Friday, August 2, 2019

3 things to know about the Costco food court

Costco keeps it food court prices affordable so you can grab a quick bite when you’re stocking up on everything else for your life.

When you say “Costco food court,” many people will immediately think of the famous $1.50 hot dog. But there’s so much more on the menu!

Everything you need to know about Costco’s food court 

In this article, we’ll take a look at what’s on the Costco food court menu, what the Costco food court hours are, and dig into some nutrition facts about the offerings.

Table of contents

1. What’s on Costco’s food court menu?

The centerpiece of the Costco food court menu is the 100% all-beef Kirkland Signature hot dog and refillable 20-ounce soda that’s available nationwide for $1.50 — a price that has remained consistent since the mid-1980s!

Another popular item is the pizza, available by the slice or as a whole 18″ pie.

In addition, Costco offers a couple of very healthy options, like the Al Pastor salad (vegan) and acai fruit bowl (vegetarian).

Here’s a closer look at what you can order…

(Editor’s note: Prices vary by region, but this is what we found at our Atlanta metro location.)

Salads

Costco food court salads

  • Chicken Caesar salad – $3.99
  • Al Pastor salad – $4.99

Sandwiches

Costco food court sandwiches

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  • Italian sausage sandwich – $2.79
  • Hot turkey & provolone sandwich – $3.99
  • Chicken bake sandwich – $2.99

Smoothies, sundaes and snacks

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  • Acai bowl – $4.99
  • Nonfat vanilla yogurt & acai swirl – $2.99
  • Nonfat vanilla yogurt – $1.35
  • Very Berry sundae with strawberries – $1.65
  • Twisted churro – $1.00
  • Fruit smoothie – $2.99
  • Cold brew mocha freeze – $2.99

Pizza

costco food court pizza menu board

  • By the slice – $1.99
  • Whole – $9.95

Meanwhile, if you have allergen concerns, keep in mind that all menu items may come into contact with known allergens like wheat, soy, peanuts, egg, tree nuts, dairy, milk, cheese, fish, shellfish and crustacean.

2. What is Costco’s food court nutrition like?

Costco posts calorie counts on the menu board next to the items for sale. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg lettuce when it comes to understanding Costco food court nutrition!

Let’s take a deeper dive:

Menu item Calories Total fat, grams (g) Cholesterol, milligrams (mg) Sodium, mg Carbohydrates, g
Fiber, g Sugars, g Protein, g Cheese pizza, slice 769 26 68 1,450-1,750 72 7 5 36 Hot dog and soda combo 540-960 32 70 1,520-1,550 43-113 1 7-77 22 Al Pastor salad 330-750 56 30 3,270 59 8 30 32 Chicken bake 770 27 105 2,250-2,320 81 4 4 46 Nonfat vanilla yogurt & acai swirl 335 1 5 140 82 4 55 5 Churro 530 22 0 440 70 3 26 8

You can usually find an updated list of nutrition facts displayed on the wall near where you order. It’s a good idea to check it from time to time in case Costco updates its recipes.

3. What are the Costco food court hours?

Hours may vary by location, but the food court in our local metro Atlanta club shares the same operating hours as the warehouse club.

So, the food court is open from Monday to Friday from 10:00 a.m. until 8:30 p.m., on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and on Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

In addition, all Costco Wholesale locations — and therefore their food courts — are closed on the following holidays:

  • New Year’s Day
  • Easter
  • Memorial Day
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Christmas Day

You can find your local club’s hours here.

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Final thought

Some of the prices on Costco’s menu are so cheap, you could feed a whole family there for around $10 or so!

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