Summer is the ideal time to stock up on beverages, grilling staples, and entertaining essentials, and with a Costco membership, you're often paying half as much as you'd spend elsewhere.
Whether you're a longtime member or just renewed, July is one of the smartest times to shop. From a cold brew that'll become your new morning ritual to a summer salsa deal that makes chips-and-dip hosting basically free.
We focused on deals that deliver real value on products for your fridge, pantry, and freezer, plus a couple of kitchen home goods that are must-haves and bargains.
Editor's note: Prices and availability are subject to change and may vary by location.
La Colombe Draft Latte Cold Brew Coffee, Strawberry Mocha
Price: $22.99
If you've been sleeping on La Colombe's canned lattes, this is your wake-up call — and the Strawberry Mocha flavor is one of their most popular offerings.
Each can is ready to drink straight from the fridge, with real milk, single-origin Colombian cold brew, and a hit of strawberry mocha that tastes like something from a coffee shop counter.
Walmart currently stocks the same 12-pack for $40.98, while picking this up at Costco saves you nearly $20.
Takeya 2-Quart Beverage Pitcher
Price: $26.99
Fill one with lemonade, one with sweet tea, and suddenly your fridge looks like you've been hosting all summer. This 2-pack of Takeya pitchers is an effortless warm-weather upgrade.
They're BPA-free, made in the USA, and designed with airtight lids and easy-grip silicone handles that make them a joy to pour and store.
Two pitchers for $26.99 is a genuinely strong deal for a kitchen brand with a solid reputation.
On Amazon, a single Takeya 2-quart pitcher typically retails for about $20.
Tajin Clásico Seasoning
Price: $11.99
If summer had a flavor, it might be Tajin — the beloved chili-lime-salt blend that transforms watermelon slices, fresh corn, mango, cucumber, and even the rim of a margarita glass.
The 14-ounce size is generous, and having two on hand means you won't run out mid-summer when you're using it on everything in sight. It earns its pantry spot fast.
At Walmart, a single 14-ounce bottle runs around $9.99, meaning two
would cost roughly $20. Costco's 2-count at $11.99 cuts that in half.
Kirkland Signature Organic Lemonade
Price: $7.59
Classics are classics for a reason. The two 96-ounce bottles of certified organic lemonade for under $8 is one of the better deals at Costco every summer.
It's sweetened with organic cane sugar (no high fructose corn syrup) and pours bright and refreshing, whether you're serving it straight or mixing it with sparkling water. Keep both bottles in rotation for easy backyard gatherings all month.
Garofalo Organic Pasta Variety Pack
Price: $11.99
Garofalo is a fifth-generation Italian pasta brand known for using certified organic durum wheat and slow-drying at low temperatures — a method that produces a firmer bite and better sauce adhesion than most American brands.
This variety pack includes six different shapes, which keep weeknight dinners interesting all summer long. It's a pantry move that feels elevated even when dinner takes 20 minutes.
Walmart carries this exact 6-count for $26.97. Costco's price saves you more than $15 for the same product. That's a hard comparison to ignore.
CJ Bibigo Steamed Dumplings Chicken & Vegetable
Price: $14.79
These are the dumplings that turn an impromptu summer gathering into something that actually feels planned: fully cooked, steamed in the tray in about two minutes, and served with dipping sauce included.
Thirty-six dumplings for $14.79 is the kind of easy entertaining math that feels almost too good to be true. Keep a pack in the freezer, and you're always one microwave minute away from an appetizer.
Yo Mama's Low-Sodium Variety Pasta Sauce
Price: $21.99
Yo Mama's has become a favorite among health-conscious cooks for good reason: no added sugar, low sodium, non-GMO tomatoes, and flavors that actually taste like they were made with intention.
The variety 3-pack gives you a range of options to pair with your Garofalo
pasta, or just to have on standby for a fast dinner any night. It's the kind of
sauce that earns repeat trips to the pantry.
San Pellegrino Crafted Soda Italiana Variety Pack
Price: $25.99
San Pellegrino's Crafted Soda Italiana line is a newer, elevated take on the Italian sparkling drink. Still, the Italian sourcing and quality the brand is known for, but with more sophisticated flavor combinations designed for sipping at the table.
This 24-count variety pack is the kind of thing you put in the fridge before guests arrive and feel genuinely good about serving. It's sparkling water's more interesting, more grown-up sibling.
A 24-pack of standard San Pellegrino sparkling drinks on Amazon typically runs $28-34 — this newer, upscale variety at $25.99 through Costco is a standout find.
Snapware Pyrex 18-Piece Glass Food Storage Set
Price: $35.99
There's a reason Pyrex has been in American kitchens for over a century, and the Snapware system adds genuinely useful lid design: four-tab snap locks that seal tightly enough to prevent leaks but open with one hand.
Eighteen pieces cover a full range of storage needs (from small leftover containers to large meal-prep bowls), and the tempered glass is oven-, microwave, and dishwasher-safe. If your current plastic containers are stained or are forever missing a lid, this is the upgrade.
Similar Pyrex glass storage sets sell for $45 to 55 at Amazon and Target, while Costco's $35.99 comes in at least $10 below that floor.
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Mr. Yoshida's Marinade & Cooking Sauce
Price: $10.49
If you haven't grilled with Mr. Yoshida's before, this is the summer to start: the sweet-savory sauce is a slow-cooked blend of soy, garlic, and Japanese-style seasonings that works beautifully on chicken, salmon, pork, and beef.
An 86-ounce jug sounds like a lot, but if you're firing up the grill regularly through July and August, you'll be reaching for it constantly. It's the marinade that makes people ask for your secret.
Here's the price kicker: Walmart charges around $20 for the same 86-ounce bottle. At Costco, it's $10.49, essentially half the price for the same product.
Kirkland Signature Wild Alaskan Pink Salmon
Price: $19.99
Wild-caught Alaskan pink salmon is one of the best shelf-stable proteins you can keep on hand — omega-3-rich, low in mercury, sustainably sourced, and endlessly versatile for quick summer meals like salmon patties, chilled salads, or a simple grain bowl.
The Kirkland version is boneless and skinless, which saves prep time and makes it genuinely easy to cook with straight from the can. Six cans at $19.99 rounds out a well-stocked summer pantry.
Comparable wild-caught canned salmon from premium brands at natural grocery stores runs $5 to 7 per can, getting six Kirkland cans for roughly $3.33 each is a solid value by any measure.
Kirkland Signature Organic Coconut Water
Price: $14.99
Organic coconut water is one of summer's better hydration upgrades: naturally rich in potassium and electrolytes, lighter than sports drinks, and genuinely refreshing when served cold. Kirkland's version is USDA Organic certified with no added sugar or flavoring.
Twelve-pack means you can keep a few in the fridge, toss a few in a cooler, and not worry about running out.
Kirkland Signature Extra Fancy Salted Mixed Nuts
Price: $18.49
Kirkland's Extra Fancy designation isn't marketing fluff: this 2.5-pound bag contains cashews, almonds, Brazil nuts, macadamia nuts, and pecans — a lineup that leans heavily toward the premium end of the nut spectrum.
It's the ideal summer snack jar for a counter, patio table, or party spread, and the light salt keeps it satisfying without overdoing it. For anyone who likes having a quality snack within reach, this is one of Costco's most consistent long-term buys.
Premium mixed nut blends from comparable brands on Amazon can run $25 to 35 for a similar size and quality tier.
Kirkland Signature Medium Organic Salsa
Price: $11.49
Two 38-ounce jars of certified organic medium salsa for under $12 is a summer entertaining steal — and this Kirkland version uses non-GMO tomatoes with clean, simple ingredients that taste like actual salsa rather than a shelf-stable imitation.
Keep one jar in the fridge for weekly chips-and-dip rotation and one in reserve for when guests drop by, and you're covered through the whole season. It doubles as a quick base for egg scrambles, taco nights, or a last-minute summer salsa.
Bottom line
Costco continues to earn its membership fee in the summer months, when the value on entertaining staples, beverages, and premium pantry finds is some of the best you'll find anywhere.
From half-priced marinades to cold brew that would cost twice as much at Walmart, the deals available at Costco add up quickly for shoppers looking to save more money on groceries.
To make the most of your Costco membership, check back regularly for new arrivals, and sign up for a deal newsletter to catch the next wave of summer specials before they sell out.
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