[Suncoast Guy]

What grocery store in Florida do you shop at the most? Also, what grocery store is your favorite?

We basically shop at Walmart because of their low prices, but when I can, I go to Publix.

[compelled to reply]

I would say about 40% Whole Foods, 30% Publix and 30% other (local discount or specialty stores, sometimes Supertarget). Basically, I try to eat well but also try to keep it all balanced. I.E there are certain (many acutally lol) items I would never buy at WF because they are a JIP, same with Publix, etc...

I wish I had a closer local organic farmers market to go to. There is one by the beach but half of the stuff is shipped in from PA which kind of defeats the purpose.

[TriMT7]

Publix is my favorite, but Winn Dixie is closer, so sometimes for a couple of items I shop there. Publix has a lot of good "buy one get one free" specials!

I tried doing the whole "Whole Foods/Greenwise" thing, but my upbringing makes me always feel guilty and like I'm getting ripped off. So I only shop at those stores for specialty items periodically.


In October they will have the downtown farmer's market again, however, and that's always a good place for produce and speciality items.

[BlueWillowPlate]

I shop everywhere, but Publix the most by far.
I'd rather not drive too far for a bargain these days--just doesn't seem worth it.
No Whole Foods or Costco here, but we do have an organic farm on the island, as well as a weekly farmer's market.

[Momma_bear]

I shop at BJ's and Publix most of the time.

I use many natural and organic items and Publix has been carrying more of those items than ever. I used to go to Whole Foods but I am finding more and more of what I need at Publix and BJ's. BJ's has a cases of Annie's Natural Mac and Cheese, cases of Horizon Organic Chocolate Milk, etc. Publix also carries Stonyfield Farms yogurt and it's own brand (Greenwise) of Organic Milk.

I buy my chicken at a local produce place (Delaware Chicken Farm in Hollywood) because Publix only carries whole natural chickens. Delaware has lower prices, and I can get wings, thighs, boneless breasts, chicken sausage, etc.

[Nomadicus]

Publix. George Jenkins supported me and lot more like me when growing up and a FFA member. Publix supports youth and other civic needs. If they don't have it, I don't need it 99% of the time.

[Wendyb0077]

We shop at Walmart for the prices, sometimes we go to Publix. Also we shop at Nelson Farms in White City to get our veggies and Fruit. Saves money and we still eat well.

[Denise in Fla]

I'm fairly close to Publix, Winn-Dixie and Walmart so I shop at all three depending on whats on sale and what I am buying. I also live close to Patricks AFB and shop at the commissary about once a month. Publix would have to be my favorite only because they have more of a variety.

[Racelady88]

I buy all of my paper products, cleaning supplies, frozen foods, etc. at Sam's Club. Everything else comes from Publix. I am getting ready to move to Indiana and there is no Publix. There isn't even a Wal Mart that does not involve a 30 minute drive.

[Lilybeans]

Publix, because it's close. Whole Foods (my sister in law calls it Whole Paycheck) is my favorite though.