Publix isn’t opening in Lexington for a while yet, but you should put this grocery store on your radar because at least four are coming to the Central Kentucky area.
You probably don’t know me — I am a reporter who moved to Louisville five years ago. But before that, I lived in Florida, and my family has shopped at Publix since I was 5 years old.
This isn’t just another grocery store, Kentucky. Publix has a cult-like following, similar to the eager fans of Southern convenience stores Wawa or Buc-ee’s . Customers have their favorite Publix products and feel strongly that it’s “better” than other grocery stores. We are especially fond of the Publix Bakery, which is great for everything from “oh dear, I forgot to pick up something for so-and-so’s party” to your literal wedding cake.
Seriously. My college friend got her wedding cake at Publix.
I stopped by the first Kentucky Publix location in Louisville to scout and compare the vibes, and I was impressed. The newer Publix branding is more green than white, and updated stores include a much-larger prepared foods section than I remember.