Location: Alright, let's talk about Publix in Downtown Tuscaloosa, AL. It's right there in the heart of things, which is super convenient. If you're living nearby or you're a student at the University of Alabama, you've got yourself a grocery store within arm's reach.
Parking: Now, here's a big plus - they've got a humongous parking lot right upfront. Finding parking at some grocery stores can be a bit of a treasure hunt, but not at Publix. That's a definite win.
Food: When it comes to food, Publix plays in the big leagues. They've got a smorgasbord of options - Deli, Produce, Bakery, and Grocery items. It's like a food lover's paradise.
Price: But here's where it might make you wince a bit. Publix isn't exactly the bargain bin of grocery stores. If you're watching your pennies, you might want to explore other options in town.
Quality of Food: Now, let's talk taste. People say Publix holds its own in the quality department. It's been compared to Fresh Market and Sprout, so you're not skimping on taste.
Staff: Alright, now for the not-so-great part. Brace yourself because the folks at the deli aren't exactly winning awards for customer service. Some have described them as a bit on the rude and unhelpful side. Not exactly what you want when you're just trying to snag some deli meats for your sandwiches. The older African American dude behind the hot bar was rude and aggressive.
Wait Time for Food: And speaking of the deli, if you're in a hurry, you might want to think twice. It's not exactly a speed demon over there, and the employees might not be the cheeriest bunch you've ever met.
Environment: On a positive note, the store itself is pretty spick and span. It's organized and clean, so you won't have to navigate through a grocery store maze to find what you need.
Overall Impression: So, here's the deal. Publix has a lot going for it - location, a foodie's dream selection, and plenty of parking. But then there's the not-so-friendly deli staff and the wait times that might test your patience. If you've got a budget to stick to or you're looking for a place with better service, you might want to scout around a bit before settling on Publix.
This Publix is a hit or miss, the consistency of having items in stock here is pretty random. Half of the time you find what you are looking for and the other half of the time you won't find it because it is out of stock. I guess the university students deplete some items and whoever does the inventory here can't keep up with the demand. Moreover, sometimes you won't even be able to park your car because the parking lot of this Publix gets shut down because of some silly over rated game at the stadium. If you want or expect more consistency when shopping at Publix I recommend you rather go to the store located at North Port.
Update 6FEB24: They're doing better in the bakery. Added a star.
Perfect for the college student that doesn't know any better. Need supplies for jello shots? This place has you covered. For anyone else, you'd be better off visiting the ones up North in Northport or on Rice Mine. The University Publix burns their bread and a lot of products on the shelves are past their "sell by" date. They know their target audience, unfortunately.
Being someone who's from a different state and has lived off Publix my whole life never did I expect to continue to have the worst experience ever at the most busiest Publix in my eyes because it's the college Zone Publix but the lady that's in the deli and is actually over black women seems to come off very racist and since this is not my first time in the store making this complaint about how as a supervisor she doesn't do her job she doesn't get on the line with the people to help she literally acts like she's not there today was my last draw of people being rude and not doing their job and I totally feel like if you don't like your job change it go somewhere else but don't make good customers not want to shop with the company because they're allowing unnecessary stuff to continue to go on and I specify this Publix in general because this was the same Publix where I came in with my Afro and a manager in the deli area ask me what I had going on with my hair I said excuse me and because it made me feel some type of way I reported it but I don't feel like I should have to go through this every time I go into this specific Publix today I talked to the store manager Miss Tiffany and she was very helpful she actually made me feel really good after the whole incident I know big corporations don't care about the little people but just to give you a heads up it's all the little people that keep you guys in business
Don't let the size of the store fool you, it's a smaller Publix but it has everything you need , I got fresh bread ,a birthday cake (which was very fresh and tasty) they had a wide variety of wines. We were visiting there for our anniversary and this Publix had everything we needed and more the workers were very nice and helpful. A great store to get everything you need
Love this place !!! This is my favorite Publix to go to. I really love their fresh fruits,chicken,subs,wraps and so much more. Wonderful pleasant experience and atmosphere ALWAYS 😊 #ROOOLLLL TIDE 🐘🐘🏈❤️
Not quite a full-size Publix, so there are limited offerings compared to the typical store, but all the Publix staples (bakery, deli, sushi) are there so still better than most grocery stores.
Forget all the commercials they run about the great customer service in the deli. It's just as slow and bad as a typical fast food place. Employees who don't know the procedures, multiple employees standing around joking when customers are waiting in line. The one star is for the fried chicken, which was good as always. But don't go if you are in a hurry.
