So, I have long been a loyal Publix customer and ventured out to Ward's and elsewhere now and then…read morefor special items but Publix's prices have increased and honestly, on many things I don't find their variety that great either: they have stopped carrying my beloved Blackberry Patch Cane Syrup and and Walmart has more cake mix and icing varieties by far. Tonight I drove out to my local Hitchcock's in Newberry and really was pretty impressed. I'd been in the Trenton Hitchcock's and some others but not Newberry before and this store is larger than I think most Hitchcock's. The deli, bakery, and meat/seafood departments did seem inferior to Publix but they had some stand-out products that interested me and overall better, lower, prices. Here's some example: They didn't have pure cane syrup but did have at least several cane-based syrups. I bake with cane syrup and neither maple syrup nor molasses is a good substitute. They also had a better selection of molasseses, spices, extracts, and flours than Publix does. Apparently Publix believes people don't really bake these days. Well, I do, and I expect to find the ingredients I require in a grocery store. Better selection of country-type sausages than Publix, too: a very good selection by Nettle's plus several other regional brands. Good selection of jams, jellies, honey, pickles, and other canned/jarred items by Hitchcock's own store brand. Good selection of Mexican food products overall. I'll certainly be back. If people think the prices are high, not sure what they're comparing against but seem lower than Publix currently. And you can't beat the fun of finding some more "country" items like the Nettle's sausage and syrups I mentioned, either. The store is also plenty clean and pleasant enough to shop in even if not as shiny as a Publix.

Went there the other day to purchase moth balls. I found them and it was clearly in the a row…read moremarked as $3.49 a box, so I picked up 3 boxes. Imagine my surprise when they rang up as $8.99 a box, so I walked back to the location and showed the cashier. D add he took the sticker and showed it to the manager who proceed to tell her to get back on the register. Then she went to the aisle. After a few minutes she came back and then told the cashier that she needed to do better, pay attention and that it was in the wrong spot. She was very unprofessional. I then told her they can keep them because I am not begging no one to spend my hard earned money. This is the last straw for me; never going back.

The store is clean and the employees are nice and helpful. The store was recently remodeled and…read morelooks very nice inside. I shop here because I live nearby. Shop the ads for buy one get one and other specials. Get a Winn Dixie reward card. I save 15 to 20% at Winn Dixie vs. other competitors on my weekly grocery bill. Fuel perks add up quickly for commuters like me. It ends up really helping my budget. Winn Dixie store brand items are of good quality. You can save a bit and still enjoy a quality product over name brand. The only item I'm not fond of is their salsa. If you read or care about any part of my review then read and heed this. This store does a poor job of policing outdated produce/products/meats etc especially seafood. I consistently find expiring grocery items every time I shop here. Check expiration dates! If it looks like a thunderstorm don't park in the middle of the lot. The drain can't handle all the water and you will have to walk through 2" of water to get into your car. Firsthand experience. Let's try this by department: Produce - Pretty good, usually a good selection that is relatively fresh. Watch dates on name brands closely for expiration. Beer/Wine - Really Good. All the domestics and lots of specialties and trendy IPA's. Competitive pricing. Really good wine selection considering the location. Deli - Hit and Miss. I've seen rotisserie chickens so tired from a heat lamp they resembled 80 year old retirees in Naples that never leave the beach. Super brown saggin' and baggin' baby. Some of the salads/specialties/meats look old on occasion too. The fried bar is usually up to date and good. They have many different flavors of fried chicken wings and they are usually really good. Seafood - The fresh is a risk here. I've purchased bad salmon and flounder that had expiration dates 7 days later. Just do your self a favor and buy frozen. I won't buy fresh seafood here anymore. Meat and Poultry - Pretty Good. I've found some nice steaks, great chicken, roasts, etc. Dairy - Well Done. Milk/Eggs/Cheese great selections and generally fresh. General Grocery - A-OK. The shelves are well stocked with the usual items that you need in boxes/cans/etc. Frozen Foods - Really Nice. There's a broad selection of most everything. I find great BOGO deals frequently in frozen. Specialty Foods - Fair. Mexican aisle has good selections, Asian foods needs more selections. Kosher is near non-existent compared to others. Bakery - Good. Catching the Italian bread right after it comes out is a win. Other breads/cakes/muffins/doughnuts are good too. Watch expiration dates. Liquor Store - Excellent. Embarrassing to admit but I know most employees here on a first name basis. They are kind, helpful, and keep the place well stocked. They also help you find deals and specials run by the distributors. I typically save 2 to 5 dollars per visit shopping here vs. other stores. Pharmacy - Really Good. Scripts are filled quickly and the staff is helpful and courteous. Courtesy Desk - Very Good. Like anyplace else, it moves like greased lightning until the idiot who can't decide what lottery scratch off tickets they want to purchase gets in front of you. If you made it this far you are either a review trooper or a glutton for punishment. I'm honored to have had your time for this long and thank you. Please do me a favor and let me know what you thought by clicking one of the buttons below.

Came in here last week on a Tuesday or Wednesday. I asked the tall butcher who was working what…read morespecials were that day ! He told me meat specials are usually on Friday thru the weekend . Since Winn Dixie claims they are the Beef People i decided to ask the knowledgeable butcher what he suggested we should get for a steak since the ribeye's and tenderloin's weren't on sale. So he suggests SDA Choice BNLS Chuck steak beef for $9.99 on sale ! He chose two packages he said looks the best . Advising me to cook them on grill high temp for about two min. per side ! They were horrible and I had to hear it from my family ! FYI don't trust The Beef People butcher to show you what he thinks you get! It would be better for a novice such as me to pick out the meat ! I won't do that again !

I found mens dressing shorts George brand for $3.00 each ! Best deal ever! Clean store and staff…read morepleasant! I will shop here again to find more deals ! Yahoo!

Went to purchase a laptop. I selected one. It was not in stock. Selected a TOTAL of Five…read moredifferent ones. They didn't have any available! This store needs a MANAGER! It is a ZOO! Employees riding handicap carts to their cars as the they leave, out of stock, wrong prices on merchandise, just to name a few!

I had to find a way to give a special shoutout and extra special to Ms.Trina in the deli department…read moreshe had a line at just about every counter (Hot food, Subs, and Deli meat) when I walked up there was about 7 people waiting Ms. Trina was alone at the moment and she made sure everyone was greeted and thanked for their patience she was moving quickly through each other but all while showing respect and professionalism. Thank you Ms.Trina for being who you are don't ever change. I met an angel in Publix

this is my favorite publix, great service, store is always great, but the subs r my favorite !! ben…read morewho works in the deli area is amazing and made the experience a million times better ! he made my subs amazingly and had a great personality ! i love ben and this publix!!

This long standing, family owned grocery store in Gainesville is known for its local, fresh high…read morequality products and a large bulk section. They offer a unique wide variety from local vendors, organic products, plants and flowers and specialty goods. We purchased some of the bulk candy and a specialty cheese. It's hard to mix a variety of candy because each one is a different price and has to be packaged separately.

It was an early morning, cold and frosty. I arrived right after they opened, so there were only…read moreabout 7 cars in the parking lot and two cash registers open. Ward's has so much packed into a small space, so I took my time to look around a little and not just rush through. This has got to be the friendliest grocery store in Florida, if not the entire South! Peoples' hands were busy stocking shelves, beers, yogurt, carrots, and soaps, are all placed on shelves by caring hands. Good food with good prices, and no corporate phony greeting. You get sincerity with your groceries; it makes a difference!

Friendly and helpful staff. Can be a bit crowded on the weekends as it's so close to all the…read moresprings and everyone comes for supplies. Store is well kept and all departments run pretty smoothly. Deli can be slow. Haven't had to use customer service but I see mangers often rounding within the store and they are always helpful

8:30 PM shopping cart full of groceries. I get to the front of the store. There's two lanes open…read morethe shortest lane has eight people in it. If I wanted this kind of service I'd go to Walmart left my cart walked out.

Very helpful staff, makes you feel welcomed into a small community, great store, they try to cater…read moreto customers needs.

If I could I would give the store a negative five stars. This "store" is a joke. How they stay in…read morebusiness is beyound me. Their prices are higher than Willie Nelson and Snoop Dog. They take advantage of their location since a real grocery store is at least a 20 minute drive away. The meat manager is a total jerk, wants to jump around like a trained seal, run into you and then holler at you for being in his way. His managers could care less about it too. All they hire are warm bodies who would rather stand around and flap their jaws than actually help a customer. Thankfully, there is a Dollar General and Family Dollar in town along with three other gas stations I would rather take my business too.

I really don't go to stores to shop grocery stores to show my wife or my daughter take care of…read morethose chores, but I decided to go to Trader Joe's and they had so much until I had to go outside because I knew I was going over shop while I was in there picking up different stuff and different things that I needed and like to try the stores clean the staff was friendly and helpful stop by you will not be disappointed

Trader Joe's is always a good experience! There's always someone around to help, which makes…read moreshopping such a pleasure. This time I went with my junior-at-UF daughter to get her stocked up and ready for another school year. Of course, there's always a tasting or two, although I decided to pass this time! We came out with so many good things--eggs, avocados, olive oil, chicken, wine for me , and plenty more. Fresh, affordable, fun, and such a great place to shop. Another successful Trader Joe's run! And yes, we will be back because there's always something here we need!

This was a quick stop as I realized this morning that I did not bring enough tshirts on this trip…read more I was able to find two unoffensive graphic tees that aren't black and were very inexpensive. That should keep me going for a while. The store is decently tidy and the menswear department was nicely stocked. Sadly, this Walmart does not allow overnight parking. You'll need to be at the nearby Bass Pro for that. As for RVer shopping, the parking lot has so many curbs that bigger vehicles will be very challenged. [Review 362 of 2025 - 2014 in Florida - 23924 overall]

This was the most crowded and understaffed Walmart I've ever been. People were not friendly, aisles…read morewere crowded with merchandise. But, everything was in stock and clean. That's all I have good to say about this Walmart.