Times are tough, and managing a healthy diet by cooking at home (or just trying to buy great snacks for your upcoming Fourth of July barbecue) is more costly than ever. Now, we have the stats to prove it.
According to a new report by The Takeout, three of Miami’s most beloved grocery stores, Publix, Whole Foods, and The Fresh Market, have been named among the most overpriced grocery chains in the U.S. As food inflation and tariffs continue to squeeze budgets across the country, it’s yet another reminder that your weekly grocery haul might be costing you way more than it should. Not to be a “Debbie Downer,” but according to the Economic Research Service’s May 2025 forecast, food prices will increase by 2.9 percent over the course of the year.
However, this isn’t the first time New Times has documented supposed unfair prices and alleged price-gauging. Just this past March, a Florida woman sued Publix, alleging self-checkout scales inflate weights, leading to overcharges and misleading sale prices. Nevertheless, let’s dive into whether prices are truly unfair at our local grocery stores.
Publix, Our Costly Hometown Hero
Let’s start with our hometown hero: Publix. Beloved for its fried chicken tenders, delicious Pub Subs (these are the 7 Best Publix Pub Subs ranked), and free sugar cookies (when asked politely), Publix has a cult following that borders on religious. But behind the green logo and impeccable aisles filled with “BOGO” signs lies a growing frustration: the prices…