We scoured the aisles (and the secret menu) to bring you the 10 must-have items trending at Publix this November.
From the seasonal Pub Sub everyone is obsessed with to the life-saving pre-made holiday sides and the only dessert you need for Friendsgiving, you’re about to become the smartest shopper in the store.
1. The Turkey Cranberry Holiday Sub
The ultimate seasonal Pub Sub is back and everyone is talking about it. It’s Thanksgiving leftovers in a perfect sandwich form!
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Why It’s Trending: It perfectly captures the holiday flavor with Ovengold turkey, Gruyère, bacon, and the famous cranberry orange relish.
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✨ The Fan Tip: Ask for it pressed! It melts the Gruyère and crisps the bacon, balancing the cold cranberry relish perfectly.
2. The “Secret” Spicy Gold Chicken Tender Sub Hack
Forget the basic Chicken Tender Sub. This viral customization takes the classic to a whole new, gourmet level.
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Why It’s Trending: It adds a sweet-and-spicy kick that tastes like a $20 gastropub sandwich.
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✨ The Fan Tip: Ask the deli clerk to toss the tenders in “Spicy Gold” sauce (Chipotle Gourmaise) before toasting the sub.
3. The Pre-Ordered Turkey Dinner Strategy
This is the ultimate host cheat. The $70 Complete Turkey Dinner is trending because it’s a fully cooked, complete holiday meal.
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Why It’s Trending: It serves 8 for under $10 per person, saving you hours of kitchen time.
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✨ The Fan Tip: Order by the deadline (check your local store, usually Nov. 24) and skip the oven stress entirely.
4. Deli’s Famous Pre-Made Sides
True fans are buying the pre-made sides instead of making them. The stars are the Old-Fashioned Cornbread Dressing and Yukon Mashed Potatoes.
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Why It’s Trending: They taste nearly homemade and drastically reduce your holiday prep list.
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✨ The Fan Tip: Buy them fresh from the deli counter the day before the holiday for the best flavor and easiest reheating.
5. The Mojo Pork Dinner (The Turkey Alternative)
A trending hit for followers who want to put a unique, Latin-inspired spin on their holiday meal.
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Why It’s Trending: It’s a complete meal solution featuring delicious Mojo Pork, rice, plantains, and a Dulce de Leche Bar Cake.
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✨ The Fan Tip: This is great for a diverse Friendsgiving spread or for anyone tired of traditional turkey.
6. Pumpkin Pull-Apart Cupcakes
This is the easy-to-serve dessert that looks like a custom centerpiece. It’s dominating social feeds.
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Why It’s Trending: The cluster of 24 is iced together to look like a pumpkin or fall arrangement, saving the host money and effort.
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✨ The Fan Tip: No knife needed! Guests just “pull apart” a cupcake—making cleanup effortless.
7. Caramel Apple Pecan Cake
An elegant, hand-decorated cake that is trending as a sophisticated centerpiece alternative to traditional pie.
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Why It’s Trending: It features a moist white cake with apple filling, topped with a beautiful pecan crumble.
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✨ The Fan Tip: It’s the perfect swap for followers who want a stunning dessert but aren’t big fans of pumpkin spice.
8. Jeweled Brie Platter
The trending appetizer that makes a simple snack feel elegant for any party or quiet “Girl Dinner” night.
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Why It’s Trending: It’s French Brie glazed with peach preserves, honey, and almonds, looking homemade without the work.
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✨ The Fan Tip: Serve it warm with the store’s GreenWise Fig & Cranberry Crisps for the perfect sweet-and-savory bite.
9. The Pumpkin Cheese Croissant
The newest, limited-edition bakery item that fans are grabbing for an elevated seasonal breakfast or coffee break.
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Why It’s Trending: It’s a flaky, buttery croissant with a creamy pumpkin and cream cheese center.
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✨ The Fan Tip: Pop it in the oven for a few minutes to achieve maximum flakiness and a melted center.
10. Limited Edition Seasonal Ice Cream Drops
Publix’s private label premium ice cream flavors are highly coveted because they sell out fast!
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Why It’s Trending: The flavors are gourmet, and once they’re gone for the season, they’re gone.
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✨ The Fan Tip: The Rum Nut Bread Pudding and Coffee Chai Latte flavors are the definite stars for late November—stock up!
