Located in a safe part of town, smack dab in the center of Daniels Islan, Publix can cater to and…read moreelevate most of your grocery needs. I must admit as a former chef then afterwards living in Kansas City and Austin TX for 25 years and frequenting large grocery stores with almost all of the things I've needed under one roof; I've been very disappointed with almost all the grocery stores here. Currently I'd rank Publix tied for second best in the greater Charleston area. Lets start with the food service area. I recall my love for their Boar's Head roast beef sandwiches, they were phenomenal! So, when I moved back I made it a priority, big mistake. The veggies were a bit older and the bread very hard. The meat was ok but overall it was lacking. The fried chicken was extremely salty while the "home fries" were cold. Also, the baked chicken as of 11am seemed to be sitting for a LONG time. I understand this is hard to gage but just reporting. I believe a better selection would have been nice. As for the bakery, some of their products are suspect. For instance, the cream cheese Danish had a funky flavor while the "fresh made" CC cookies were extremely dry. Next their selection of cakes and/or pies is limited as well. Moving into the meat selection, I was expecting more. Their options for ribeye were disappointing to say the least. I'm talking about in the display case, not from the butcher. Now I will say the butcher was extremely nice when I wanted some Osso Bucco, even taking some out the freezer and cutting it for me! Customer service is important to them. Publix is also pretty far behind on seasonal or promotional products. So, if you like the "monster cereals" like Booberry, I'm still waiting for it while 2 other chains already have it. New Dorito chips and Mt Dew flavors face the same challenges. That said they do have a good display for suggestive sales and the shelves are well stocked. As for the produce, they have a somewhat large and diverse selection. The mushroom selection is sparse. Want to pick up some woodear, loose shiitake, Oyster, Enoki, etc? Not here my dear, although they do have shitake packaged. I've hunted for exotic fruits such as dragon fruit, Buddha's hand, Star fruit etc but they don't carry it. Otherwise they carry the standard fair which is more in bulk than variety. My overall assessment of Publix is it works well for it's target group, middle class SC families looking for good prices on food that is pretty standard with having some "elegances" spread out enough to allow those who are adventurous to try something new. The shelves are well stocked, the environment clean and safe, and house made items such as breads, tortillas, soups, etc are decent. Publix is a good grocery store for the masses.

I always enjoy coming to this Publix. First the parking is so easy. Plenty of spaces. The staff…read moredoes an amazing job keeping the stores well stocked. And are always so willing to help. The store is clean and well organized. Its usually not crowded and there are plenty of cashiers and self check out areas. This is my number 1 grocery store.

This Lowes Foods is new to Johns Island and a great addition to the area. You no longer have to…read moredrive to Kiawah, James Island, or West Ashley for a quality grocery store. This location feels more like an original Lowes Foods than a renovation of the previous store- this building has held quite a few grocery store chains in the last few years. Lowes has a loyalty program and sales occur from Wednesday-Tuesday. The hot food area, sushi, and deli have some great selections. If traffic is really terrible, hit the Beer Den and have a pint while you wait for things to clear up. Lowes Foods has specials several days a week and lots of local and regional beers are on tap. Speaking of traffic and accessibility, the parking lot is large and easy to get in and out of, right by the traffic light. Welcome to Johns Island, Lowes Foods!

Quite impressive "do over" of the former KJs here on Johns Island. Walking it, you are grabbed by…read morethe many things for your eyes and your brain to absorb. As you walk through there are of course lots of items on a sale price, because after all, this is the week of their grand opening. We only had less than an hour but we did take time to stop at the beer stand and tried to get a growler of beer but unfortunately the LowTide "Aloha Beaches" only filled a portion of the glass growler jug as the tap ran out due to its popularity. We did not have time to visit some of the other intriguing areas such as chicken (cooked), deli, BBQ and others. We'll be back. The personnel were quite helpful, all of the way including the check out. Charlene was bagging but I suspect she was doing that so that she could train the young man running the cash register. When I leaned over to her and said, "Pretty neat place, isn't it?" She responded with a smile on her face and a glint in her eye. "Yes, and I am so very proud." You gotta try this place!

I like Earthfare for a few specific reasons…read more 1. Their pre-packaged individual portion chicken and salmon are great for single dwellers. 2. The fresh meat and seafood section is large and flavorful. 3. Excellent wine and beer selection. 4. Nice section of organics for face, body and self. 5. It is located nicely next to the West Ashley Greenway to shop after a walk or bike ride. 6. Fresh daily sushi. Good spot to shop for specific or all in groceries.

This store will probably feel like Whole Foods to you. I went there to get my Xavier pop, sweetened…read morewith Stevia. They had exactly what I wanted. Just your standard organic grocery store. The prices were as to be expected for an organic grocery store. We did get some deli foods and they were pretty tasty. The employees were friendly.

It has taken me awhile to get over to this store but glad I finally did and hope to get it in my…read moresemi regular rotation! The Little Big Meals cannot be beat. I don't consider Fresh Market the place to shop for all of your groceries but they are fantastic at helping with dinner planning and the produce is usually beautiful. The prepared foods are plentiful and more than you could ask for and the meal kits are all reasonably priced and fresh.

Great boutique grocery right in the middle of Mount Pleasant. Plenty of parking and wide aisles for…read moreeasy navigation. Tons of prepared foods, half price sushi on Thursdays, and some really nice wines. So glad this store has been added to our list of options in Mt P. Self service or very friendly cashiers available. Low lighting so not as supermarket feeling as a Publix or Harris Teeter.

I love Trader Joe's for the unique foods and produce I can't find other places. There is always…read moresomething new to try. The frozen meals are handy to have for quick dinners. My favorite purchases are always the fresh flowers. So many choices and excellent prices. I enjoy weekly fresh cut flowers during times those growing in my own garden are not in season. They are always so kind to give me a bucket with a little water to keep the flowers fresh until I get home.

This was my first time to our second TJs in town that is less than 5 miles from TJs #1. I had a…read morevery short list and was in a hurry as I had other take home food in the car and my house is a good hour drive from this part of MTP. I loved how the layout is identical to TJs #1. I was able to walk in and grab everything quickly. Even all the new things I bought were in logical sections of the freezer. The store is well lit and was not crowded during my visit. It felt like there was less checkout lanes, but almost every single one was open, so I was excited to be in and out.

I've been shopping at this store from over 26 years and always find something new to try. Oh my…read morethe spices are so amazing. So many to choose from. As I cook from scratch.

They have a variety of food and supplies! They will have what you are looking for! The associates…read morewere very helpful.

Great local boutique grocery experience. I consider it more of a deli experience with pre-made food…read moreitems, a hot dog bar, and limited selection of foods. This is the perfect place to go when you don't want to plan ahead for dinner, just let Burbages' selection tell you what you'll be eating tonight.

Found a couple hairs in my sandwich the other day. Just didn't feel very clean in thereread more

We visited Konoha after the inaugural Summerville Japanese festival because we were looking for…read moreJapanese themed foods (everything at the festival was sold out when we got there due to crowds). Everyone else in Summerville had the same idea because the store was PACKED. It is also authentic- It felt like I was back in a Japanese "kombini" or convenience store. This store doesn't have everything that a kombini has, but they have ALL THE SNACKS! They also have egg salad sandos, onigiri, and other fresh foods. You need to time your visit around when those items are restocked so you don't miss out. We arrived about an hour after the items were stocked and they were out of several things and almost out of others. I got an egg salad sando and it reminded me so much of Japan. The bread wasn't EXACTLY the same, but for $5.99 and not having to fly across the world, I'll take it. The onigiri tasted almost exactly like a Japanese kombini, although you do have to assemble it a little. I'll definitely be back, and I wish we could get another location in the Charleston area. Japanese culture is popular and fun, and I would love to see more businesses like this that are centered around other countries and cultures.

Swing by with the kids last night. To put it into context, this isn't an "Asian market" or "Asian…read morefood store", it recreates the feel of an Asian konbini (Asian convenience store, like a 7-11 or a Lawson's). Instead of hot dogs and hot pizzas they have onigiri (rice balls) and curry bowls, plus an array of beverages and a smattering of stuff you might need to just run out for real quick like cooking ingredients (think spice mixes not milk or eggs or produce or meat), a few body care and stationary items. My kids of course had a great time and unlike, say, H&L they had helpful signs for every item explaining what it was and what it tasted like. Prices were fair and inline with my expectations and experiences. This isn't stuff being shipped from overseas in large quantities for mass distribution so I expect it to cost more than US equivalent. Overall I liked the selection here and the only time I have seen some of these items for sale in person was in Asia. My onigiri was excellent too! Nice shop and I am glad I came out! J.Ja