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Anyone who shops for groceries in Florida has a favorite Publix store. Even the people who claim they never shop at Publix, still has a preferred store. But why is that? Because all Publix stores are not equal. Whether they're newer, or have a better layout, or the employees, or the location. Whatever it is, some are just - better. That's why we're ranking the Port Charlotte Publix stores. Since it falls into the "metro", there's some Punta Gorda, North Port and Englewood in here, too.
If you're in the Port Charlotte / Punta Gorda / North Port area, you have 10 choices for Publix. Why did I lump the towns together? Because I like round numbers, and ranking less than 10 stores doesn't really do much. Plus, and I know this from personal experience, it's not uncommon to drive past one Publix to get to your favorite. I live in an area where there's 3 stores I could easily drive to. I always go to the same one? Why? Because I know where everything is, it's clean, and if you shop after 7pm the store is nearly vacant.
One more note on that, some people will go to certain stores just because of the deli counter employees. If you have a store where they make fast, and amazing Pub Subs you'll be back.
How do we rank the Port Charlotte Area Publix Stores?
Pretty simple, Google reviews. This is a grocery store, if people feel that passionate about writing a review for a grocery store there's obviously a reason. We already ranked the Sarasota, Fort Myers and Cape Coral Stores, now we're doing these. So how does your favorite Publix rank. Here they are, starting with the best.
1. Publix Super Market at Peachland Promenade
24051 Peachland Blvd, Port Charlotte, FL 33954
Rating: 4.6
Number of Reviews: 1,623
Being right off 75 makes this location a busy one.
2. Publix Super Market at Gulf Cove
13435 S McCall Rd, Port Charlotte, FL 33981
Rating: 4.6
Number of Reviews: 1,441
Order ahead on your subs, the deli gets quite busy.
3. Publix Super Market at Quesada Commons
19451 Cochran Blvd #2000, Port Charlotte, FL 33948
Rating: 4.6
Number of Reviews: 1,393
A reviewer recently wrote "The Quesada location has always been consistent with great service and a very clean store." Another was raving about this store's fried chicken.
4. Publix Super Market at Bayshore Village
4265 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte, FL 33980
Rating: 4.6
Number of Reviews: 1,257
5. Publix Super Market at The Shoppes at Price Crossing
1251 Toledo Blade Blvd, North Port, FL 34288
Rating: 4.6
Number Of Reviews: 1,196
One reviewer wrote "I love my Publix! I recently visited another Publix in the area and realized how great this one is."
6. Publix Super Market at Merchants Crossing
1500 Placida Rd Ste C Ste C, Englewood, FL 34223
Rating: 4.6
Number of Reviews: 977
I hear Debbie makes me the best chicken tender subs ever.
7. Publix Super Market at Heron Creek Towne Center
1291 S Sumter Blvd, North Port, FL 34287
Rating: 4.6
Number of Reviews: 921
Looks like they're starting with the self checkout lanes. I never use them.
8. Publix Super Market at Burnt Store Marketplace
3941 Tamiami Trail Unit 3145, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Rating: 4.6
Number of Reviews: 895
Ask for Derek in the deli to make your subs.
9. Publix Super Market At Cape Haze
8725 Placida Rd, Placida, FL 33946
Rating: 4.6
Number of Reviews: 629
A smaller Publix, maybe a little less busy than the others.
10. Publix Super Market at Punta Gorda Crossing
2310 Tamiami Trail #1129, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Rating: 4.5
Number of Reviews: 1,275
One reviewer noted she drives past this Publix to get to a different one.
