We all know which grocery store is Florida’s favorite, there really is no comparison to Publix. No body can really compete with the buy one, get one deals and the Pub Subs. But did you know people have a preference over certain Publix stores? We would never think to leave a review of a grocery store but apparently it’s pretty common. We recently ranked the best Tampa Publix locations to see which one would end up on top. Now everyone is asking how their favorite store in the Pinellas/Clearwater area ranks. Here’s what we found.
So we say we “ranked” these stores but really, there is no BAD Publix location. Almost every store has a 4.4 star rating or better. Odds are no matter where you shop, you’re bound to have a pleasant experience. However, it’s not uncommon to go out of your way for your “better” Publix rather than what’s closer. Some people do this just because they like the layout of the store more, or because some deli’s and bakery’s just have that special touch. One common complaint you hear from someone who’s not visiting their normal Publix is that they have no idea where anything is. Every Publix has a different layout, so when you visit one that’s not your usual, it’s almost like stepping into another world.
How We Created The Publix Rankings.
According to the Publix website, there’s over 20 Publix stores in and very near the Clearwater area. This includes other locations like Dunedin, Safety Harbor, Oldsmar, Largo and a couple St. Pete locations. If we ranked every Publix store in Pinellas county, we would be here for a VERY long time. So we only included the top 20 on Publix’s website. Then we went to Google reviews to see how many that store has and what people were saying. If you usually go to the Publix off Gulf to Bay, then you’re not going to go out of your way to Palm Harbor just because of a couple opinions. But if there is one in your area with a higher ranking, then maybe you can try it out!
Here are the rankings of the best Clearwater Publix stores:
4. Boot Ranch
Location: 500 E Lake Rd S, Palm Harbor
Rating: 4.6
Number of reviews: 1,033
What people are saying: This store is super popular! It’s Large, immaculate, organized, and well stocked. The Publix here holds up to the standards set throughout all the public around the affluent areas of Tampa.
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8. Walsingham Commons
Locations: 13031 Walsingham Rd, Largo
Rating: 4.6
Number of reviews: 169
What people are saying: A lot of great reviews of the bakery at this location! Nice and clean inside and outside the store. Friendly and helpful staff.
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12. Pinellas Shopping Center
Location: 857 W Bay Dr, Largo
Rating: 4.5
Number of reviews: 1,277
What people are saying: Always helpful, friendly staff. And the best part…they actually service their carts. So, no wobbly wheels, no loud, rhythmic thumping as you roll through the store.
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17. East Bay Plaza
Location: 3825 E Bay Dr, Largo
Rating: 4.5
Number of reviews: 621
What people are saying: The staff is super friendly here, but there are some complaints about their deli. So it may be best to get your Pub sub at a different location
20. Carillon Town Center
Location: 120 Carillon Pkwy, St. Petersburg
Rating: 4.4
Number of reviews: 1,244
What people are saying: Some say this store is smaller or it’s not designed like most grocery stores, and items are placed in a unique way. But otherwise has the same great reviews as other locations.
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