Many people love the United States warehouse-style chain store Costco for selling a variety of high-quality daily essential ingredients at affordable prices, such as eggs, chicken breast, and organic milk. Costco is also the top choice for many families to stock up on groceries and daily necessities, offering great value for money.
Costco has over 100 million members globally with a very high renewal rate. As food is essential for everyone, if grocery prices make you feel frustrated, just visit your local Costco store where you can always find the most cost-effective food to feed your entire family.
An article on the website “Eat this not that” mentioned that Costco offers some food items that taste like they should be expensive but are surprisingly affordable. Here are 7 food and grocery items from Costco that offer exceptional taste and value for money.
For those on a budget looking to buy delicious cheese, Costco is the place to go. Customers rave about Kirkland Signature Parmigiano Reggiano as the best budget-friendly choice.
“It’s not pre-shredded, it’s a whole piece. Much cheaper than the grocery store, and it’s a ‘real deal’ good stuff,” wrote a member on social media.
“I bought a rotary grater and now use that big Parmesan cheese (shredded as an ingredient), saved a lot of money. The cheese block was expensive initially, but cutting it bit by bit, it lasts a long time,” another person added.
If you don’t want to shred it yourself, you can buy pre-shredded packs.
Another popular frozen favorite at Costco is Royal Asia Coconut Shrimp loved by fans.
“It’s coated in a beautiful golden crust, with the coconut flakes visible, and the tail peeking out. Placing them on a nice plate, you can entertain guests anytime,” a reviewer commented, “I didn’t have high expectations, but this coconut shrimp has become my favorite. The crust is crispy, the coconut sweetness is just right, the shrimp texture is firm but not tough, and there’s no fishy taste.”
Nielsen-Massey Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Extract is one of the world’s best vanilla extracts, sold at Costco in a two-bottle pack, each bottle 8 ounces, priced at $49.99 online.
At Williams Sonoma, the same two-bottle pack is much more expensive. This vanilla extract has a shelf life of three years, making it a great item for stocking up.
If you want to enjoy delicious tempura shrimp at home at a much lower price than Japanese restaurants, head to Costco.
In the deli section, consumers can find the tempura shrimp that comes with a sweet and spicy sauce. “Tempura shrimp tastes delicious! I just had some tonight,” a customer review stated.
The price is only $6.79 per pound. “The tempura shrimp is so good! We put them in the air fryer to heat and made Mexican wraps!” another customer added.
Kirkland Signature Maple Syrup has always been praised as a high-value product.
A 33.8-ounce can of Kirkland maple syrup is priced at $14.99, at least a few dollars cheaper than at regular grocery stores or major retailers like Walmart.
The Kirkland brand maple syrup is highly popular on food review websites focused on Costco, with some members regarding it as a “must-buy” item. One member mentioned that after discovering Costco maple syrup, they no longer buy it anywhere else.
The Island Way Sorbet, which has gone viral on social media, has been a favorite among adults and children. This sorbet is delicious, with each piece uniquely served in a natural fruit shell.
Costco sells a variety pack of 12 pieces of this sorbet, including four flavors: creamy coconut, raspberry and ruby red grapefruit, lively mango, and refreshing pomegranate; each flavor has three sorbet pieces.
Kirkland Signature Italian Sausage & Beef Lasagna in the frozen section of Costco offers a homely taste as if it was freshly made at home.
“It has a thick layer of cheese and sauce on top, and the sausage peeks out from inside,” a member said, “Its taste is much better than regular frozen lasagna, made with selected ground beef, sausage, real cheese, and tomatoes.”
The only downside? It requires baking for over an hour.