9 Costco Food Court Items That Are Cheaper and Tastier Than Restaurants

Costco’s food court is renowned for its affordable options. But that’s not all. The beloved bulk retailer has a budget-friendly menu with picks just as tasty as the food at many fast-casual restaurants.

This smart Costco hack is sure to save you some money. If you’re new to dining out at the store’s food court, we’ve got some of the most beloved buys that hungry shoppers rave about.

Editor’s note: Prices are subject to change and may vary by location.

Price: $6.99

This isn’t just a piece of deli turkey on bread. Shoppers rave about this new, fully-loaded menu item.

Price: $1.99/slice or $9.95/18-inch whole pizza

While the warehouse club’s food court doesn’t offer the wide selection of toppings you might find at your local pizzeria, it does have a delicious pie at a price that’s nice.

What you give up in gourmet add-ons, you more than make up for in the low cost. If you’re dining solo, the pepperoni or plain pizza slice under $2 is the perfect affordable mid-day meal.

And, if you have a whole family to feed, the large 18-inch option is half the price of what you might pay at a restaurant.

Price: $0.69

Quench your post-shopping thirst with a bargain-priced soda. Customers who don’t choose the hot dog combo can still select the value soda.

The retailer carries Pepsi products and offers one free refill on each 20-ounce cup.

Price: $2.99

Forget about those pricey juice shop smoothies. Costco’s strawberry, blackberry, and acai version is a fraction of the cost. Made without artificial colors, flavors, or added sugar, this blended bargain is a healthier food court option.

At less than $3, Costco’s Kirkland Signature cold brew is an affordable alternative to what you might find at a coffee house chain. This chocolate and Columbian bean blend is perfectly chilled and just as tasty as the fancy iced drinks your local barista might whip up.

Price: $1.50

As if $1.50 isn’t an amazingly affordable price for Costco’s quarter-pound all-beef hot dog, you’ll also get a 20-ounce soda with this meal deal.

Price: $2.49

Chill out with a sweet sundae. Top the creamy vanilla soft serve with your choice of chocolate or strawberry. You aren't likely to find the same $2.49 price tag in an ice cream shop or on the dessert menu at your favorite restaurant.

Not a fan of toppings on your ice cream? Purists won’t have to pay extra for chocolate sauce or strawberries. Costco’s cup of plain strawberry or vanilla ice cream is a $1.99 bargain.

Price: $6.99

Costco’s famous rotisserie chicken has made its way to the food court menu. But instead of a whole chicken, you can score a salad made with this mouth-watering meat.

The classic Caesar dressing and parmesan cheese pair perfectly with the chicken breast and a generous portion of Romaine lettuce.

Price: $3.99

It may look like a crunchy bread roll. But the doughy crust hides tender chicken breast, bacon, cheese, and a creamy Caesar dressing.

With everything packed into one crust, a similar baked item could cost almost double at a sit-down restaurant.

Price: $2.49

Treat yourself to something sweet after a long day of shopping. Costco’s food court cookie is made with dreamy bittersweet, and semi-sweet chocolate.

As a bonus, the Warehouse Club serves this buttery cookie warm.

After saving big on bulk buys and other bargains, maximize your Costco membership by taking a break at the food court and enjoying a nice meal out.

Costco not only helps you save money on groceries but you can also take a break from cooking dinner without having to spend a crazy amount of money to eat out.