best grocery store?

**soonerkim** · 07-06-2010, 07:50 PM

Coming in on Saturday, wanted to know your thoughts on the best grocery store. Looking for:
1. value
2. selection
3. service ( sackers, butcher etc )
Staying in Seagrove Beach and dont mind to drive a little. Not real interested in driving into Destin ( too far ). Your thoughts would be great. Thanks.

**croixbum** · 07-06-2010, 08:21 PM

Originally Posted by soonerkim

Coming in on Saturday, wanted to know your thoughts on the best grocery store. Looking for:
1. value
2. selection
3. service ( sackers, butcher etc )
Staying in Seagrove Beach and dont mind to drive a little. Not real interested in driving into Destin ( too far ). Your thoughts would be great. Thanks.

Publix meets all of those specifications without having to drive very far.

**Deli Love** · 07-06-2010, 08:30 PM

I agree that Publix is your best bet but come over to Seaside and check out Modica Market anyway! We have a great selection of specialty items and most all of your normal day to day needs. We also have a pretty cool deli with muffins and coffee that are hard to beat!
(Shameless plug)

**Austintatious** · 07-06-2010, 08:40 PM

specifically, there is a new publix off 98 between Blue Mountain and Seaside.

The Publix in Seaside is usually crazy busy on weekends during the season. It's also pretty small because of real estate prices. We tried the new Publix off 98 this year. Much larger, less crowded, more choices.

**TreeFrog** · 07-06-2010, 08:49 PM

Closest to Seagrove is Publix on 395. You're fortunate, because it's really quite good for a chain store. Good selection, courteous and friendly staff (many of them long-term).

There are lots more options to check out on 30A. Modica in Seaside and For the Health of It in Blue Mountain both have broad selections and stock lots of stuff that Publix can't or won't. Deli selections from Cocoons in Seagrove, Seacrest Sundries (fresh bottled milk!), Wild Olives. La Loba's bakery in Blue Mountain, a wicked and dangerous place for anyone watching their weight. Seafood from Goatfeathers. Don't miss the Farmer's Market in Seaside on Saturday mornings.

**soonerkim** · 07-06-2010, 09:03 PM

Thanks for the info. We have used Winn Dixie in the past, we'll try Publix and Modica in Seaside. This Site has been an awesome source of information. Thanks again. See ya Saturday!

**Deli Love** · 07-06-2010, 09:24 PM

Originally Posted by soonerkim

Thanks for the info. We have used Winn Dixie in the past, we'll try Publix and Modica in Seaside. This Site has been an awesome source of information. Thanks again. See ya Saturday!

Stop and say Hi! I will be the Deli lady in purple crocs. (Yes I said purple. I had to lay the orange ones to rest after a year of hard labor.)

**soonerkim** · 07-06-2010, 10:36 PM

Hey purple crocks: Do you work at Publix or Modica?

**30ABandMan** · 07-06-2010, 10:41 PM

If your coming down 331 hit the Walmart in DeFuniak. It is cheaper on most everything. I will say that meat and produce are better at Publix but there is a pretty huge difference in price.

I love Modica's too :-)

**MonicaQA** · 07-06-2010, 10:43 PM

Deli Love-I can't remember, how early does Modica open? Thank you for the info, we will be there Saturday-see you soon!

I can't wait for our 4th trip to Seaside!

**Deli Love** · 07-07-2010, 05:52 AM

MonicaQA We open at 7:00 AM but if Charlie or Carmel see you at the door any time after we get there, they will let you in. SoonerKim, I am at Modica Market, in Seaside!
I look forward to seeing you guys!

**scooterbug44** · 07-07-2010, 10:22 AM

I vote for Watercolor Publix, supplemented by Saturday Seaside Farmer's market.

Publix may be a chain, but they act like a small town supermarket.

**Douglas the Intrepid** · 07-07-2010, 10:27 AM

Originally Posted by 30ABandMan

If your coming down 331 hit the Walmart in DeFuniak. It is cheaper on most everything. I will say that meat and produce are better at Publix but there is a pretty huge difference in price.

I love Modica's too :-)

You get what you pay for. If you shop Publix's buy one get one free sales properly you can make out like a bandit. I always seem to leave a Walmart in a bad mood.

**soonerkim** · 07-07-2010, 10:44 AM

Scooterbug44: How late does the Farmers Market at Seaside stay open? We will be in early afternoon, is that too late?

**scooterbug44** · 07-07-2010, 10:56 AM

They are currently open 8-12 because of the heat (but the good stuff runs out after 10ish). In cooler months it is 9-1.

There is also an organic grocery (For the Health of It) in Blue Mountain that I believe is open 9-5 on saturdays.

**Andy A** · 07-07-2010, 11:09 AM

Originally Posted by Deli Love

Stop and say Hi! I will be the Deli lady in purple crocs. (Yes I said purple. I had to lay the orange ones to rest after a year of hard labor.)

Your "shameless plug" was quite justified. All of us who live here permanently know Modica's is legendary and an institution.

**MonicaQA** · 07-07-2010, 12:08 PM

Originally Posted by Douglas the Intrepid

You get what you pay for. If you shop Publix's buy one get one free sales properly you can make out like a bandit. I always seem to leave a Walmart in a bad mood.

I concur!

**Deli Love** · 07-07-2010, 07:02 PM

Originally Posted by Andy A

Your "shameless plug" was quite justified. All of us who live here permanently know Modica's is legendary and an institution.

Sometimes a push button thanks just wont do it. It's the little things like Charlie's hardy Hello and Mr. Modica's hug and sweet smile. I still think it's the cherry in the lemonade and the extra whip cream on your waffle and the family feel of the place.

**soonerkim** · 07-07-2010, 09:23 PM

Deli Love: I am the grocery business myself ( assistant store manager ) here in N.E. Oklahoma. I will stop by and check out your store. Who knows, when we move there in a few years, I may come in and apply for a job. See ya in a few of days.