Walking into Costco is an experience in itself. From the moment you pull up to the warehouse giant, you already know you’re about to spend more time in there than you’d originally planned. After the store’s greeters give you a warm welcome upon arrival, you’re thrown into a world full of bulk deals, oversized snacks, and some of the most random finds you never knew you needed. One minute you’re grabbing paper towels, and the next you’re staring at giant tubs of candy, trending food items, TVs bigger than your living room, and enough free samples to count as lunch.
But no matter how good the shopping experience is, the real star of the warehouse store has always been the Costco food court. Even on days when I don’t need a single thing for the house, somehow I still find myself pulling into that parking lot just for a quick bite. The legendary food court has become a comfort spot for shoppers thanks to its affordable prices, huge portions, and a selection of menu items that honestly have no business being this good.
In the spirit of understanding everything that Costco offers in its food court, I decided to do the ultimate taste test. I tried the entire Costco food court menu (minus the Rotisserie Chicken Chef Salad because it wasn’t available) and ranked every item from worst to best to see which foods are truly worth the hype and which ones should probably stay off your tray.
Costco’s Entire Food Court Menu, Ranked Worst to BestHere’s my ranking of every Costco food court item after I taste-tested everything.
Chicken BakeThe Chicken Bake might honestly be one of the most overrated things on the Costco food court menu. I know people swear by it, but for me it just felt way too heavy without enough payoff in flavor. The bread gets dry fast, the chicken can feel overly processed and after a couple of bites, eating it felt more like a chore and less like enjoying a snack.
Chocolate SundaeThis chocolate sundae isn’t terrible, but compared to everything else Costco offers, it just feels a little basic. The vanilla ice cream is still creamy and smooth, but the chocolate syrup overload makes it feel extra sweet without much balance. A few bites in, and it starts tasting more sugary than satisfying.
Caramel Cold Brew FreezeI wanted to like this more than I actually did. The caramel tries hard to carry the drink, but the coffee flavor gets buried under all the sweetness. It almost tastes more like a melted dessert than an actual cold brew. Don’t get me wrong. It’s refreshing to drink while walking around Costco, but after a few sips, it starts feeling heavy and overly sweet instead of smooth and balanced.
Peace Nero is a writer and blogger who loves to explore different topics of self-development. She shares her personal experiences in order to help people discover their true purpose in life.