Publix

I live close to the Delk Road Publix, but I pass it up to come to this Publix. It’s always very well stocked, clean, and the staff really goes out of its way to help you. There are even some types of foods that I can get here that I can’t get at The Delk Road Publix. It’s a hidden gem!

An oldie but a goodie, this Publix has a lot still going for it.
Super NPWH — managers will even do your checkout if other clerks are busy but there’s a register open. There seem to be even more buy one/​get one and 3-​for– $ 6 kind of thing and here’s a little advice — you can still get the «package» discount even if you just buy 1, instead of getting the 2-​fer or the 3-​fer. If you’re single, this is a cool thing to know.
Smaller and less ritzy than stores like the one at Town Center right nearby in Brookhaven, but one of the easiest groceries to get into and out of thanks to a big lot and multiple entrances that go right to the store (unlike, say, the Disco Kroger where you pass a Sbx and restos and hassle around the little maze to get in and out).
I sometimes forget about this one but when I do, I remember why Publix has long been a bastion of good food shopping in Atlanta — all the food, all the basics you need, and big smiles.
If you want a big wine selection or a tricked out gourmet cheese and cured meats selection, go to another location. If you’re good with all the necessities plus a gouda here/​prosciutto there kind of thing, go, shop, eat.

Publix, where shopping is always a pleasure! Employees always greet you with a smile and are happy to assist you when you need help with something. I find Publix costs a bit more than the other general grocery stores, but they always have higher quality meats and bright fresh produce. The sandwiches in their deli are always so good, with Boar’s Head meats and the crusty french bread they bake fresh several times a day. Puts Subway and all those sandwich chains to shame.

I love Publix! A little more expensive than ALDI and Trader Joe’s but a much bigger selection. If you stick to their sales and BOGO’s you can save money here. Excellent customer service at every location I have ever been to.

I totally forgot about this Publix until earlier this month. Back in the day I lived at Riverbend (now Walton on the Chattahoochee) and this was my go-​to grocery store. I really liked coming here because most of the shoppers were rich and it made me feel bougie.
Oh, and they have nice produce.
I came back recently and they’ve upgraded many areas including the deli, meat department, and produce. I wish there was a larger floral section, but I’ll just build a bridge and get over it.

4 stars due to its proximity to my place.
However, big heads up to management, in the kindest way: the front line do a bit of chit chat/​personal gossip bonding time in front of your customers. I come here about 3 – 4 times a week since I dont like freezing my meat, and one thing I have seen consistently is that when I get to the register’s, I feel a bit uneasy since the cashier/​bag person/​manager do a lot of personal talking … I sometimes would like to ask about the price of a product, but I felt like as if I was intruding since they’re talking. Im not trying to be mean or anything, but I felt a bit «off» during my check out. Also, we experienced the worst customer service here, out of ALL the publix i have been to, when — (and I wont mention any names, since it may have just been a really bad day for the cashier lady) — BUT!!!
we were checking out, and our cashier did not make any ifs and buts about the fact that she is about to clock out. Her light was still on and we didn’t think much of it. When we got to her register, she was huffing and puffing and clearly pissed off about the fact that the manager is missing and she clearly yelled out «IM OFF THE CLOCK!!!» She then started SLAMMING our merchandises. There were no «bagging person» SO our groceries just rolled off at the end of her register. She then gave me this look like «you gonna bag that, or am I gonna have to do it for you?» I simply started looking around like, «manager? she needs to go home?» She then slammed our groceries into the bag until someone came to the rescue and somehow calmed her down. During this time, her light was still on and an unsuspecting mother and daughter came behind us. The cashier, in the middle of ringing us up, stopped and went infront of them and turned off her light — mind you, at this point, more than half of their full cart of groceries has been unloaded. The cashier didnt say anything until we were done and she turned to the people behind us and say «DIDNT YOU SEE ME TURN OFF THE LIGHT?» The mother and daughter were busy laughing and talking with each other at the time, and they were in shock. The cashier lady then made it like she was doing them a big favor by ringing them up. I cringed at this and walked away …
When we were walking to our car, my husband, who is the most mild mannered person I know, suddenly said; «I am offended by the way that cashier handled everything.» I was shocked that he said this, and tried to play it off. I told him «maybe she has a kid in day care that really needs to be picked up, honey.»
He didn’t say more, but I can tell he was not happy. When we got in the car, he simply said «well, this is my WORST experience at a Publix.» I was not happy when he said that because as a guy, he never ever liked going on a grocery shopping trip with me — but because of Publix and how much he actually liked the people that worked for them, he never minds going with me anymore … and then there was this. Haha. It’s not like its the end of the world, but I dont think he will be shopping with me as much anymore.
BUT– WHY 4 STARS?
Yesterday, Sep 6? I came here alone. As I was walking through the isles, I hear the kindest voice on the PA system. There was an old white man on the «cooking station» who sincerely thanked us for our business and invited us to try his tilapia with scallion and corn, and broccoli on the ‘dinner recipe’ side. I actually smiled, and when I unknowingly walked by his station, he caught my eye and gave me a loving plate of food. He was so kind. Like as if he was my grandfather making sure I try his food. HE was the saving grace for this location.
All in all, I feel like everyone is great, but in business, it only takes ONE person to eskew a potential loyal customer.
I dont remember the old man’s name, but if you can send him my thanks. I will never mention who the cashier lady is, but in time, I will silently get to know everyone here, and I will be posting a follow up — if not, a personal letter to corporate.

The deli guy is a bit slow and socially awkward but he does a good job and knows his job. Keep up the good work!

This is my favorite Publix in Atlanta. Previously, it was on my way home from work, so I was in here at least twice a week and the staff always remembered me. Their small talk is genuine conversation where they always are interested in what I am going to be cooking.
The place and neat, clean, organized and if I cannot find something, there is usually a staff member close by and quick to ask if I need help finding something. They have a quite large British foods section, which is excellent for me and my tastes.
This is also one of the larger stores they have — I find the small ones overly frustrating as they never have what I need. This one is perfect. They are well-​stocked with both fresh foods, and staples. They are great at rotating stock, so the dairy items are never close to expiration dates and the breads are always fresh.
They usually have plenty of check out aisles open, and if not, someone is quick to open up to help the flow. The baggers are speedy, bag efficiently and smartly and always insist (without being annoying) on taking my bags to my car for me.

Powers Ferry Publix is quite possibly my favorite Publix in the country. It’s clean, well-​stocked, and never busy. I’ve been on weekdays, weekends, and holidays, mornings, afternoons, and evenings, and I’ve yet to encounter a long checkout line here. Sometimes I wonder how this store manages to keep its lights on. And no matter how dead it seems, there’s always a full staff on-​hand: bakery, deli, meat/​seafood, sushi, and multiple cashiers and bag boys.
One Saturday morning, I felt like the only customer in the entire store, yet there was still a cook frying a new batch of chicken, a pastry chef baking cakes, a butcher cutting meat, a seafood clerk laying out new crab, shrimp, and fish, a sushi chef preparing fresh sushi, and more. It was crazy, man. Crazy. I hope they sold most of that stuff.
This store also almost always seems to have what I need, from foods to medicine. Items on shelves are efficiently packed and neatly organized. Interior is well-​lit, aisles are clearly marked, and prices are easy to read. Produce is generally fresh and during peak times (weekday evenings and weekends), samples can be had. Service is great and the employees are always helpful and friendly. The parking lot is nicely paved, easily navigable, with plenty of spots.
Open daily from 7am to 10pm, you really can’t go wrong with this grocery store.

Was in the same parking lot as the Sushi bar (Sushi Huku).
Big Open Clean.
Typical Publix.
I am sure a great store for the folks on Powers Ferry

This is my favorite publix store. Never busy (its sort of tucked back in the shopping center) and decent value.

Individually sliced vanilla buttercream iced cake w raspberry filling — yummmmmmy!

I don’t understand why this Publix is not ever busy! I would imagine it to be, considering it’s a good location; there isn’t any other supermarkets nearby!
The place is immaculate! I guess because it’s desolate, there’s not much cleaning to be done? I dunno! Well, I shop here and I’m somewhat glad that it’s not too busy. It’s well stocked and well-​kept. Their bakery always has fresh goodies and I have always found what I need. I always have prime parking and never have to wait to pay. The workers are always friendly and helpful. ALWAYS.
Unilocal 365 # —/​365

Good, quiet location. The store is clean, the shelves were stocked well and we were in and out! Glad it is my neighborhood store!

Great Publix. Lots of selection and real clean and bright environment. Good security too.