Snoop Dogg Falls for Grocery Store Animatronics: Rap Icon Declares His Love for Stew Leonard’s

YONKERS, NY — It’s not every day that a rap legend gushes over singing vegetables, but Snoop Dogg just proved that even icons have a soft spot for grocery store charm.

During a recent trip to New York City to promote Gin & Juice—his new premium cocktail line with Dr. Dre—Snoop Dogg made an unexpected confession: he’s a massive fan of Stew Leonard’s, the quirky East Coast grocery chain known for its animatronic characters, free samples, and theme park-like decor.

In a video posted to Stew Leonard’s official social media, Snoop is seen meeting Chase Leonard, daughter of CEO Stew Leonard Jr., and the voice behind one of the store’s most beloved attractions: the Avocado Girls, a pair of singing animatronic avocados found in the produce section.

“Is that really you?” Snoop asked after recognizing her voice. “Then I’m your biggest fan.”

The two went on to sing a few lines from the Avocado Girls’ jingle together, much to the delight of fans. The clip, captioned “Just a typical day at Stew Leonard’s in Yonkers… until Snoop Dogg declares his love for the Avocado Girls!”, quickly went viral.

So What Is Stew Leonard’s?

Described by some as “the Disneyland of Dairy Stores,” Stew Leonard’s operates eight locations across Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey. The first store opened in Norwalk, CT in 1969 and has since expanded to become a regional cult favorite.

Aside from its legendary customer service and maze-like layout, what really sets Stew Leonard’s apart are its animatronic displays—talking cows, dancing milk cartons, and, of course, the now Snoop-endorsed Avocado Girls.

Inspired by Walt Disney’s immersive entertainment style, the store blends shopping with showbiz, creating a unique experience that keeps customers (and apparently celebrities) coming back for more.

A Grocery Store That Draws Stars

Snoop isn’t the first A-lister to show love for Stew Leonard’s. In recent years, stars like Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul, Kevin Pollak, and Chazz Palminteri have all made in-store appearances, promoting products and meeting fans.

Even Jerry Seinfeld and David Letterman once swung by the Danbury location during an episode of Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee, where they munched on kettle corn and joked about the store’s whimsical atmosphere.

A Star-Studded Moment for a Family-Run Chain

CEO Stew Leonard Jr. shared the Snoop story in the May edition of his “Around the Store with Stew” newsletter, beaming with pride that the rapper had complimented both the store and his daughter’s performance.

“He told Chase he’s a big fan of Stew’s and especially loves the Avocado Girls,” Leonard wrote.

With a shopping bag in hand and a smile on his face, Snoop Dogg added one more unforgettable moment to Stew Leonard’s growing legacy of unexpected celebrity encounters.

One thing’s for sure: when Snoop Dogg sings the praises of your singing avocados, you know you’ve made it.