For years Costco has been one of the biggest hypermarkets in the U.S., selling $680,000 of inventory every day. Costco has one of the best reputations in terms of their accessible prices, while providing customers with bulk items to help cut costs even more. Additionally, through their membership program they provide exceptional products such as discounted gas, clothing, technology, appliances and, of course, food. Recently, social media trends around Costco’s food court items have gained a lot of attention from internet celebrities like AJ & Big Justice who have created reviews of their most popular items. Here are our top five food court items based on taste, price and overall value.
#5. The Roast Beef Sandwich ($9.99, 790 cals)
The roast beef sandwich takes the fifth spot, primarily due to its high price per Costco standards. It starts with an artisan roll packed with delicious roast beef, layered with cherry tomatoes and onions on top and coated with mustard and relish to finish it off. However, the roast beef is often gray and bland, though the mix of all the different ingredients elevates the flavor and allows the sandwich to sneak into fifth place.
#4. Pizza ($1.99 a slice, 710 cals)
Pizza is surprisingly easy to get wrong. It might appear simple with just cheese, tomato sauce and bread, but Costco’s pizza tends to fall short. Its greasy cheese and limp crust lack the satisfying crunch that makes a true slice. The unevenly sized slices and inconsistent topping distribution only add to its mediocrity. That said, if you’re after an affordable and convenient meal, Costco’s pizza is still one of the better choices from their menu, and for the price, it is not a bad option.
#3. Hot Dog ($1.50, 580 cals) *With a 20 oz refillable soda
A good hot dog lies in its simplicity, nailing the basics of a hot beef dog nestled in a warm bun. That being said, a hot dog is somewhat boring and it definitely loses points for being incredibly average. On top of that, the Costco hot dog is made with beef which many consumers have mixed feelings about compared to a traditional hot dog made of pork. On the other hand, the value of the Costco hot dog is exceptional. You can get a hot dog and a 20 oz refillable soda that only sets you back $1.50. Additionally, the Costco hot dog’s consistent quality and satisfying flavor make it a reliable favorite, especially when you need a quick and filling meal.
#2. Chicken Bake ($3.99, 840 cals)
The Chicken Bake is an iconic and affordable item on the menu. A fresh breadstick filled with chicken, bacon and caesar dressing, it combines home food ingredients and elevates them with a cohesive baked item. With the price of $3.99 it’s affordable and offers a unique flavor compared to many other items. Whether this meal is for a quick bite or a gym bulking meal (it packs in 52 grams of protein), the chicken bake offers options for everyone.
#1. Double Chocolate Chunk Cookie ($2.49, 750 cals)
The Double Chocolate Chunk Cookie has gained lots of publicity across social media recently thanks to the Costco Guys doing their short, quirky reviews of Costco food items. It should be no surprise that the Double Chocolate Chunk Cookie, with its soft dough and generous chunks of chocolate, takes the number one spot. It not only stands out as an exceptional chocolate cookie but has great value too, coming in at $2.49, which is fantastic for a goliath cookie that has 750 calories. While it may not be the healthiest option on the Costco Food Court item, it surely makes for a great treat.
