Great selection of higher-end products, a good beer fridge, and capable bakery and deli. The store…read moreis very modern and clean. The customer service was also good when I had to bring in a return of something that I even opened by accident! The prices reflected the above good points and were comparable to the cost of shopping at Whole Foods! As long as you were fine, at least one bag of groceries you were probably going to pay 100 bucks. Still, there are no good options nearby, so I still shopped here regularly.

There is a reason, well, several reasons that I can point directly at to explain the rise of Publix…read moreto the very definition of what a supermarket should and could be here in the southeastern United States. First, Publix has amazing customer service. You are continuously greeted by the employees as you walk through the supermarket. They also will address any question or concern you might have. Customer service is just one thing that sets Publix apart. Another thing is their weekly BOGO (buy one, get on free) deals. Every week they have a slew of great deals. We also cannot forget their subs, affectionately known as pub subs. These are great subs. One of my main go to subs their Italian. I also like their roast beef and cheese. My daughter, who is not a huge sandwich fan, even likes their chicken tenders subs. My son, who does like sandwiches, likes their Italian sub, as well. Kind of weird to realize that some of the best subs come from a supermarket, but Publix definitely delivers. Oh, another thing that I am a fan of is the Publix diet iced tea, available over by the deli section. The deli is also pretty impressive. You can get cakes and whatnot, but I really like their bread and they also have pizza dough do that you can make your own homemade pizza. All in all, Publix is a great supermarket and it is my go to supermarket. If you have been to Publix, I am sure you will understand. If you are not familiar with Publix supermarket, try them once and you will be a fan. Publix has come a long way since they began here in Florida. They have expanded throughout the southeast and continue to grow. As I said, I do recommend Publix, definitely the best supermarket around.

Staying with a girlfriend in Williston, this is the closest Publix on the way to her house and so…read moreconvenient. Looks like a new location with plenty of options in their huge store. The staff here is very nice and there's ample parking. Very convenient for those coming off of I-75 or living in the smaller bordering towns. What more can I say? The fried chicken is always a great deal when you have to bring something to a party or a get together. So delicious and reasonably priced. Publx--where shopping is a pleasure. :)

Multiple online sub orders never fulfilled. Charges for a sauce cup when buying food from their…read moredeli. Poor scheduling of cleaning times for kitchen equipment leaving multiple items unavailable during peak hours.

Went into this Publix for a sub sandwich and cake for me and a co worker. Mat in the bakery was…read moresuper helpful and knew what I needed. Deli employees were so fast and got the sandwiches done quickly. When you come to this Publix ask for Mat and the deli manage, they are awesome and helpful.

I have come to Publix for 40 years in various towns in Florida. This Publix is by far the most…read moredifficult to shop at. I have put in orders that were lost for meats and baked goods. Rotisserie chickens often not ready yet for the 5 o'clock rush hour. I bought Greenwise meat recently and though the outside was pink and fresh which sadly it covered older meat that was grey in the container. In the liquor store prices are often mislabled. I can go on. The solution is the Hillhopper Store. There I find capable friendly staff that don't lose my orders and try to dupe me on fresh meat, and have the sense to have rotisseried chickens ready between 5 and six when they are probably in most demand.

This place has the most amazing ethnic foods around! Great produce, a nice meat department with a…read morebutcher. Chorizo and morning sausages from many countries in Central and South America....and more! That being said, if you try to speak Spanish to the cashier, she will mostly speak back to you in English. I worked up my nerve to ask about a product that wasn't on the shelf, and she responded in Spanish, but immediately reverted to English, as if she were offended by my Spanish. So, if you are learning Spanish, practicing here, maybe isn't your best option. Little does she know I am a polyglot, so maybe next time I will just speak in Portuguese. She could have been friendlier like she was with the other Hispanic customers, just sayin'.

I totally love this store but I don't feel like I will ever go back again, my grandchildren and I…read morewent there to shop the other day and ran into a very disgruntled customer, in the store who made it his business to stay in my way, then tried to apologize to me because he knows what he did to my grandughter was wrong. Out of respect to my grands the other customers I allowed him to yell and scream at me, why he was so angry I didn't know. No one (employees) tried to defuse the situation . I experienced a racist situation and it's so sad that my grands had to experience this type behavior in a grocery store. After reading the reviews the reason no one intervened because they don't really care for African Americans it so true but I never noticed I just got my produce and leave but they never greet the customer but talk among themselves, which I thought was rude. I've been going about 5 years or more. But I'm done, I use to eat at Mia apa I stopped because they acted like it was a crime for African American to dine in, I have never ordered another meal from them that's been about ten years ago. Wow

Well stock store and wonderful employees. drew, the owner is awesome, very customer oriented and…read morefriendly.

Started out slow for the re-open, after change of owners, but nicely done, for a little local store…read moreserving a community that swells with Snowbirds, October-April. Gas or Diesel... hasn'tengaged in price gouging, during the past days, prior to Hurricane Irma's arrival. Plenty if parking. Nice India folks who own the stop off btwn Ocala & Palatka.

What an unexpected find while in downtown Ocala, this little market is beautiful and the entire…read morestaff is amazing. I love these speciality shops and after learning a little of its history I'm a little jealous there's not one closer to my home. There are meat markets and butcher shops then there's locally owned and operated markets that captures your attention around every turn. It's Saturday morning and the customers just keep coming some I'm sure because this is where they buy their meats but it's not only about the beautiful and delicious selection of meats raised right here in central Florida but also an abundance of items provided by a very unique selection of vendors. As we entered the shop we were immediately greeted by a number of employees but also a vendor who was dishing out delicious pulled pork sandwiches, this wasn't a small sampling, the sandwiches were full size along with delicious bbq sauce that matched the delicious smoked pork (now who does that these day). The meat cases are filled with fresh and frozen vacuum sealed packages of beautiful meats, seafood and many small batch specialty items. The small displays throughout the shop are stocked with items that you don't see anywhere else. I thought the prices were very reasonable especially considering the quality and they also have great deals on a variety of their meats. Whether you're looking for something for a special occasion or if you just want a healthier choice this is one of the best options I've seen in sometime - I am just visiting the area but they definitely earned a return visit before I leave town in the coming week...

Wonderful addition to downtown Ocala…read more Very lovely store with a very friendly and helpful staff that is anxious and happy to answer any question you may have. Price wise ?? Unfortunately .. the cost of meat across the board has risen to such an epic high .. that even I have had to cut back on how much meat I buy. Oh well ..

Food Max is the type of store you make yours after the first time you go there. The people are…read morefriendly and the prices are competitive. It reminds me of the general stores you see on old TV shows and movies. A Mom & Pop kind of place.

Quickie store located on South Main Street across from St. Francis House. They have a good…read moreselection of food items, cigarettes, etc.... they also sell cowboy boots (random) and every time I go in I am tempted to get these tiny toddler boots for my 2 year old.... maybe one day I will. :)

My brother tipped me off to this location with fantastic value for feeding a large crowd. They are…read morenot a retail store, but for a large party I picked up 30 lbs. of frozen pork collars at a very good price. It's a bit confusing though because there are no markings on the door. I suppose this is because of you're going there you are most likely "in the know". After calling my brother and getting the lowdown on where to enter the office, I was greeted by a nice fella that suited up in coat & gloves & disappeared through a side door. Upon his return I paid my bill & was directed to pick up my order at the bay window. I drove around to the loading docks and found my frozen box sitting on a ledge in front of a closed door. Odd. No one to check my pickup ticket, so I could have taken someone's vegetables & potatoes off another ledge. I guess they go on the honor code. Anyway, the pork collars were frozen hard and took forever to thaw (which is a good sign because that indicates a deep freeze state). We cooked a little over half for my party and everyone had enough to take some home. I will definitely visit again the next time I'm throwing a big party, this time with confidence, not confusion.

I recently became acquainted with Florida Food Service and was amazed at all of the products they…read morehave on hand! They even had in stock the nice disposable place settings that I was looking for at a terrific price. For our daughter's wedding, we picked up all of the plates, "silver" plastic ware, napkins and towelettes, not to mention all of the food items for the day's menu, all in one trip and in one location! When I arrived at the will-call area, my order was complete and waiting on my payment. What a great and economical way to feed a crowd. Thank you FFS!