Let me start by saying, "I LOVE PUBLIX SUBS." After moving out of state, I haven't really found a good sub that I adore. Publix subs are the closest thing to my #1 beloved Wegman's subs (a grocery chain in the Northeast who is slowly making its way down south). So while visiting my sister and her family, I discovered they were a couple miles from a Publix and asked if they have ever had a Publix sub... which they replied "no." Oh yeah! I took down everyone's order and went to get some subs for lunch!
Valerie was my sub attendant at Publix. She was the sweetest lady. I had an order of 4 whole subs. We went with a turkey, jerk turkey, ultimate and American. I joked with Valerie that my sister and brother-in-law have never had a Publix sub so she should make it "extra special" so they'll get hooked on them (just like me)! Well, I think she took it literally... she definitely took extra special care to make the subs perfect. Unfortunately, perfection took about 35 minutes to create. (Sorry Valerie!) I really did enjoy chit chatting and all, but it did take quite a long time for the subs to be made. She was so sweet and wrote all our names on the bags and even gave me a side of pickles so we could try them (P.S. they were delicious). It just would have been a tad bit better if it didn't take so long. I'm not sure if they slice all the meat for the subs to order what? That was a bit time consuming. Anyways, despite the wait, it was well worth it because the subs were AMAZING! Just what I was hoping for and expected!
The sub pricing seems reasonable too! There are 2 levels of subs, Publix brand and Boar's Head. "Most" Publix whole subs were around $6.99 with a rotating special sub for around $5.99. (Check their ad for the weekly sub on sale). I'm sure the Boar's Head brand is even better but I honestly always get the Publix brand and they never disappoint! (My personal fav is the Ultimate sub which includes roast beef, turkey and ham.) My mouth is watering just thinking about it. I had saved 1/2 the sub to enjoy later... unfortunately, my nieces ate it. (Bummer- was so looking forward to it. Haha)
Oh, and guess what? There's a supermarket there besides just the subs. Hahaha. Grabbed Lays chips (on sale 2/$5). I find there non sale prices higher than say, Walmart's grocery items. But they usually have some good sales and I love checking out their clearance racks!
So yay on subs! (Seriously, you have to try them if you haven't yet!) and yay for wonderful employees! read more