JoiningCostcoand shopping at Costco are two very different experiences.
Here are 14 Costco items the pros say are must-buys for new members.
“$10 large pizza will feed a family of 4,” one Redditor said.
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“We do one pizza plus a chicken bake to serve 6,” anotheragreed.
Rotisserie Chicken
The $5 rotisserie chicken is a must-have, shoppers say.
“I’ve gotten one a week for roughly the last two years.
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It’s paid for the membership itself and then some,” anothersaid.
“I personally love buying grapes at Costco,” one Redditorshared.
I’ve heard the Kirkland costal cheddar is excellent.
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Bakery Goodies
Costco shoppers love the wide variety and value for money in the bakery department.
“The bakery is a must,“one said.
“Pretty much anything there that looks good.
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If you are a fan of onions, the onion cheese pinwheels are very nice.
The sausage lasagna (Kirkland brand) is very good too.
So are some of the frozen pizzas.”
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Contact Lenses
Costco offers incredible deals on contact lenses and glasses.
“Contact lenses literally pay for the membership,” one membershared.
“Go get your eye exam at a cheap place then get your contacts at Costco.
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Last summer, I got 6 boxes (a years worth) for $139.
And there was a $40 rebate.
So a whole years worth of monthly lenses for $99!
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Glasses are cheap as well.”
Kerrygold Butter
Costco is the place to stock up on butter, members say.
“I like the Kirkland grass-fed butter.
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Organic Spinach
Costco offers great deals on fresh organic produce.
“$4 bag of organic spinach is a must,” one Redditor said.
“There’s a ton of spinach in there and it stays fresh a long time.
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One of my always-gets, too.
:)” anotheragreed.
Buy the Kirkland frozen lasagna.
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Thick-Cut Bacon
The Costco bacon options are highly rated by shoppers.
“The thick-cut bacon is an incredible value.
“Their bacon is great.
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Fresh Meat
Shoppers recommend keeping an eye on the meat counter for good deals.
“Watch for unadvertised sales on fresh meat.
They will regularly have $5-6 off a pack of chicken breasts.
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My favorite is $8 off a whole pork loin.
The stuffed bell peppers are so good too..
Honestly, it’s all pretty good,” another agreed.
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Costco Alcohol
Costco offers impressive prices on alcohol, members say.
“If you drink, the alcohol prices are really good,” oneshared.
I particularly like the glass bottle single origin ones, though they don’t always have them.
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“‘Ajinomoto’ brand, Japanese style gyoza.
Frozen,” one Redditorrecommended.
“Highly recommend if available at your local store.
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Reason for recommendation: born and raised in Taiwan, used to make my own dumplings from scratch.
Until this item became available.
Almost as good as home-made.
Very good quality stuffing and perfect dough wrapping, not thick.
The best store bought frozen dumplings I’ve tried.
Better than Trader Joe’s pork dumplings.”
