Kirkland Signature S’Mores Clusters

• Price: $9.49
• Weight: 1.64 pounds (26.3 oz)

The Caramel S’Mores Clusters are without a doubt one of the best Kirkland Signature products. The chocolate coating is sweet and extremely soft while the caramel steals the show. The biggest downside to Kirkland Signature’s Caramel S’Mores Clusters is it’s hard to stop eating them.

A single bag has nearly 5,000 calories, so you’ll need to limit yourself. That being said, if you have a family, once a bag is open, everyoneis going to be snacking on these.

Jojo’s Organic Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Filled Bars

• Price: $9.99
• Weight: .975 pounds (15.6 oz)

Getting this out of the way, Jojo’s Peanut Butter Bars are not as good a “deal” as the S’Mores Clusters. The package is slightly less than a pound and they cost more. The bars advertise themselves as guilt-free, which you can decide for yourself.

Each bar has 180 calories and 13 grams of carbohydrates. The most important number is just 6 grams of added sugar. There’s also an emphasis on “clean” ingredients that are more limited than you’ll see from other chocolate bars.

Don’t expect to bite into one and feel like you’re eating a candy bar. With their lower sugar content, Jojo’s bars are less sweet, but they can still satisfy that chocolate craving.

Girl Scout Thin Mint Bites

• Price: $11.99
• Weight: 1.25 pounds (20 oz)

Like many Americans, I live in fear of the day my daughter brings home Girl Scout cookies. I know the house will soon be filled with Tagalongs, Samoas, and all the other treats that are almost impossible not to grab when each day.

So, it’s doubly temptingfor me now that Costco is selling bite-sized Thin Mints. The Thin Mints have 140 calories per nine pieces, and each serving comes with 15 grams of added sugar. To be sure, these are a treat you’ll need to enjoy in moderation.

My one suggestion: like Thin Mint cookies, they taste better after being stored in the refrigerator.

Simple Mills Chocolate Brownie Thin Mints

• Price: $9.69
• Weight: .88 pounds (14 oz)

Could something from Costco’s sweet treats aisle actually be healthy?The Chocolate Brownie Thin Mints from Simple Mills make a good argument. Each serving (12 things) is 140 calories, but there are only 6 grams of added sugars.

In addition, the ingredients are simple and clean. There’s a seed & nut flour blend, organic coconut sugar, tapioca starch, arrowroot, cocoa butter, Dutch cocoa powder, and cocoa extract. Simply put, there’s nothing artificial in these cookies. They’re a treat I like keeping around to give my kids.

Kirkland Signature Chocolate Almonds

• Price: $14.79
• Weight: 3 pounds (48 oz)

If you’ve been shopping at Costco for a long time you get to know the iconic Kirkland Signature products. Their selection of packaged nuts is a fan-favorite, and there are also nuts that have been covered in chocolate.

There’s not a lot to say about Costco’s Chocolate Almonds aside from the fact they’re a tremendousvalue. A large 3-pound package costs just $14.79 at my local Costco. They are an excellent item to buy before the holidays when family is over.

Nature’s Garden Strawberry Yoggies

• Price: $11.89
• Weight: 1.31 pounds (21 oz)

Here’s where I’ll admit I bought Nature’s Garden Strawberry Yoggies for my kids and they barely ever eat them. The reason for this is simple: I eat them.This is my most often consumed snack. The yogurt on the outside of the strawberries is delicious and melts right off in your mouth. Then the strawberry inside is real and lacks any of the artificial taste you find in many other strawberry treats.

Nature’s Garden also plays up the number of probiotic cultures in their Yoggies. I don’t know how much of that is marketing, but the simple fact is that these snacks are delicious and any health benefits are simply a bonus on top of their outstanding flavor.

Nature Valley Crispy Creamy Wafer Bars

• Price: $11.49
• Weight: 1.63 pounds (26 oz)

I’m not personally a fan of most Nature Valley bars. They’re a bit dry. The benefit of their Crispy Creamy Wafer Bars is they have a layer of creamy peanut butter in between wafers. For me, this addition makes all the difference in turning these into a snack I enjoy.

It’s worth noting that these bars only have 7 grams of added sugar per bar. If you have a kid without allergies, this could be a good snack to pack before or after sports or other activities.

Brookside Acai & Blueberry Dark Chocolate

• Price: $11.99
• Weight: 2 pounds (32 oz)

You’ve likely seen Brookside chocolates at checkout counters at other grocery stores. I think these chocolates are delicious, and enjoy some of the more “unconventional” flavors like acai.

Of course, the main benefit of buying these at Costco is the value. A 2-pound bag goes for just $11.99. Once again, this is a great treat for putting in a dish around the holidays if you have family in town.

Boba Tea Mochi

• Price: $8.99
• Weight: 2 pounds (32 oz)

This is an item that might not be common across Costco locations, but my local Costco carries it and they’re a fun treat. The individual mochis come in three flavors, Thai Tea, Milk Tea, and Match. My personal favorite is the Thai Tea, which has a little extra sweetness.

If you find this item at your local Costco and enjoy bubble tea, it’s worth picking up. They’re kind of a fun treat from time to time for my kids.

Island Princess Macadamia Popcorn Crunch

• Price: $59.99
• Rating: 2.9 out of 5
• Reviews: 19

This item is a web exclusive, but customers haven’t been impressed. It currently has more one and two-star reviews than it has five-star ones.

The reason is its price, the Island Princess Macadamia Popcorn Crunch costs $59.99, but most reviewers say it just tastes like popcorn. If an item isn’t providing great value, it’s going to be panned by Costco customers.

No Sugar Keto Bar Chocolate Mint 

• Price: $42.99
• Rating: 3.5 out of 5
• Reviews: 84

While a score of 3.5 might not look terrible, keep in mind that more than 95% of items on Costco’s site have a score of a 4 or above, so anything below that rate is very poorly reviewed.

One recent commenter tried them in spite of reviews and wasn’t pleased.

“I went against the poor reviews thinking I might still like them; I love dark chocolate and mint anything. My husband and I both thought these were disgusting! I would not recommend, especially for the price…. big mistake. I just can’t eat these…”

The No Sugar Keto Bar that’s peanut butter flavored has a higher 4.2 rating. So it may just be that if you’re looking for a keto snack, you need to avoid their mint flavor.

Marcal 100% Recycled Bath Tissue

• Price: $56.99
• Rating: 2.8 out of 5
• Reviews: 24

Marcel’s bath tissue (toilet paper) is 100% recycled. In the package, you get 16 rolls that have 168 sheets per roll. Then there are six packages per order, which means you get a total of 96 rolls of toilet paper!

While that sounds like a lot, reviewers over and over again commented on how small each roll was. Another complaint was the quality of the toilet paper, which reviewers felt was too rough.

A’cappella Caramel Ensemble

• Price: $42.99
• Rating: 3.0 out of 5
• Reviews: 8

While A’cappella’s Caramel Ensemble only has 8 reviews, their products are generally poorly reviewed on Costco’s website. Their Bark Ensemble has a 3.8 rating while their Knotty Grahams are rated a 3.5.

While the chocolates do have their fans, most complaints center on their flavor. One Costco customer tried all three flavors and came away disappointed each time:

“Terrible, just terrible. The caramel is gritty and bland, the chocolate is chalky and just not good. I love almost all chocolate—cheap and expensive, but this was a waste of money. We tried all 3 varieties offered—caramel, bark and pretzels, and none were worth eating and all went into the trash. Super disappointed.”

Butterfinger, Crunch, Baby Ruth Minis Chocolate Candy, Variety Pack

• Price: $14.99
• Rating: 3.1 out of 5
• Reviews: 9

Reviewers don’t love this product for a simple reason: it’s billed as a variety pack, but multiple buyers said it was almost all Butterfinger bars!

“85% butterfinger, 5 baby ruth, and about a dozen crunch. Definitely not a “mix”. The chocolate was fine, delivery was delayed. Meh”

Another went into even more detail:

“Suppose to be 100 pieces, actually got 98, 69 of which were absolutely very tiny size Butterfingers. Got 15 Baby Ruth and 14 Crunch. Got this package because I assumed each variety would be equally proportioned, but obviously MFG trying to unload their Butterfinger quantities. Clearly misleading packaging advertising and not even 100 pcs but less.”

If you’re looking for a variety pack of candy bars, you’ll want to avoid this one.

Kirkland Signature S’Mores Clusters

• Price: $9.49
• Weight: 1.64 pounds (26.3 oz)

The Caramel S’Mores Clusters are without a doubt one of the best Kirkland Signature products. The chocolate coating is sweet and extremely soft while the caramel steals the show. The biggest downside to Kirkland Signature’s Caramel S’Mores Clusters is it’s hard to stop eating them.

A single bag has nearly 5,000 calories, so you’ll need to limit yourself. That being said, if you have a family, once a bag is open, everyoneis going to be snacking on these.

Jojo’s Organic Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Filled Bars

• Price: $9.99
• Weight: .975 pounds (15.6 oz)

Getting this out of the way, Jojo’s Peanut Butter Bars are not as good a “deal” as the S’Mores Clusters. The package is slightly less than a pound and they cost more. The bars advertise themselves as guilt-free, which you can decide for yourself.

Each bar has 180 calories and 13 grams of carbohydrates. The most important number is just 6 grams of added sugar. There’s also an emphasis on “clean” ingredients that are more limited than you’ll see from other chocolate bars.

Don’t expect to bite into one and feel like you’re eating a candy bar. With their lower sugar content, Jojo’s bars are less sweet, but they can still satisfy that chocolate craving.

Girl Scout Thin Mint Bites

• Price: $11.99
• Weight: 1.25 pounds (20 oz)

Like many Americans, I live in fear of the day my daughter brings home Girl Scout cookies. I know the house will soon be filled with Tagalongs, Samoas, and all the other treats that are almost impossible not to grab when each day.

So, it’s doubly temptingfor me now that Costco is selling bite-sized Thin Mints. The Thin Mints have 140 calories per nine pieces, and each serving comes with 15 grams of added sugar. To be sure, these are a treat you’ll need to enjoy in moderation.

My one suggestion: like Thin Mint cookies, they taste better after being stored in the refrigerator.

Simple Mills Chocolate Brownie Thin Mints

• Price: $9.69
• Weight: .88 pounds (14 oz)

Could something from Costco’s sweet treats aisle actually be healthy?The Chocolate Brownie Thin Mints from Simple Mills make a good argument. Each serving (12 things) is 140 calories, but there are only 6 grams of added sugars.

In addition, the ingredients are simple and clean. There’s a seed & nut flour blend, organic coconut sugar, tapioca starch, arrowroot, cocoa butter, Dutch cocoa powder, and cocoa extract. Simply put, there’s nothing artificial in these cookies. They’re a treat I like keeping around to give my kids.

Kirkland Signature Chocolate Almonds

• Price: $14.79
• Weight: 3 pounds (48 oz)

If you’ve been shopping at Costco for a long time you get to know the iconic Kirkland Signature products. Their selection of packaged nuts is a fan-favorite, and there are also nuts that have been covered in chocolate.

There’s not a lot to say about Costco’s Chocolate Almonds aside from the fact they’re a tremendousvalue. A large 3-pound package costs just $14.79 at my local Costco. They are an excellent item to buy before the holidays when family is over.

Nature’s Garden Strawberry Yoggies

• Price: $11.89
• Weight: 1.31 pounds (21 oz)

Here’s where I’ll admit I bought Nature’s Garden Strawberry Yoggies for my kids and they barely ever eat them. The reason for this is simple: I eat them.This is my most often consumed snack. The yogurt on the outside of the strawberries is delicious and melts right off in your mouth. Then the strawberry inside is real and lacks any of the artificial taste you find in many other strawberry treats.

Nature’s Garden also plays up the number of probiotic cultures in their Yoggies. I don’t know how much of that is marketing, but the simple fact is that these snacks are delicious and any health benefits are simply a bonus on top of their outstanding flavor.

Nature Valley Crispy Creamy Wafer Bars

• Price: $11.49
• Weight: 1.63 pounds (26 oz)

I’m not personally a fan of most Nature Valley bars. They’re a bit dry. The benefit of their Crispy Creamy Wafer Bars is they have a layer of creamy peanut butter in between wafers. For me, this addition makes all the difference in turning these into a snack I enjoy.

It’s worth noting that these bars only have 7 grams of added sugar per bar. If you have a kid without allergies, this could be a good snack to pack before or after sports or other activities.

Brookside Acai & Blueberry Dark Chocolate

• Price: $11.99
• Weight: 2 pounds (32 oz)

You’ve likely seen Brookside chocolates at checkout counters at other grocery stores. I think these chocolates are delicious, and enjoy some of the more “unconventional” flavors like acai.

Of course, the main benefit of buying these at Costco is the value. A 2-pound bag goes for just $11.99. Once again, this is a great treat for putting in a dish around the holidays if you have family in town.

Boba Tea Mochi

• Price: $8.99
• Weight: 2 pounds (32 oz)

This is an item that might not be common across Costco locations, but my local Costco carries it and they’re a fun treat. The individual mochis come in three flavors, Thai Tea, Milk Tea, and Match. My personal favorite is the Thai Tea, which has a little extra sweetness.

If you find this item at your local Costco and enjoy bubble tea, it’s worth picking up. They’re kind of a fun treat from time to time for my kids.

Costco Previously Had a Roast Beef Sandwich On Its Menu

The item was widely panned as it was simply too expensive. It cost $9.99, which is a far cry from hot dogs for $1.50 and pizza slices priced at $1.99.

The Roast Beef Sandwich Simply Didn’t Taste Very Good

The Costco Roast Beef Sandwich was compared to other Costco’s Food Court items. The verdict was not good. The sandwich used the same mustard found in Costco’s food court as a condiment.

This was likely to simplify ingredients and save cost, but it also felt “cheap” for a sandwich that cost $9.99. In addition, Costco didn’t add any cheese to the Roast Beef Sandwich, which was an odd omission.

Costco Officially Removed the Roast Beef Sandwich Over the Winter

Last Fall, a Costco employee posted on Reddit that warehouses would be removing the Roast Beef Sandwich from menus, and by late winter it was being removed from Food Courts across America.

In its place was a new sandwich that offered a more compelling value.

Costco Introduces a Turkey Sandwich for $6.99

Replacing the Roast Beef Sandwich is a new Turkey Swiss Sandwich that costs $6.99. While that price is higher than items like pizza slices for $1.99 or Chicken Bakes for $3.99, it’s much more in line with the pricing of other Food Court items.

The Turkey Swiss Sandwich was Surprisingly Delicious

While the Roast Beef Sandwich used what appeared to be the same mustard Costco uses on its hot dogs, the Turkey Swiss Sandwich uses two separate spreads. It has a sun-dried tomato and a mayo/mustard spread.

Simply put, they’re delicious and make the sandwich taste much more savory. Costco really nailed putting the right condiments on this sandwich, which is an area they failed on with the Roast Beef Sandwich.

The Turkey Sandwich Improves on the Roast Beef Sandwich In Every Way

In addition, the Turkey Swiss Sandwich actually includes cheese, which is a welcome addition. The sandwich had two hearty slices of Swiss cheese that balanced out all the turkey.

Finally, at $6.99 the sandwich is just simply a better value than the Roast Beef Sandwich. While Costco’s Roast Beef Sandwich is something that most likely won’t be ordered again,the Turkey Swiss Sandwich will most likely be a yes on future visits.

One Downside: It’s Heavy in Calories

The biggest downside to the Turkey Swiss Sandwich is that it’s fairly heavy in calories with 900. That’s more than a Chicken Bake (840), a slice of cheese pizza (710), or a $1.50 hot dog (580 without a soda).

Of course, part of the reason the calories on this sandwich are high is Costco is generous with items like cheese. If you’re counting calories, you could either split the sandwich with someone or save part of it for a later meal.

Costco Also Recently Removed Churros

Beyond adding the Turkey Swiss Sandwich to its menu, Costco also recently removed churros from food court menus. Churros were a long-time staple, but the vendors providing churros had changed over the years and many Costco members complained their quality was degraded.

In Place of the Churro, Costco Has Added a Cookie

The Double Chocolate Chunk Cookie is served warm and includes lots of rich and gooey chocolate. At 750 calories, it’s a lot for a dessert so this might be another item you want to split with someone.

One Final Tip: Dip the Cookie in Ice Cream

Costco sells ice cream cups for $1.99 in both chocolate and vanilla. Many Costco fans have created a “secret menu item” by putting ice cream in between the Double Chocolate Chip Cookie. This definitely makes the cookie much better.

However, there’s no need to put ice cream in between the cookies. You can simply dip the cookie into an ice cream cup which is even more delicious. If you’re indulging in a cookie on your way out of Costco, definitely add some ice cream next time.

Island Princess Macadamia Popcorn Crunch

• Price: $59.99
• Rating: 2.9 out of 5
• Reviews: 19

This item is a web exclusive, but customers haven’t been impressed. It currently has more one and two-star reviews than it has five-star ones.

The reason is its price, the Island Princess Macadamia Popcorn Crunch costs $59.99, but most reviewers say it just tastes like popcorn. If an item isn’t providing great value, it’s going to be panned by Costco customers.

No Sugar Keto Bar Chocolate Mint 

• Price: $42.99
• Rating: 3.5 out of 5
• Reviews: 84

While a score of 3.5 might not look terrible, keep in mind that more than 95% of items on Costco’s site have a score of a 4 or above, so anything below that rate is very poorly reviewed.

One recent commenter tried them in spite of reviews and wasn’t pleased.

“I went against the poor reviews thinking I might still like them; I love dark chocolate and mint anything. My husband and I both thought these were disgusting! I would not recommend, especially for the price…. big mistake. I just can’t eat these…”

The No Sugar Keto Bar that’s peanut butter flavored has a higher 4.2 rating. So it may just be that if you’re looking for a keto snack, you need to avoid their mint flavor.

Marcal 100% Recycled Bath Tissue

• Price: $56.99
• Rating: 2.8 out of 5
• Reviews: 24

Marcel’s bath tissue (toilet paper) is 100% recycled. In the package, you get 16 rolls that have 168 sheets per roll. Then there are six packages per order, which means you get a total of 96 rolls of toilet paper!

While that sounds like a lot, reviewers over and over again commented on how small each roll was. Another complaint was the quality of the toilet paper, which reviewers felt was too rough.

A’cappella Caramel Ensemble

• Price: $42.99
• Rating: 3.0 out of 5
• Reviews: 8

While A’cappella’s Caramel Ensemble only has 8 reviews, their products are generally poorly reviewed on Costco’s website. Their Bark Ensemble has a 3.8 rating while their Knotty Grahams are rated a 3.5.

While the chocolates do have their fans, most complaints center on their flavor. One Costco customer tried all three flavors and came away disappointed each time:

“Terrible, just terrible. The caramel is gritty and bland, the chocolate is chalky and just not good. I love almost all chocolate—cheap and expensive, but this was a waste of money. We tried all 3 varieties offered—caramel, bark and pretzels, and none were worth eating and all went into the trash. Super disappointed.”

Butterfinger, Crunch, Baby Ruth Minis Chocolate Candy, Variety Pack

• Price: $14.99
• Rating: 3.1 out of 5
• Reviews: 9

Reviewers don’t love this product for a simple reason: it’s billed as a variety pack, but multiple buyers said it was almost all Butterfinger bars!

“85% butterfinger, 5 baby ruth, and about a dozen crunch. Definitely not a “mix”. The chocolate was fine, delivery was delayed. Meh”

Another went into even more detail:

“Suppose to be 100 pieces, actually got 98, 69 of which were absolutely very tiny size Butterfingers. Got 15 Baby Ruth and 14 Crunch. Got this package because I assumed each variety would be equally proportioned, but obviously MFG trying to unload their Butterfinger quantities. Clearly misleading packaging advertising and not even 100 pcs but less.”

If you’re looking for a variety pack of candy bars, you’ll want to avoid this one.

Kirkland Signature S’Mores Clusters

• Price: $9.49
• Weight: 1.64 pounds (26.3 oz)

The Caramel S’Mores Clusters are without a doubt one of the best Kirkland Signature products. The chocolate coating is sweet and extremely soft while the caramel steals the show. The biggest downside to Kirkland Signature’s Caramel S’Mores Clusters is it’s hard to stop eating them.

A single bag has nearly 5,000 calories, so you’ll need to limit yourself. That being said, if you have a family, once a bag is open, everyoneis going to be snacking on these.

Jojo’s Organic Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Filled Bars

• Price: $9.99
• Weight: .975 pounds (15.6 oz)

Getting this out of the way, Jojo’s Peanut Butter Bars are not as good a “deal” as the S’Mores Clusters. The package is slightly less than a pound and they cost more. The bars advertise themselves as guilt-free, which you can decide for yourself.

Each bar has 180 calories and 13 grams of carbohydrates. The most important number is just 6 grams of added sugar. There’s also an emphasis on “clean” ingredients that are more limited than you’ll see from other chocolate bars.

Don’t expect to bite into one and feel like you’re eating a candy bar. With their lower sugar content, Jojo’s bars are less sweet, but they can still satisfy that chocolate craving.

Girl Scout Thin Mint Bites

• Price: $11.99
• Weight: 1.25 pounds (20 oz)

Like many Americans, I live in fear of the day my daughter brings home Girl Scout cookies. I know the house will soon be filled with Tagalongs, Samoas, and all the other treats that are almost impossible not to grab when each day.

So, it’s doubly temptingfor me now that Costco is selling bite-sized Thin Mints. The Thin Mints have 140 calories per nine pieces, and each serving comes with 15 grams of added sugar. To be sure, these are a treat you’ll need to enjoy in moderation.

My one suggestion: like Thin Mint cookies, they taste better after being stored in the refrigerator.

Simple Mills Chocolate Brownie Thin Mints

• Price: $9.69
• Weight: .88 pounds (14 oz)

Could something from Costco’s sweet treats aisle actually be healthy?The Chocolate Brownie Thin Mints from Simple Mills make a good argument. Each serving (12 things) is 140 calories, but there are only 6 grams of added sugars.

In addition, the ingredients are simple and clean. There’s a seed & nut flour blend, organic coconut sugar, tapioca starch, arrowroot, cocoa butter, Dutch cocoa powder, and cocoa extract. Simply put, there’s nothing artificial in these cookies. They’re a treat I like keeping around to give my kids.

Kirkland Signature Chocolate Almonds

• Price: $14.79
• Weight: 3 pounds (48 oz)

If you’ve been shopping at Costco for a long time you get to know the iconic Kirkland Signature products. Their selection of packaged nuts is a fan-favorite, and there are also nuts that have been covered in chocolate.

There’s not a lot to say about Costco’s Chocolate Almonds aside from the fact they’re a tremendousvalue. A large 3-pound package costs just $14.79 at my local Costco. They are an excellent item to buy before the holidays when family is over.

Nature’s Garden Strawberry Yoggies

• Price: $11.89
• Weight: 1.31 pounds (21 oz)

Here’s where I’ll admit I bought Nature’s Garden Strawberry Yoggies for my kids and they barely ever eat them. The reason for this is simple: I eat them.This is my most often consumed snack. The yogurt on the outside of the strawberries is delicious and melts right off in your mouth. Then the strawberry inside is real and lacks any of the artificial taste you find in many other strawberry treats.

Nature’s Garden also plays up the number of probiotic cultures in their Yoggies. I don’t know how much of that is marketing, but the simple fact is that these snacks are delicious and any health benefits are simply a bonus on top of their outstanding flavor.

Nature Valley Crispy Creamy Wafer Bars

• Price: $11.49
• Weight: 1.63 pounds (26 oz)

I’m not personally a fan of most Nature Valley bars. They’re a bit dry. The benefit of their Crispy Creamy Wafer Bars is they have a layer of creamy peanut butter in between wafers. For me, this addition makes all the difference in turning these into a snack I enjoy.

It’s worth noting that these bars only have 7 grams of added sugar per bar. If you have a kid without allergies, this could be a good snack to pack before or after sports or other activities.

Brookside Acai & Blueberry Dark Chocolate

• Price: $11.99
• Weight: 2 pounds (32 oz)

You’ve likely seen Brookside chocolates at checkout counters at other grocery stores. I think these chocolates are delicious, and enjoy some of the more “unconventional” flavors like acai.

Of course, the main benefit of buying these at Costco is the value. A 2-pound bag goes for just $11.99. Once again, this is a great treat for putting in a dish around the holidays if you have family in town.

Boba Tea Mochi

• Price: $8.99
• Weight: 2 pounds (32 oz)

This is an item that might not be common across Costco locations, but my local Costco carries it and they’re a fun treat. The individual mochis come in three flavors, Thai Tea, Milk Tea, and Match. My personal favorite is the Thai Tea, which has a little extra sweetness.

If you find this item at your local Costco and enjoy bubble tea, it’s worth picking up. They’re kind of a fun treat from time to time for my kids.

1. Moving Things Around and Rearranging the Store Is Annoying

One of the most upvoted unpopular opinions was:

“Moving things around and rearranging the store constantly doesn’t make it feel like a ‘treasure hunt’ – it’s just annoying.”

Our take: 99% of the items we shop for on Costco trips are in the same spot time and time again. It is true, however, that it can be annoying when you begin really liking an item and suddenly it leaves Costco shelves. The company’s focus on keeping just 4,000 (or less) products per store – which is about 1/10th a normal grocery store – is partially to blame here.

2. Items Are Too Large

This opinion can be summed up from a couple of popular comments.

“Sometimes it really is better to buy something at a grocery store instead of Costco. And you realize this too late when you are throwing away 100 packets of expired whatever”

“Why do i need to buy 12 muffins”

Our take: Obviously you are getting savings in large part from buying in bulk, and Costco will always sell that way. However, there are some items we agree could be downsized. An option to purchase six muffins would be appreciated as most will go to waste unless you bring them to a large gathering. Costco sells some items like Rotisserie Chickens in smaller portions, for example.

3. Free Samples Are Bad

It might surprise you that a lot of people don’t like free samples!

“I hate the free samples. It causes traffic jams”

Our take: This is a tough one to agree with, as we’ve discovered many items we love by trying out free samples. That being said, we have to agree they can make shopping on a busy Saturday even more difficult.

4. The Produce is Not Very High Quality

Costco has very cheap produce, but more than 2,300 readers agreed with this comment:

“The produce is often not very high quality (or was picked too early) and also not a value relative to conventional grocery stores.”

Our take: There is no question Costco’s produce can be hit or miss, but this is generally true across grocery stores. We still feel that Costco’s produce is a good value, especially if freeze extras to create items like smoothies once they’re starting to lose their freshness.

5. Costco is TOO Generous

Here’s an opinion you may not have expected: Costco is too generous.

“Refund policies should be more strict and memberships should be revoked if someone brings an unauthorized animal into the store.”

Our take: Costco is famous for its generous refund policy, but there is a feeling all shoppers “pay for it” when it gets taken to excess. We appreciate Costco’s refund policy, but if it were to get “stricter” would also understand. Some members have seen their memberships revoked for excessively returning items. In letters, Costco has apologized for being “unable to satisfy [you] as a member” and refunded Membership dues to those who took advantage of return policies.

6. Members Don’t Like How Quickly Christmas Items Go On Display

Costco is famous for its number of holiday items, but when they start appearing in warehouses bothers some members:

“I know people like Christmas shopping early, but it depresses me to see decorated trees and animatronic snowmen in August.”

Our take: It is always jarring seeing Christmas items out on days when the temperature can hit 90 degrees. We’ll file this one under a “minor annoyance.”

7. The Chicken Bake is Bad

Almost 300 people agreed with this comment:

“The chicken bake is NASTY”

Our take: Sorry, there are some comments we just can’t agree with. The Chicken Bake is delicious.

8. Costco Needs a 5-Item or Less Line

Another comment that’s picking up steam is that Costco needs a 5-item or less line.

“There needs to be a 5 items or less line”

Our take: This would be great, if we ever managed to leave the store with five items or less! However, there’s no question the checkout experience is one of the most frustrating parts of Costco. Self-checkout helps, but an express self-checkout for limited items would be beneficial.

9. The Food Court Isn’t Good

Not everyone loves the Food Court.

“I do not understand why the food court is popular. Nothing about a big box shopping experience makes me want to hang out and eat there.”

Our take: We kind of get it. A post recently went viral of an Italian person reacting to Costco’s pizza. If you haven’t been shopping at Costco for a long time, the value of the Food Court may be a bit confusing. However, the bottom line is the word value. The $1.50 Hot Dog is simply iconic and represents everything about Costco.

Costco Previously Had a Roast Beef Sandwich On Its Menu

The item was widely panned as it was simply too expensive. It cost $9.99, which is a far cry from hot dogs for $1.50 and pizza slices priced at $1.99.

The Roast Beef Sandwich Simply Didn’t Taste Very Good

I ordered the Costco Roast Beef Sandwich and compared it with Costco’s other Food Court items. The verdict was not good. The sandwich used the same mustard found in Costco’s food court as a condiment. This was likely to simplify ingredients and save cost, but it also felt “cheap” for a sandwich that cost $9.99. In addition, Costco didn’t add any cheese to the Roast Beef Sandwich, which was an odd omission.

Costco Officially Removed the Roast Beef Sandwich Over Winter

Last Fall, a Costco employee posted on Reddit that warehouses would be removing the Roast Beef Sandwich from menus, and by late winter it was being removed from Food Courts across America.

In its place was a new sandwich that offered a more compelling value.

Costco Introduces a Turkey Sandwich for $6.99

Replacing the Roast Beef Sandwich is a new Turkey Swiss Sandwich that costs $6.99. While that price is higher than items like pizza slices for $1.99 or Chicken Bakes for $3.99, it’s much more in-line with the pricing of other Food Court items.

The Turkey Swiss Sandwich was Surprisingly Delicious

I tried the Turkey Swiss Sandwich and sampled it against other Food Court items. I was surprised at how much I enjoyed the sandwich.

While the Roast Beef Sandwich used what appeared to be the same mustard Costco uses on its hot dogs, the Turkey Swiss Sandwich uses two separate spreads. It has a sun-dried tomato and a mayo/mustard spread. Simply put, they’re delicious and make the sandwich taste much more savory. Costco really nailed putting the right condiments on this sandwich, which is an area they failed on with the Roast Beef Sandwich.

The Turkey Sandwich Improves on the Roast Beef Sandwich In Every Way

In addition, the Turkey Swiss Sandwich actually includes cheese, which is a welcome addition. My sandwich had two hearty slices of Swiss cheese that balanced out all the turkey.

Finally, at $6.99 the sandwich is just simply a better value than the Roast Beef Sandwich. While I would have never ordered Costco’s Roast Beef Sandwich again,I will order the Turkey Swiss Sandwich on future visits.

One Downside: It’s Heavy in Calories

The biggest downside to the Turkey Swiss Sandwich is that it’s fairly heavy in calories with 900. That’s more than a Chicken Bake (840), a slice of cheese pizza (710), or a $1.50 hot dog (580 without a soda).

Of course, part of the reason the calories on this sandwich are high is Costco is generous with items like cheese. If you’re counting calories, you could either split the sandwich with someone or save part of it for a later meal.

Costco Also Recently Removed Churros

Beyond adding the Turkey Swiss Sandwich to its menu, Costco also recently removed churros from food court menus. Churros were a long-time staple, but the vendors providing churros had changed over the years and many Costco members complained their quality was degraded.

In the Churro’s Place Costco Has Added a Cookie

The Double Chocolate Chunk Cookie is served warm and includes lots of rich and gooey chocolate. At 750 calories, it’s a lot for a dessert so this might be another item you want to split with someone.

One Final Tip: Dip the Cookie in Ice Cream

Costco sells ice cream cups for $1.99 in both chocolate and vanilla. Many Costco fans have created a “secret menu item” by putting ice cream in between the Double Chocolate Chip Cookie. I tried this and it makes the cookie much better.

However, I thought simply dipping the cookie into an ice cream cup was even more delicious. If I’m indulging in a cookie on my way out of Costco, I’ll definitely add some ice cream next time as well!

Fun Fact: Costco Sold More than 800,000 Cars in 2021

That’s an astounding number of cars, but it’s true! The book The Joys Of Costco got access to Costco management and they revealed that Costco’s Auto Program sold more than 800,000 cars in 2021!

Costco Auto Program

Costco’s Auto Program works to get members prearranged pricing from approved dealers. If you’re hoping to take the hassle out of car buying, it’s an exceptional service. The Auto Program includes both new and pre-owned vehicles, and also gives members parts & services discounts up to 15%.

In total, Costco says the Auto Program has over 5 million satisfied members the past five years, so this is definitely one of Costco’s most popular perks!

Costco Travel

Here’s another fun fact: Costco Travel employs more than 900 travel agents! Costco Travel sells packages, hotels, cruises, and rental cars. Even if you’re going to Disney it’s a good idea to check Costco Travel. Right now they’re offering Disneyland packages that include 15% off select stays, gift cards up to $260, and early theme park entry.

Auto and Home Insurance

Costco CONNECT partners with American Family Insurance to offer members both home and auto insurance. One big caveat is that Costco Insurance Agency is currently not offering policies in California or Florida.

Reviews online have been mostly positive – with CONNECT members saying Costco was cheaper than alternatives. In addition, there was satisfaction with the ease with which claims were handled. With insurance rates ballooning across the country, if you’re a Costco member it’s worth getting a quote to see if this service can save you hundreds of dollars annually.

Life Insurance

Costco partners with Protective to offer Life Insurance. I got a personalized quote, and was surprised how good the rates were. You can get coverage from $100,000 to $5 million. It’s worth noting that Executive Members receive additional savings.

Personalized Photo Services

Costco partners with Shutterfly to offer prints, photo books, cards and stationery, home decor and photo gifts, calendars, wall art, and more. It’s worth noting that some online reviews of Shutterfly’s services have been generally negative.

My recommendation would be to test out a cheaper service such as prints, and if you’re happy with the quality you can use more of Costco’s photo services. An online alternative for prints that reviewers have been happy with is Mpix.

Pet Insurance

Pet insurance is a partnership with FIGO. Costco Gold Star and Business Members get a 15% discount while Executive Members also get their enrollment fee waived. It’s worth noting that pet insurance won’t cover pre-existing conditions and certain operations like spaying or neutering. It does include emergency hospitalizations, chronic conditions, dental illnesses, prescriptions, imaging, prosthetics, hip dysplasia, and other conditions.

Custom Closet & Storage Design

Costco has partnered with the Closet Factory to give members a 10% Costco Shop Card on qualifying Closet Factory home organization purchases.

Closet Factory has organizational solutions for almost every room. Whether you want to build more storage into your garage, add a wall bed, design the home office of your dreams, or build a home library. If you’re an Executive Member you’ll also get a 2% reward on any Closet Factory purchases.

Bottled Water Delivery

Costco has plenty of business perks, and one is bottled water delivery. The company partnered with Primo Water to offer water in 5-gallon and 3-gallon bottles. The bottles fit on water dispensers and are perfect for offices.

Budget Truck Rental

Yes, Costco even has a deal with Budget Truck Rental! If you’re looking to move, you’ll definitely want to check with Costco since members can get up to a 25% discount on rentals. If you’d like to call Budget Truck they can be reached at 800-971-1052. From there you’ll want to ask about the Costco Member discount.

Solar Panel Installation

If you’re thinking of adding solar panels to your house, you’ll want to check with Costco first. Thanks to a partnership with Sunrun, Costco members can receive a 10% Costco Shop Card on qualifying purchases. Executive Members will also earn a 2% reward on this purchase.

Member Prescription Program

Costcohas a site where you can search prescriptions to see if you get a discount with your Costco membership. Simply type in the name of your medication, show your Costco card to a participating pharmacy, and you’ll save up to 80% on medications.

Other Costco Services

Beyond all the services listed above, Costco offers plenty more. Here are some others that may be of interest to you:

• Business Health Insurance
• Checks and Forms
• RV Discounts
• Payment Processing (for businesses)
• Blinds, Shades, and Shutters
• Generator Installation
• HVAC Installation & Replacement
• Flooring and Carpet Installation
• Bath Remodel
• Garage Door & Opener Install
• Quartz & Granite Installation
• Cabinet Refacing
• Water Treatment & Softeners

Weber Genesis II E335 Propane Grill

• Sale Price: $699.99
• Normal Price: $799.99
• Sale Expires: May 26th

The Weber Genesis II E335 has a 4.5-star review from 229 reviews on Costco’s website. If you try buying there, you’ll find it listed for $849.99. That means a trip to your local warehouse could save you an incredible $150.

Nutribullet Ultra Deluxe Single Serve Blender

• Sale Price: $89.99
• Normal Price: $199.99
• Sale Expires: June 9th

The Nutribullet scores a 4.4-star review on Costco’s website and is temporarily $30 off through June 9th. A recent review from Costco’s site was more than glowing:

“This is the first “bullet style” blender I have purchased. I usually use my Vitamix, but wanted something smaller and easier to clean to make a quick healthy smoothie. I am blown away by the power of this little machine, it is also very stable and very quiet for a blender. It took less than 30 seconds to power through all the ingredients including fresh fruit and ice cubes; perfectly blended and so smooth… and it only takes a few minutes to clean everything up, super easy! I can already see that I will use this a lot more than I thought I would, and for more than just smoothies. Highly recommend.”

Shark 2-In-1 Cordless Fan

• Sale Price: $119.99
• Normal Price: $149.99
• Sale Expires: June 9th

The Shark Cordless Fan offers extreme portability. you can either kept it plugged in as a standard fan, or you can take the plug out and use it as a pedestal fan. Shark claims the fan can go cordless for up to 24 hours straight. If you’re looking for a fan you could take outdoors, this would be an excellent option.

Midea 12K BTU U-Shaped Window Air Conditioner

• Sale Price: $279.99
• Normal Price: $359.99
• Sale Expires: June 9th

It’s summertime, so Costco is loaded up on items to beat the heat. If you’re in need of something more than a fan, many Costco warehouses have the 12K BTU Window Air Conditioner from Midea. Reviews of the unit have generally been very positive. A few commentators on Costco’s site have complained their unit eventually broke, but some have praised the warranty and said they were able to get a replacement. Here’s a sample review from Costco’s site:

“Worked great until it didn’t. Lasted about a year and then experienced a refrigerant leak. Tech support was helpful and arranged for a replacement. So far so good. Overall would recommend.“

Circulon 11-Piece Cookware Set

• Sale Price: $149.99
• Normal Price: $109.99
• Sale Expires: June 9th

This product scores an outstanding 4.8-star review off 244 reviews on Costco’s site. Many reviews rave about the quality of the non-stick surface. Circulon claims these pots are 15X longer-lasting than prior generations and include added scratch resistance. Costco reviewers have been almost universally positive in their acclaim for this cookware set:

“Best non-stick surface I have ever used! This new generation of non-stick technology lives up to its billing. I love the largest frying pan – it has a flat bottom and is wide enough that all the food I want to cook lies flat. It is deep enough that the food does not spill out of the pan when I am stir frying. The lids on the pots double as strainers – a very nice feature. The largest pot is somewhat shallow so I saved my large pot from my old set to use to cook pasta. Only over safe to 400 degrees because of the material used to make the handles but I that’s the trade off if you want safer handles which will not burn you when hot. I highly recommend this set! The price point is good.”

Shark Cordless Pro Stick Vacuum with Clean Sense IQ

• Sale Price: $219.99
• Normal Price: $279.99
• Sale Expires: June 9th

Dyson vacuums are great and have been on sale at Costco recently, but even on sale they are expensive. One alternative is cordless vacuums from Shark. Right now the Shark Cordless Pro Vacuum is $60 off, taking its price down to $219.99. Reviews have been mixed on Costco’s site. Here’s a review that highlights the pros and cons of this vacuum:

“Read the reviews and decided to give it a try. Like others have said a bit awkward but once you get the feel you can easily maneuver it around the room. Easily unlatch to get under furniture for several passes and then with a little hand motion it will re-latch to normal use. Dust pick-upis better than expected and have not hair wrap on the roller. The burnishing action makes hardwood floors shine. My only negative is the construction seems a little loose in the joints between the power head and attachment points. Purchased an additional battery for extended run time and can quickly do a few rooms with power to spare. Recharge time is quick as well.”

Ninja Dualbrew Grounds & Pods Coffee Maker

• Sale Price: $89.99
• Normal Price: $129.99
• Sale Expires: June 9th

If you’re looking for a coffee maker that can do it all, look no further. The Nina Dulabrew can brew grounds or pods, can make iced coffee, and includes a 70-ounce water reservoir and pot with a warming plate to keep coffee at a consistent temperature for up to four hours after brewing. At $40 off, this is a steal if you’ve been looking for a combination coffee maker.

Ninja Foodi 10-in-1 Countertop Oven Pro

• Sale Price: $139.99
• Normal Price: $179.99
• Sale Expires: June 9th

Speaking of combo products that can save counter space, the Ninja Foodi 10-in-1 offers air fry, whole roast, air roast, bake, dehydrate, pizza, bagel, toast, broil, and reheat settings. Reviews have been stellar on Costco’s site, with the oven scoring 4.6 stars.

Timber Ridge Directors Chair

• Sale Price: $39.99
• Normal Price: $49.99
• Sale Expires: June 9th

The Timber Ridge Directors Chair is nothing fancy, but it’s a sturdy chair that’s a good deal. If you’re already stopping by Costco and could use some more chairs for summer events, this is a great deal and $10 off through June 9th.

Ring 8-Piece Wireless Security Alarm Kit

• Sale Price: $14.99
• Normal Price: $199.99
• Sale Expires: June 9th

Buyers of this security system have been happy, as it scores 4.7 stars on Costco’s site. Reviewers praise the system’s value and ease of setup.

Coho Injection Molded Cooler

• Sale Price: $49.99
• Normal Price: $59.99
• Sale Expires: May 26th

A great cooler is essential for summer, but they can get pricey. The Coho injection molded cooler is high-quality, but doesn’t break the bank. For $49.99, you can get a cooler that both keeps products cold and is extremely durable.

Scott Burket 42″ Boogie Board

• Sale Price: $24.99
• Regular Price: $29.99
• Sale Expires: May 19th

Similar Boogie boards sell for $79.99 or more on Amazon, so if you’ve got a beach trip this summer this is an excellent deal that expires when Costco stores close on Sunday.

Vitamix Venturist Pro Blender

• Sale Price: $319.99
• Regular Price: $399.99
• Sale Expires: May 19th

While this blender is expensive, the reviews on Costco’s website have been positive. I found the one below especially helpful as it shows the blender’s value:

“I used to have a Vitamix back over 10 years ago. I don’t remember why I did not keep it. I had all kinds of blenders in between, we all know the brands who claim to be as good, which they are until you try make a smoothie with seeds and notice they do not break or pulverize the seeds. I am one of them.
So I jumped on that great offer and got this one yesterday when it was on sale for $319 (it is over $500 directly from Vitamix).
I have made two of my protein shakes, with frozen berries and plenty of flax, chia and hemp seeds. Amazingly after blending for about 30 seconds or so, not a single seeds was left in my protein shake. And that, since I am still working with the 64 oz container, which is (according to Vitamix customer service) a little big for the amount I blend. I have ordered a 48 oz. container, waiting for it.
I think I made the right decision.“

Cat 1750A Lithium Jump Starter

• Sale Price: $99.99
• Regular Price: $129.99
• Sale Expires: May 19th

This is a strong sale price if you’re looking for a jump starter to keep in your house. The CAT can power household AC, USB type C and A, jump start a car, and has an air compressor. One note of warning, the CAT Cube on Costo’s website has received poor reviews that you may want to review before purchasing.

Graco 4-In-1 Car Seat

• Sale Price: $199.99
• Regular Price: $259.99
• Sale Expires: May 19th

This item has a 4.7-star review on Costco’s website with 376 reviews. The bottom line: if you’re in the market for a car seat this is a fantastic value and worth the trip to Costco to pick one up.

CMT Ultralight Packable Highback Chair with Armrest

• Sale Price: $31.99
• Regular Price: $39.99
• Sale Expires: May 19th

This packable chair from Cascade Mountain Tech folds up to a very small size and provides plenty of support (rated for up to 250 pounds). If you’re looking for a chair that’s portable for anything from camping to heading to a park, this is a great value at $31.99.

Lifetime 165G Deck Box

• Sale Price: $119.99
• Regular Price: $149.99
• Sale Expires: May 20th

This sale actually runs through Monday if you can’t make it to a Costco this weekend. I was surprised by how large this Deck Box was in person and might pick one up this weekend myself. If you’re looking for storage solutions in your backyard, it’s an excellent value and looks very durable.

Fiskars 16′ Pole Pruner & 6″ Hand Saw

• Sale Price: $54.99
• Regular Price: $69.99
• Sale Expires: May 20th

This is another sale that runs through the 20th, so you could check your local warehouse on Monday if this deal is interesting to you. Beyond the 16′ pole pruner that’s ideal for trees, Costco also has a smaller pruner set that only costs $19.99 (you can see it on the right side of the above picture).

Strivectin Peptight Tightening Eye Serum

• Sale Price: $39.99
• Regular Price: $58.99
• Sale Expires: May 19th

This might be a product that Costco is looking to clear out inventory after Mother’s Day because it’s a substantial price cut. If you’re looking for beauty products like this, my recommendation would be to read the reviews for this product on Costco’s website. Right now it has a 4.0 review with 420 total reviews. Some people think the product is incredible while others have complaints.

The Org Makeup Eraser

• Sale Price: $14.99
• Regular Price: $19.99
• Sale Expires: May 19th

We end our list with another beauty product on sale. You get 9 pieces and the product promises to erase all makeup with just water.

Island Princess Macadamia Popcorn Crunch

• Price: $59.99
• Rating: 2.9 out of 5
• Reviews: 19

This item is a web exclusive, but customers haven’t been impressed. It currently has more one and two-star reviews than it has five-star ones.

The reason is its price, the Island Princess Macadamia Popcorn Crunch costs $59.99, but most reviewers say it just tastes like popcorn. If an item isn’t providing great value, it’s going to be panned by Costco customers.

No Sugar Keto Bar Chocolate Mint 

• Price: $42.99
• Rating: 3.5 out of 5
• Reviews: 84

While a score of 3.5 might not look terrible, keep in mind that more than 95% of items on Costco’s site have a score of a 4 or above, so anything below that rate is very poorly reviewed.

One recent commenter tried them in spite of reviews and wasn’t pleased.

“I went against the poor reviews thinking I might still like them; I love dark chocolate and mint anything. My husband and I both thought these were disgusting! I would not recommend, especially for the price…. big mistake. I just can’t eat these…”

The No Sugar Keto Bar that’s peanut butter flavored has a higher 4.2 rating. So it may just be that if you’re looking for a keto snack, you need to avoid their mint flavor.

Marcal 100% Recycled Bath Tissue

• Price: $56.99
• Rating: 2.8 out of 5
• Reviews: 24

Marcel’s bath tissue (toilet paper) is 100% recycled. In the package, you get 16 rolls that have 168 sheets per roll. Then there are six packages per order, which means you get a total of 96 rolls of toilet paper!

While that sounds like a lot, reviewers over and over again commented on how small each roll was. Another complaint was the quality of the toilet paper, which reviewers felt was too rough.

A’cappella Caramel Ensemble

• Price: $42.99
• Rating: 3.0 out of 5
• Reviews: 8

While A’cappella’s Caramel Ensemble only has 8 reviews, their products are generally poorly reviewed on Costco’s website. Their Bark Ensemble has a 3.8 rating while their Knotty Grahams are rated a 3.5.

While the chocolates do have their fans, most complaints center on their flavor. One Costco customer tried all three flavors and came away disappointed each time:

“Terrible, just terrible. The caramel is gritty and bland, the chocolate is chalky and just not good. I love almost all chocolate—cheap and expensive, but this was a waste of money. We tried all 3 varieties offered—caramel, bark and pretzels, and none were worth eating and all went into the trash. Super disappointed.”

Butterfinger, Crunch, Baby Ruth Minis Chocolate Candy, Variety Pack

• Price: $14.99
• Rating: 3.1 out of 5
• Reviews: 9

Reviewers don’t love this product for a simple reason: it’s billed as a variety pack, but multiple buyers said it was almost all Butterfinger bars!

“85% butterfinger, 5 baby ruth, and about a dozen crunch. Definitely not a “mix”. The chocolate was fine, delivery was delayed. Meh”

Another went into even more detail:

“Suppose to be 100 pieces, actually got 98, 69 of which were absolutely very tiny size Butterfingers. Got 15 Baby Ruth and 14 Crunch. Got this package because I assumed each variety would be equally proportioned, but obviously MFG trying to unload their Butterfinger quantities. Clearly misleading packaging advertising and not even 100 pcs but less.”

If you’re looking for a variety pack of candy bars, you’ll want to avoid this one.

Costco Often Changes Its Food Court Items

In the past, Costco’s Food Court has had everything from cheeseburgers to BBQ sandwiches. However, the menu frequently changes. While items like Costco’s $1.50 Hot Dog and Chicken Bakes are staples with little chance of moving off the menu, other items frequently change.

The Most Recent Change was Removing a Roast Beef Sandwich

Costco had aRoast Beef sandwich on its menu that caused controversy online. The simple reason is it was too expensive, costing $9.99. Costco’s Food Court isn’t beloved just because the food is good, items achieve cult status because of their value. At $9.99, the Roast Beef sandwich was simply too expensive relative to other items like slices of pizza for $1.99 or desserts for $3 or less.

The Roast Beef Sandwich has Been Replaced By a Turkey Sandwich

Costco recently replaced its Roast Beef sandwich with a turkey version that sells at a cheaper $6.99 price point. I tried it recently and was pleasantly surprised. The sandwich was very flavorful thanks to generous amounts of cheese and turkey. In addition, it has a sun-dried tomato spread that’s outstanding.

In addition to changing out its sandwiches, Costco has also been making adjustments to the dessert side of the Food Court menu.

After a Long Run, Costco Removed the Churro from Its Food Court Menu

The has long been a staple on Costco’s Food Court menu. However, it has finally left Costco Food Courts. While the Churro was beloved, Costco fans had complained in recent years that its consistency and flavor had changed in recent years. The Churro leaving Costco’s menu made room for a new dessert addition.

Costco Replaced the Churro with a Chocolate Chip Cookie

Replacing the Churro on Costco’s menu is their new Chocolate Chip Cookie. It costs $2.49 and clocks in at 750 calories, so it’s a substantial cookie that you’ll likely want to share. I’ve had the cookie a couple of times, and my biggest complaint is there’s simply too much chocolate.

I know, that might sound like heresy to chocolate lovers out there, but warm cookies that are heavy in chocolate require something like ice cream to balance them. That’s why Pizookies served at BJ’s restaurants come with scoops of ice cream on top.

Costco Fans Have Created a “Secret” Item – The Cookie Sandwich

Fans of restaurants like Starbucks or In-N-Out have created “secret” menu items where you make additions to drinks or burgers to create entirely new ones.

So it shouldn’t shock you that Costco Food Court fans have been finding their own hacks to create new items. One of the most popular ones is the “Cookie Sandwich.” You buy the Costco Chocolate Cookie Sandwich for $2.49 and then add an ice cream cup for $1.99.

After that, you can cut your cookie in half and spread ice cream between the sides to make a sandwich!

Adding Ice Cream to Costco’s Cookie is a Game Changer

As I noted above, Costco’s Chocolate Chip Cookie by itself has a bit too much chocolate and benefits tremendously from the balance of ice cream.

My one complaint – if you see the picture of me trying the sandwich above – the ice cream spills out the side very easily. That’s because the cookie is pretty strong and also warm, which melts the ice cream in the middle slightly. If you’re buying a cookie ice cream sandwich at a store it’s normally frozen together which prevents the ice cream from squeezing out the side.

Dipping the Cookie Directly Into the Ice Cream Works Better Than a Sandwich

However, you don’t need to create a sandwich. Another option is simply spreading ice cream on the cookie and it works fine. In fact, I prefer this method.

The Costco Chocolate Chip Cookie is 750 calories, so splitting it in half with someone is probably ideal since that’s just a lot of calories and sugar! You can either dip the cookie into Costco’s cup of ice cream directly, or you can take a fork or knife and spread it on bites.

You’ll likely have plenty of ice cream left over, which isn’t a bad thing to snack on as you exit Costco. It is almost summer after all!

Costco’s Cookie with Ice Cream is Now My Favorite Snack at their Food Court

Other desserts on Costco’s Food Court include:

• Ice Cream Sundae ($2.49)
• Ice Cream Cup ($1.99)
• Cold Brew Mocha Freeze ($2.99)
• Fruit Smoothie ($2.99)

If I’m heading back to Costco and want dessert, I’ll likely opt for the Chocolate Chip Cookie with Ice Cream as a primary option. The Cookie by itself is a good value, but when combined with ice cream I’d give it a solid 8.5 out of 10.

Eastpoint Sports Axe Throw Set with Throwing Stars

• Manufacturer: Eastpoint
• Price: $59.99 ($10 Off Through May 12th)

Eastpoint’s new throw set is introducing axe throwing without the danger to back yards across America. The set has plastic axes and bristles they’ll stick into. Then once you’re done with summer axe throwing fun, the set easily folds up for storage.

Igloo 83 Quart Dual Zone Active Cooler (80 DZ)

• Manufacturer: Igloo
• Price at Warehouse: $699.99

The sales pitch for Igloor’s Dual Zone Active Cooler is pretty simple: it’s a cooler that doesn’t require ice! The price tag is obviously high at $699.99, but remember that this cooler is very advanced. It can plug into either an electrical outlet or a vehicle if you’re camping. In addition it comes with dual zones so you can keep one half freezing and the other half at temperatures more suited to storing drinks.

The Igloor Dual Zone Cooler retails for $999.99, putting Costco’s price at $300 below MSRP. It’s unlikely you’ll find a better deal on this very high-end cooler.

Blackstone 36 Inch Griddle

• Manufacturer: Blackstone
• Price at Warehouse: $369.99

Like many other items at Costco, the price of Blackstone Griddles is cheaper in stores than what you’ll find online. The Blackstone 36 36-inch griddle lists for $469.99 on Costco’s site, but in stores I spotted them selling for $100 less.

Blackstones have become extremely popular as they offer a large amount of space for cooking on a griddle. If you want a Blackstone but don’t want to spend more than $300, Costco also has a 22-inch Blackstone that’s portable and retails for $159.99 (next slide).

Blackstone 22 Inch Griddle

• Manufacturer: Blackstone
• Price at Warehouse: $159.99

This is the cheaper Blackstone option and is built to be portable so it’s easy to take on adventures like camping for a long weekend. The griddle space is smaller, but it does feature two independent heat zones. This griddle sells for more than $190 when I recently checked on Amazon, so buying it at a Costco warehouse offers significant savings.

Bunch O Balloons – 490 Count

• Manufacturer: Zuru
• Price at Warehouse: $19.99 (On Sale Through May 12)

I had to add this item because we bought them for our kids last year and they loved it. You simply attach a group of balloons to a hose, turn on the water, and then pull them off and they’re ready to go! That means no individually filling and tying up dozens or hundreds of balloons.

If you’re concerned about plastic waste from balloons, Costco has also stocked reusable balloons from Zuru. They come in packs of 12 and sell for $19.99.

Swing Lounger Chair

• Manufacturer: Outdoor Interiors
• Price at Warehouse: $79.99 (On Sale Through May 12)

Costco has a ton of outdoor furniture in most of their warehouses right now, and the Swing Lounger Chair might be one of the best deals available. First of all, through this weekend it’s on sale for $79.99 ($20 off). Second, if you search for the same chair on Amazon it’ll cost more than $190, meaning that Costco’s price is more than 50% off what you’ll find elsewhere.

If you’re looking for a comfortable chair that easily packs up for storage when the weather cools, you simply won’t beat this price.

Leisure Line Adirondack Chair

• Manufacturer: Lesuire Line
• Price at Warehouse: $114.99 (On Sale Through May 12)

Costco originally had the price on Leisure Line’s Adirondack Chairs valid through May 5th, but it extended the sales price through this weekend. The chairs are going for $114.99, which for the quality is a great price. A quick search found chairs from the same manufacturer at Home Depot selling for $167 to $192 depending on the color.

Agio McKinnon 5-Piece Deep Seating Set with Fire Table

• Manufacturer: Lesuire Line
• Price at Warehouse: $2,799.99

This set is truly all you need for a great outdoor space. It comes with two loveseats and two glider chairs that are made out of all-weather wicker. Then, in addition, you get a fire table that can be used as a central table between the whole set. This item has a 4.8 ranking on Costco’s website, so buyers have been very pleased. Once again, its warehouse price is also cheaper at $2,799 versus an online price of $2,999.

Crocodile Cave Adventure Waterpark

• Manufacturer: Happy Hop
• Price at Warehouse: $379.99

You have to see this item to believe it! Last year Costco had a giant inflatable waterpark for kids, and they’ve done it again this year. The Crocodile Cave Adventure Waterpark has a giant waterslide where kids slide out of a crocodile’s mouth and also a climbing wall and water cannon. While the set is absolutely huge, it folds up to a much smaller size for off-season storage and also includes an air blower for fast inflation.

Aqua Luxury Pool Recliners (2 Pack)

• Manufacturer: Aqua
• Price at Warehouse: $39.99

A quick search of Amazon pulls up a pool lounger from Aqua selling for $45.59. Here’s what makes Costco’s deal outstanding: you get two of them for an even cheaper price.

Igloo IMX 70 Quart Cooler

• Manufacturer: Igloo
• Price at Warehouse: $149.99

Coolers that are extremely well insulated have become a “must-own” item in recent years. Companies like Yeti will sell versions often costing $400 or more. That’s what makes the Igloo IMO such an outstanding deal, it’s a high-quality cooler that sells for just $149.99.

Once again, the price of this item in Costco warehouses is much cheaper than what you’ll find online. A quick search shows the same cooler for $172.99 at Target, $195 at Amazon, and $250 on Igloo’s site. If you need a cooler with great insulation this summer, you can’t beat this deal.

Cascade Mountain Pool Noodle

• Manufacturer: Cascade Mountain
• Price at Warehouse: $19.99

The pool noodles we’re all familiar with are cheap. They’re foam tubes that cost $10 or less and generally end up laying out in the sun by pools and get thrown away at the end of each season.

That’s what makes the Cascade Mountain Pool Noodle such a great purchase if you’re out in pools this summer, it’s actually very high quality! The noodles are far more durable (chlorine resistant with vinyl coating) and also better support floating. I picked up a couple for my family’s trips this summer.

Sea Serpent Sprinkler

• Manufacturer: H2O Go
• Price at Warehouse: $49.99

The Crocodile Cave Waterpark isn’t the only massive inflatable at Cosco this summer! Another option that’s also large and sure to entertain your kids is the Sea Serpent Sprinkler. This inflatable is much cheaper at $49.99. It has two separate sections that rise in the air and have sprinklers underneath. My crazy idea (that my wife didn’t love, but the kids did) was running two slip and slides underneath the Sea Serpent for an ultimate summer day.

Body Glove Inflatable Stand-Up Paddle Board

• Manufacturer: Body Glove
• Price at Warehouse: $399.99

The Body Glave Paddle Board is very large, but it’s actually quite portable. You can inflate and deflate it (electric pump included) so it can be easily stored in a backpack. This item is available for the same price as warehouses on Costco’s website, so ordering online is another option. It’s currently rated a 4.7 out of 5 from 42 reviews.

H2Go Family Lounge Pool

• Manufacturer: H2O Go
• Price at Warehouse: $39.99

If you’re looking for an inflatable pool to escape the heat on summer days, the H20 Go Family Lounge Pool will get the job done. The pool carries up to 307 gallons and has a bench to sit in if you’re watching little kids. It should be noted that the item carries just a 3.5-star review on Costco’s website because of complaints about leaks and ease of use (emptying 300 gallons of water isn’t always simple!). So, if you’re looking for something more robust, you may want to pass on this item and instead look at Costco’s other above-ground pool options.

Tommy Habahama Rolling Patio Cooler

• Manufacturer: Tommy Bahama
• Price at Warehouse: $149.99 (On Sale Through May 12)

First off, I have to note that this cooler is on sale (saving you an impressive $50) through May 12th. The Tommy Bahama cooler is perfect if you’re entertaining this summer. It has 100 quarts of storage capacity and is an excellent way to store things like drinks in ice. In addition, it create another table top that you can leave food on or even use for some prep work as well.

Cascade Mountain Travel Hammock

• Manufacturer: Cascade Mountain
• Price at Warehouse: $14.99 (On Sale Through May 12)

I bought two of these hammocks for my kids and set them up in my backyard between trees. They replaced a prior hammock that was significantly more expensive. Another advantage of these hammocks is that they’re built to be portable. They fold up and can be stored in a travel bag if you want to take them camping. If you grab a travel hammock (or two) by close on Saturday, you’ll also save another $5.

Timber Ridge Zero Gravity Chair

• Manufacturer: Timber Ridge
• Price at Warehouse: $89.99

Let’s face it, most portable chairs aren’t very good. They’re built to be portable and are generally pretty cheaply made. The Timber Ridge Zero Gravity Chair is one of the nicest outdoor chairs you can find. The chair is portable, but it also comes with significant padding and sturdy construction. In addition, it can lay flat and has a large carrying capacity of 350 pounds.

If you’re looking for a chair that blends portability and comfort, this is a top purchase at Costco this summer.

42″ Boogie Board

• Manufacturer: Scott Burke
• Price at Warehouse: $29.99

If you’re heading to a beach on the ocean, a boogie board is a must-have item. A quick search of Amazon shows Scott Burke 42″ Boogie Boards selling for $79.95 and $89.99. The bottom line is that this is a higher-quality boogie board than you’ll get if you buy one at a shop near the beach, and it’s at a price dramatically lower than Amazon sellers.

Kona Hammock Float

• Manufacturer: Big Joe
• Price at Warehouse: $39.99

We featured pool loungers earlier, but the Big Joe Kona Hammock Float may be more your speed. First of all, no air is required. The Kona Hammock Floats have insulation so they’ll float without being pumped up. Second, the floats are quick-drying so if you want to pull them out of the pool before traveling they won’t be soaking for days.

Tobin Sports Wavebreak Kayak

• Manufacturer: Tobin Sports
• Price at Warehouse: $169.99 (On Sale Through May 15)

The Tobin Sports Wavebreak 2-Person Kayak is large enough to support up to 440 pounds. You’ll get the kayak, a pair of oars, an Airhammer Hand Pump, and also a carrying bag. If you’ve been looking for a portable kayak, this price is extremely hard to beat. The price is also cheaper in warehouses than what you’ll find listed on Costco’s website.

Nighthawk Towable Tube

• Manufacturer: HO Sports
• Price at Warehouse: $199.99

If you own a boat, this is a must-own item. The Nighthawk 3 Towable is a tube that has carrying room for 3 riders. It includes an electric pump, so you can deflate it and store it when not in use.

Bond Steel Patina Gas Fire Pit

• Manufacturer: Bond Steel
• Price at Warehouse: $249.99 (On Sale Through May 13)

Fire pits make outdoor spaces come to life. The Bond Teel Gas Fire Pit has an attractive design and a 4.7-star rating on Costco’s website. Most importantly, the savings are outstanding when buying one of these in Costco’s warehouses. I spotted these fire pits selling for $249.99, which is significantly cheaper than the $349.99 price listed on Costco’s online store.

Kirkland Signature S’Mores Clusters

• Price: $9.49
• Weight: 1.64 pounds (26.3 oz)

The Caramel S’Mores Clusters are without a doubt one of the best Kirkland Signature products. I’m not even a huge fan of s’mores, but they’re delicious. The chocolate coating is sweet and extremely soft while the caramel steals the show.

The biggest downside to Kirkland Signature’s Caramel S’Mores Clusters is it’s hard to stop eating them. A single bag has nearly 5,000 calories, so you’ll need to limit yourself. That being said, if you have a family, once a bag is open everyone is going to be snacking on these.

Jojo’s Organic Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Filled Bars

• Price: $9.99
• Weight: .975 pounds (15.6 oz)

Getting this out of the way, Jojo’s Peanut Butter Bars are not as good a “deal” as the S’Mores Clusters. The package is slightly less than a pound and they cost more. The bars advertise themselves as guilt-free, which you can make your own decision on. Each bar has 180 calories and 13 grams of carbohydrates. The most important number is just 6 grams of added sugar. There’s also an emphasis on “clean” ingredients that are more limited than you’ll see from other chocolate bars.

Personally, I enjoy peanut butter snacks, so these are a no-brainer purchase for me. I eat them at times I want something sweet, but don’t want to ingest a ton of sugar.

Just don’t expect to bite into one and feel like you’re eating a candy bar. With their lower sugar content, Jojo’s bars are less sweet

Girl Scout Thin Mint Bites

• Price: $11.99
• Weight: 1.25 pounds (20 oz)

Like many Americans, I live in fear of the day my daughter brings home Girl Scout cookies. I know the house will soon be filled with Tagalongs, Samoas, and all the other treats that are almost impossible not to grab when each day.

So, it’s doubly tempting for me now that Costco is selling bite-sized Thin Mints. The Thin Mints have 140 calories per nine pieces, and each serving comes with 15 grams of added sugar. To be sure, these are a treat you’ll need to enjoy in moderation.

My one suggestion: like Thin Mint cookies, they taste better after being stored in the refrigerator.

Simple Mills Chocolate Brownie Thin Mints

• Price: $9.69
• Weight: .88 pounds (14 oz)

Could something from Costco’s sweet treats aisle actually be healthy? The Chocolate Brownie Thin Mints from Simple Mills make a good argument. Each serving (12 things) is 140 calories, but there are only 6 grams of added sugars.

In addition, the ingredients are simple and clean. There’s seed & nut flour blend, organic coconut sugar, tapioca starch, arrowroot, cocoa butter, Dutch cocoa powder, and cocoa extract. Simply put, there’s nothing artificial in these cookies. They’re a treat I like keeping around to give my kids.

Kirkland Signature Chocolate Almonds

• Price: $14.79
• Weight: 3 pounds (48 oz)

If you’ve been shopping at Costco for a long time you get to know the iconic Kirkland Signature products. Their selection of packaged nuts is a fan-favorite, and there’s also nuts that have been covered in chocolate.

There’s not a lot to say about Costco’s Chocolate Almonds aside from the fact they’re a tremendous value. A large 3-pound package costs just $14.79 at my local Costco. I don’t buy this item a ton because a large jar of chocolate-covered almonds is a diet’s worst nightmare, but they are an excellent item to buy before the holidays when family is over.

Nature’s Garden Strawberry Yoggies

• Price: $11.89
• Weight: 1.31 pounds (21 oz)

Here’s where I’ll admit I bought Nature’s Garden Strawberry Yoggies for my kids and they barely ever eat them. The reason for this is simple: I eat them. This is my most often consumed snack. The yogurt on the outside of the strawberries is delicious and melts right off in your mouth. Then the strawberry inside is real and lacks any of the artificial taste you find in many other strawberry treats.

Nature’s Garden also plays up the number of probiotic cultures in their Yoggies. I don’t know how much of that is marketing, but the simple fact is that these snacks are delicious and any health benefits are simply a bonus on top of their outstanding flavor.

Nature Valley Crispy Creamy Wafer Bars

• Price: $11.49
• Weight: 1.63 pounds (26 oz)

I’m not personally a fan of most Nature Valley bars. They’re a bit dry. The benefit of their Crispy Creamy Wafer Bars is they have a layer of creamy peanut butter in between wafers. For me, this addition makes all the difference in turning these into a snack I enjoy.

It’s worth noting that these bars only have 7 grams of added sugar per bar. If you have a kid without allergies, this could be a good snack to pack before or after sports or other activities.

Brookside Acai & Blueberry Dark Chocolate

• Price: $11.99
• Weight: 2 pounds (32 oz)

You’ve likely seen Brookside chocolates at checkout counters at other grocery stores. I think these chocolates are delicious, and enjoy some of the more “unconventional” flavors like acai.

Of course, the main benefit of buying these at Costco is the value. A 2-pound bag goes for just $11.99. Once again, this is a great treat for putting in a dish around the holidays if you have family in town.

Boba Tea Mochi

• Price: $8.99
• Weight: 2 pounds (32 oz)

This is an item that might not be common across Costco locations, but my local Costco carries it and they’re a fun treat. The individual mochis come in three flavors, Thai Tea, Milk Tea, and Match. My personal favorite is the Thai Tea, which has a little extra sweetness.

If you find this item at your local Costco and enjoy bubble tea, its worth picking up. They’re kind of a fun treat from time to time for my kids.

Leisure Line Adirondack Chair

• Sale Price: $114.99
• Non-Sale Price: $139.99
• Savings: $25
• Sale Ends: May 5th

If you’re looking for Adirondack chairs for your yard you’ll want to act soon! Costco’s sale on these chairs ends when doors close on Sunday. One note is that this sale has a limit of 5 per customer.

Woozoo Fan

• Sale Price: $27.99
• Non-Sale Price: $37.99
• Savings: $10
• Sale Ends: May 5th

The Woozoo fan has attractive styling, a remote, and variable speed. It’s the ideal fan to add to a small room or office.

Tommy Bahama Solar Bollard Pathway Lights (5 Pack)

• Sale Price: $29.99
• Non-Sale Price: $39.99
• Savings: $10
• Sale Ends: May 5th

Lighting around pathways to your front door is both functional and can make your yard look nicer. What’s appealing about these Tommy Bahama lights is how hassle-free they are. The lights are warm LEDs and never need replacement. In addition, since they’re solar-powered you don’t need to change batteries and they’ll run up to 8 hours each night.

Greenworks 80V Self-Propelled Mower

• Sale Price: $499.99
• Non-Sale Price: $599.99
• Savings: $100
• Sale Ends: May 5th

Springtime means that lawns are starting to grow faster, and it might be time to upgrade your mower. The Greenworks Mower is self-propelled, which makes for a significantly easier experience cutting a large yard. It can cut up to 3/4 an acre on a single charge, making it ideal for most homes.

Dyson Purifier Cool TP7C Purifying Tower Fan

• Sale Price: $459.99
• Non-Sale Price: $579.99
• Savings: $120
• Sale Ends: May 5th

Dyson makes some incredible products, but the biggest complaint about them is they’re expensive. If you act by the end of the weekend, you can get Dyson’s very cool-looking tower fan for $120 off.

Dyson V15 Detect Total Clean Extra Stick Vacuum

• Sale Price: $559.99
• Non-Sale Price: $699.99
• Savings: $140
• Sale Ends: May 5th

I have a Dyson cordless vacuum and have been incredibly pleased with it. Of course, it’s hard pulling the trigger and paying more than $500 for a vacuum! Once again, if you act before the end of the weekend you can get significant savings on a Dyson product and make them a bit more affordable.

Dyson Ball Animal 3+ Upright Vacuum

• Sale Price: $279.99
• Non-Sale Price: $349.99
• Savings: $70
• Sale Ends: May 31st

If you want a Dyson vacuum that doesn’t cost so much, Costco also has the Dyson Ball Animal 3+ on sale. The vacuum isn’t cordless but is created to deep clean homes with pets. Also take note that this sale runs through the end of the month, so you don’t need to stop by Costco this weekend.

Shark Robot Vacuum with Self-Empty HEPA Base

• Sale Price: $319.99
• Non-Sale Price: $399.99
• Savings: $80
• Sale Ends: May 12th

If you’d rather have a robotic vacuum that runs on automated schedules, Costco has a different sale item you might be interested in. The Shark Matrix Plus cleans in a matrix to ensure no spots in a room are missed. At $319.99, it’s significantly cheaper than many alternative robotic vacuums as well.

Waterpik Combo Pack

• Sale Price: $59.99
• Non-Sale Price: $79.99
• Savings: $29
• Sale Ends: May 5th

The Costco Waterpik pack comes with the Ultra Plus and also the Cordless Pearl, which is more ideal for travel. At $20 in savings, it’s a good time to pick up these devices and cut down on your anxiety the next time you visit the dentist!

Neutrogena Sunscreen Spray

• Sale Price: $12.99
• Non-Sale Price: $17.49
• Savings: $4.50
• Sale Ends: May 5th

Summer is almost here, so it’s time to stock up on sunscreen! Nuetrogena’s beach-strength sunscreen cans are on sale at Costco. Each can is SPF 60, and you get two for $12.99.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 40MM Smartwatch

• Sale Price: $209.99
• Non-Sale Price: $289.99
• Savings: $80
• Sale Ends: May 19th

If you have an Android phone, the best watches that work well with it are generally considered to be Samsung’s Galaxy Watch lineup. Right now you can find big savings on Galaxy watches at Costco, with the Galaxy Watch 6’s price slashed by $80.

Bose Quiet Comfort Over-The-Ear Wireless Headphones

• Sale Price: $219.99
• Non-Sale Price: $319.99
• Savings: $100
• Sale Ends: May 12th

If you want over-ear headphones but Apple’s AirPods Max (which often cost $550) are too expensive, then Costco has an excellent sale. Bose’s Quiet Comfort over-ear headphones are $100 off, bringing their price down to $219.99 until May 12th.

Danby 10K Dual Hose Portable AC

• Sale Price: $349.99
• Non-Sale Price: $399.99
• Savings: $50
• Sale Ends: May 12th

The Danby portable air conditioner is 10,000 BUTs, which is enough to cool up to 500 square feet. Whether you have a smaller apartment or want to cool a zone of your house (like a bedroom), it’s an excellent price for a portable air conditioner.

Vornado Air Circulator with Tilt

• Sale Price: $29.99
• Non-Sale Price: $39.99
• Savings: $10
• Sale Ends: May 12th

The Vornado Air Circulator has multiple tilt settings that allow it to move from 90 degrees to facing straight up in the air. This helps circulate air around a room with Vornado claiming the circulator can push air up to 75 feet.

HP 16.1″ Gaming PC

• Sale Price: $999.99
• Non-Sale Price: $1399.99
• Savings: $400
• Sale Ends: May 19th

If you’re looking for a laptop, this is an incredible deal! The Victus gaming laptop is $400 off and comes with an RTX4060 graphics card, which should pack enough firepower for all but the most graphically intensive settings.

Luis Gurpegui Tempranillo Wine

• Sale Price: $9.99
• Non-Sale Price: $18.99
• Savings: $9
• Sale Ends: May 12th

The headline here is that this wine scored 94 points from Wine Spectator and is nearly 50% off right now! If you’re a fan of red or Spanish wines, this is worth a try.

Cilantro Lime Crema

• Sale Price: $5.99
• Non-Sale Price: $7.99
• Savings: $2
• Sale Ends: May 5th

Costco’s Cilantro Lime Crema sauce is the same sauce used in their taco packs. Demand for it was so high that Costco began stocking the sauce to purchase individually. I keep a bottle of Lime Crema in my refrigerator and use it with many dishes like chicken and rice.

Amylu Chicken Breakfast Links

• Sale Price: $10.49
• Non-Sale Price: $13.49
• Savings: $3
• Sale Ends: May 12th

Amylu makes a variety of meat products that you’ll find at Costco locations across the U.S. Their breakfast links are high-quality and a great ingredient to keep for throwing together a quick breakfast or snack.

Tipiak French Macarons (36 Count)

• Sale Price: $14.99
• Non-Sale Price: $10.99
• Savings: $4
• Sale Ends: May 12th

If you go to your local bakery, a single macaron might run you $3. So, that makes Costco’s 36-pack of macarons an even better deal since it’s now only $11!

El Monterey Chicken Taquitos

• Sale Price: $9.99
• Non-Sale Price: $13.99
• Savings: $4
• Sale Ends: May 5th

Chicken taquitos are even more delicious now that most homes have air fryers that can keep them extra crispy. El Monterey taquitos are excellent snacks and can be found in the freezer section.

Godiva Assorted Box Chocolate

• Price: $17.99 (May be on sale)

Godiva chocolates are a perfect gift because the brand is known for its quality. In addition, the box has an assortment of milk, dark, and other chocolates that will please any crowd. This item may be on sale as Costco previously had it for $5.20 off.

Holiday Throw Pillows

• Price: $9.99

Want to add some Holiday cheer to your house without needing to break the bank? Costco is selling Brentwood Originals Holiday Decorative Pillows for $9.99. On our visit, they were located near the front of the store.

Ninja 10-in-1 Digital Air Fry Oven Pro

• Price: $139.99 (normally $179.99)

Few items will improve your kitchen like an Air Fryer. The Ninja Foodie Digital Pro offers 10 different cooking modes (meaning it can potentially even replace other items on your kitchen counters!). Best of all, it’s on sale through Christmas Eve. While this air fryer is normally $179.99, if you buy before Christmas it’s $139.99. While this isn’t strictly a “holiday” item, it’s a great gift that’s on sale until Christmas.

Sharper Image S’mores Maker

• Price: $19.99 (May be on sale)

Costco is selling a S’mores Maker from Sharper Image, and it’s pretty inexpensive! The S’mores Maker lists for $19.99 but was on sale during Black Friday for $14.99.

Outdoor Planters

• Price: $34.99

If you’re looking for something that adds some holiday cheer outdoors, some Costcos are selling evergreen outdoor planters. As evergreen plants, they’re heartier and can survive winter weather. They look outstanding on the stairs approaching your front door.

Fleece Blankets

• $19.99 (May be on sale)

If there’s one item you’ll want plenty of across your home during the holidays, it’s comfy fleece blankets that can add some warmth during the coldest months. Whether on a bed or on a couch, fleece blankets are a welcome addition to most rooms. The Life Comfort fleece blanket fits queen and king beds and may be on sale as Costco initially used it as a Black Friday sales item.

Disney Holiday Village 13 Piece Set

Disney’s Holiday Village is 13 pieces with characters, 3 buildings, and also a holiday tree. If you’re a Disney fan it’s a wonderful set that can be played on a table near your entry, above cabinets, or other specs like large dining room tables.

Disney Animated Holiday Tree

• Price: $99.99

If the 13-piece Disney Holiday Village is a bit too much, Costco is also selling a Disney Animated Holiday Tree that’s a single-piece set. It sells for $99.99 normally, but was on sale for Black Friday so may go on sale again before Christmas.

Holiday Wreath

Costco is selling 30″ Decorated Wreaths with 50 LED lights. If you’re looking for energy savings, they have a timer that keeps them on for six hours and then off for 18 hours. The wreaths are for indoors or covered outdoor spaces.

Stars with LED Lights

Costco is selling an LED Star Set that has 420 LED lights and is suitable for indoor and outdoor use. Stars are 36 inches, 26 inches, and 18 inches and have timers.

Micro LED Christmas Tree

• Price: $89.99

The Micro LED Christmas tree on sale at Costco costs $89.99, but was recently $20 off. The tree measures four feet tall, so it’s perfect for small spaces

Decorative Deer Set

Price: $39.99 (May be on sale)

If you’re wanting something that fits with Christmas aesthetics but isn’t ringed with lights, the 2-piece decorative deer set is a fantastic option. It was recently on sale for $10 off, but regularly retails for $39.99.

Kirkland Signature Nativity Set

• Price: $99.99

Nativity sets can get quite expensive. Whether it’s $1.50 hot dogs or Nativity Sets, you can trust anything Costco brands under Kirkland Signature is high-quality. This 13-piece set is hand-painted and an absolute steal under $100.

Disney Holiday Lantern

• Price: $49.99

If you’re looking for Disney holiday items, you really need to stop by Costco. There’s also an Animated Holiday Village that costs $129.99 among other Disney items.

Peanuts Snoopy and Woodstock Holiday Tree

• Price: $49.99

If you’re not interested in Disney-themed holiday items, then you might like this Snoopy and Woodstock Holiday Tree. It has 16 LED lights and a 6-hour on, 18-hour off timer.

25″ Gingerbread House

• Price: $99.99

This 25″ Gingerbread House isn’t for eating! At more than 2 feet tall this is a large decoration that looks great on a table behind a couch or even near your Christmas tree!

Holiday Plush Snowmen

• Price: $39.99

If you’re wanting some snowmen in your house, this set of 3 is an outstanding deal at just $39.99. You might be surprised at the level of detail at this price point, especially with three different snowmen. It’s a classic Costco find!

God of Fortune Set

• Price: $39.99

Costco has holiday items across different cultures. One of these is the God of Fortune set, which is 5-piece set that’s excellent for putting on top a table.

Color Changing Rope Light

• Price: $19.99

Colored LED lighting can really make a yard look festive during the Christmas season. Costco has 18-foot Color Changing Rope Lights for just $19.99. Each string includes a remote and you can connect up to 5 sets together.

Holiday Decorative Outdoor Mat

• Price: $9.99

The highlight of Costco’s outdoor mats is simple: they’re only $9.99! The mats look like they’re very high-quality and are an excellent holiday decoration.

Color-A-Treat

• Price: $11.99

I bought about a dozen Color-A-Treats for kids who were over during the holidays at our house, and they’ve been an absolute hit! If you’re having younger kids over for Christmas, grab a few of these as they provide a novel activity and a treat after kids are done coloring.

Ready to Decorate Gingerbread House

• Price: $13.99

It’s not the holidays without gingerbread houses! Thankfully, Costco has pre-built gingerbread houses that can be decorated for just $13.99. It’s another fun activity that’s also delicious once you’re done.

Pecan Pie

• Price: $16.99

Costco unveils a series of pies during the holidays. They’re all delicious, large, and exceptionally priced. The pecan pie is the most expensive at $16.99, but that’s still a great value for a pecan pie this size.

Apple Pie

• Price: $12.99

Another one of Costco’s holiday pies is its apple pie. Once again, the pie is huge and sells for just $12.99, which is an absolute steal for the size and quality, If you’re an apple pie lover, make sure to pick one of these up during the holiday season.

Pumpkin Pie

• Price: $5.99

Finally, we end with Costco’s famous pumpkin pie. At $5.99, its the best value you’ll find in their holiday pies. My greatest challenge: trying to limit myself to eating just two of them during the holidays!