Publix

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a regular noticed something peculiar in his shopping cart—a small, handwritten note attached to an unfamiliar can of beans. It read: ‘Take me home and enjoy with your family.’ That day, Publix became famous for its heartwarming gesture. The story spread like wildfire on social media, attracting curious shoppers who started leaving notes of their own—‘Happy birthday,’ ‘Get well soon,’ or simply ‘Thank you.’ Even the delivery driver found it hilarious when he saw a note reading, ‘Please deliver this to someone who needs a smile today!’

2. One day, while checking out, a customer asked the cashier, ‘Why does Publix always seem to run out of my favorite brand of coffee?’ The cashier smiled and whispered, 'Actually, sir, our supplier has a secret crush on you.' A few days later, a delivery driver showed up with an oversized box labeled "Special Order for Regular Coffee Lover". The whole neighborhood got a kick out of it.

3. One night, after closing, a delivery driver heard an odd voice over Publix's intercom: 'Would you like some fresh flowers with that?' Curious, he pressed the button and replied, ‘No thanks, just groceries.’ A quiet click followed, then the voice returned: ‘Alright, but don’t forget to check out our bakery section—it’s having a special tonight!’ The delivery driver shook his head, smiling. Next morning, a neighbor joked, ‘Did you hear Publix is hiring ghosts for late-night deliveries?’

4. After hours of shopping, a woman pushed her overflowing cart towards the exit. Suddenly, she stopped dead in her tracks—something unusual lay nestled among her groceries. Upon closer inspection, she found a small, misplaced smiley face sticker amidst the bananas. With a laugh, she realized it was probably from one of the kids working late. As she left Publix, she waved goodbye to the night manager—a regular who always seemed to be smiling and never failed to make her feel at home.