What is your favorite thing to buy at Costco?

[rhood]

I’m looking for some healthy choices at Costco, and maybe some that are not so healthy
What are your favorite items to buy there?
Thanks for any input.

[ElDiabloJoe]

Wine;
boneless/skinless chicken breasts;
Ground beef;
T.P.;
Paper towels;
Paper plates;
Coconut shrimp (freezer section);
Taquitos (freezer section);
Honey Bunches of Oats cereal;
Clothing.
Then a slice of pepperoni and a coke (Mountain Dew) to take out the door.

[MrFlorida]

Pizza from the food court.

[dewilson58]

As a Sam's Club member..............when I visit, I buy nuts.

[tophcfa]

Salmon burgers, fresh fruit, mixed nuts, K-cups.

[HappyTraveler]

Salmon burgers, fresh fruit, mixed nuts, K-cups.

Are the salmon burgers in the fresh meat/seafood section or the frozen foods area?

[Topspinmo]

Koolaid

[VAtoFLA]

...
Then a slice of pepperoni and a coke (Mountain Dew) to take out the door.

Why not just write Then a slice of pepperoni and a Mountain Dew?

MD is a Pepsi product. Not a coke in any way.

[GpaVader]

Why not just write Then a slice of pepperoni and a Mountain Dew?

MD is a Pepsi product. Not a coke in any way.

Might be a regional thing... Most places call it soda, where I'm from they call it pop and when I lived in TX everything was a Coke - what kind of Coke do you drink.... :smiley:

[jimhoward]

Why not just write Then a slice of pepperoni and a Mountain Dew?

MD is a Pepsi product. Not a coke in any way.

You are evidently not from a part of the country where "coke" is a generic term.

[VAtoFLA]

Might be a regional thing... Most places call it soda, where I'm from they call it pop and when I lived in TX everything was a Coke - what kind of Coke do you drink.... :smiley:

I see like Kleenex, but definitely more confusing if you don't use that colloquialism

[ThirdOfFive]

Salmon burgers, rotisserie chicken, eggs.

[tophcfa]

Are the salmon burgers in the fresh meat/seafood section or the frozen foods area?

Frozen, they come in a ten pack. Throw them straight from the freezer onto the grill. It’s best to cook them on a lower setting so they thaw/cook at the same time.

[New Englander]

I have a Sam's Club membership and like their steaks. If you shop at both Costco and Sam's, compare steak quality.

[laryb]

Kirklands cauliflower crust frozen pizza, Motor City pepperoni pizza, Kirklands New Zealand butter, Kirklands Smores cluster candy. Their meat chili is excellent, but it is seasonal, and no, it's not as good as your homemade, but pretty close and a lot less work.

[Rainger99]

Might be a regional thing... Most places call it soda, where I'm from they call it pop and when I lived in TX everything was a Coke - what kind of Coke do you drink.... :smiley:

So someone could ask you what kind of coke you drink, and you could say pepsi?

Couldn't that create confusion if you ordered a coke in a restaurant (although you wanted Pepsi)?

[ElDiabloJoe]

Why not just write Then a slice of pepperoni and a Mountain Dew?

MD is a Pepsi product. Not a coke in any way.

Because in the south, all soft drinks are "coke." If you want specificity after that, than one does so, as I did.
Currently, my Costco is still selling Pepsi products.

[ElDiabloJoe]

Koolaid

I see what you did there. Very clever. :girlneener:

[fdpaq0580]

Polish dog with kraut

[Velvet]

Appliances, they double the credit card warranty.

[mrf6969]

As a Sam's Club member..............when I visit, I buy nuts.


Bought a bag of sea salted mixed nut at Costco yesterday. It was a larger amount in the bag than the jar that Sam's sells. Priced slightly less per ounce than Sam's.

[eyc234]

Nothing!

[coffeebean]

Wider sheets Charmin toilet paper. This is sold NO WHERE ELSE and is made specifically for Costco. Believe me......the toilet paper fits better on the paper holder and doesn't move side to side so much. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it.

Just recently started purchasing frozen Garlic Butter Shrimp. Delicious with pasta. Easy peasy to cook up for dinner.

Kirkland frozen salmon (without the skin) and Kirkland frozen Tilapia Loins

Phillips Crab Cakes. The crab cakes must be made per Costco's specifications. The same exact brand of crab cakes at Sam's does not have nearly as much large lump crab in them.

Soft soap brand hand cleanser has lotion in it. I don't see that anywhere else.

Kirkland Pecorino Romano cheese. This is the best grating cheese I have ever tasted and I'm 100% Italian. So easy to to cut shavings for a Caesar salad. YUM!

Kirkland Sonoma County Chardonnay (750 ml. Don't care for the Chardonnay in the larger bottle). The wine is really good and I serve it to guests all the time and get raves about it.

Kirkland olive oil

Shrimp Cocktail is excellent quality and the shrimp are LARGE! And.......the shrimp don't look like they are machine made.

Large container of Sunsweet prunes. Great price for the quantity.

This is just the tip of the iceberg. There is plenty more we purchase at Costco. So glad we finally have one in our neighborhood.

[Susan1717]

Cosco has a lot of healthy keto items as does Walmart. Look for the most unprocessed foods tho. I did hear their rotisserie chickens are very unhealthy. Totally shot up with antibiotics and chemicals to plump them up for mass selling. Look it up!

[Rzepecki]

Might be a regional thing... Most places call it soda, where I'm from they call it pop and when I lived in TX everything was a Coke - what kind of Coke do you drink.... :smiley:

Thx, I like learning about stuff like that. In Michigan it’s called pop.

[Radamo]

Been using Costco since it was Price Club...
Regarding food items:
Prime Steaks - great meat and can get nice thick cuts
Chicken - many varieties
Cheeses - Same (pecorino mentioned above is excellent, preferred the Locatelli they no longer carry).
Great produce
Excellent bakery
Nuts
Olive oils
Coffee beans

[Happyretiredgal]

Thx, I like learning about stuff like that. In Michigan it’s called pop.

Check out Bobby Parrish's YouTube channel. Lots of great videos where he points out Costco deals and healthy options. He also does other stores as well and has a great app to read the barcodes to let you know if the product is healthy.
Bobby Parrish - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@BobbyParrish)

[HospitalCoder]

I’m looking for some healthy choices at Costco, and maybe some that are not so healthy
What are your favorite items to buy there?
Thanks for any input.

Quinoa and Celery Salad is very popular. I recently read about it so was looking forward to trying it. While I was picking it up, another woman was picking one up and commented how wonderful it was. I told her it was my first time trying it and she said again she was crazy about it but it didn’t come with enough dressing. She’s right! It comes with 2 packages of dressing but it’s a huge container. You really need 3 packages of dressing. I found a copy cat recipe if you are interested in the ingredients. I doubt this is a serving of 1 as the recipe states!

Quinoa and Celery Salad (Costco Copycat Recipe)

Salads, Vegan
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 15 minutes | Servings: Serving: 1

Ingredients:
FOR THE SALAD:
1 cup quinoa
2 cups low sodium vegetable broth
2 cups chickpeas
4 cups kale
2 cups red cabbage
1 1/2 cups celery
1 cup shredded carrots
1/2 red onion
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup slivered almonds
APPLE CIDER VINEGAR DRESSING
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar (try ⅛ cup?)
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
1 tablespoon maple syrup
Salt & black pepper, to taste

Directions:
Add the quinoa to a fine mesh strainer and rinse well under cold running water. Transfer to a small saucepan and add the broth. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 12-15 minutes or until the broth is absorbed and the quinoa is tender.
Chop all of the vegetables (kale, cabbage, carrots, red onion) and add to a large salad bowl along with the cooked (and slightly cooled) quinoa and chickpeas. To make quick work of the kale and cabbage, I just pulse them in my food processor until finely chopped.
Add all of the dressing ingredients to a small mixing bowl and whisk well to combine (or add to a mason jar and shake to combine).
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to coat everything in the dressing. Serve!

Nutrition:
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 363kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Sodium: 64mg | Potassium: 507mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 4071IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 105mg | Iron: 3mg

Source: Quinoa and Celery Salad (Costco Copycat Recipe) | Dietitian Debbie Dishes (https://dietitiandebbie.com/quinoa-and-celery-salad-costco-copycat-recipe/)

[Seasonedtraveller]

Salmon burgers, fresh fruit, mixed nuts, K-cups.
Grillo’s Pickles
Pesto
Kirkland Columbian Coffee
Josh
Artichokes in a jar
President Feta Crumbles
Cashews
Granola Cereal
Clothing

[thevillager1988]

Tuna - in oil
Sardines - in oil
Madras lentils
Quinoa and brown rice - microwave it in the package for 90 seconds, then mix with any of the above and some chopped veggies for a quick easy lunch
Individual packages of sticky rice - 90 seconds in the microwave and them make into rice bowls with any healthy protein or veggie

Then of course wine (agree with the Kirkland Chard as a wine priced for everyday, good enough for company)
Nuts

Go with a friend to buy any fresh fruits or veggies, and share them because it's too much for one couple.
Walk the store for some entertainment.

[Worldseries27]

wider sheets charmin toilet paper. This is sold no where else and is made specifically for costco. Believe me......the toilet paper fits better on the paper holder and doesn't move side to side so much. Love, love, love it.

Just recently started purchasing frozen garlic butter shrimp. Delicious with pasta. Easy peasy to cook up for dinner.

Kirkland frozen salmon (without the skin) and kirkland frozen tilapia loins

phillips crab cakes. The crab cakes must be made per costco's specifications. The same exact brand of crab cakes at sam's does not have nearly as much large lump crab in them.

Soft soap brand hand cleanser has lotion in it. I don't see that anywhere else.

Kirkland pecorino romano cheese. This is the best grating cheese i have ever tasted and i'm 100% italian. So easy to to cut shavings for a caesar salad. Yum!

Kirkland sonoma county chardonnay (750 ml. Don't care for the chardonnay in the larger bottle). The wine is really good and i serve it to guests all the time and get raves about it.

Kirkland olive oil

shrimp cocktail is excellent quality and the shrimp are large! And.......the shrimp don't look like they are machine made.

Large container of sunsweet prunes. Great price for the quantity.

This is just the tip of the iceberg. There is plenty more we purchase at costco. So glad we finally have one in our neighborhood.
tower isles beef patties? Used to go to the plant itself on Atlantic Ave in Brooklyn ny. They sold them half price by the case.

[EatthMama]

Costco has a good selection of frozen, organic fruit I use for smoothies and baking.
The salmon burgers are also great - I use my air fryer and they go from frozen to ready to eat in 14 minutes.
Costco is also really good for vitamins and CoQ-10 - all Kirkland brand.
I also buy my bagels from Costco.

[ThirdOfFive]

Might be a regional thing... Most places call it soda, where I'm from they call it pop and when I lived in TX everything was a Coke - what kind of Coke do you drink.... :smiley:
Heh. True.

I recall when we first moved here: I was at publix buying a few things and had purchased one of their twofers--Pepsi in the large bottles, I think. I remember commenting to the checker that "that pop is pretty good deal".

The checker looked at me and grinned. "You're from the north, aren't you"?

I haven't really heard the generic "coke" for any soft drink around here, except at Cracker Barrel a few times.

[La lamy]

Nothing, yet...

[HospitalCoder]

I’m looking for some healthy choices at Costco, and maybe some that are not so healthy
What are your favorite items to buy there?
Thanks for any input.

I was hoping to find the Tortilla Crusted Tilapia but they didn’t have it. It might be seasonal. I sure hope it comes back. It’s amazing and not terrible in calories. I hate fish but my sister recommended this to me as something I might like and she was right!

[Howdy]

As a Sam's Club member..............when I visit, I buy nuts.

The question is : Is related to " Costco " , what pray tell has a member of Sam's Club got anything to do with the question? :22yikes: :loco:

[Carlsondm]

Pumpkin pie when in season
Chicken
Tp
Paper towels
Romaine lettuce . Theirs lasts longer
Wine .. love the Malbec and boxed
Pizza
Chicken soup in case
Trout
Mixed nuts
Batteries
Electronics often have an extra year warranty
Induction range, Lg washer/ dryer are amazing when you catch a sale
Clothing, bedding, area rugs
Many items sell out, but you may be able to get them online. If you have any problems, call customer service. They are patient and usually get things done quickly for you.
If you are on the line about a membership, have a member buy you a $25 Costco gift card. The card gets you into the store, you can shop leisurely, and when you pay, just turn in the card and pay the excess. A few big ticket items may not be available to you, but you will feel like a member for a day.

[TalkTalk]

Why not just write Then a slice of pepperoni and a Mountain Dew?

MD is a Pepsi product. Not a coke in any way.

As soon as I read the original comment, I scrolled back up to see who wrote it ... to see if they had lived in CA. I'm from CA originally.

I actually discussed this with someone just a few days ago again the whole thing out there when the waitress says, "Would you like a coke?" And the reply, "Yeah, sure. I'll have a Pepsi."

Too funny. Don't know why that's a thing, or was when I was a kid. Definitely a regional thing. Didn't know they did that in the South, too.

:thumbup:

[NoMo50]

We've been Costco members for a long time. Went to the new one yesterday to check it out, even though we didn't really have anything on our "standard" shopping list. Two of the treasures we walked away with: A package of 6 rib eye steaks, each about 9 ounces, that were an in-store special for $15 off. Six nice looking steaks for $45. Also grabbed a few bottles of Bordeaux that were a very good buy...a 2022 St. Emilion Grand Cru at $15.99 each. I see a few very nice dinners in our future.

[Switter]

I eat a lot of fish/seafood. For me it's the Kirkland frozen talapia and red tail shrimp. The talapia is sourced from ACS certified farms, which is the highest rating you can get so you know it is good quality. The red tail shrimp is some of the best I have ever eaten.

Kirkland organic salsa (probably the best store-bought salsa anywhere)
Kirkland large peanuts
Kirkland's organic chicken beasts. Yesterday, the organic chicken was $5 off per package.
Graza or Kirkland extra-virgin olive oil
Artesian Romain lettuce
Kirkland toilet paper, Kleenexes, and paper towels.
Dave's white bread done right
Isopure protein powder

I've eaten the frozen salmon patties before, which are pretty good. This time I'm trying the Kirkland frozen sockeye salmon.

I used to buy their two pack of chocolate and blueberry muffins and their blueberry lemon bread, both which are amazing, but I stopped buying them because I am cut that kind of stuff from my diet.

[Ptmcbriz]

Hearing aids and eye glasses. Both are great deals and quality.

Food wise, meat quality is fabulous. Never disappointed. Buy a lot of frozen stir fry vegetables, coffee, cases of their chopped tomatoes

[kingofbeer]

Metamucil

[Aces4]

The question is : Is related to " Costco " , what pray tell has a member of Sam's Club got anything to do with the question? :22yikes: :loco:

Exposing excellent options for Villagers???:icon_wink:

[wjilenei.yahoo.com]

So someone could ask you what kind of coke you drink, and you could say pepsi?

Couldn't that create confusion if you ordered a coke in a restaurant (although you wanted Pepsi)?

Most restaurants have either a Coke product or a Pepsi product but not both and when you order a Coke in a Pepsi house, they usually ask “is Pepsi alright?”

[ElDiabloJoe]

As soon as I read the original comment, I scrolled back up to see who wrote it ... to see if they had lived in CA. I'm from CA originally.

I actually discussed this with someone just a few days ago again the whole thing out there when the waitress says, "Would you like a coke?" And the reply, "Yeah, sure. I'll have a Pepsi."

Too funny. Don't know why that's a thing, or was when I was a kid. Definitely a regional thing. Didn't know they did that in the South, too.

:thumbup:
I am nothing if not a product of So Cal and the South. So, yes, every soft drink is a coke. If they ask if Pepsi is okay, I will usually say, "No" and opt for a Pepsi-product - usually Mountain Dew (Originated with Moon shiners in Knoxville, TN).

As for the meat at Costco, I only know this: I worked with a guy - a very serious and solid guy. His father-in-law was a meat purveyor. He told me that there are true differences in meat, Prime vs. Choice, 5-star vs 1-star, etc. He told me 5-star meat goes to white-linen table cloth dining establishments. 4-star goes to less so. 3-star goes to chains like Chili's and Applebee's and most grocery stores. 2-star goes to discount grocery stores (like Food4Less). 1-star goes to prisons and institutional customers. Then he said to me, "Do you know who else gets 5-star meat?" He then told me it was Costco that also got 5-star meat.

In my experience, it is very high quality. I also have been going to Costco since it was a Price Club (before it was Price-Costco).

[maistocars]

chicken breasts, salmon, Siete chips, Rao's eggplant(the best!), plain yogurt + blueberries. Sorry to see they replaced yogurt cups with ice cream - it was the only healthy thing in food court.

[Lancer]

Because in the south, all soft drinks are "coke." If you want specificity after that, than one does so, as I did.
Currently, my Costco is still selling Pepsi products.

Hope you won’t be disappointed when your Costco changes to Coke. All Costco’s are changing to Coke products and it’s supposed to be completed by late fall.

[ChiTownJohnny]

Wish they still did kraut. Thanks, Covid.

[Runway48]

I am nothing if not a product of So Cal and the South. So, yes, every soft drink is a coke. If they ask if Pepsi is okay, I will usually say, "No" and opt for a Pepsi-product - usually Mountain Dew (Originated with Moon shiners in Knoxville, TN).

As for the meat at Costco, I only know this: I worked with a guy - a very serious and solid guy. His father-in-law was a meat purveyor. He told me that there are true differences in meat, Prime vs. Choice, 5-star vs 1-star, etc. He told me 5-star meat goes to white-linen table cloth dining establishments. 4-star goes to less so. 3-star goes to chains like Chili's and Applebee's and most grocery stores. 2-star goes to discount grocery stores (like Food4Less). 1-star goes to prisons and institutional customers. Then he said to me, "Do you know who else gets 5-star meat?" He then told me it was Costco that also got 5-star meat.

In my experience, it is very high quality. I also have been going to Costco since it was a Price Club (before it was Price-Costco).

We are also long-time members since the days of Price Club. We buy essentially all of our meat there as well as frozen salmon and seafood. In fact, we have purchased most of the favorite items mentioned in this thread at many Costcos from Florida to New York to Canada to Tennesse to California. The consistency of quality and pricing is outstanding. We also got a Sam Clubs membership when in the Villages. Sams Club is good; Costco is a notch above. The arrival of Costco is like having good schools, it increases home values a bit since many people want to live near one.

[Marmaduke]

Wine;
boneless/skinless chicken breasts;
Ground beef;
T.P.;
Paper towels;
Paper plates;
Coconut shrimp (freezer section);
Taquitos (freezer section);
Honey Bunches of Oats cereal;
Clothing.
Then a slice of pepperoni and a coke (Mountain Dew) to take out the door.
I agree with your list totally but I'd add Kirklands Coffee and Coffee pods.

[Marmaduke]

I see like Kleenex, but definitely more confusing if you don't use that colloquialism
Coke it's absolutely ... the universal language!

[Altavia]

Seen on FB, not confirmed..


Buyers are racing to buy and lease electric vehicles before the $7,500 EV tax credit goes away on September 30.

Now, Costco is sweetening the pot with incentives worth up to $3,000 for members who buy certain electric models. Those vehicles include the Volvo EX30, GMC Hummer EV, Chevrolet Equinox EV and Cadillac Optiq.

The latest list of deals includes some new additions, and the current offers are good through September 30.

[PhilR]

I have a Sam's Club membership and like their steaks. If you shop at both Costco and Sam's, compare steak quality.
Don’t know about Sam’s but Costco has Prime Beef

[elevatorman]

Appliances, they double the credit card warranty.
And free delivery & haul away. Lowe's wants $125.00

[asianthree]

Prescription Glasses in my old frames, less than a week. Fresh baked goods, produce, fuel and if I have to buy protein it’s at Costco.

It’s will be nice to have cart tires and batteries. I am on the fence about auto tires, which will need within a year.

We originally were Costco business membership, which changed to executive. Early entry is well worthwhile for us. Most of our wine comes direct, but every once in a while there will be nickle nickle or Bordeaux, for less. The appliances are definitely worthwhile.

Everyday stuff comes to our front door, so I don’t shop in store often, but in the bubble is definitely a plus.
We have the luxury of tons of storage at this house, so no worries on that issue. They did have bargains for pool stuff, so that worked out well. Their high end facial products are great prices

[Michael G.]

Hope you won’t be disappointed when your Costco changes to Coke. All Costco’s are changing to Coke products and it’s supposed to be completed by late fall.

I don't buy the stuff.
You know what coke (the drink) does to rust on metal?

[BunnyA]

I have a Sam's Club membership and like their steaks. If you shop at both Costco and Sam's, compare steak quality.
We have bought their prime steaks at our Atlanta Costco and they’re the best!!

[Vernon Hud]

I cannot have any preservatives, and I found out that none of the costco meats have preservatives. Also, all of the Kirkland brand products have no preservatives. Also Sam's club meats and Members Mark products have no preservatives. I hope this helps some.

[coffeebean]

Everything we have heard is that Costco has the best employees and pays the best over Sams and BJ's.

Plan to join in about a month.

Thank you! I did not understand that comment about Costco hires. No matter which Costco we have been to (NY, NJ, FL) the employees have been great.

[ElDiabloJoe]

I agree with your list totally but I'd add Kirklands Coffee and Coffee pods.
So you're the reason when my favorite shopping items are not available! :sing:

For coffee I just get the Folgers. The extra large "cans" are about $17 while the smaller "cans" in the grocery store are $23!

[Nana2Teddy]

Been using Costco since it was Price Club...
Regarding food items:
Prime Steaks - great meat and can get nice thick cuts
Chicken - many varieties
Cheeses - Same (pecorino mentioned above is excellent, preferred the Locatelli they no longer carry).
Great produce
Excellent bakery
Nuts
Olive oils
Coffee beans
Same here regarding Price Club.

[Nana2Teddy]

As soon as I read the original comment, I scrolled back up to see who wrote it ... to see if they had lived in CA. I'm from CA originally.

I actually discussed this with someone just a few days ago again the whole thing out there when the waitress says, "Would you like a coke?" And the reply, "Yeah, sure. I'll have a Pepsi."

Too funny. Don't know why that's a thing, or was when I was a kid. Definitely a regional thing. Didn't know they did that in the South, too.

:thumbup:
Native Californian here, and I’ve always said soda or soft drink. Not once in three years here has any server ever asked me anything except “what would you like to drink”. Hubby is from MI so I’m familiar with pop from visiting his family there.

[Nana2Teddy]

Hope you won’t be disappointed when your Costco changes to Coke. All Costco’s are changing to Coke products and it’s supposed to be completed by late fall.
I was so happy to see Coke Zero at the new Costco food court.

[BillyGrown]

Tires and 680 thread count sheets

[New Englander]

Today was my first time ever in a Costco. I bought four thick prime fillets, two bottles of Kirkland wine and two jars of Victoria Organic Marinara sauce. (With a $4 instant coupon). It's quite a shopping experience. I knew the store would be crowded but I did okay.

[JMintzer]

Nothing, I don't shop at stores who don't hire the most qualified people, but rather hire people using D. E. I.

:sigh:

[HellToupee]

Today was my first time ever in a Costco. I bought four thick prime fillets, two bottles of Kirkland wine and two jars of Victoria Organic Marinara sauce. (With a $4 instant coupon). It's quite a shopping experience. I knew the store would be crowded but I did okay.

The #1 source for independent Costco Wine Reviews | CostcoWineBlog.com (https://costcowineblog.com/) Is a good resource for finding Kirkland wines.. I’ve found their reviews pretty reliable

[laryb]

This is from "The Deal Guy"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJNui67pKrM

[laryb]

This is from "The Deal Guy"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJNui67pKrM

[New Englander]

If you are going to join Costco go to YouTube and type in "Costco Tips and Tricks". Lots of go info.