Kroger Vs. Publix: Which is the Better Supermarket Chain in Atlanta?

Living in Atlanta can be a really nice thing. One of the things that I have come to love about this city is the wonderful selection of supermarkets. I recall having to grocery shop in the Bronx at one of the renowned grocery chains that the borough housed. I hated these experiences. The lines were always super long. The food was not always super fresh. And the prices were always super high. That was not my idea of a Super market. Upon moving to the South, and becoming acclimated to the shopping routines of this city, I realized that grocery shopping does not have to be a mind-numbing chore.

Further research brought me to the conclusion that two of my favorite supermarket chains in Atlanta are Kroger and Publix. After shopping at both chains for many years, I realized that there are some marked differences between the two. I am having trouble deciding which one is truly the better chain. So I have done a little research to find out which of the two, Kroger or Publix, is the best place to spend your hard earned grocery dollars.

AESTHETICS

Suffice it to say, all supermarket chains are not built or designed exactly the same way. But I will say that I have noticed that there is a discernible difference in the way these grocery stores are designed. The Kroger chain has a very wide-open appeal. The store doesn’t exactly have a no-frills look. But there is a very generic, and sterile allure. In most of the stores, the aisles are very wide. The products are always clearly marked. Kroger does a great job of keeping things very simple.

Publix, on the other hand is accented with splashes of its company color, what I like to call “sea-foam green.” I don’t know that I would have chosen this particular color for a supermarket chain. But I do know that the Publix food chain is a pretty impressive store from an aesthetic standpoint. Upon walking in, you are treated to a luxurious deli department and large, wide aisles. The stores are always brightly lit. And maneuvering around in them is never an obstacle course. In the category of aesthetic design, Kroger leaves just a little bit to be desired.

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