What Makes Customers Say WOW? Dubbed the “Disneyland of Dairy Stores” by the New York Times, Stew Leonard’s is not only known for its farm fresh foods at a great value but also as a fun place for families to shop because of the costumed characters, scheduled entertainment, petting zoo and animatronics throughout the stores. Founded in 1969, Stew Leonard’s culture is built around an acronym for S.T.E.W.: Satisfy the customer; work together as a Team; strive for Excellence in everything you do; and get the customer to say WOW. In weekly pricing surveys of local grocery stores, Stew’s every day prices are 10-15% lower than large food chains. Unlike traditional grocery stores that sell an average 45,000 items, each Stew Leonard’s store carries only 2,200 items, chosen specifically for their freshness, quality and value. 80 percent of the products sold in store are fresh – that is, brought in daily or prepared directly in-store. Stew Leonard's can be found in Norwalk, Danbury and Newington, CT, Yonkers, East Meadow and Farmingdale NY and now in Paramus, NJ.