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I've Tried Dozens of Costco's Deli Items and This Is My Favorite

Add these delish deli deals to your Costco shopping list.

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Updated Jan. 22, 2025
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Costco's bulk buys aren't the only reason to shop at this warehouse club. The members-only retailer also has a super-sized selection of deli products.

From charcuterie-ready cheese to heat-and-eat rotisserie chicken noodle soup, you can save money at Costco on these top deli delights. Which is the best, and what picks can save you the most money? We've rounded up our favorites and named one very special deli item our winner.

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

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Runner-Up: Autumn Grain Salad with Champagne Vinaigrette

Autumn Grain Salad Champagne Vinaigrette

Price: $3.99 per pound

This seasonal, savory salad in Costco's deli section is a fan favorite. Bulger wheat, mung beans, chickpeas, butternut squash, sunflower seeds, currants, and raisins make this one of the healthier prepared picks at this store. And bonus, the generous portion of ready-to-eat salad comes with a gourmet-inspired champagne vinaigrette dressing.

Costco Redditors rave about this deli deal. User Mintsopoulos commented, "I paired this with some smoked salmon…Mixed in a bowl with a bit of the dressing, and it was fantastic."

Runner-Up: Fratelli Beretta Charcuterie Sampler

Fratelli Beretta Charcuterie Sampler

Price: $11.99

Skip pricey catered charcuterie and make your own. Fratelli Beretta's 24-ounce sampler pack includes all the meat you'll need. This assortment features Calabrese salami, peppered salami, Genoa salami, Italian dry salami, chorizo, and sweet soppressata. Pair the pack with Kirkland's cheese flight for a party-ready platter.

Not only did the overwhelming assortment of sliced meat score points with us, but it's also a more affordable option than you could buy elsewhere. Compare Costco's low $11.99 price to $14.79 for a smaller 12-ounce Columbus charcuterie sampler at Target.

Runner-Up: Foppen Smoked Norwegian Salmon Slices

Smoked Norwegian Salmon Slices

Price: $15.39

Add this inexpensive deli item to your breakfast or brunch buffet. The 12-ounce pack includes three varieties of sliced smoked salmon: peppered, traditional, and dill. You'll also get a packet of honey mustard dill sauce with your purchase. Serve the salmon (and the sauce) with toasted bagels, cream cheese, or creamy brie.

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Runner-Up: Grillo's Pickles

Grillos Pickles

Price: $7.89

Don't forget to add these dill deli pickles to your shopping list. While the 52-ounce refrigerated container didn't get the top spot, this runner-up deserves an honorable mention. The fresh, crisp, tangy taste has a flavor you'll savor. And what goes better with a hot pastrami sandwich or chilled turkey roll-up than a crunchy pickle?

Runner-Up: Kirkland Signature Cheese Flight

Cheese Flight

Price: $23.99

Get 1.8 pounds of cheese for under $24. This runner-up includes everything you need to create the perfect party platter. The deli dairy delight includes an affordable assortment of five cheeses.

Costco's Kirkland brand does more than just bring you a superior selection of cheeses. It also provides plenty of info on pairings. According to the pack, serve the gourmet goodies with a champagne, chardonnay, sauvignon blanc, brown ale, IPA, and others.

Runner-Up: Kirkland Signature Uncured Black Forest Ham

Uncured Black Forest Ham

Price: $11.99

Stack deli sandwiches or make a party platter without the cost of a catered meal. We love that Kirkland's uncured ham is nitrate and nitrite-free. But that's not the only reason it made the runner-up list.

This budget-friendly Costco generic buy is a steal compared to what could pay for name brands. Target sells a 12-ounce size of Applegate Natural Black Forest Uncured Ham Slices for $7.99. The 28-ounce Kirkland ham is a much better deal.

Runner-Up: Kirkland Signature Sliced Oven Roasted Turkey Breast

Sliced Oven Roasted Turkey Breast

Price: $14.09

Ham isn't the only deli meat that landed on our list of favorites. Kirkland's sliced, fully-cooked turkey breast is also a close contender. For just over $14, you'll get three 14-ounce packs of the ready-to-eat slices. Stack the nitrite and nitrate-free turkey onto a rustic multigrain bread, add it to a hummus pita sandwich, or make a pinwheel rollup.

The $14.09 price for three pouches is better than other retailers. Whole Foods Market's 365 brand costs $8.99 for a single 14-ounce size.

Runner-Up: Roasted Chicken Swiss Roller

Roasted Chicken Swiss Roller

Price: $6.99 per pound

Serve party guests this refrigerated roll-up or make lunch for yourself in under a minute. The roasted chicken, Swiss cheese, cranberry cream cheese, and veggie sandwich is a fan favorite that almost made it to the top of our list.

While $6.99 per pound may seem like a lot, it's an inexpensive alternative to making your own. You would need to buy large tortillas or sandwich wraps ($4.69 for eight Mission flour tortillas at Target), assorted vegetables, sliced deli Swiss ($4.49 for nine slices of Tillamook Farmstyle Swiss at Target), a tub of cranberry cream cheese ($3.97 for a 7.5-ounce tub of Philadelphia Mixed Berry Cream Cheese at Walmart), and the chicken ($6.49 for seven ounces of Applegate Oven Roasted Chicken at Giant).

Winner: Rotisserie Chicken Noodle Soup

Rotisserie Chicken Noodle Soup

Price: $3.49

It's warm, it's comforting, and it's our number one pick. Costco's deli-prepared soup uses the same store-made rotisserie chicken you know and love. The thick, rich, savory blend also includes tender noodles and plenty of healthy veggies. Canned versions don't compare to this ready-to-heat-and-eat soup.

While you could make your own version with Costco's famed $4.99 rotisserie chickens, this prepared pick is a convenient option that won't require you to spend hours in the kitchen.

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Costco makes it easy to stock up and save money on essentials, electronics, and home goods. But that's not all. You can also score the season's best deli deals at the superstore.

Whether you're planning a party or prepping for guests, our favorites include a tasty selection of cheeses, cold cuts, prepared foods, and more. At these prices, you can fill your cart with more than just our top choice. So go ahead and snag a few of the runners-up, too.

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