Went to this Publix grocery store to buy dinner, roses, and items needed for our vacation stay in downtown Wilmington. They were low in item options in the deli , flowers, and sushi area. Yet we managed to find items we needed there. So so experience in one of my favorite grocery stores. read more

I had a party back in June~everything I bought the trays the wings the mac and cheese the vegetables everything was on point The trays were beautiful Very very very very very together and neat . I got the carrot cake It's one of my choices that carrot muffins all was talking about and asked where I got them from so now. Someone called me and asked me about where can they get some good baked cakes from I suggested your bakery because your carrot cake was one of the best I've ever had so moist it wasn't very dry like the one at Sam's It was very moist. I've had some of your desserts there and I suggest it for them to stop and get them Thank you for all your dedication and all your presentation with your desserts Great I'm a chef and sometimes we cannot do all the baking all of the desserts all of the sides so my go-to is Publix Thank you Thank you for always having everything on point and it tastes excellent ChefEllen Bryant read more

Since Wilmington is anything but lacking in grocery stores, I find myself going to one of the handful within 5-10 minutes of me. However, this Publix is SO worth the extra few minutes to drive here. Their pharmacy is usually one of the cheapest in town (plus GoodRX offers great coupons with them) and are quick to fill. The cleanliness and quality of the store is unmatched. Even their shopping carts are well aligned, making a trip so pleasant. I ordered a platter for an event from their bakery online ahead of time. The hardest part was picking out what kind of platter I wanted - there were so many delicious options. It was ready exactly at my pickup time! While I was over there, I grabbed lunch. They use Boar's Head which is such a step above. I also love their vegan options. I had the vegan turkey, bacon, & Swiss sub and it was the perfect light sandwich. I forget how amazing their deli is. The hot bars were well stocked and attended, so there were plenty of other quick lunch options. I could go on and on about every department (sushi!), but you gotta check it out yourself! Eat before you go (or right when you start) so you don't shop empty and overflow your cart! read more

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Went here around 9am to pick up some groceries before work. Everyone was silent and stone faced it was creepy. I asked Tony at the fish counter for salmon and he served it with a side of sass. He was very rude and seemed to be angry that he had to do his job. Went to check out and barely spoke to the cashier. Nobody smiled. Very dead. Vibes were terrible. Sad because I usually love Publix. read more

The deli messes up our sandwiches every time. Last time we were there, we waited over an 45 mins for an online ordered that was supposed to be ready. It still wasn't made correctly and the man who was making them was very rude read more

Great job! Whoever did this cake did an AMAZING job! I showed them a picture of a husky for my daughter's 10th birthday cake and this is what they created! Not only was it beautiful, it tasted amazing! read more

Publix - Whoever made this cake did an AMAZING job! - Grocery Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

I never thought about writing a review for a grocery store product, but this cake has gotten more reviews, rave reviews, then almost anything else I've ever served people. The first one I bought was for an impromptu to bridal shower that was held at a local eatery but they didn't have cakes. This one looks so pretty so I thought I'd give it a try. Rave reviews! Then I served it for a friend's birthday, just three of us, but again all three of us raved. The icing is superior and the cake is perfect. It's presentation is awesome. It's price was fine, I don't know what it is now that we've had a recession or whatever we've had. But if you need to bring something this holiday season, or Valentine's Day or somebody's birthday, this is the cake you should go with. Enjoy! read more

Publix - Deliciousness from Publix - Grocery Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Other grocery stores should send staff to learn. Courteous staff is always helpful and bargains are common.

This was a really nice Publix. The sushi was good, and they had a large selection of everything. It was well stocked and staff were polite. I liked the set up and the parking lot was easy to get in and out of. read more

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I love the pub subs here! Breanna in particular is a shining star! She has great banter with her coworkers and visitors. I was surprised that she remembered me and my order today. Honestly every publix from here to CB has an amazing deli/sub bar/ hot bar staff, but my experience with Breanna is why I wanted to write a review. read more

Nice store..friendly staff..great selection of merchandise. Overall a nice grocery. I recommend read more

The food is always really good. The cashiers were super nice and even helped us get another cart. The vibe was very depressing though just because there weren't lots of people. read more

This is my favorite grocery store in town! They're always so nice and helpful here, really go out of their way to make sure your experience is better than any other grocer. Throughout the pandemic, I've always felt safest shopping here because of ho clean everything is kept and the attention to detail that their staff does when going through and wiping off commonly touched surfaces. Also, Publix has great already prepared meals that you can just stick in the oven at home which is nice when you have a busy lifestyle. I hope they open up more stores in the Wilmington area! read more

I love the wraps at the deli here and I came in and Samantha was the most helpful and a joy all around. Definitely recommend coming in!!

I stop here way more than I ever did when I lived in Florida and I'm so mad it took me so long to finally shop here. Their produce is so amazing better than any other grocery store I've been to in the area. Publix literally has the best employees they are always super nice and helpful I'm completely satisfied with my experience and will continue to shop here. read more

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Super super friendly, efficient, much better priced than the CVS and did exactly what they said they would and I love the texting info for their pharmacy! Thank you! read more

It seems that the biggest thing Publix has going for it is not in the awkward name, but you will have to google it to find out. Ok I'll tell you. The shares. They are employee owned. Why should you give a jolly rat's butt as long as you get your groceries cheaply? Because the concept means that person checking out your groceries, and bagging your baguettes has a vested interest in making the store experience a delightful one so you will come back. If you come back, they benefit directly in that success. Win-Win #1 Also they are supposed to have groceries cheaper than the competitors. While that might be a tempting enough reason to check them out.... my reason was this. Store was clean, bright and well stocked with.....get this...REAL vegetables. Imagine that. I did not think too much of the bakery. All of the cookies and cakes seemed to sport more strange unpronounceable ingredients than you might care to ingest. I think Lowes has them beat there.... (and I am not too much of a fan of Lowes baked goods except a couple of their brands of cookies.) What I found intriguing was the foreign foods aisle...a wealth of authentic items from curry sauces to English biscuits. It was like a miniature version of the best of other countries in one side of the aisle. What a great way to get some authentic items if you are homesick. Or to experiment with other cuisines and impress your loved ones with some new culinary experiences. The other thing that was a hidden pleasure is not immediately obvious. I think PUblix has managed to take the best of say, a Whole Foods and the best of .... Food Lion and make room for both high end and lower cost items in one store. So you can penny pinch and splurge on that gourmet hummous found at WF impunity. That is a win-win #2 in my book. read more

I came here over the weekend for the first time. They mailed me a $10 coupon, and I've heard positive things so I drove the extra half a mile to Public (I usually shop at Lowes). From the moment I walked in, I felt happy. The staff was super friendly! I was in the store for quite a while and at least 4 employees (all in different sections of the store) asked if I was finding everything okay. Perhaps I looked lost, as I had never been in the store before and probably spent way to long looking at things. Huge bonus points for having Better N Butter (I've looked everywhere for this!), fresh salmon salads to-go, peeled apples, really great meat selections, and all the name brand items my family demands (cinnamon toast crunch, gold fish, baby bell cheese, etc.). read more

I absolutely love "our neighborhood grocery store", Publix. The customer service is first class. Staff always greet with a smile, hello and I am always asked if assistance is needed looking for an item. The store is exceptionally clean, bright and always stocked. Produce is the best! Very fresh and staff are always in the fruits and vegetables area stocking and rotating. Another favorite about Publix is $5 Sushi on Wednesdays. Their sushi is delicious. We have convenience of living within 1-2 miles to 5 different grocery stores. Publix is my choice for bakery ( m&m cookies are a staple in our house, and they have awesome desserts), produce and fast and friendly checkout. read more

Can no longer shop there because of their debit/credit card terminals does not allow you to do a credit but sends it in as a debit, which my bank charges $3 for each debit charge. I never had a problem before but the last month I have. Be aware of this that anyone that shops there. Yes I did speak to management there and got nowhere. read more

weirdo behind the deli counter was making annoying grunting noises? sub was 15 mins late and was the saddest chicken tender sub i've seen (2 tenders? bruh) will be going to carolina beach from now on read more

The 'greeter' thought it was a hoot to wear his mask below his nose and mouth and not fix it when asked by this shopper. Wasn't surprised to see the staff as non-compliant with looking out for their customers. read more

It is so pleasant every time I come in here. Today it's Valentine's Day and I walked in with my service dog. I was just minding my own business in getting the food that I wanted. A man walked up to me and handed me a cake and a balloon and said it's on the house. I really needed that! It made my day so much better than it was. I absolutely love Publix read more

Publix - Grocery Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

This was the best grocery shopping experience we've ever had! Stopped in to switch things up, and were blown away! Every single employee seemed to go out of the way to offer help. From the lady at the bakery offering samples, the gentleman in the meat department helping us find what we needed, and the gal who unloaded our cart on the belt, then took our cart to the car and unloaded it in the rain!! Very impressed. Countless others spoke to us as well. I would have never thought to do a yelp review of a grocery store, but that is the level of service we just received. Thanks! read more

Went into my first Publix on 716 Bragg Dr. in Wilmington NC. The Store Mgr. is Matt Cassada. I was blown away!!!! That store is the cleanest most organized,friendly grocery Store I have ever been in!!! Some good prices some not, like any store. The meat, seafood, bakery, and deli although small extremely fresh!!! Every employee greets you and walks you out to your car and unloads your groceries for you. I felt guilty. Kimberly S. Was our cashier. Amazing! Love it! From NH we have nothing remotely similar! read more

The deli counter has the worst customer service and the managers are rude. Several times there have been extremely disappointing.

So this is the first Publix in Wilmington, a bit of a let down. I was expecting more of a flagship store, like the Harris Teeter on Oleander. Publix seems to be on par with Lowe's and Food Lion. Food prices were average, beer a little high. You don't need a rewards card to get their weekly deals, so there's that. Parking lot is still being paved, so its super crowded. read more

Five stars for their awesome deli crew who go above and beyond to make my gluten-free sandwiches! How awesome is it to have something fresh and yummy served up quickly and with a smile. read more

I shopped at Publix when I lived in Florida. So happy when they opened here in the Wilmington area. Great store. Clean, well stocked with a wide variety of products that you can't find elsewhere. Definitely don't mind the drive across the river to shop at Publix. read more

This is the most clean friendliest grocery store I've been in. Nothing bad to say, as a matter of fact everything in there is fresh topnotch! read more

This place was so weird! I felt violated because all the staff were right next to you breathing in your air, when i went to the checkout the guy was asking where my car was and wanted to load the grocerys. Overall never go here,plus if there were negative stars i would give them a negative 5! read more

Had a GREAT experience, so happy that Wilmington got a Publix. Prices are great, it was very organized and spacious. Staff was very nice and helpful, even walked my cart out to my car! Will be going to Publix from now on!! read more

Much better than Harris Teeter! They don't even compare to the customer service and the fresh products at Publix! Also Publix's cakes don't have a month long shelf life like HT because their stuff is made with way better ingredients and less preservatives. People who shop at HT because that's what they're used to are seriously missing out! read more

Yesterday Dec 24 2016 we went to Publix to buy a turkey. We had plans to stop by to purchase only a turkey and then go walmart to finish our shopping. We went to the meat department asking to this guy where was the turkeys. He quickly came out and took us to the turkey, asked us questions about size etc. He was very outgoing and friendly. He offered us a shop cart, since we didnt have one, we just went there to buy a turkey. He literally ran to get us a shopping cart, wished us a Merry Christmas and told us, any shop needs we had, he would be glad to help us to find it. well, this guy Allan made our afternoon, we not only got our turkey but our entire shop list. We left so happy that Publix is a great place to buy our groceries. The store is clean, organized, has sweet people like Allan. The prices are few cents higher, but hey, when you have a great service like that, price doesn't matter. Way to go Publix you got us. From now on you are our number 1 choice in Wilmington NC Thank you Allan from the Meat Department read more

Everyone is talking about the new Publix's so my spouse and I decided to check it out Saturday morning and do our grocery shopping for the week. It was super busy as to be expected on opening weekend. I loved how well lit and organized the store was was with ample room between the aisles. I was also pleasantly surprised with how well stocked the shelves were and how friendly and accommodating the staff was throughout the store. The total was about $10 more than my normal shopping budget for the week so overall I was very satisfied with Publixs until I got home and actually ate the food. Saturday night I prepared the pork roast I purchased. I spilt the meat and two different portions to use for different recipes. While cutting the meat I noticed the color was a bit off, more brown than pink but it didn't smell and I just bought it earlier that day so I didn't think much of it however once I started to serve dinner for family and friends I realized there was something wrong with the product. My sister said the consistency was like cat food. Everyone ate the meal, I assume simply because they didn't want to hurt my feelings. I had few bites before feeding the rest to my dogs. Anyway about 6 hours later the stomach cramping started and it was clear that I had a bad case of food poisoning. I spent most of the night rejecting the "pork" from both ends...it wasn't pretty. I called my family and friends to see if anyone else got sick and sure enough 2 out of 5 people and both my dogs were sick from the product. I called Publix's Sunday to notify them of the bad meat and the Manager tried to argue with me about how long food poisoning takes to show which was pointless because I didn't want my money back just thought they should be made aware of the issue. The lack of professionalism in handling such a serious matter has completely turned me away from Publix. I will never shop there again. read more

I have experienced quick service here during the day. However I just stopped through tonight to pick up ONE item for my kids school party tomorrow. There was only one register open and the lady ahead of me had a cart overflowing with groceries. I counted no less than 4 additional people in the green cashiers coats (2 were talking to each other at customer service counter), (1 walked right by our register, looked & kept walking), (1 was pushing a cart around the store) and yet the thought of ringing me up at the customer service counter or opening another register did not cross anyone's mind. The transaction ahead of me was brutally slow - I ended up walking out and paying twice as much at the Walgreens who had three registers open and more guests in their business (that alone is a statement). My time is valuable- if you are not willing to provide good customer service then I will go elsewhere; I will be avoiding Publix for awhile. read more

First of all, let me just say that some of these reviews are incorrect. The brand new Publix store at the Ogden Marketplace WAS NOT OPEN in 2016. It has been opened since November 29, 2017. So I really don't know how you can review a store that wasn't open. Now, with that out of the way, let me just say that Publix is a welcome addition to the neighborhood. The store is bright, outstanding selection of items...and as was mentioned in one of the reviews, if they don't have it, they will order it for you. Customer service is the best I have ever experienced, anywhere and their Produce and Meat departments are beyond compare. Their prices may be a bit higher but I am a firm believer in...you get what you pay for and if you're looking for the best for you and your family, then this is the place you should be shopping. I won't shop anywhere else now. read more

Phenomenal customer service! My husband and I went in looking for a special candy and one of the managers approached us to see if we needed help and walked us to each aisle he thought it might be in. When he realized they didn't carry it he offered to order it for us. Amazing customer service! Then we went to the deli for subs and the staff member there was also exceptionally polite and helpful. Very impressed!! read more