Went into this Publix for a sub sandwich and cake for me and a co worker. Mat in the bakery was…read moresuper helpful and knew what I needed. Deli employees were so fast and got the sandwiches done quickly. When you come to this Publix ask for Mat and the deli manage, they are awesome and helpful.

I have come to Publix for 40 years in various towns in Florida. This Publix is by far the most…read moredifficult to shop at. I have put in orders that were lost for meats and baked goods. Rotisserie chickens often not ready yet for the 5 o'clock rush hour. I bought Greenwise meat recently and though the outside was pink and fresh which sadly it covered older meat that was grey in the container. In the liquor store prices are often mislabled. I can go on. The solution is the Hillhopper Store. There I find capable friendly staff that don't lose my orders and try to dupe me on fresh meat, and have the sense to have rotisseried chickens ready between 5 and six when they are probably in most demand.

This place has the most amazing ethnic foods around! Great produce, a nice meat department with a…read morebutcher. Chorizo and morning sausages from many countries in Central and South America....and more! That being said, if you try to speak Spanish to the cashier, she will mostly speak back to you in English. I worked up my nerve to ask about a product that wasn't on the shelf, and she responded in Spanish, but immediately reverted to English, as if she were offended by my Spanish. So, if you are learning Spanish, practicing here, maybe isn't your best option. Little does she know I am a polyglot, so maybe next time I will just speak in Portuguese. She could have been friendlier like she was with the other Hispanic customers, just sayin'.

I totally love this store but I don't feel like I will ever go back again, my grandchildren and I…read morewent there to shop the other day and ran into a very disgruntled customer, in the store who made it his business to stay in my way, then tried to apologize to me because he knows what he did to my grandughter was wrong. Out of respect to my grands the other customers I allowed him to yell and scream at me, why he was so angry I didn't know. No one (employees) tried to defuse the situation . I experienced a racist situation and it's so sad that my grands had to experience this type behavior in a grocery store. After reading the reviews the reason no one intervened because they don't really care for African Americans it so true but I never noticed I just got my produce and leave but they never greet the customer but talk among themselves, which I thought was rude. I've been going about 5 years or more. But I'm done, I use to eat at Mia apa I stopped because they acted like it was a crime for African American to dine in, I have never ordered another meal from them that's been about ten years ago. Wow

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!!

I know there is a worker shortage and all, but just got a big order and it wrong all kind of ways…read more First off, no quinoa to make the brisket bowl and they waited until we checked in then asked do we want rice or mashed potatoes. Then, only got one kids meal, not two, so we were waiting while they made that. Then got home and the bowl was actually not a brisket bowl, and instead was a black bean bowl with spicy stuff in it. So I paid like three dollars extra for the brisket, but I did not get any brisket. Tried to call and was on hold a while, then the system hung up, then called again, and on hold a while and person answered and hung up, them called again and so much on hold, and that time stayed connected and they gave me a refund. What a bummer. The whole reason I did WaWa was that they have all these brisket items that are new. Gonna try again but maybe try for brisket mac n cheese, which is brisket on top of mac n cheese. Anyway, WaWa is good for food, but I would definitely say that you should only order one item and then definitely open it and poke around with a fork and make sure that you actually got what you ordered, instead of it got mixed up with someone else's order. A big order (7 things) was way too complicated. So... The food: The plain burger with all the free fixings (that are not spicy) was amazing. I think the sweet peppers did it. Also got sweet pepper cherry sauce, which looks gross in the pic and was super drippy but tasted great. The plain burger with bacon looked amazing. Child that ordered that was angry that he did not get a kids meal although he had picked burger and fries. He ate all of it, though. Lol Kids meals were ok. I got them for little kids. They are halves of subs and have a little and are better for older kids. I would say 5 and up. For little kids the shredded lettuce can be messy. Chicken penne was not so exciting. The Alfredo sauce was definitely flour based. It has cooked pasta and chicken and steamed cherry tomatoes served on a bed of fresh spinach. There is no way to customize with fancy stuff, but if you get nacho chips, you can order sauces for those in a cup on the side and so can customize anything that way. It is an expensive way to customize, but when I've eaten at WaWa in a group, it's a good way to get lots of sauce for all the dishes. The brisket bowl... I think they got my order mixed up with a vegetarian because I got a black bean bowl with no brisket. It also had fried pickles in it, and think I had maybe ordered pickles, but definitely did not have an option for fried, so I think I got someone else's fancy order. What a bummer. It tasted good, but had got cold by the time I got through on phone to find out do I have to exchange or show it. By the way, all the WaWas are great for travel and quarantining. You can order on the app and it's like 10 min until pickup and they do curbside. Great for getting a half gallon of milk and simple groceries with no minimum order. And, for locations with outdoor seating (this one has outdoor seating), which is good for stopping for lunch while on the road because can order and then get the food and eat outside. Because this is in Gainesville (I think) they have paper compostable bowls and burger clamshells. This did not do well with the alfredo sauce and drippiness of the chicken dish, like I didn't feel it was great for leftovers overnight. Fine to get home though.

Decent sandwich and good drink choices with the Coke Machine. Staff was quick and kind.read more

very good produce and meats/dairy/deli with deitz and watson featured…read moreexcellent service and management/cleanliness, especially Anthony, Amber and Melissa! Ms. Sandy is the best cake decorator in North Central Florida!

This store is a joke, the managers and employess have you move out of their way no hello, no can I…read morehelp you but they say that they are the friendliest store in town, lol Have left twice over the years food I paid for but was not given live a half mile from the store I go straight home and realize I hadn't got all my groceries and they are not to busy to stop me while I am leaving to say somethings was still there.No one ever has said oh we're sorry we did find those and put them back we will take care of this for you.The price increases have been brutal some items have increased by two dollars in the last year.

This Asian grocery store has food from: China, Japan, the Philippines, Thailand and more!!…read moreIt looks smaller on the outside, but once you go in, you will see that it is packed with amazing foods. There is fresh produce, as well, frozen foods, live seafood, rice cookers, candies, dried foods, and more. Don't forget to look up, as each aisle is designated by country! Happy shopping!

This place is my go-to spot whenever I'm craving authentic Asian ingredients I can't find anywhere…read moreelse. They have everything to make any Asian dish you might be making from scratch. The produce section always has fresh lemongrass, Thai basil, and all those little veggies that make my stir fry feel legit. They've got a great selection of noodles, sauces, frozen dumplings, and snacks too, my guilty pleasure is definitely the seaweed chips and milk tea kits! The store could use a little more cleanliness and it's a little tight but the quality of what they carry makes up for it.

I was in the area for lunch after my nail appointment and have had my eye on Pop A Top for a while…read more It's on the corner of Main Street and University Ave and I was able to park on the street. Walking in, it gives a corner store/bodega vibes. They are known for their vegan and vegetarian sandwich options. While I had my eyes on the hot dogs, I decided to go with the smoked tofu sandwich - which the staff said was highly recommend due to the vegan chipotle mayo sauce. I waited for about 5 minutes or so for my sandwich which was about $13. The standouts were the smoked tofu and the chipotle sauce. The tofu was flavorful almost like smoked paprika and some spicy. The chipotle was very creamy and great component to the sandwich. I wish they would've toasted the sandwich as the vegan cheese is just an afterthought. I do want to come back for the hot dogs and other sandwiches here. Vegans and vegetarians in the Gainesville here, this is the spot for you.

Pop A Top is one of those classic Gainesville convenience stops that somehow manages to feel like a…read moreneighborhood hangout. The beer selection is surprisingly broad for a small shop, with plenty of local brews and rotating options that make it easy to grab something new each visit. Prices are fair, and the staff keeps the place running smoothly even when it gets busy. What really sets it apart is the vibe -- relaxed, unfussy, and very Gainesville. Whether you're picking up a quick drink before heading downtown or stocking up for a low‑key night, Pop A Top is reliable, friendly, and exactly what you want from a local corner store.

My wife is from Russia and it's a little disappointing that we have to drive from Ocala Florida to…read moreGainesville Florida ( 1 hr ) for things that remind her of home. This place is worth it to my wife and for me to make her happy

I love Russia and Russian food--in fact, I am involved in a lot of journalism and research…read moreregarding Russia, the post-Soviet sphere and related politics and business issues professionally. So the mere concept of Gainesville once again having a Russian grocery store was very exciting to me. However, while I admire their spirit, the store is very small and the inventory--at least for now--is rather limited. I worry that they won't make it because they have a much smaller inventory than the "Europe" grocery that occupied two local locations prior to apparently going under. While Russian Food--as this store is plainly named--has some non-Russian Slavic foods, it's mostly Russian. Moreover, it's lacking on some expected Eastern European goods like high-quality Hungarian paprika. Its strength is on Russian candies and other sweets and they have a good selection of Russian loose-leaf teas, too, though they were lacking a brand I really wanted. Still, they only opened I think a month or two ago and while their space is small, maybe they'll get more goods in soon. The tea and chocolate I bought was good, too: fresh, authentic, and tasty. I'll certainly go back.