A roast beef sandwich.
Costco fans are a notoriously tough crowd, especially when it comes to their beloved food court.
To its credit, Costco has responded in recent months with several attempted improvements to the menu.
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Itbrought back the chopped onionsthat customers so dearly missed on top of their hot dogs.
It alsoreintroduced a chicken Caesar saladto replace an earlier version it scrapped, much to customers' chagrin.
Of course, none of that marketing or business strategy matters very much to Costco customers.
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I decided to dig in and find out.
Eventually, it appeared, loosely covered in foil.6254a4d1642c605c54bf1cab17d50f1e
The Look: Massive.
The Taste: Rich and complex.
The roast beef was moist, tender, and toothsome.
Juicy roasted cherry tomatoes brought some bright acidity to the whole construction.
But, overall, it’s a pretty tasty, enjoyable sandwich.
And filling, too!
Costco doesn’t post the nutritional facts for these foods, just the calorie counts.
Costco customers have been lucky to benefit from super-low prices on other food court items for so long.
Amid all the other cheap standbys, the roast beef-related sticker shock is understandable.
But you’re free to’t expect more modern options without paying modern prices.
Meanwhile, a large roast beef sub at Wegmans costs almost $15!
In that light, paying $10 for a good-quality sandwich at Costco seems like a steal.
And if you don’t like it, well, you could always get the hot dog instead.
