This is one of my go-to Publix locations. I've consistently been able to find what I'm looking for without having to hunt through multiple aisles or deal with empty shelves. The store is well laid out and easy to navigate, which makes quick trips genuinely quick. Everything feels organized and predictable in a good way--you know where things are and they're usually there. I haven't had any issues with cleanliness or checkout, and staff interactions have always been smooth and professional. Overall, it's a dependable location that does its job well, which is why I continue to come back. read more

I took my 88 and half year old aunt to get vittles for the week. Publix is good on BOGO's but expensive on regular name brand products. The staff here are great. They answer your questions and can direct you to where you need to go to get what you need to save time. This location is clean and the produce section is great with a good variety of fresh fruits and veggies we all need as part of a balanced diet. I like the employees attitudes with their willingness to take your haul to your car. I love their business model. read more

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Went here to shop for some ingredients for dinner, and this place was great! I walk in and see all the carts organized as well as the shelf's. Not only that, the floor and walls were spotless and had zero trash or crumbs on the floor. The employees here were working hard and helping others. Finding the items we needed were also super easy, as each section is clearly labeled. Self checkout was great too, lots of bags were available to store my items, and it worked smoothly. Great place to go shopping! read more

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Having heard from so many of my friends about the Publix subs, it was finally my day to see what it was all about. I got to try their full Italian sub with Publix deli meats and provolone cheese. For toppings, I got pretty much everything but their olives but including the vinegar, oil, salt and pepper. I was so pleasantly surprised with how fresh their ingredients are and the portions given the fair price. I will certainly be getting this again especially if made by the sweet worker who was there that day :). read more

Publix - Full Italian Sub - Grocery Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

I come here for convince and not much for anything else besides the sandwich. I will always prefer Aldi and Kroger over Publix because everything just costs more here. My issue the past two times coming here is that that the sub was not ready when the email said it was ready for pickup. The second time I elected to order the sub online and pay in store. We came 30 minutes after the time it said it was ready and Publix said they were still working on it. The fresh fruits and veggies look amazing but they cost double of Aldi sometimes. So yes, I go out of my way to go to Aldi and Kroger to kind of avoid this place. Would I come here again? Yes, but once I move away from here, I would never have a reason to come back. read more

Everytime I visit the store there is an employee who makes it her business to profile me while I'm shopping and then cone back to the front of tge store and whisper accusations of ne trying to steal... I don't know her name... This is not isolated because I get tge same accusations at other publix stores in the area... It appears as if there is a covert effort to portray me as a thief... I am retired from the military and another federal government agency... I am financially stable... I don't steal and I resent being "silently" labeled... If there is ever a situation that anyone thinks that I'm trying to take anything without paying for it please address it openly... I worked in retail for over 10 years so I understand asset protection... I have been a black man for over 60 years so I also understand profiling... I shop just like everyone else... I spend my money lije everyone else... I expect to be treated lije everyone else... Thank you in advance for your time and assistance... read more

This and the Shamrock Publix are neck and neck for the the worst Publix in the area. I don't understand how they can carry the Publix name and brands but not uphold their value. Anyway, this review is solely based on the hot food selection, although I generally don't like this store. I prefer the one in Toco Hills. Here goes: I stopped in around 5 pm to pick up dinner for my family. I ordered 2 3-piece chicken dinner. There was a poor selection of side items. There was only 1 vegetable (the greens) and they were out. The rest were starches - gouda macaroni and cheese, regular mac and cheese, and rice. All looked sides looked as if they were sitting out for awhile. I hesitantly opted for the two dinner types of macaroni for 1 dinner and just the gouda for the other. I ordered the leg, thigh, and wing for the chicken. They only had one wing - so I had to substitute for a leg. Despite the lack of choices and poor display - I needed to feed the family so despite my better judgment I left with the subpar food - paying full price despite missing a side. The food was awful. The chicken was old and tasted as such. The gouda mac and cheese was mushy and the overpowering, while the regular mac and cheese tasting nothing of noodles and cheese but rather black pepper. The supposed Hawaiin roll was a prepackaged processed cornbread. I was disguised at this meal and even more disappointed it came from Publix. read more

Publix - 3 piece chicken dinner with Regular Macaroni and Gouda Mac and Cheese - Grocery Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

The deli is TOO SLOW. Add more counter space because you cannot keep up with online orders AND a line in the store. You will wait longer for your online order that has a pick up time than if you stand in line. The deli is chaos. The bakery is amazing. Too much rotten/molded produce remains on the shelf. Same deli problems at the new E Ponce location. read more

Two days after my MD called in my prescriptions, no response from this pharmacy. I called. 'What's the problem' Insurance. 'Oh, someone typed in the letter I instead of the numeral 1. Why didn't you call or text me. ' I don't know' They didn't have one of the prescriptions I was out of. Why don't you call another Publix and see if they have it ( you've had 2 days). 'We don't do that' The prescription will be here in another 2 days. What do you tell diabetics... you don't have their prescription, go to the ER? Vacant stare. I did get an unconvincing performance of an apology. read more

The rudest staff, with few exceptions, of any Publix in the area, even beating out Shamrock by a wide margin in the arrogant and rude categories. Consider yourself lucky if you're acknowledged at all. Some cashiers are friendly (if they actually have any on duty) but management treats you as if they don't need the money. read more

I LOVED this Publix until today. It is convenient, clean and well stocked, I used it for 15 years--I probably spend $300/week. Today I found out it cheats on weighed items and has terrible managers. I requested an item at the deli, 1 pound of a $6.98/lb item. Like many deli items, it did not reach 1 pound easily, I said .97 was ok. I was charged for a pound. I went to the manager-I know it is 21 cents, and was actually willing to pay, but it is illegal, and the manager should know, or at least know a customer knows! First, no one was available to talk to at the front desk (I waited while what turned out to be the manager failed at a money order, calling others to fix it---so the manager actually didn't know how to do his job), so after a long wait, and seeing that this person (I did not know it was the manager) was having trouble doing his job, I thought, "just forget about it, maybe an accident", and went to check out--2 long lines, so I went to self checkout. While there I asked about the manager, and the assistant just waved at the front of the store (desk there where I was before), I walked to the desk again, no one there, so I returned and commented that there was no one there. The manager returned and asked what I needed, I started to show the label with weight, price per pound etc, he just said what? So, I stopped. If the manager there to "help" won't listen, what is the point? Now I don't trust any of their weighed items: deli, produce, meat. Won't go back. read more

I really enjoy shopping here but honestly, In the deli department you need more people if you are going to offer online ordering. I can see the stress in your staffs face trying to do both. Have a designated person to help the shoppers in store and one for online orders and maybe one or two as backup. It isn't fair to your staff to have to deal with all the extra stress. If you can't find staff paying a living wage works pretty well when it comes to employee retention. Just because you work at a supermarket doesn't mean you shouldn't be paid a living wage. read more

Publix, Kroger and Whole Foods are your main market chains here in Atlanta. In Dekalb county, you'll find them all and all are within a short drive of wherever you are. I dropped into the publix trying to buy some baking ingredients (I'm trying to feed my bread starter and I've run out of flour!). Tons of parking space at this market. Again, the produce aisle here is pretty small relative to what should be at a fresh market but they aisles upon aisles of other processed items. I wouldn't expect to find specialty foods here at all although if you're looking for your standard home items, you can get it here for a whole lot cheaper. I think that if I'm looking for a cheaper shopping experience than Whole Foods, the Kroger near by is would be more convenient mostly because it has everything that I need. read more

Good food selection, however, if you are coming for batteries, the selection feels very limited compared to Kroger, but decent enough. They have nice employees and is overall a good store. read more

I generally shop at this Publix. It is well organized, well stocked, and clean. The lines are short, and the cashiers friendly. The fresh vegetable selection is a bit small, but if I know that I want something other than carrots and potatoes I'm going to YDFM anyway. I agree with the comment about bagging. Often there is not enough staff for bagging. However, I view that as a benefit, as I would rather bag my groceries myself. I like my bags packed tighter and faster than most grocery baggers are capable of doing. read more

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. read more

I am highly disappointed in this publix location!! I went in for a gift card & a few more items today. I went to the self checkout line & asked the employee for help because the gift card wouldn't not scan. The employee also could not get the gift card to scan & when trying to do so opened the card a little causing it to look open or as if it was regifted. So she said she wanted to try a different gift card & I said well yes I would want a different one anyway because this one looks a little rough now. So we both walked to the gift card stand & got the card together, she then told me that it may be better to try a cashier line instead of self checkout. I went to the closest cashier & she also could not get the card to scan. She then asked another employee who was standing near for help. That employee came & tried, of course same thing, the card would not scan. So this employee went to grab the entire row of gift cards that mine came from & started scanning. One eventually scanned & I paid & left the store not thinking to check the card because there had already been so much time spent with the card not scanning I got in my car & almost to my destination where I looked at the card & noticed the employee had scanned the WRONG GIFTCARD! Now I should have checked on my own true enough, & I should've also considered that two other cards like it just did not scan but this one did. However, I honestly thought the employee knew what she was doing & maybe did a scu override or something! I didn't think not that I had been given the wrong gift card. I know it was an honest mistake because the gift cards do look alike but have different company options on them to choose from. However, what makes this visit so upsetting is that this store is not in my area AND, their phone number does not work! So I'm stuck with a giftcard that was not what I gave them to scan! read more

Pharmacy has failed us for the final time. They say they'll order it or send you to another location. We go back when told - they didn't order it. We drive to the other location - they don't have it. It's not a luxury item - it's medication. read more

This Publix has been where I go to grocery shop for the past thirteen years. I dont buy everything here but their organic produce is many times better then the Farmers Market. If you ask someone where something is they take you to that item. The meat department has cut special cuts for me, everyone is super friendly. We get all of our prescriptions at this location and never had a mix up or had to wait for something. Yelp is becoming the place "NOT to go" for a review as one can see by some of the negative reviews. read more

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? read more

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. read more

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. read more

SO I had someone order me a quick bite. I didn't specify what I wanted and they just assumed to order me "The Ultimate" - wow, now that is a name that is DEAD ON. This sandwich was the size of a newborn baby. I wish that was an exageration considering how full I am.. but seriously, dude A NEWBORN BABY! That is one big-ass sandwich - just meaty as hell. Not all bread like other places - if you are ever starving, I would suggest you go straight for the Ultimate. read more

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. read more

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. read more

Consistent supermarket chain in the South. Very professional and attentive staff. I find them very reliable. I love Publix!

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. read more

This Publix is a major disappointment. I moved almost next-door to it back in 2003, so I use it multiple times a week for the simple sake of convenience, but it's really lacking in amenities. The image that the Publix chain wishes to project is that it's a cut above other supermarkets in terms of service--a more helpful staff, a premium selection of goods, and greater overall convenience supposedly justify a heftier price tag. None are the case here except for the price tag. The staff may be well-meaning, but there's a large contingent of immigrant employees, which severely limits the ability to ask for help. Ask someone to help you find something, and you'll often wind up having to slowly repeat the word a few times, and likely just giving up on them getting it. As for the selection of foods, it's basic at best. Something as simple as a whole cut-up chicken or a pack of pork chaps are not to be found here. I find it pretty disappointing to see that other reviewers are granting such high marks based solely on their subs. This isn't a restaurant we're reviewing, for Pete's sake. A big sandwish does not a four-star grocery store make. But even were we reviewing them on the basis of serving hot foods, this Publix would still come up short. The only available entree is chicken straight out of a deepr fryer, and sides that appear to come straight out of a can. Head down to the Publix or Kroger's at the Toco Hills plaza at the intersection of North and Druid and you'll see how real first-rate supermarkets are run. read more

The macaroni and cheese is horrible. I decided to purchase already prepared food for dinner on a Friday. I purchased their delicious fried chicken, southern style potato salad and their macaroni and cheese from the deli. Everything was delicious except for the macaroni cheese. It tasted like the cheese was possibly from a can warmed up and put over the noodles. There was no flavor what-so-ever! In a word stay clear of their Mac-n-cheese. read more

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 read more

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! read more

Love this Publix. Staff always friendly and helpful, store is always clean and well-stocked, store-brands can hold their own against most name brands... best chain in Georgia! read more

I couldn't write a review of the Plaza Midtown Publix at 9th and Spring without giving my own Publix some lovin', so here goes: this place is great. The store is clean, the people who work at it are generally extremely friendly (especially the produce guys), they have all the items I expect to find in a grocery store, and the cashiers are amiable and funny. I've found unusual items I've needed in the past that I thought I'd have to go to the Farmer's Market for (like Bird's Custard Powder, which thankfully was in their "British food" section) and their school supply section has a surprising variety of items that hit the spot when I'm too lazy to drive to the Toco Hills Office Max. And even though I'm perfectly able-bodied and not very matronly looking (I hope?!), the baggers will often insist on pushing my cart to my car and helping me unload (when I drive and by a lot of stuff), which is a nice touch. The Suntrust Bank located in the store also makes my life easier; there's a Bank of America ATM in the middle of the parking lot as well. There are a few downsides to Publix: you can't buy individual bottles of beer like you can at many Krogers and I've found that their sales (especially on items like cereal and pasta--staples for me) are often not as good as Kroger's. The parking lot is small and it can be difficult to find a close spot. This Publix is 3/10 of a mile away from my apartment and I go there about every other day both out of convenience and because I always have a good shopping experience there. read more

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. read more

Always friendly service, well-stocked, fresh produce. Been shopping here for 20 years and always a delightful experience. They go out of their way to offer great customer service. Shop their BOGOs, always great deals. read more

*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. read more

I would rate 3 stars, but they finally got with the times and got electronic signature pads. Farmer's market over this 99 times out of 100, but I still go here for milk and other certain items. read more

In general, I prefer Publix over Kroger. Publix has amazing subs and Publix-brand options. I love this Publix. The cashiers are generally very nice - and they have a great organic selection. Just recently they moved everything around in the store which is a bit disconcerting...but other than that, I highly recommend Publix. read more

Please, for crying out loud, install additional buggy returns in the parking lot. This is a very busy Publix, yet they only have one buggy return which is why you see so many abandoned buggies. read more

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. read more