Devon E.
Yelp
I love Costco. Many are surprised that my husband and I are executive members (and get our money's worth) as its just us. Even as a family of two, there is so much we can take advantage of here at a discounted/bulk price. We also have the Costco Citi credit card for additional cash back opportunities on purchases (in store, gas, dining, and more). In my opinion, it's a great credit card as far as rewards, so consider it if you are a Costco member.
What pay to be a member of Costco? Let us start with the most obvious: Gas. Gas from Costco is cheaper than anywhere else in the area. One of our cars requires premium so we really benefit from the cost savings there. The only down-side is that Costco gas isn't 24/7 like many stations, but it opens like 3+ hours before the store opens and 30 minutes after its closes. You can easily plan and make it work.
Inside there is everything from clothing to home goods to all types of food. We are talking from canned, fridge, fresh, frozen, bakery, and prepared. Now Costco doesn't have everything you gonna need, and the items can change from trip to trip but there is enough of the essentials to benefit. My most loved items include the Premiere Protein Shakes, Harvest Snap Peas, Seeds of Change Quinoa and Brown Rice Packets, Organic Maple Syrup, and Basil Pesto. We also get all of the home essentials like toilet paper, paper towels, cleaners, and toiletries here. These items expiration (if any) is so far out you can absolutely get through them (or share with a friend) in time.
We also purchase meat here as we can easily separate and freeze it (using our vacuum sealer from Costco) and pull it out as needed. I love seafood and they have a great variety of options. Love their salmon! My husband also loves to smoke meat so enjoys buying a big pork butt or brisket from Costco and smoking it all day, and yes, the result is delicious!
Many don't know that Costco also has a great deal on Propane. You can buy an empty tank in store and have them fill it or they will refill existing tanks as long as they aren't expired. You just give them the empty tank when you arrive, and they give you a ticket for the cost to fill. They will fill it while you shop, and you just show them the paid receipt (which you pay for at regular checkout) and you get your filled tank back.
Additionally, highly recommend their bag salads. They are super yummy and can feed a group, or we split it up over two meals (the bags usually have two dressing packets making this super easy). They also have a high-quality, yet reasonably priced, wine selection. Also love their prepared foods. The beef bulgogi is amazing! If you haven't tried that you are missing out. You also should buy their wings, chicken pot pie, and cilantro lime shrimp! The food court still isn't what it was pre COVID, but I am happy to see the return on the delicious Chicken Bake! Their pizza (whole or by the slice) and $1.50 hot dog are also worth mentioning.
Costco was one of the first stores to require masks and I commend them on their continued enforcement efforts. It helps us all feel more comfortable shopping and enjoying our time at Costco!