Costco’s Brand New Food Court Item Is Overpriced (And Apparently Not That Good)

Costco's iconic food court is notorious for having tons of deals on beloved customer favorites. I mean, who can beat the $1.50 hot dog combo? 

And while shoppers love to stop by for a quick bite that helps them unlock the value of their membership, Costco's newest addition to the food court is a reminder that while there's plenty to love about the cafeteria, it's not uncommon for the menu changes to stir up some strong opinions.

The warehouse retailer just launched a brand-new Chicken & Bacon Sandwich served on ciabatta bread and filled with oven-roasted chicken breast, cheddar cheese, bacon jam, and a mayonnaise and mustard blend. But for $6.99, the sandwich has shoppers in a fury with plenty of complaints about the taste and the high price tag.

"I don’t want a 7 dollar sandwich. I want a 4 dollar sandwich," says user outtapocket805. "While I don't mind sandwiches, $7? C'mon," adds redditor AgentBlue14. "If they were to make this $4, I'd definitely buy it."

As the new addition faces mixed reviews and scrutiny, many customers are also demanding Costco bring back the discontinued menu items they desperately miss, like the beloved pizza combo meal. "We get this and we still can’t have combo pizza back," user Dobey says.

The warehouse retailer often switches out certain items for different products or just drops menu items completely. When that happens, fans inevitably wonder why they had to say goodbye to their favorite treats. 

So as you try the new sandwich for yourself, here are a few snacks and desserts that many members would like to see return to Costco.

Hand-dipped ice cream bars were an item on the Costco Food Court menu. But like many products before it, the ice cream bars hand-dipped in chocolate and rolled in almonds eventually rolled right off the menu.

Costco does have other ice cream options in the freezer aisle, but they haven’t made members forget the former Food Court staple.

Costco has pre-cooked burgers in its freezer section, but don’t expect turkey burgers to be among your options.

The retailer cut Kirkland Signature’s version of turkey burgers from its freezer in a move that frustrated some members. In fact, the burgers were a great healthy alternative to beef burgers before they were pulled from the shelves.

Sure, you can stop by your local mall’s food court and have a pretty good chance at finding a cinnamon sugar pretzel. But don’t expect to get one from Costco.

The retailer has eliminated the sweet-and-salty treat from its Food Court.

Kirkland Signature can be a great alternative to name-brand items. The Costco store brand often costs less but still has a reputation for high quality and good flavor.

But sometimes, that bigger name may just win out. That could be the case for the Kirkland Signature’s version of mini peanut butter cups, which were discontinued by the retailer.

The rising cost of ingredients led to Costco eliminating the option of purchasing a half-sheet cake as an everyday bakery item at the warehouse retailer.

Costco still offers round cakes, but that doesn’t help much when you’re trying to feed a large group.

Pro tip: Still want a half-sheet cake? Reports say you may be able to get one by using a great Costco hack. Simply order your half-sheet cake in person at your local Costco store and then wait a few days before it’s customized and ready. Check with your local Costco to see if this option is available.

Bakers lamented the loss of Kirkland Signature’s dark chocolate chips, which were a great addition to items like cookies and brownies.

Costco still carries a Kirkland Signature version of semisweet chips, but the dark chocolate version has been chipped off the store shelves.

Costco’s all-American chocolate cake consisted of four layers of chocolate cake goodness with chocolate frosting between each layer. Decadent and delicious, it has now been discontinued.

While Costco’s bakery still has plenty of cake options to choose from, some members insist none of them compare to the dearly departed all-American chocolate version.

Costco’s combo pizza slice used to serve shoppers plenty of meat and vegetables. In fact, the toppings were so abundant that one slice was more than enough.

But the warehouse retailer has sent the tasty slice of combo pizza into exile.

Costco members continue to mourn the unwanted departure of these foods when the retailer introduces less-than-satisfactory items like the new Chicken & Bacon Sandwich. However, the good news is that Costco is still full of great snack and treat options.

So, grab your wallet and one of the best cash back credit cards and head out to your local warehouse retailer to pick up some great deals.