Publix

location is snack in the middle of the Bickell area… high end community with towering condos.
Need a parking ticket for parking… make sure you get the cashier to punch your ticket for free parking.

It may seem strange to make it a point to stop at a grocery store bakery while on vacation, but if you grew up in Florida, you know that Publix isn’t just any grocery store. The bakery and sub counter are phenomenal — just as good as any stand-​alone shop. As kids, we got free cookies on every visit and birthdays were made that much better because we got our cakes from there.
Publix’s cookies are still as soft-​baked and delicious as ever. We had the Calypso, which has chopped nuts and coconut flakes, and an M&M cookie. Both were about the size of our faces, and the M&M one was loaded with so much candy, it was like a bag of M&Ms loosely held together with dough. I also loved their guava pastries — the gorgeous red filling is practically spilling out and the pastry is perfectly flaky.

Although this Publix is on the smaller side, its pretty much perfect for the growing Brickell area. I would say the best part about this Publix isn’t the inventory as it is slightly condensed to fit the smaller city space, but the staff. The staff at this Publix is always so helpful, cheerful, and accommodating.
My wife and I are couponers. We always have a huge stack of coupons with us at checkout which can generally extend the check out time. Whenever we approach, the cashiers always have a smile on their face and are happy to accept even expired coupons.
Although the inventory is condensed, we never seem to have a hard time finding what we need. The reason why I didn’t give this location 5 stars is because it’s hard to compare it to the Publix on Biscayne which just past downtown. That Publix is basically disney world as it is HUGE and has pretty much any item Publix carries.
Tip: My wife and I usually walk to Publix, but this Brickell location does offer FREE parking. The garage can be accessed on 1^st street. Just make sure you have your receipt punched by the cashier.

Very clean and organized grocery store! We came from New York and we were surprised with huge verity of food, especially Latin food and grocery! We love this grocery store and recommend this place to everyone! They have pharmacy, liquor and café outside on the right. Prices are better than expected!

We were looking for this market on NYE day but had difficulty finding it!!! Luckily I had Unilocal to help guide me to it with its map and directions!
I thought the name Publix was an odd name for the grocery chain on this Eastern side of the US. It reminded me of one of our Safeway markets on the West coast though it was on the smaller side I thought.
When I first walked into Publix there was the biggest weight scale ever! Did Publix know of my neurotic morning weighin everyday that it just appeared before my eyes like nonchalantly??? I was bummed that I couldn’t pack my bathroom scale as it didn’t fit in my luggage. You should have seen how relieved hubby was to see that!!! Not even our hotel carries a scale in its fitness center! Wtf?
You are prolly wondering what I had forgotten to bring?
Well really not anything you know but I married the cheapest guy in the world though he’s the most generous guy of the heart. Now wait a minute did that make sense??? That’s why I couldn’t tell him how much the bagels were at the airport yesterday until way after the fact!!! He even wanted to throw half of it out but I wouldn’t allow it so I ate it up! And it was yummy too!
So it being the most expensive dinnertime of the year bc of NYE I set out to find a meal for both of us! Sushi sounded perfect as it was awesome! The checkout counters were packed though. We were in one line at first. Then my Gemini eyes wandered as usual! Yes we found a shorter line or rather a faster grocery checker.
As I was waiting by the greeting cards up front the guy in front of us lost water out of his floral arrangement and it spilled out right in front of me! The checker next door quickly wiped up the wet mess with paper towels with so much experience like it was another day at the office!
Will we be back? I’m contemplating it so don’t be surprised to find a checkin here again today!!! By the way HAPPY NEW YEAR 2016! Where has the time gone?

Not the best publix.
they have limited stock, the store is smaller than normal, so they just don’t have a lot of floor room.
if you come at lunch time, expect LONG lines for Deli/​Subs. There’s construction across the street and a lot of workers along with surrounding business people come in for lunch.
sunday nights are also always packed, expect to wait for the checkout!
but they do offer free parking, just get it stamped when you checkout!

Better than most publix stores. Just wish they have a larger selection of organic.

Friendly staff, especially at the bakery. Yolla, who makes your $ 1.29 café con leche, is a gem. She remembers the way you like it and is always smiling.
My only complaint about this publix is that they are constantly packed with construction workers from nearby jobs. They buy up all the hot baked goods, make all lines longer, and crowd the entire front of the store during lunch to the point where you can barely walk in. Not to mention the cat calls to female passersby. Is this publix’s problem? Yes. They need someone to manage these unruly crowds so the business people who frequent here still feel like it’s a quick and efficient location. Not so now.

Great location but not my go-​to Publix. It is definitely a smaller and more urban set-​up. I got a tres leches cake and it was rather dry and disappointing. All in all, I am still a fan of Publix and will return at least weekly for my groceries.

My local grocery store. Super nice people, they validate and a nice layout and selection. Open until 11pm most nights, so good for picking up something last minute.

Best publix in brickell but they chane products a lot, however I love shopping here, it feels like a Wholefoods

I frequent this Publix often for work since we order a lot of our sandwich and cheese platters here for events. I’ve placed dozens upon dozens of orders here and everything we’ve received is high-​quality and prepared on time. Only on one occasion was a large order we asked for misplaced, and the Deli attendants were quick to scramble up a platter in a matter of 10 minutes so I could run it over to an upcoming scheduled event. This particular location has an excellent and bright veggie section and many unique ethnic and hard to find items that you would not be able to find at a smaller Publix. Definitely recommend.

I have to say that the things that impresses me the most with this tiny urban Publix, is just how many items they can cram into this tiny store! I like to pop over for lunch since it’s just a quick train ride from downtown. Pick up a few items here and there. The online ordering for the deli saves tons of time and I use this feature at every Publix.
My only gripe is that there’s only two tables outside for eating your delicious Publix sammies. I’ m not quite sure where else they could squeeze some tables in during the current Brickell construction mess, but maybe afterwards, we could add a counter or something? Just an idear.

As a Californian it was nice to find a place similar to the Safeways at home. The store was easy to maneuver around and they had my ginormous avocados I was in search for! =P
My only gripe would be having to weave through the construction going on to get here, but hopefully that will be over and done with soon.

Parking situation sucks. Long walk from designated deck through construction zone. Won’t bother shopping here until they finish.
Besides the parking situation, Publix is where I go to pick up frozen veggies, Silk coconut milk, spring water and other random items that are simply cheaper here than at Whole Foods or Milam’s.
The produce department here is weak. Tiny organic section with a slim selection. The rest of it isn’t all that fresh either.

Either the people who organize this store haven’t studied behavioral economics or the shoppers in Miami are different compared to nearly all other cities. There’s one main entrance, but when you walk in, you’re greeted by cheese, yogurt, and wine. If you continue down this aisle, you will encounter the deli and the bakery. Produce is at the complete opposite end of the store, next to frozen food and beer. Ok, maybe the company does know what they’re doing by forcing you to walk around the entire store to get to the produce?
Aside from the layout being weird, the store was clean, bright, and fairly well-​stocked with basic stuff. I went here three times during a recent visit to Miami and noticed on Sunday night there were no bananas. Otherwise, over the course of my trips, I bought things to cook a dinner, some indigestion meds, and a toothbrush. What is nice about this chain is no membership cards required here so the sale prices are for everyone.
They have a garage and will validate parking at checkout. There’s construction going on right now so if you’re walking, the sidewalk along SW 1^st Ave sidewalk is closed.

I’m not a fan of any grocery that doesn’t start with word Whole and end with Foods. I am very anti-​publix as literally almost everything on the shelves are genetically modified and have no nutrition what-​so-​ever (you can tell when each item has like over 50 ingredients in it). BUT we do go here from time to time and it’s a pretty good location if I do say so myself. There are literally like 6 publix’s in less than a one mile radius so it can be hard NOT to shop here but this is the best one in the area.
There is free parking in the garage behind publix with your validated ticket. The staff seem super friendly here and always are around to help you find anything. They have a great wine selection as well! Definitely check this location out if you are not in the mood to drive to Whole Foods!

I have to downgrade my review for this Publix after realizing more of its flaws:
— need to take the elevator to take the cart up to the parking levels… why?!
— the produce selection is not as expansive as it could be. 5^th Street Miami Beach Publix and the new Omni Publix offer much better
— 5^th Street Publix and even Omni Publix seems to have more variety of products.
This is still a nice Publix though — and convenient for those going to LA Fitness, to work nearby or just for those Brickellites since this Publix is still better than the other two in Brickell.
But if you want more, I’d drive up on Biscayne to 17^th Street.

Finally, months later, this Publix has finally stocked up on my favorite beer; Orange Blossom Pilsner.
This is my fave ‘blix of the Brickell options (there are three), it’s shiny, new, and sometimes, I’ll admit, I pass by to pick up some random essential just for the parking validation in the Mary Brickell Village garage (2 hours free).

I’m new to the area so I really can’t compare to any other Publix in the area. However, my first impressions after shopping there a couple of times is that this store is EXPENSIVE with a capital E. You can buy the exact same products at other stores for even a dollar less in some cases.
I’m also not a fan of the extremely long aisles. It seems weird that they set it up that way unlike other supermarkets which will have an aisle down the middle or have them going the other way. My main problem with this is that the the signs only list 3 things out of the 20 that are found in the aisle so it’s impossible to know where to find anything. Plus, there is never anyone around to ask any questions to.
My third issue with the place is the produce section. It is very small and lacks organic fruits & veggies. I saw maybe one type of organic fruit there and that doesn’t cut it. I also don’t understand why the produce section hidden in the back corner of the store.
I think I’ll do my major shopping elsewhere and only stop in here if I’m in a pinch.