Stew Leonard’s is a chain of grocery stores in the Northeast of the United States. I remember visiting the Danbury, Connecticut, location more than 20 years ago. The staff was so kind, the food was so good, and it made an impression on me that has lasted over two decades. They are known for treating their customers with kindness and also for having fresh, delicious foods. They are opening their sixth location in East Meadow, New York next year. They carefully curate only 2,000 items per store so that they can focus on very high quality items. The management is conscious to take very good care of their employees so that they in turn, take good care of the customers.
This family run business takes customer service very seriously. Each store has two rules engraved on a huge granite rock at the entrance to each location:
- The customer is always right.
- If the customer is ever wrong, re-read rule #1.
I want to get these sayings put up in my house, but I will change it to: Mom is always right. Wonder what my kids would think? If you have never visited a Stew Leonard’s before, watch this video to see how much fun shopping can be.
Did you know it is my birthday next week? In honor of my birthday, Stew Leonard’s Gifts sent me this beautiful gift basket. My basket contained 4 individually wrapped Brownie Bash squares, along with some super fresh fruits. The apples were firm, crunchy and oh so sweet. The mango was one of the juiciest and best fruits I have ever had. And the orange tasted like it was just picked from the tree. I did not get to sample much of the Brownie Bash squares because my five kids dove in and ate them all without leaving me a crumb. The kids loved all the different chocolate chips and chocolate drizzles swirled into each brownie. The brownie was moist and delicious and the toppings were exceptional. If you do not live in New York or Connecticut, you can still enjoy something special from this amazing store. They sell a lovely selection of gifts you can send to yourself or someone else.
Sending gifts has never been so easy! If your gift recipient does not like fruit or brownies, Stew Leonard’s has lots of other choices. K Cup Coffee, made from 100% Arabica beans, Fruit Baskets, Snack and cheese baskets, and many more options. All of these gifts are reasonably priced and available on the Stew Leonard’s Gift website. Next time you do not know what to send someone, choose one of these great gift baskets and your recipient will be quite happy. Which basket would you want to receive on your birthday?
I received a birthday gift basket from Stew Leonard’s for review. All thoughts and opinions are 100% my own. Links in this post are affiliate links and I will earn a tiny percentage if you place an order.
Those are great ideas. I love giving fruit and other gift baskets as, well, gifts. LOL They’re always well liked by everyone.
Sometimes a lovely gift basket makes a perfect present. Knowing how much Stew Leonard’s cares about customer service should give you full confidence in purchasing one of these gifts!
We don’t have this stores here in the Midwest. Happy birthday. Enjoy the goodies and your birthday.
The beauty of these gift baskets is that they can be sent to you in the Midwest or anywhere else in the US.
Loving this idea! I will have to use them next time I need to send a thoughtful gift! I love gift baskets both giving and getting them!
It is so much fun to get a gift basket in the mail. I also love to send them to my favorite people.
gift baskets that people can use and not have laying around afterward is ideal for most! who doesn’t like fruit?! love this option of gift giving (no clutter!)
Yes! This gift basket is not full of junk, it is filled with delicious fresh foods!
This sounds like a great grocery store. I would love to get a birthday gift basket from Stew Leonard’s.
It makes the perfect birthday gift!
I’m in NJ so I guess that’s not far enough north. I’ve never heard of this place – looks nice.
The locations are all in NY and CT, so you need to head north a bit more to visit a Stew Leonard’s. Or, you can send a nice gift basket to yourself.
Stew Leonards sounds like a fantastic company that cares about their customers. I will definitely have to find out more about their company. Happy early birthday!
Thanks for the early birthday wishes! Stew Leonard’s is one of the most amazing companies that really cares about their employees and customers. They make it such a pleasure to shop at their stores.
What really cool ideas, I love how different these are!
I agree with you, these are really cool gift ideas!
I have never shopped there before, but there is a huge sign on the highway traveling from Long Island up to Upstate NY. I’ll have to check it out next time I am going through that area.
Yes, make a stop and check out this amazing store! I know you will love the shopping experience.
What a lovely fruit basket. All the fruits looked so fresh. I wish there was a Stew Leonard’s store near me.
I wish there was a location near me too! I dread grocery shopping every day.
Yum, I love gift baskets like this. I would probably go fruit and brownies or a cheese basket.
Fruit and brownies is also my first choice. The cheeses look amazing, especially since Stew Leonard’s was originally a dairy provider.
i’m often looking for great gifts to send when I can’t be there in person. Looks like a great company to support.
Great idea! Keep this on your list for great gift providers.
I love that they sent you a birthday basket! What a lovely treat!
It was such a great surprise! I loved it too.
I love that sign! Rule # 1 – Rule # 2 = refer to Rule #1. I had never heard of this brand before, but fruit and gift baskets are always a great idea when it comes to gift ideas!
Aren’t these the best rules? I am seriously considering posting these Mom rules in my house.
This is a perfect gift idea for me! I love fruit!
I think most people would love a gift of a delicious fruit!
this grocery chain is not available where I live, but I love that they believe the customer is always right. Today’s generation does not seem to agree with this company, it’s refreshing to see this.
I totally agree with you. The customer should always be right!
Stew Leonard’s is our favorite place to shop! The Yonkers location even has a petting zoo, so the kids look forward to going as well!
A petting zoo? That is so cool! My daughter would beg me to go grocery shopping daily.
That’s a nice gift basket. My husband was born in Danburry, Connecticut. I’ll ask him about this place.
What a coincidence! It is a lovely basket and would make a great gift.
I don’t know anyone who doesn’t love getting gift packs for different occasions. I’ll have to check this company out, the fruit looks delicious.
Everyone loves getting a surprise in the mail. You should definitely keep Stew Leonard’s gifts in mind when you need to send a gift.
Oh wow! Sounds like an awesome grocery store and I feel bad that I was there in NYC last week and didn’t visit it! I love stores that sell quality products and produce!
Next time you are up North you should try to visit! Or, you can just ship yourself some goodies 🙂
Good customer service use to be so automatic. My family owned a grocery store that we went above and beyond with free home deliveries for sick/elderly and carrying grocery to car. Now I feel like we have to fight for good service. I will have to check this place out when we are in the area on vacation soon!.
This is so true! I bet your family grocery store was amazing. It is so rare to find places that really care about and cater to the customers.