Costco Food Court: 12 Delicious Things You Didn’t Know You Could Buy

These Costco food court items are delicious AND low-cost!

When you sign up for a Costco membership, you can instantly access many of the warehouse club’s perks and services. Costco has everything you can possibly need, from vacation packages to free grocery samples and auto insurance savings.

Still, you can only take advantage of these things if you have a membership or visit a warehouse with a member. But the best part is that after a long round of shopping, Costco has food courts where you can kick back and enjoy a hot dog or a refreshing cup of soda.

And while the Costco food court has a few signature items like pizza and hot dogs, this mega store constantly refreshes its menu and tests new items. So, more than a few food court items often slip under the radar.

Don’t worry, though! The Price Makers ALWAYS have your back. That’s why we’ve come up with a list of 12 Costco food court items you MUST check out next time you’re there!

The Chicken Cesar salad

Eating on-the-go can be tricky if you want to stick to a nutritional breakfast, lunch, and dinner. That’s why it’s always refreshing to see healthier options on the Costco food court menu among a sea of saturated fats, fried foods, and high-calorie desserts.

It’s precisely what Costco’s Chicken Caesar Salad achieves. That being said, Caesar salads aren’t the healthiest salads out there, with their ultra-creamy dressing high in saturated fats and sodium.

The Italian sausage sandwich  (only available on the East Coast)

The Italian Sausage sandwich is kind of like the hot dog’s fancier cousin. This sturdy sausage sandwich option is topped with onions and grilled peppers and served on a basic hot dog bun. But sadly, it’s currently only available at select East Coast Costco locations.

The Cold Brew Mocha Freeze

The Cold Brew Mocha Freeze is made of cold brew coffee produced from Kirkland Signature Colombian beans blended with chocolate syrup and ice. You can compare it to a coffee slushie.

It isn’t exactly a Costco food court item that’s at the epitome of nutrition, but it IS yummy if you happen to be on a cheat day. Its high caloric count and staggering 71 grams of sugar are enough to send your dentist into a tizzy.

So, if you like ultra-sweet beverages, this cold brew is the perfect pick-me-up on a Costco run. And if you’re looking for a healthier choice, other members would likely instead enjoy a regular iced coffee.

The bratwurst (only available in the Midwest)

The East Coast may have an Italian sausage sandwich, but the Midwest has an incredibly delicious bratwurst sandwich that Costco employees call a favorite. Like the hot dog, it’s generally served plain, but you get a free soda with it.

The acai bowl

Hidden in the Costco food court, you’ll find the surprisingly healthy acai bowl. Topped with dried bananas, granola, and fresh blueberries, this sweet treat debuted at a few Costco locations back in 2018 and has been a hit ever since.

The churro and frozen yogurt combo

Costco fans have been combining their churros with frozen yogurt for a long time now. So, the warehouse club began serving a churro dipped in its signature vanilla fro-yo in early 2019.

Churros are a fun dessert you’re probably well familiar with if you’ve ever spent the day at a carnival or festival. The handheld cinnamon-sugar-laden treat can be the best thing you eat all day… if made correctly, that is. And Costco’s version has won us over!

The turkey provolone sandwich

The turkey provolone sandwich is essentially a ciabatta bun served hot and stuffed with provolone, turkey, tomato, and Italian dressing. This often-overlooked protein item is an underrated gem. Fans call it “legitimately filling” and “absolutely amazing.”

The vegan Al Pastor salad

Costco experimented with a vegan “Al Pastor” salad, the faux meat is made from soy, a few years ago. And it seems to come and go. So, the jury’s out on this Costco food court item. But we have to assume that it’s rather delicious if it keeps coming back.

Fruit Smoothie

If you’re looking for frozen beverages, a mildly healthier choice at the Costco food court is its fruit smoothie. Originally a Berry Smoothie, Costco eventually switched over to a Fruit Smoothie that claims to have no artificial ingredients or added sugars.

Smoothies are usually sneaky beverages with hidden sugars, so seeing an all-natural option sounds pretty good to us. The only downside of this is that the no-sugar version of the smoothie is only slightly better in terms of health, according to The Costco Connoisseur.

Even though the current Fruit Smoothie has fewer calories and less sugar, it has much more sodium. It’s still a far more affordable smoothie than what you will pay elsewhere. So if you must get a frozen beverage while at Costco, the Fruit Smoothie is the way to go.

The Costco cheeseburger

Costco began trying out a cheeseburger in late 2017, and it went over so well that they added it to the menu. The 1/3-pound organic cheeseburger is made with ground beef, cheddar cheese, tomato, lettuce, and Costco’s “special sauce” served on a brioche bun.

The BBQ brisket sandwich

The BBQ brisket sandwich has been consistently rated as the best item on the Costco food court menu. And although it’s not available at all locations, fans rave about the crisp coleslaw and the quality of the BBQ meat that it’s served with.

Strawberry Sundae

If you want to add some extra flavor to your ice cream cup, you have two options: Strawberry and Chocolate. When Costco added the toppings to its food court menu, its members loved it. If you choose Strawberry, your dessert will come with a fruit-flavored drizzle on top.

Is it the freshest strawberry option out there? Negative, but when you’re going in for a Strawberry Sundae, you probably aren’t too concerned about whether or not your topping is artificial.

One drawback about this Costco food court item is that some Costco members have complained about is the chance that your ice cream might come with a significant gap in the middle of the cup.

Others have pointed out that this is common across the three ice cream varieties, which brings the actual value of the sundae into question. After all, why pay for something you only receive a fraction of?

But don’t worry. Costco knows this can happen, so some servers fill well above the top of the cup to make up for it.

Bonus Costco food court item: Beef chili on a hot dog is an excellent hack you MUST try!

Chili is a seasonal item that comes and goes from a few select Costco locations. But it always makes a great companion piece to their signature hot dog.

Their chili contains beans, beef, and shredded cheddar cheese, and you can top it all off with onions from the Costco food court condiment bar.

We want to hear from our readers! So be sure to leave us a comment and let us know if we missed any delicious Costco food court items.

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And if you enjoyed this article, don’t leave yet! The Price Makers has many more fantastic tips and tricks to share with you. For instance, we highly recommend you also read: 11 Best Budget-Friendly Costco Lunch Options You’ll Love