Publix Home Delivery

[tophcfa]

My wife and I are coming to our Villages home and are interested in having our groceries delivered to our home to avoid taking any unnecessary Covid exposure risk. We are actually very excited to do this since up north we live in such a rural area that home grocery delivery, or meal delivery from a restaurant, are not an option. We prefer to shop at the Publix (in Spanish Springs) when we are at our Villages home. Does anyone have experience doing this?

I did a search on Publix home delivery and from what I can tell we can either use instacart (whatever that is) or Club P? Since we have never done this before we are hoping others can share their home delivery experience and recommend what delivery service you have had positive experiences with. For what it is worth, I am old school and will not use any service that requires me to download their app to my phone. Thanks : )

[Joepearson55804@gmail.com]

When you logged in to this site, Publix has a banner, click on it, click on delivery, click on Instacart,..... pretty simple. Old school or not... pretty simple.... I've used it often since I love Publix. It asks for your email, and your name.... done.....Publix is a class act, they have an old school feel, good price, respect the customer, etc.....no app for your phone.....

[Velvet]

Very simple. Get an Instacart account, chose Publix from it. They gave me 2 weeks free trial home delivery. Then pick the groceries you want. A shopper will select for you, my personal shopper texted me as they shopped for any replacements, how green the bananas I want etc. You can pay by credit card including the tip. Delivery is to your house in 2 hours usually. They can leave it outside your door if you want contactless delivery. Or bring it into your kitchen. Very safe. Then I wash all grocery items with soapy suds in the sink. Or wipe the packaging down. Ready to put stuff away.

[Halibut]

We have switched entirely to grocery delivery for the last few months and have been pleased with the service.

You can access Instacart (https://www.instacart.com/) directly through your computer browser; no phone app required. The website has a chat feature that allows customers to send and receive messages from their shoppers.

In our area, Instacart delivers from Publix, Sams Club, Target, Fresh Market, Aldi, BJ's Wholesale, Staples, CVS, Petco, ABC Liquor, and The Vitamin Shoppe.

There is a price markup so that items cost more than they do in the store. That, along with various fees and the driver tip, usually add around $25 to the price of an order. Our customer experience with Instacart has been good and orders are almost always delivered within the promised 2-hour window.

Walmart has its own delivery service. There are no price markups and you can get an annual subscription at $8/month for unlimited free delivery.

Grubhub and DoorDash are available for restaurant food.

[patfla06]

I have been using Publix delivery and Walmart pick up successfully.

Trailwinds Publix just opened and now has curbside pickup which I really love.

I try to stay home as much as I can.

[Medtrans]

My wife and I are coming to our Villages home and are interested in having our groceries delivered to our home to avoid taking any unnecessary Covid exposure risk. We are actually very excited to do this since up north we live in such a rural area that home grocery delivery, or meal delivery from a restaurant, are not an option. We prefer to shop at the Publix (in Spanish Springs) when we are at our Villages home. Does anyone have experience doing this?

I did a search on Publix home delivery and from what I can tell we can either use instacart (whatever that is) or Club P? Since we have never done this before we are hoping others can share their home delivery experience and recommend what delivery service you have had positive experiences with. For what it is worth, I am old school and will not use any service that requires me to download their app to my phone. Thanks : )

My experience with Instacart was not good. Incorrect items, meat prices that did not match the receipt, and high extra charges. We even had a neighbor’s that had a delivery dropped at her door that belonged to someone else. Instacart did not help, Publix couldn’t help and of course she didn’t know who the driver was as it was not her order.

Wal-Mart pick-up was great. If you can’t or choose not to pick up, I would go with the delivery at $8 a month vs $20 or $25 per order with Instacart. Just my opinion. If it works for you and you don’t mind the extra charges, that’s great. In these times we have to do what works best for us.

[ruralgoddess]

Where I live instacart delivers to quite a rural distance. We are total fans! If you pay the yearly $99 fee instacart provides unlimited free deliveries. We do all our shopping from Publix via instacart. We have never had a problem ... our costs are not high, especially since we have a 28 mile country road round trip it saves us a lot in terms of time and fuel. Well worth the cost of the tip snd slightly higher overall prices.

[davem4616]

It's nice to have this service available and glad to hear so many positive accolades on it. That said, it's really pretty safe shopping at Publix here in TV. Everyone wears a mask, they wipe down the carts...everyone pretty much follows the 'one way' aisle markers and honors social distancing...we only go at times that we know it will be less crowded (supper hour)

Sad to say, but going grocery shopping is among the few things that get us out of the house and we look forward to!

[Neils]

Publix charges higher than in store prices when ordering delivery. Plus delivery and service extra fees.

Use Walmart. Same pricing as in store. Pick up at store contactless outside for free, or delivery for a $9 fee.

Walmart saves about 25% on cost compared to Publix upcharging

[YouNeverKnow]

I have been using Publix delivery and Walmart pick up successfully.

Trailwinds Publix just opened and now has curbside pickup which I really love.

I try to stay home as much as I can.
How do you do the curbside pick up at the Trailwinds Publix? (Where do you find the ordering information and pick up times available etc)

[MOMOH]

I use both Publix (through Instacart) and Walmart curbside pickup. Identical shopping card is cheaper at Walmart, and the curbside delivery gets you out of the house with "no contact" with anyone. (Does great things for your sanity!) You pull up to the designated space and they come out and put the groceries in your trunk. I have also found Walmart to have fewer substitutions or "out of stock" items. Good luck!

[Rstick]

My experience with Instacart was not good. Incorrect items, meat prices that did not match the receipt, and high extra charges. We even had a neighbor’s that had a delivery dropped at her door that belonged to someone else. Instacart did not help, Publix couldn’t help and of course she didn’t know who the driver was as it was not her order.

Wal-Mart pick-up was great. If you can’t or choose not to pick up, I would go with the delivery at $8 a month vs $20 or $25 per order with Instacart. Just my opinion. If it works for you and you don’t mind the extra charges, that’s great. In these times we have to do what works best for us.
We found using Publix delivery costs much more for the same products and, in most cases, the same quality as Walmart’s delivery. The only item we buy elsewhere is Sams meats, where we use their curbside pickup.

[JeanC]

Also you could do grocery pickup from Walmart. No markup on prices. Just drive up and they open the trunk and put all in there. No contact. I love it.

[Foxmd]

We use instacart for Publix. We get store prices and specials offers for many items. Instacort will also shop at other stores. $9.99/ month.

[judithamorrison]

My wife and I are coming to our Villages home and are interested in having our groceries delivered to our home to avoid taking any unnecessary Covid exposure risk. We are actually very excited to do this since up north we live in such a rural area that home grocery delivery, or meal delivery from a restaurant, are not an option. We prefer to shop at the Publix (in Spanish Springs) when we are at our Villages home. Does anyone have experience doing this?

I did a search on Publix home delivery and from what I can tell we can either use instacart (whatever that is) or Club P? Since we have never done this before we are hoping others can share their home delivery experience and recommend what delivery service you have had positive experiences with. For what it is worth, I am old school and will not use any service that requires me to download their app to my phone. Thanks : )

The shopper will text you if your item is not in stock. They will ask if you want a substitute too!

[TCNY61]

Publix charges higher than in store prices when ordering delivery. Plus delivery and service extra fees.

Use Walmart. Same pricing as in store. Pick up at store contactless outside for free, or delivery for a $9 fee.

Walmart saves about 25% on cost compared to Publix upcharging

Also Walmart will substitute an item with another even if it cost more or is a larger size if what you selected is not in stock. You can tell them at pickup if you want it or not. For example I order an 8 oz block of cheese and they gave me a 16 oz for the same price.

[Paula]

We used Aldi delivery several times. The website is great. You can note right there if you want a substitute or not. They text while they are shopping for you. Nominal delivery fee. Extra fee for wine and beer. You can choose a delivery window.

[Villages Kahuna]

Publix has sub-contracted hone delivery to Instacart. They charge $4-5 per order delivered plus a tip. But when you place your order with them, the prices on their website are higher than in the store. InstaCart also delivers from Fresh Market, Sam’s Club and others. But with the others, they really increase the price. I checked an item at Sam’s Club and the Instacart price was 25% higher than in store or from their drive thru.

I’d highly recommend the Walmart drive-thru service. Order using their online app, set the time for your pickup, and they’ll put your groceries in the back of your car without you even opening your car window. I’ve never waited more than a couple minutes for my order to be delivered to the car. Only occasional stock-outs. I may never go in a grocery again.

Sam’s Club also has the drive-thru service, but it’s not as slick as Walmart.

Now how can I shop at Fresh Market without going in or using expensive InstaCart?

[Buckeye Bob]

Publix charges higher than in store prices when ordering delivery. Plus delivery and service extra fees.

Use Walmart. Same pricing as in store. Pick up at store contactless outside for free, or delivery for a $9 fee.

Walmart saves about 25% on cost compared to Publix upcharging

I quit using Instacart at Publix for the following reasons.
1. Total Instacart fees including a tip are about $15.
2. The prices they charge you per item are higher than in-store prices.
3. To many times, they end up substituting.

[KRM0614]

Publix state’s they raise the prices for each item and you pay a membership fee. Their prices are already too high.

I use Walmart you search on the app and create a list pick up or pick up time your done! Been doing this for six months! Last weeks order I waited 1 min, usually 2-5!

I will never use Publix prices too high if you don’t like freshness of produce you get an instant credit on your credit card!

[Carla B]

Another vote for Walmart Pick/Up at the 466 store. You don't have to get in car or foot traffic in their parking lot since the curbside pickup is large and located on the east side of the bldg. way away from the shoppers. I hand the person bringing the order out a cash tip while maintaining my distance. Also, their website catalogue of items is so easy to use.

However, I've only ordered grocery staples and other nonfood items from them, as I don't trust fresh produce selection to someone unknown except for my spouse and he's been in training for several years. Still goofs up sometimes.

[chrissy2231]

issues with fruit & veggies

[NavyVet]

I have not tried delivery yet either. I leave my house once a week to go to Publix. I do not trust anyone else to pick out my produce. It is hard to find good fruits and veggies. Most are either picked so early they never ripen correctly or they are already past their prime.
I checked out the new Publix at Trailwinds yesterday and noticed there were no markings or signs for one way aisles. Store was very crowded and lots of empty shelves. Will probably go back to shopping at Lake Deaton, even though Colony is closest.

[ts12755]

Old school... then you need to go to the store and shop.

[Huskies]

Yes, you have to sign up with instacart which is &10.00 a month. Just make sure if you order something special (like diet soda) tell them only DIET, we are diabetics and received 6 large regular soda.

[Alana33]

Any orders $35 and over are shipped free at Wal-Mart and delivered to your door.
Not same day delivery but orders arrive pretty quickly.
I generally order canned goods, staples, cases of dog food, cleaning supplies, paper towels, etc.
Saves time wandering around the store, waiting in line, lugging and loading in and out of car, especially with heavy items.
I'll buy fresh produce from Winn Dixie every few weeks.
I tried Publix/Instacart but wasn't pleased with the results so haven't used them since 1st order where they got it all wrong and charged for items not delivered. They wanted to give me a store credit instead of reimbursing my credit card, directly. After some back and forth, they finally did.
Glad they work out for the rest of you.

[NewRealms]

We were IN Publix today. No more one way aisles!

[yankygrl]

My wife and I are coming to our Villages home and are interested in having our groceries delivered to our home to avoid taking any unnecessary Covid exposure risk. We are actually very excited to do this since up north we live in such a rural area that home grocery delivery, or meal delivery from a restaurant, are not an option. We prefer to shop at the Publix (in Spanish Springs) when we are at our Villages home. Does anyone have experience doing this?

I did a search on Publix home delivery and from what I can tell we can either use instacart (whatever that is) or Club P? Since we have never done this before we are hoping others can share their home delivery experience and recommend what delivery service you have had positive experiences with. For what it is worth, I am old school and will not use any service that requires me to download their app to my phone. Thanks : )
Tried instacart once, of the 5 items I needed I got 1 and then was charged for someone else’s order. I have been in the stores and watched these “shoppers”. I don’t trust them. Put on your mask and go to the store of your choosing. You will quickly figure out all is well, cart sanitized and for the most part there is social distancing. Yes Publix removed the one way aisles but there were some “privileged” folks who did what they want, no matter for signage or public address reminders. Most of us follow the rules. Wash your hands as soon as you get home AND forget the gloves - first thing you touch you now contaminate everything else.

[yankygrl]

Another vote for Walmart Pick/Up at the 466 store. You don't have to get in car or foot traffic in their parking lot since the curbside pickup is large and located on the east side of the bldg. way away from the shoppers. I hand the person bringing the order out a cash tip while maintaining my distance. Also, their website catalogue of items is so easy to use.

However, I've only ordered grocery staples and other nonfood items from them, as I don't trust fresh produce selection to someone unknown except for my spouse and he's been in training for several years. Still goofs up sometimes.
You have to spend $35 or more for “curbside” pick up at walmart

[perrjojo]

I have had good and bad experiences with Publix instacart. It is more expensive but was worth it during the time my husband was doing chemo and radiation. I have used Walmart pick up and had good and bad experiences. Both are good services but not always perfect. I have found both do an excellent job picking fruits and vegetables.

[tophcfa]

Thanks for all the informative replies. Based on the information everyone has shared we are leaning toward Curbside pick-up at Walmart for most of our needs and we will probably risk a once per week in person trip to Fresh Market for fruits, veggies, meat and fish. We have found that in person shopping late in the evening is usually not very crowded. I will also risk a once a week trip the Lighthouse Seafood Store (not the restaurant) on 466 just east of Mores Blvd.

[YouNeverKnow]

Thanks for all the informative replies. Based on the information everyone has shared we are leaning toward Curbside pick-up at Walmart for most of our needs and we will probably risk a once per week in person trip to Fresh Market for fruits, veggies, meat and fish. We have found that in person shopping late in the evening is usually not very crowded. I will also risk a once a week trip the Lighthouse Seafood Store (not the restaurant) on 466 just east of Mores Blvd.
It sounds like you are taking all the reasonable safety precautions to keep yourselves healthy. When you say you “risk” a once a week trip to the Lighthouse I understand what you are saying.
We love the Lighthouse seafood on 466 but be neither Danny nor any of his other employees wear masks. Many of his customers are also non mask wearers.
We have made a LOT less trips there since the Covid has begun because of him not having any basic safety precautions in place.
We wait in the car until there are no other customers in the place, (only one of us goes in), tell him what we want while standing at least 6 feet away, and get in and out quickly. The other issue is paying at his checkout counter where you are not able to social distance. He takes your credit card and he runs it through the machine because the machine is behind the counter and you are not able to do it.
Definitely is not contactless! :shocked:

[pooderpask]

Are you ever going to leave your house. All you really need to do is wear a mask to the grocery store and everything works out fine

[tophcfa]

It sounds like you are taking all the reasonable safety precautions to keep yourselves healthy. When you say you “risk” a once a week trip to the Lighthouse I understand what you are saying.
We love the Lighthouse seafood on 466 but be neither Danny nor any of his other employees wear masks. Many of his customers are also non mask wearers.
We have made a LOT less trips there since the Covid has begun because of him not having any basic safety precautions in place.
We wait in the car until there are no other customers in the place, (only one of us goes in), tell him what we want while standing at least 6 feet away, and get in and out quickly. The other issue is paying at his checkout counter where you are not able to social distance. He takes your credit card and he runs it through the machine because the machine is behind the counter and you are not able to do it.
Definitely is not contactless! :shocked:

Thanks for the heads up on the Lighthouse Seafood, you saved me from taking an unproductive trip since I would have walked out as soon as I saw no one wearing a mask. As much as I enjoy their seafood, it certainly is not “to die” for.

[patfla06]

How do you do the curbside pick up at the Trailwinds Publix? (Where do you find the ordering information and pick up times available etc)

You use the same Publix app but instead of delivery you go to pickup at the top left on the app.

[Sandyde]

Can you give me some more information on the BJ's Warehouse delivery. How far is BJ's from Marsh Bend ( south of 44)?
thanks