When you hear your mom is going to make a trip to Publix you know she isn’t coming back for at least an hour or so. She will soon be consumed in the land of endless groceries and fresh produce. Walking around the fruit section makes you realize what GMO’s can really do to a strawberry because those suckers can get huge. I will never forget the times my mother has dragged me with her to help her complete her grocery shopping list and I would specifically ask her not to move from the section she was in so I knew where to find her when I got the stuff she asked for and every time, without fail, she would disappear. Getting lost in Publix as a little girl is NOT fun and I highly recommend never leaving your mom’s side

1. Free cookies

So the cookies are only supposed to be free for kids but I think they’ve discontinued that rule considering I get a free cookie every time I go to Publix and I am almost 20 years old. They aren’t out of this world but they’re enough to make you remember the times you were in elementary school and the teachers would surprise the whole grade with Publix cookies

2. The Cuban food.

Sure, isn’t the best most authentic Cuban food you’ve ever had but it comes pretty close.

The croquetas are best when they’re warmed up and the pastelitos are made almost to perfection. I recommend ordering in bulk because one of each won’t be enough.

3. Popcorn chicken

Popcorn chicken is seriously underestimated. It’s the perfect snack and the ones from Publix are superb. They are kept warm and crunchy in the heated glass compartment and ready to eat.

Ordering for big groups is perfect too because you get a full platter with honey mustard and bbq sauce to compliment. And might I add that it’s maybe the best munch food ever.

4. Cold cuts

Publix also has a full deli which my mother frequents every week to replenish the cold cuts in our fridge. They exclusively have boars head products only and let me tell ya it’s the bomb.com. Ham and cheese roll ups are the best after school snack and having such easy access to it is AMAZING5. Pub subs

5. Pub subs.

So these aren’t like regular sandwiches. This is like a homemade sandwich but on steroids. You can custom make your sandwich or wrap and put anything you want in it and even have the option to toast it or leave it cold. This is the easiest meal to pick up when you’re on your way to the beach and get hungry mid tan. They also have different kinds of sandwiches you can pick from like mojo pork sandwiches and chicken tender sandwiches.

Without a doubt I have missed getting my groceries at such a Miami staple and I make it my mission to make my way there at least once or twice when I visit.