Hannah H.
Yelp
I am a huge Costco fan! This particular location can be quite overwhelming at times, with the amount of people crammed in (you should see the bottlenecking that occurs on the weekends, people lined up to get in to the warehouse as soon as it opens), and the parking lot being quite crazy with pedestrians walking all over the place!
Costco is a wholesale/warehouse club that is accessed by a membership only. They have been around since '76 and used to be under the 'Price Club' name., originating in San Diego, CA. They offer 3 types of membership: Executive (the highest level of membership), Business (for business owners and managers), and Gold Star (usually for those who purchases things for personal use).
Some of the items they offer are appliances, auto/tires, items for babies and kids, clothing, handbags, computers/printers, electronics, furniture, hardware, health and beauty products, home/decor items, jewelry/watches, office products, patio/outdoor items, items for pets, and travel/luggage items.
I usually stock up on their Clorox, laundry detergent/softener, body wash, shampoo, and, of course, food (olive oil, nuts, cheeses, etc.). Warehouse savings/coupon books can be picked-up at the customer service/kiosk by the cashiers, but the savings automatically apply to your purchases when checking-out.
Food courts offer Kirkland eats, such as gelato, sundaes, hot dogs, Italian sausage, chili, chicken caesar salads, sandwiches on ciabatta bread, pizzas (cheese/pepperoni/combo), smoothies, and even churros.
I prefer the Pentagon location, as I just know my way around, and the items are usually more well-stocked there. However, if you're in the Fairfax area, this is usually the go-to.
+go early!
+parking lot can be quite overwhelming with the amount of cars/pedestrians