How do you rate Publix, which is so indispensable and offers so many different things for so many communities. Here's my try.
Supermarket - 4 stars. As a whole, prices are purposefully inconsistent but generally on the higher side (per unit of measurement) compared to Walmart and the warehouse stores. Publix prices are generally very good on the necessities, like milk, bread and eggs, but they purposely place these items in the back to make much higher margins for other items like Frozen Pizza. Better value is usually found on the lowest shelves to get impulse purchases at a higher margin. That said, most supermarkets do the same thing, Publix is just better at it. Their supermarket service and convenience are the best in the business.
Deli Sandwiches - 2.5 stars. Their bread is a little boring and hard, their meats are generally good, always get the Boar's Head, but they don't put enough of it on the sandwiches, while the vegetables & condiments are only borderline passable.
As a whole, I still rate Publix 4 stars, because imagine your neighborhood without one. read more
