I am a HUGE fan of Publix, as I became a fan during my time at USF in the late 90's. However, if I could give a negative rating on here this would win the prize. This location is an embarrassment to the entire Publix brand. Every single time I've gone here, it has been a horrible experience. The employees are a conglomerate of America's worst- attitude, helpfulness and every category I can think of with the exception of 1 person- Julie. I've been waiting since October 2018 for a special order for a white balsamic vinegar. OCTOBER!!!!! Needless to say, it will never arrive because they're incompetent. And every single time we have gone in there to order a fresh sub, there has been an issue. They're out of bread. They don't have meat prepped, (this is laughable, as they can reach into their selections of meat and cut it right there), they don't have any veggies ready, and of course don't let anyone interrupt the ENTIRE deli & bakery staff while they are showing off their newly donned tattoos. And to make matters worse, I'd like to personally tell everyone that their male Bakery Manager is despicable! Not only did he not want to do his job, he taught my 4 year old a new curse word. Yes, you heard me correctly and I am beyond livid at this worthless human being allowed to even be an employee anywhere. After searching for someone, anyone to help us he slothed out and said loud enough for everyone to hear, "Give him whatever he wants and don't charge him for the goddamn subs." I have never been so appalled at anyone's behavior, and to speak to customer's in this manner is reprehensible. No one deserves to be treated, or talked to in this manner. There are many other reasons why I think this location needs to be overhauled by corporate, but this tops the cake. If I ever spoke to someone like this, I would be fired. And deservedly so. Now we are left to do damage control with our toddler, and explain to other people why he's using profanity. Complain to the Store Manager, you say? Yeah, we're pretty sure that this mysterious "Store Manager" doesn't exist. NO employee has ever known where he/she is at, when they'll be in and I've never had my calls returned. EVER. Trust me, this is not how Publix runs it's stores. I'm so mad that we've decided that we will no longer patronize this location and I will personally go out of my way to see that everyone in East Spartanburg never shops there. We'll do all of our shopping at a Greenville location until this disaster of a store is completely revamped and this Bakery Manager is fired!
Update: It's been 10 days since I filed an official complaint, and was told they would get back to me within 48-72 hours. I've heard absolutely nothing at all. How rude and unprofessional. I'm shocked that corporate office has been so blasé about such a horrific experience and behavior of an employee. Sad! read more