Publix

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At dawn, when Publix is usually quiet and empty, a delivery driver noticed something unusual in the dairy section. A mischievous cat had taken up residence among the milk cartons, leaving behind a trail of purrs and empty boxes. Curious as to why the cat kept returning, the delivery driver left out an extra bowl of milk each night. Soon enough, the entire neighborhood knew about Publix’s secret feline resident. Every morning, neighbors would gather to watch the little furball playing amidst the shelves, earning him the nickname ‘Milk Mustache’.

2. In the early morning, before the sun fully rose over Publix’s parking lot, a delivery driver found an unusual item in one of the shopping carts. Curious, he followed its trail and discovered it had been left on every fifth cart for weeks. As days passed, more people noticed these mysterious items—always neatly placed, never broken. Finally, someone recognized their neighbor's handwriting on a note attached to one: 'Free samples inside!' Turned out, an enthusiastic employee was leaving little treats for customers, hoping to brighten everyone's day.

3. Late one night, as a cashier was closing up, she heard someone whisper from behind the deli counter: ‘Don’t forget to check the expiration date on the moonshine.’ Curious, she peeked around the corner and saw an old neighbor, who winked and said, 'Just helping you out, kid!' The next day, everyone in town got a free sample of Publix’s new moonshine-flavored yogurt.

4. In the late afternoon, while stocking the produce section, a worker stumbled upon an old, dusty violin hidden among the apples. Curious, he picked it up and noticed an old label reading ‘Publix Orchestra’ from the 1950s. Later that evening, while making dinner, his wife heard him humming a familiar tune. Turned out, the violin played a perfect rendition of their favorite song. Since then, Publix employees occasionally gather for impromptu concerts in the produce aisle, much to the amusement of customers.