What to Buy At Costco
Editor’s Note: This post has been around for awhile, so I’m updating it today in the fall of 2021. Not only have our eating habits changed, but I got our team to weigh in this round, too. Happy shopping!
It’s not breaking news to say Costco can be a lifesaver. I mean, where else can you buy car tires, a new TV, and a 50-pound bag of sugar all at the same place where you get a hot dog and a soda for $1.50? What a great time to be alive!
That said, Costco can be horribly overwhelming if you go in without a plan. Also, you might leave wondering, “Was that really a deal?” Here is a list of things we think are definitely worth the price of admission. We would love to hear if you agree.
Our Top Picks for Must-Buys at Costco:
Produce
- Bag of peppers (Watch freshness!)
- Fresh fruit (except bananas)
- Salad in a bag
Freezer
- Veggies
- Fruit
- Tortilla-crusted tilapia
- Wild Alaskan salmon
- Cauliflower pizzas
- Kirkland pepperoni pizza
- Just Bare Chicken Chunks (a great dupe for the CFA nuggs!)
Cooler
- Kirkland pesto
- Spinach ravioli
- THE DIP (aka spinach & artichoke dip)
- Trio of hummus dips
Meat
- Applewood smoked bacon (Kirkland or Usingers)
- Bulk chicken
- Bulk hamburger
- Chicken sausages
- Rotisserie chicken
Personal Care
- Origins or Vega protein powder
- Vital Proteins collagen powder
- Liquid IV hydration packets (Pro Tip: Were you over served? These are a life-saver.)
- Kid vitamins
- Hair, skin and nails vitamins
- Allergy medicine
Drinks
- Spindrift sparkling water
- Wine
- Margarita mix
Dairy
- 2lb block of cheddar (Shred yourself!)
- Greek yogurt
- Goat cheese
- Kerrygold butter
Breads
- Fajita tortillas
- Angelic Bakehouse bread
Pantry
- Annie’s mac and cheese
- Rao's marinara sauce
- Black beans
- Coconut milk
- Cheerios
- Kirkland chocolate chips
- Bake Believe dark chocolate chips (no sugar!)
- Natural peanut butter
- Maple syrup
- Pine nuts
Snacks
- All the nuts!
- Sweet potato crackers
- Food Should Taste Good tortilla chips
- Fruit leathers
- Applesauce packs
- Goldfish
- Chocolate-covered thin pretzels
Clothing & Home
- Kirkland Signature Leggings (A great dupe for Lulus!)
- PJs (Don’t sleep on the Costco sleepwear!)
- Cozy blankets
Everything Else
- Dishwasher soap or tabs
- Kirkland toilet paper and paper towels
- Baggies