Publix

I really miss Publix. Try to make it here every month to get the fresh baked breads. I don’t know what it is about theirs but I just can’t find anything close. The Chicago hardrolls and the 5 grain wheat is the best. The store is super clean, the staff super friendly and always worth the drive from N.C. In my opinion the Publix brand foods are just as good as name brands including the deli, ice cream, chip, and sodas.

Best supermarket on the east side of town. Could use a remodeling, starting to look quite dated. Staff is friendly and helpful. Meats are fresh and good. Check expiration dates, though, as occasionally I’ll find expired items still on the shelf, especially bread, precooked bacon, etc.

This grocery store has the healthiest and best looking meat in Spartanburg that I’ve seen. If you hare looking for beef that is 93 percent lean, come to this store.

It’s either this, Ingles, Bi-​Lo, Food Lion, or (gulp) Walmart. Publix so far has been the place to be.
Bakery: The selection is limited, but tasty. The Italian bread is simply your average white bread. The Chicago Italian bread is the same but without sugar. I am without an oven here so I bought brownies– they are the moistest, I-​think-​I-​just-​got-​a-​cavity brownies. I was hoping to find some pre-​done garlic bread as I am working without a kitchen and very limited resources, but they do not this.
Deli: There is a wide selection of meats and cheeses to pick from and I was impressed with the pre-​done selection. The only thing really missing for me were mini-​mozzarella balls. The really tiny ones. I am sure I can ask and maybe some can be ordered.
You can also pick up tea in this section– our favorite is the diet green tea. Sweet enough for us.
Produce: I am still in sticker shock at the price of produce here (meaning the state, not the store). Overall, the selection was okay which is sad because I like to do most of my shopping in the produce department. The organic section was there, but sad.
Dairy: This Publix has a huge selection of organic and dairy alternatives which is great. Publix brand yogurt is not too shabby and I am picky!
Beverage: You cannot buy beer on Sunday in South Carolina. Didn’t I look like a dweeb when the teller schooled me. Overall– the selection is good with several imports and domestics and the prices are right. The wine selection is pretty basic, but doable.
I like Publix brand items and have been impressed with the ‘foreign foods’ selection. However, not being from the South some of the items in the regular aisles come across as being foreign.
The staff is friendly and do not hassle you about bringing in your own bags. They also have a plastic bag recycle program which is nice to see in a place consumed with Styrofoam use.
There is also a Fresh Market right around the corner which helps to supplement some items on my usual shopping list.