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    East Meadow, NY

    Stew Leonard's

    3.7 (195 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Johnny N.

    As of penning this to you, my dear reader, I have set foot in 89 grocery stores this calendar year to see which establishment has the best rotisserie chicken. An unintended side effect of this journey is seeing which grocery store has the best overall shopping experience and vibe, regardless of chicken. Stew Leonards is UNQUESTIONABLY my pound for pound #1 grocery store in the country, with Market Basket and Buc-ee's (if you count it as a grocery store) being a distant 2 and 3. I knew I was in good hands when I approached the entrance and saw huge text etched in a stone at the front of the store that read "Our Policy: Rule #1 The customer is always right! Rule #2 If the customer is ever wrong, read rule #1!" Legendary. Stew Leonard's is like if a prime Chuck-E-Cheese and Disneyland had a baby (great genetics). It's a true immersive shopping experience. As you wander through the one-way isle throughout the store, you will encounter singing and dancing animatronic robots, a banana on a skateboard that starts singing if you hit the "press here" button, a plush Goofy toy doing constant "flips for customers" as it hangs from the ceiling, an "Ashton Hall's Favorite Water" sign above the Saratoga water cases, etc. All I could think about was how I would LOVE to bring my 1 year old nephew here. There is just so much soul in Stew Leonard's. Along the path, there are stands for products including but not limited to hot buttered lobster rolls, fresh squeeze orange juice, fresh made apple cider donuts, fresh live lobsters, freshly made mozzarella, smash burgers, pizza, tacos, sushi, and a candy shop. It's like walking through a state fair. The rotisserie chicken, sadly, ended up being middywap. A whole tissi ran $7.99 and it ended up landing at 7.7/10, which currently ranks it 40th out of 79 grocery store birds I've tried, but it's way bigger than the bird. I walked in here tired, and left inspired. THANK YOU STEW! IG @johnny.novo Tiktok @jnov__ Substack @johnnynovo

    This was the security guy who tackled me

    I am still shaking as I write this. Today, I was physically/forcefully attacked in the Stew Leonard's parking lot by one of their security guards. He cornered me and loudly accused me of stealing in front of everyone. After putting me through that terrifying and humiliating ordeal, the store manager finally stepped in only to casually say "it was a mistake" and send me on my way. A "mistake" does not cover the trauma of being targeted. I know deep down that the color of my skin had everything to do with why I was profiled, harassed, and put in danger today. You cannot just falsely accuse and put hands on innocent people because of your biases and then expect a brushed-off apology to make it okay. I am greatly affected by this and mentally exhausted. Someone from Stew Leonard's corporate office needs to take accountability and issue a real, formal apology. This cannot be allowed to happen to anyone else. Please share this. Discrimination and profiling have no place in our community. #StewLeonards #ShoppingWhileBlack #Accountability #ConsumerProfiling #Justice

    Lee M.

    Kudos for their hot buttered lobster rolls! But criminal that they are charging $45.99 for supermarket floral arrangements today on Mother's Day. I would go to LIDL or Trader Joes for the same at about $14.99

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    Carmel M.

    This store is growing on me. The selections are variable and I truly like their eggs here. The fruits are also fresh. They also have cooked food. Such a family-friendly store!

    Christmas Trees!!
    Sean M.

    Ran in here for Father's Day and just wanted to add some of these delicious pics. And they have lobster rolls for sale in the parking lot for summer!

    Andrea U.

    They started out as a dairy store in Connecticut but they've branched out to Westchester County and Long Island. We walk along one aisle passing fresh produce, baked goods, meats, fish, candy, flowers, drinks & dairy products. I love their fat-free, sugar free pistachio, chocolate, & butter pecan yogurt flying saucers. Love all the samples, we eat our way through the store. There are all kinds of interactive displays which amuse all. Other Stew's have a petting zoo, bbq, and garden centers as well. At holiday time they have spectacular gift baskets & tins. There is free parking, wonderful customer service & the stores are always immaculate.

    Management please be more forceful with people bringing in their non service dogs on a leash walking through the store and urinating on your displays. I love dogs and if you want to put a small one in your cart or your stroller OK I guess but this is the second time I have seen dogs lifting their leg and peeing on food displays and the owners of the dogs could care less. Please post signs or have your staff intervene. It's truly disgusting and unsanitary.

    Steven L.

    Great supermarket with clean aisles. Produce, bakery and meat sections are fresh. Parking is easy to find. Crowded on weekends but empty on weekdays. 15$ lobster rolls on Sundays are made fresh and hot.

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    Simon W.

    Just like the other Stew Leonard's except this one seems just a tad bit narrower in the aisles and in length. The butcher counter is friendly and will often help answer any questions you may have. The meats are a good quality and I often come here to get a good roast for the holidays or a big family dinner. Everything that you'll find at the other Stew's can be found here. The great soups, bakery & prepared foods, they are all here. Lately I've been particularly fond of the grilled shrimp from the prepared section. Just like the other Stew Leonard's they close up pretty quickly and even though store hours may state 10pm, about an hour before closing, the manned stations start shutting down. And I do mean quickly which I do understand the reasons to do so even if that may be the only bone I have to pick. I sure do remember my first job days closing up shop and wanting to get out as soon as possible. So get here early and avoid the late evening visits where the selection/counter service may be a little thin.

    Lobster Roll to go
    Cat C.

    I remember being so thrilled to hear Stew Leonard's was coming to my neighborhood several years back. It is still a treat whenever I shop here. It is a maze walking through the store, kinda like Ikea. Great selection of baked goods, fresh meats, fish and cheese. There is also ready made foods available for takeout. I usually come during the week but there were samples available on this Saturday which was cool. I came to take advantage of the lobster roll sale this weekend. They set up 2 kiosks, one for the lobster roll and another one for hamburgers outside the market. They take payment at the kiosk. I was expecting the lobster roll to be filled over the top like in the NYT Cooking video but it wasn't. Maybe that is just a Yonkers location thing? In any case, the lobster roll was excellent! Prices are a little higher than other markets. There is plenty of parking available.

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