, the selection is good and the meat department has some good deals.

This is my local Publix and I love it.
I don’t even care that it’s more expensive than Kroger. Kroger sucks. I’d rather pay higher prices at Publix than go to Kroger. Also, two words: Publix Bakery.
The only thing I have not been able to find at this location is dried chilies. Otherwise, I have no problem with selection. They also have a pretty good assortment of Talenti Gelato, which is as much a staple at my house as bread, milk, and beer.
Staff is super helpful. There was the time a meat depeartment guy took a good 10 minutes to explain to me how to cook steak. All I’d asked is if sirloin steaks would taste okay cooked on the stove top. He could have told me to Google that shit (or, if he’d wanted to make me cry, to eat a bag of dicks). But he didn’t. And for that, I am grateful.
But what takes the cake is the time I ran to the deli counter in a panic, asking if they could make a large meat and cheese platter (which serves 26 – 30) right then and there. This was around 5pm on a weekday, so business wasn’t exactly slow. But dude (I feel bad that I don’t remember his name, but this was like a year ago) said they could make it happen and to give him 20 minutes.
The single negative experience I’ve had is the cashier who carried out a conversation with the cashier in front of her for the entire time she waited on me. She didn’t say a single word to me. Toward the end, I just stared her down, trying to will her to say «Thank you, come again soon,» but no dice. Thankfully, I haven’t seen her since.
In short, I love Publix.

I came for a big «stock up the kitchen» trip. They managed to have everything on my list, including a few surprises. They had a nicer selection of kitchen gadgets than I expect in a grocery store, so I picked up a nice wood cutting board.
There were a few things I had difficulty finding, but the staff were super helpful. The parsley isn’t next to the other herbs, which threw me off. And I can never find wheat germ. But the friendly staff showed me both.
Final bonus: Magic Hat #9 in cans! For those (roller derby) occasions when you can’t take glass. Score!

The staff here is so quick to fill a prescription. I was 5 minutes away and my doctor had just called it in. I called to see how long the wait would be and they asked me if I was close by. I explained that I was. They told me that they would rush it and to give the, 10 minutes. I arrived and went in and it was ready in under that time. They are all so kind. Also, some mess, like amoxicillin is free there, which is always a perk, especially of you have kids who get prescribed it a lot.

Publix is usually a good choice for your groceries. They usually have fresh fruits and veggies, in some cases even fresher than the markets. Still I have to give this specific Publix only 3 stars as they are way more pricey than other stores. Probably because they are close to Emory University.

If this wasn’t the closest grocery story to my home, I wouldn’t go here. It’s not bad overall, but the prices are generally higher than Krogers, and they have no loyalty card. Very few sale prices. The produce section is ridiculously small! Hardly any organic options. And, to top it off, something I am still not used to, being a newbie to Georgia– no liquor… Why? WHY?!

Good all round place to get a few items that you need. I like the wide selection since we were running late and needed just a few disparate items.

I am moving farther from Decatur and will miss this Publix terribly. I will relish three final trips to this location despite the rude deli dude who stares at me bug-​eyed when I inquire about the bread and cheese options. For me, a sandwich’s deliciousness highly hinges on whether the meat rests on a bed of white or wheat, and is accented with swiss, cheddar, gouda or provolone.
Fortunately, the people at the gourmet cheese counter understand my dairy plight. I recently fluttered around the table in search of ricotta salata, a specialty item to sprinkle atop a salad with pancetta and pear. While this Publix doesn’t stock ricotta salata, the cheese dude presented me with several comparable flavors, convincing me to purchase a block of fresh parmigiano reggiano.
Of all the Publixes I have tried in Atlanta, this one is the cleanest and least likely to cause an anxiety attack in the parking lot. Plus, the Decatur Package Store is within walking distance. After I eat my special salad tonight, perhaps I will sip Amarula on ice.

*Note: This is a review of the Publix pharmacy only.
I went here to get a prescription filled shortly before leaving for a beach trip. I figured I’d be in and out in a jiffy. Simple enough, right… Wrong.
I dropped my prescription off and was told that it would be 15 minutes. I went over to the magazine stand 5 feet away and waited the set amount of time. Right at 15 minutes, I went back to get my medicine and I was told that there was a problem. They claimed I gave them my medical insurance card not my prescription card… wtf? They said I should have been mailed an «express» card. I told them I had no idea what they were talking about and said that I had no problem getting refills at the CVS on toco hills. So I waited while they placed a call to my other pharmacy.
15 minutes later, The head pharmacy tech quietly tells the other tech that my insurance was put in wrong. I understand that we all make mistakes, but couldn’t you have come and told me that when I was standing 5 feet away instead of waiting for me to come to you??? What should have taken 15 minutes took 45 minutes.
There was no apology, no acknowledgement of their mistake. Total incompetence. Publix pharmacy, get it together.

Publix is my favorite grocery store chain. I like there store brand foods and the store itself is always clean and the employees are friendly and helpful.
The Pharmacy employees are nice as well. Plus there is a hot red head in the Pharmacy.