I am an avid grocery shopper - I love going to different grocery stores. Stew Leonards opened last year and I never had the opportunity to visit. The 1st time we visited I was shocked by the prices - it was even more expensive than Whole Foods which I never thought is possible. Calling our visit a loss, we bought some heirloom tomatoes and the italian hearth bread. The tomatoes turned out to be some of the best tomatoes I had recently and the bread was as good as bread from a real bakery. The 2nd time we visited, Stew was running sales on certain items - chicken and seafood. All I have to comment on how fresh and high quality all the produce, meat and seafood is. We are now SL fans. The rotisserie chicken was better than Costco and Whole Foods. I will say go to Trader Joe's for all your frozen food and dry goods but all fresh product should be bought at Stew Leonards!! read more

What a great and pleasant shopping experience. This store has an enormous selection of foods, wines, and just about anything else you could eat or drink. Their meat department has a great selection of all cuts including dry aged. The bakery is over the top offering a great selection of in house made items. The crumb cake is a winner. The Pull apart garlic/ cheese bread is so good it should be illegal. The store is neat, clean and super organized. Very friendly and helpful staff. Good parking. You can easily access the store from either the parking lot or mall. Covid protocols are in place. read more

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Well I heard lots of big things about this supermarket chain but I was not overwhelm at all. Instead of your usual row upon row of organized shelves it was mostly like IKEA where you have to walk around the whole parameter zig zaging in and out of smaller shelve rows of items and departments to get to the checkout side of the store so it was difficult to navigate and it only took one mindless shower on a cell phone to cause a traffic jam, and it happen several times in a store not yet packed. There where lots of animated displays that you can activate my pushing oversized buttons. I guess as a kid you can have some fun here and not be a pain while mom and pop shop but as a shopper they lack the selection I find elsewhere. The biggest department was the beer and wine. Prices where only a bit higher than average and less than Whole Foods. The location is the closed Sears store at Paramus Park which is about 8 miles from where I live and I didn't see anything at Stew Leonard's that would make be bypass a dozens other supermarkets to get here. read more

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the singing dogs gets me hehehe, and don't forget the avocados are singing as well but no kidding aside, this place is the best place for produce and the bakery is awesome, they make fresh donuts. The fresh squeeze OJ is great. they also offer a wide variety o food at the food court. From pasta to Asian cousin to fresh potato chips the staff is extremely friendly, they have a rewards program that when you spen a 100 you get free ice cream or cofee read more

Stew Leonard’s - Paramus Park Mall - Grocery Near Me - Paramus, New Jersey

Trader Joe's has really nice, store branded goods. Whole Foods has vegan, organic, vegetarian, non-GMO (etc. etc.) items galore. Wegmans has a great selection at very reasonable prices. Shop Rite has some great prices on cleaning products (during sales) and good deals on food items. But you know what NONE of those places have? Animatronic animals and produce singing at you. I mean, I never thought I would see a band of avocados singing about *being* avocados to the tune of "La Cucaracha" but there they were in the produce section. Not too far away was a singing banana. Near the steam tables is a donkey head (or maybe a horse head?) singing about...buying buffalo wings at the steam table. Between trying to figure out the layout of the store (more on that in a bit), dealing with the huge crowds and the singing in the background I felt my attention pulled in several different directions at once. This place was *bonkers*! To add to the carnival feel of this store, there is a section where they make fresh donuts, another with ice cream cones (which I swear every tenth person I passed had), coffee and even a giant popcorn section. They really do want you to feel like you are at an event, and not just food shopping. The first section I spent a good amount of time in was the prepared foods area. This section was rather large and one of the most open areas in the store. There's no way to sample everything they make in one day properly without making your stomach explode. I was very impressed with the range of products which included rotisserie chicken, fried chicken, subs, burgers, hot dogs, sushi, Chinese take-out style food, pasta, meatballs, salad and even a wing bar. I wound up having some salad, their in-house slaw and some wings. Everything was delicious. The salad was fresh and crunchy. The slaw was not soggy at all and tasted sweet. The wings were fantastic with good texture and sauces. The key here is that there were a *lot* of people eating at the steam tables, so the food did not sit out for very long. There was constant turnover so everything was nice and fresh. In terms of actual groceries, Stew Leonard's is a mixed bag. The selection is limited in some respects, but it is enough that you could easily do all your food shopping there in one shot. Some areas are more diverse than others. For instance, they have a wide range of seafood items (including caviar and pre-pulled lobster). Their cheese section had a wide selection (including a truffle cheese which they ran out of that day). In sharp contrast however, they had a very limited produce selection. It was sufficient, but don't expect cotton candy grapes or bock choi here. Even their selection of something as simple as ketchup was limited to a few key brands. I trust these were the product of many years of marketing data, but it would have been cool to see more brands. Perhaps the biggest drawback of this store, and the reason it lost a whole star in my book, is the layout. Similar in theme to IKEA, they seem to have a specific path that they want you to follow. The path does not utilize traditional aisle layouts you may see at Whole Foods or Shop Rite. This makes for a very confusing time navigating the store. More than once I turned a corner and there to find myself right back where I started. The other, lesser drawback is the lack of a dining area for the steam table food. There is an area in the mall *outside* the store, but that's it. Fortunately the day I went there were enough seats for everyone, but I can imagine it filling up quickly. I have heard about Stew Leonard's for years now, and I am very happy to have finally experienced the insanity of this store. I do hope to go back at some point. It was a fun experience and I think it is worth visiting at least once. read more

Stew Leonard's is what happens when Chuck E Cheese and IKEA have a baby. Seriously. Like IKEA, this place has a path that you must follow to get through the store. Of course, there are secret shortcuts, but you have to know where they are to take advantage. Also like IKEA, people tend to stop in the middle of the Stew Leonard's aisles -- as if they are the only people shopping. Chuck E Cheese rears its head in just about every department with animatronic characters singing, dancing and twirling about produce, milk ... whatever. It is fun ... at first. As for the groceries here, the baked goods are not only delicious, they are offered in abundance. The grocery selection in every other department here leaves something to be desired, as it is akin to the selection of a small Affiliated-type grocer. The cheese selection, for example, is a real let-down. Wine selection is decent; beer selection is OK. The service at Stew Leonard's is very friendly, and there are enough employees to float a battleship. Still, I don't see myself becoming a regular at a place like this, because it feels more like a novelty than a legit grocer. read more

Has some great finds! This place is interesting. I've never been to a SL before. Interesting layout that's for sure. Not your typical aisles. Almost reminds me of An IKEA layout. Majority of the products are local or made in-store. Bakery smells amazing! Deli counter is quick and organized. And it is fun for the kids- has things the kids can look at and notice. They also have a prepared foods section which is great if you're looking for a quick bite to eat for lunch. Overall, nice market with some great finds. Don't think I would do my overall weekly shopping haul, but would come here for specific / specialty items. read more

I really, really like the place and the staff is wonderful, but the layout is really cumbersome. It reminds me of being in a corn maze. For that reason, I literally go to this place to purchase coffee at the coffee bar, or I go to the hot bar which has everything you can think of, from ribs, pizza, sushi, Chinese cuisine, soup, freshly made potato chips, and rotisserie chicken or turkey - and that's just a few things. They also have an ice cream bar where you can grab a cone while you shop... perhaps its because you can be a while - getting lost in the maze merchandise n' all. I must also make mention of the bakery. It stood out because it smelled soooo gooood! Also, they have a liquor store which could be convenient. Parking is a bit of a pain but I would chalk that up to the location being new. Stop in and check it out. I'm on the fence about shopping there, but if you are running late and want to pass on making dinner or you want a nice yummy hot lunch that is reasonably priced, check out the hot bar. One other notable tip: you can enter the store through the Paramus Park Mall so you won't have to hop in your car and drive around the other side to park again. read more

There's definitely no shortage of supermarkets in Bergen County. However, I was excited that they decided to open a Stew Leonard's in the old Sears store in Paramus Park Mall. I've only been to Stew Leonard's in Yonkers and I remember it was a great store. This location was just as large. There were a lot of free samples and different food sections not found in most supermarkets (freshly popped popcorn, rice crackers, etc). The produce, meat, and prepared food area had pretty good prices compared to Wegmans and Trader Joe's. The one thing I don't like is the store layout. It's not aisles so you have to go through every section. read more

Stew Leonard’s - Paramus Park Mall - Produce section - Grocery Near Me - Paramus, New Jersey

I just love this store my only complaint is there aren't enough of them around. Very friendly staff. They have everything you need one stop shop. A must read more

Finally went to Stew Leonard's after letting the grand opening hype go down. I can totally see the appeal of this supermarket compared to others. I do agree with other Yelpers that there are a lot of markets in the area but this one is totally different and does have that appeal for families. I had entered from the mall side so I can see why others said people were coming from all directions and not following the path they have for the supermarket. But you can't make everyone follow the suggested path. Also if it is someone's first time they're not necessarily going to know there is a path that they're supposed to go. There is not enough manpower for that so I don't really understand the people getting annoyed about that. But there is a map that shows the path to go. I had seen the map and started at the baked goods sections by the parking lot entrance. Sooo many baked goods from freshly baked breads, muffins, cookies, cupcakes, crossaints, scones, and so much more. They all looked delicious. We had purchased the cookies which included chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin, and double chocolate chip. They were delicious! They were soft baked and not too sweet. Along the way they had many products that paired well with the fresh bread like chicken salad and tomatoes for bruschetta. Great marketing technique! Next we went to the produce section and finally saw the first animatronic display of the avocados. Very funny and catchy! We then went to the meat department which had a great selection of beef. And surprised to see the dry aged beef as well! Went to the seafood department and the seafood looked so fresh. We even got some of the shrimp that was on promo! Loved the selection of cheese they had available. They had fresh mozzarella which is made fresh daily. And made it to the end with prepared foods and freshly cooked foods. Didn't get to try any but I definitely will next time. We did purchase some of the freshly made kettle chips. Those were delicious and had a great crunch with every bite. There is also alcohol sold in the supermarket. Check out was quick and efficient and there were plenty of cashiers open so there wasn't really a wait at all. Overall a very cool supermarket to have in the Paramus area. A tip if you are gonna food shop--park by the entrance of the market rather than a mall entrance. The shopping carts can't be brought in the mall. read more

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Unfortunately, the illegal pricing practices we experienced over a year ago continue to be the norm, not the exception, with prices posted online (on Stew Leonard's own website) and on the Stew Leonard's app often substantially lower than the actual prices at the store! Just yesterday, Stew Leonard's brand large white bread showed a price of .99 on a laptop check around 2pm. Shortly after 6pm at the store, the price had morphed to $1.99 for the same bread. Since my cell was not getting adequate reception, we had two separate customers check the price on both Stew Leonard's consumer website and app, with both sources showing the price at .99 cents! When the obvious discrepancy was brought to customer service, this miserable store refused to honor its own posted price, saying the price on the store display and scanner trumped the price posted on their own website and app! Beyond the blatant illegality, false advertising, and defrauding of customers, this surely violates the company's absurd promise that "The customer is always right!" At Stew Leonard's Paramus, the customer is looked upon as a prime target for being ripped off, which just plain stinks!! read more

Although there are Stew Leonards in Long Island, I love the one in Paramus, NJ. I have a brother that lives in the area and he knows when I visit him (or not) this is one of my stops. I have not been disappointed with this place. The staff is nice and friendly. It is brightly lit and easy to navigate through each isle. I love the hot food section and the seafood section is awesome. If you have not had their lobster rolls, then you are missing out. You cannot beat $15.00 for a lobster roll. I have the app and I love the ice cream (pistachio is my favorite) on the way out. read more

Just did a quick walk through to see what people are talking about! Interesting store with some unique items. I saw prices comparable to Whole Paycheck, if not higher! I'll certainly comeback and spend more time. Will probably pick up some unique/specialty items then. This place is new so check it out and see if it's for you! read more

Stew Leonard’s - Paramus Park Mall - Grocery Near Me - Paramus, New Jersey

On this balmy Saturday while out on errands, we managed to stop by this place after hearing the hype of being the first supermarket in NJ. Located in the Paramus Park mall formerly Sears, Stew Leonard was originally known for its dairy. Since then, Stew Leonard's has expanded into meats, fish, produce, bakery, cheese and wine. Every department we encountered had some form of electronic entertainment where children can interact with them like in theme parks. At the same time, each dept one was able to sample its respective food like Costco. They have food buffet area but not as big as Wegmans or the variety. This is the only place so far in NJ where one is able to purchase cheese curd to make poutine. The prices were competitive to Wegmans and Whole Foods. They are open 7 days a week. Bring your reusable grocery bags as Paramus did away with plastic bags on New Year Day. read more

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Nice store but too expensive for almost everything. Shopping there is a status event, not a culinary one. And, worst bagels ever! LOL. Skip the trip and go to Trader Joes. read more

The best Stew Leonards so far. First this is not a supermarket so it is comparing apples and oranges to a supermarket. It is basically a super specialty farmers market. Great selection of veg and meats although I do not understand the need for an entire refrigerator case of tenderloin. The prepared foods section is great. The wine in-store is super convenient. Also for the newbies- just keep walking straight do not turn around. A lot of people not used to the setup were swimming the wrong way up stream. Just keep following the maze. Only suggestion is that the exit lane right behind the registers is super tight. Registers should be moved away from the wall an extra 3 feet to allow faster exit. read more

Stew Leonard’s - Paramus Park Mall - Giant celery - Grocery Near Me - Paramus, New Jersey

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While my previous review wasnt the greatest, After my last visit I've had a change of heart. The butcher/meat section, seafood section and cheese shop is phenomenal. The bakery is also pretty impressive as well the the liquor selection, really good stuff read more

Stew Leonard’s - Paramus Park Mall - Look at these prices, ON MACARONI AND CHEESE?!? - Grocery Near Me - Paramus, New Jersey

PROS: Very unique type of grocery store due to its robots hanging everywhere. It looks like chuckie-cheese. They have numerous departments that make it as legit as any other grocery store and they keep themselves clean too CONS: There products are always overpriced and the staff there never looks happy. OVERALL: If you just so happen to be in the mall and need a grocery item quick or maybe you want to show your kids the robots, then sure this place is good. But I wouldn't put them in the class of Shoprite and Stop n Shop read more

I have been getting the Stew Leonard's flier with the free weekly newspaper delivered to my home, and this week for the first time since my visit I noticed an emphasis on organic produce and other items available in the maze-like store. I still see no need to make a special trip there, because I find a better selection of organics at Whole Foods Market, Costco Wholesale and ShopRite. And Stop & Shop has a great line of organic products throughout the store. read more

It's a Stew Leonards! Always a good time. Store is clean and full of options. The blue laws are weird but whatever. Will be back when in the area. read more

I hadn't yet seen a grocery store employ a cattle-herding technique with getting customers through the layout. This maze of products is less than enjoyable... but also the company itself has major social and ethical issues. They're tax-avoiders, treat workers poorly, and generally the products aren't THAT high quality. You're better off going someplace that treats humanity more kindly. The Chiquita Banana animatronic is fun, though. read more

Great variety, great shopping experience! Made an impactful impression on our little ones.

I love Stew Leonard's! The best seafood, veggies, fruit, hot deli! Delish!! But on a pricey side....

I went on a Friday night and the fruits/vegetables were soft and certainly not fresh. Prices were very high in comparison to other supermarkets. Meat selection looked good but I certainly could not afford it. No wow factor other than the baked goods. I bought a crumb cake and it was ok. Disappointed to say the least. read more

This review is for the bakery! My family has had birthday cakes made there at least 3 times. And each time has been the best experience. I don't know who does the artistry but you absolutely can not beat the cakes there. And the bakery staff is always pleasant. I've attached a photo of our most recent cake. It looked great and tasted just as good. Kudos to the artists making the cakes! read more

Stew Leonard’s - Paramus Park Mall - 1/2 sheet chocolate and vanilla cake. - Grocery Near Me - Paramus, New Jersey

Purchased apple crumb cake and I'm appalled at the artificial ingredients and additives. The list of junk in the ingredient list is truly stomach churning. Haven't been to Stew Leonard's for many years and had such fond memories. Very disappointed to say the least. read more

Love this place! Wine selection on point. I'm so happy they have one in Jersey now. read more

Free coffee that's to their amazing rewards system! We get every 2 weeks fresh coffee beans! read more

Stew Leonard’s - Paramus Park Mall - Grocery Near Me - Paramus, New Jersey

At first I didn't like this store. It was too loud and chaotic with all of the animatronics and all of the kids and people standing around watching them. I thought their prices were too high and their selection was too limited. Then the COVID situation hit. Suddenly, there were long lines just to get into Trader Joe's and Whole Foods and there was no way I was standing on those lines. I happily went to Stew Leonard's instead and as the weeks went by, and I shopped there every week for months, I started to learn more about them and what their store is really about. Now they are my favorite place to shop for food. Stew Leonard's is all about freshness. Fresh produce. Fresh seafood. Fresh meats. Freshly made prepared foods. Freshly made breads. Freshly made desserts. The quality and freshness of the food that they sell is far superior to the food being sold at Trader Joe's and Whole Foods. There's really no comparison. It's the closest you can get to eating homemade food without having to make it yourself. Their premade family size salads are excellent. Their freshly baked rye bread is excellent. Their pies and cakes are delicious. Their premade soups are really good. They sell the best macaroni salad that I have ever purchased anywhere. And there is always a very wide selection of farm fresh fruits and vegetables to buy. I bought the most amazing rhubarb from Stew Leonards, it was like buying from a farm stand without having to travel out to the farm. Even though I can buy some of the same items elsewhere at slightly lower prices, the freshness and quality cannot compare. Cannot compare! I love the fact that they feature so many items from local farms and manufacturers and I am very happy to support that. I don't know how I would have gotten through this COVID mess without Stew Leonard's. If anyone from the company is reading this, thank you so much for opening your Paramus location. Oh, and I should also mention that you get a free coffee or ice cream for every $100 that you spend in the store. It's a nice little way to treat yourself. read more

This place is awesome! Love going here for my groceries. The staff, the shoppers, and the proprietary products are all stupendous. The ambiance along with the environment, provides an unmatched shopping experience that can not be replicated. Exciting attractions for the kids that I will one day have to enjoy with. Stew Leonard's, I tip my hat to you. read more

What an amazing shopping experience here! Ive been wanting to check it out since they opened because I heard about their interactive fun attractions around and I loved them all! Unfortunately it's Covid times so the self serve stations are shut down, but the experience is still fun. It is basically a larger whole foods with a farm themed interior. They've taken whole foods idea of fresh departments such as the bakery, chop shop where they chop fruits and veggies, seafood, deli, butcher shop, hot prepared foods, pizza and sushi. However, I think Stew Leonard's is better than whole foods in both quality and the way the store is designed. You are able to easily get through the store and see all the different departments without having to go back and forth through different aisles. The liquor section is the size of an entire liquor store right in the center. I'm impressed by the visually pleasing and enjoyable aesthetics, the freshness of the products, and the variety of fresh products. There's something for everyone here. If you like cooking they have tons of fresh products, but if you don't or are in a rush, they have an extensive menu of prepared foods. They are definitely pricey but you are paying for quality and freshness here. I am excited to come back after the Corona virus to see the store in full service mode! read more

Capital city of mediocre food at mediocre prices. Shop Rite and Trader Joe have Little to fear. Nicely laid out store - but crappy stuff at fairly high prices. Particularly annoying is virtually zero organic veggies or anything else but a deceptive sign in the wall saying ORGANIC but it only applies to 5 or 6 items. All other non organic mixed in. Wines - which I already knew from their standalone store which is now inside the main one here - also mediocre off names at not so off name prices. Their higher end selections ($30 and over) quality labels but at fairly high prices too. Carnival loud atmosphere - I did get a huge pumpkin tho for $5.99. If I come back it will be next October for a similar pumpkin deal but nothi read more

Love the fish department. Always fresh getting harder to try and find non-farm raised fish. Very helpful.

I have a love hate relationship with Stews. First off its amazing that one finally came to NJ. No more having to go to Yonkers or LI. Their bagels are the best, beating out other supermarkets and bagel shops. The onion and swiss is out of this world. Just enough onion flavor thats not overwhelming and so filling. The crunch when you take that first bite is so great. Bagels are always fresh and they have plenty of variety. The cider is also worth a try not only during autumn but year round. Love the buffet/hot food section. Everything from sesame chicken, pizza, dumplings, mac and cheese, salads and more Yes you will be paying more than other supermarkets, meat prices are above average and other items are 'on sale' for one day only to be marked up the next day. They also troll you by making you go through the maze, as they blocked off all the shortcuts. Its actually funny though seeing customers trying to move items and avoid going around. Lastly, I really hope they get rid of pushing the stews app so much, especially while Covid is still around. Giving your phone number verbally to the cashier was so easy. Now you have to get your phone out after touching all the groceries and they scan your phone. Sometimes the zapper doesnt even work. Make sure you clean your phone afterwards. read more

Fun grocery shopping experience. The prices seem generally higher than your standard supermarket (ShopRite/Wegman's) but the quality behind the Stew Leonard's name is very reliable. I do like to buy Stew Leonard-specific/branded items here and save the mainstream brands for a trip to ShopRite. I really enjoy their apple cider donuts - it is so hard to resist buying a box every time I visit, especially when the smell hits you as soon as you enter. Also love their pickles - they have many different kinds that I have yet to try - my current fav is the Garlic Kosher Dill Spear. Their brand of pasta is also very good. They also have extensive selection of spirits. This Stew Leonard's is attached to the Paramus Park Mall so it's convenient if you have other errands to run. read more

High prices, low low quality produce. Items need to be Priced on the items. NJ Law. Gov. Bill Cahill (Republican) helped all the NJ Public out with Item Pricing Law. This Ct. firm does not Obey the laws. Is it too much Nutmeg? The New Jersey Weights and Measures Department should well know about these culprits now.. On the program to obtain Icecream/Coffee they just said you need a Cell Phone to get any? HUH? The reciepts show once you givea Landline the amounts credited. Bring items to the cashier a few times it was different than a shlf price tag.. but I brought the tag up and they said it was not valid? Huh??? No wonder why , I reason the people shopping has dropped off now.. With so many others Grocery stores neAR.. They need to recalculate, train the staff better, and Mark the Correct Prices.. In pricing why do they price even the bagels the same for 1/2 DOZEN AND ONE DOZEN? nOT EVEN A bAKERS DOZEN (13)?? read more

I am happy to have a market where I can enjoy many kinds of delicious sushi. Thank you for having a new leaf. read more

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Best supermarket around!!! Competitive prices, fun atmosphere, helpful employees, great made to order food stands, and everything I need can be found in one trip. Seafood and meat sections are well stocked, freshly made salad section has a good selection, bakery attracts with that sweet and freshly made bread smell, and deli is excellent. Will make this my "go to", all the time! read more

This place is great. I heard good things so I decided to stop by. Its very well organized and they have tons of great quality food. They have their own brand items but also carry major brand items as well. Its also a place where you can stop by for a bite since they have pre-made food. read more