Chip, chip, hooray! A cult-favorite Costco ingredient is returning to shelves after two long years away, much to the delight of devoted Costco shoppers. The retail giant has officially restocked their Kirkland Signature Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips after pulling the item from shelves in July 2024. At the time, Costco cited rising cocoa costs as the … Read more
All that glitters is gold… and buttery… and flaky. And apparently Costco’s newest bakery item has fans crumbling. It’s hard to believe that a retailer famous for supersizing everything from rotisserie chickens to sheet cakes somehow never had fresh, in-house buttermilk biscuits—until now. Southern buttermilk biscuits are pictured at a Costco bakery. @costcohotfinds / Instagram … Read more
The warehouse giant’s latest food court weapon is already sending fans into a frenzy. Costco continues to expand its food court offerings as fans, food bloggers and viral mukbangers can’t get enough of their new releases. Just two weeks ago, the chain released new breaded chicken fingers with fans calling them a Chick-fil-A dupe. But … Read more
Costco’s new Kirkland Signature olive and rosemary sourdough bread is a hit with many shoppers, but it’s also renewed the debate about how many ingredients belong in genuine sourdough. For bread to be labeled sourdough, it should be leavened solely with a live sourdough culture, without commercial yeast or other leavening agents, and contain no additives or … Read more
Costco customers could be in line for hundreds of dollars after the warehouse giant agreed to a proposed $14 million class-action settlement over allegations that it sent misleading promotional emails. The lawsuit claims Costco violated Washington state law by sending marketing emails advertising deals as temporary or time-limited, even though the retailer allegedly knew the … Read more
They claim the accusations are half-baked. Bougie NYC bakery La Parisien has denied allegations by a popular foodfluencer that they were selling Costco croissants to unsuspecting customers for a staggering markup. Earlier this week, content creator Sreenitya, digitally known as @TallBrownGirlll, had posted a viral TikTok expose that appeared to show a deliveryman unloading boxes of … Read more
It’s an unsavory truth that’s hard to swallow, but Big Apple bakery patrons may be getting conned out of their bread. Gourmands of Gotham are virtually sharpening their pitchforks and knives in outrage as a local baked goods lover has virally accused a midtown French café of hawking store-bought croissants for $12 per order, passing … Read more
This model is toast. A recall has been issued for a popular toaster oven sold online through both Amazon and Costco. Panasonic, the manufacturer of the faulty oven, has recalled more than 11,000 of them, according to a notice posted by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission. The recall, which was issued on July 16, is … Read more
Fried for all. Beloved big-box retailer Costco has expanded its food court offerings and is now delivering this hot, fried fan favorite to its food courts nationwide. Previously, Costco’s breaded chicken fingers were only available at select locations as the retailer tested the tenders. The coveted and divisive item is now available at Costco locations … Read more
Santa Clara County agricultural officials have launched an unusual door-to-door tactic to track down approximately 1,300 grapevine and desert willow plants sold at Costco locations in California that may be carrying a destructive invasive pest. The unusually aggressive effort zones in on customers who purchased these plants between April and early July 2026. Officials are … Read more
They’ve got spirit; yes, they do! This past weekend, thousands of Gen X shoppers descended on Costco stores nationwide to procure the discount superstore’s latest viral hit: Esprit sweatshirts featuring the same crayon-colored logos made famous in the 1980s. Every colorway and every size of the fleece crewneck has already sold out online. The 1980s … Read more
It’s the low-Costco version. Can’t decide whether to have a croissant or donut? Not to fear. Costco allows sweet fiends to enjoy both simultaneously with the introduction of their new Mini Croissant Donuts — a hybrid of the two iconic breakfast pastries. These chimeric confections, baked by Canadian bakery CT Bakery, came to light recently … Read more
Costco’s iconic $4.99 rotisserie chicken has earned a cult-like following among shoppers for years, but Consumer Reports says Sam’s Club now has the best bird in the warehouse club business. After evaluating rotisserie chickens from 10 grocery chains, warehouse clubs and big-box retailers, Consumer Reports named Sam’s Club’s Member’s Mark Seasoned Rotisserie Chicken its top overall pick, edging … Read more
Few foods feel more American than the hot dog, a mainstay at ballparks, street carts and Fourth of July barbecues. But to simply call hot dogs “American” is to miss a whole lot of nuance, and potentially offend local connoisseurs across the country. How to prepare and eat a hot dog is a matter of regional … Read more
A Southern California city is preparing to welcome a new retail addition, though not everyone is too thrilled about it. The Downey City Council recently approved the development of a brand new Costco warehouse and gas station which will be located on Firestone Blvd., via The Downey Patriot. Horacio Ortiz Jr., the city’s Mayor Pro … Read more
Costco’s first standalone gas station in the US has opened up in Southern California, and while many drivers are eager to buy cheaper fuel, some shoppers feel the new location is missing the key features they’d hoped for. Despite excitement about the gas station opening, many social media users pointed out it doesn’t offer diesel … Read more
A new bakery classic is taking over Costco’s around the nation, but they aren’t for everyone. The warehouse giant, famous for its $1.50 hot dog and soda combo, free samples and tons of bulk essentials, may have just dropped the item of the summer. But you’ll need to head to the bakery section. Costco shoppers’ … Read more
Need 25 pounds of jasmine rice? Well, nine more states now have the option. Costco is known for a trove of popular goodies like free samples, a 48-pack of toilet paper, and, of course, the hot dog and soda combo for $1.50. The warehouse giant is now making moves in nine other states as the … Read more
Amazon Prime Day isn’t the only place to find member deals this week. Costco is offering a Costco Member Appreciation Event running through June 26 to compete with Amazon, Target Circle Week and Walmart Deals who are all hosting savings events this week. Members will get deals on electronics, furniture, travel and household essentials. The … Read more
A major meat supplier is shuttering two US plant locations, and experts say it’s bad news for carnivores. JBS USA, a meat-processing company that supplies Costco and BJ’s, as well as grocers such as Food Lion, Weis Markets, WinCo, and Stop & Shop, announced this week that it is closing its operations in Philadelphia and … Read more