Sam’s Club, Costco’s biggest competitor, has a very similar food court with roughly the same prices.
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I visited both food courts to see how they stack up.
Hollis Johnson/Business Insider
First up, I went to Costco.
Kate Taylor/Business Insider
I really appreciate the convenience of ordering at one of the many kiosks near the counter, which is especially useful as lines start to get long around meal time
Mary Meisenzahl/Insider
I ordered a hot dog and soda combo, a slice of pizza, and a churro for $5.38.
Mary Meisenzahl/Insider
The busy food court is very efficient, calling each order number as it’s ready.
Mary Meisenzahl/Insider
I picked up my food just a few minutes later and joined many other Costco customers to sit down and eat, though I typically take it with me to go.
Mary Meisenzahl/Insider
The pepperoni pizza was large and smelled absolutely delicious.
Mary Meisenzahl/Insider
Holding it up to see the full size, it looks like nearly a quarter of a full-size pizza.
Mary Meisenzahl/Insider
Though it was a bit greasier than I’d prefer, I’d order it again any time.
Mary Meisenzahl/Insider
The pepperoni was perfectly crispy.
Mary Meisenzahl/Insider
I also ordered my first churro from Costco, which was temporarily removed from menus during the pandemic.
Mary Meisenzahl/Insider
The churro was warm, sweet, and slightly cinnamon flavored. It’s now going to be part of my regular order.
Mary Meisenzahl/Insider
Costco is most famous for its $1.50 hot dog and soda combination, so I had to try that, too.
Mary Meisenzahl/Insider
Even though I’ve had Costco hot dogs before, I was still shocked at how hearty it was. It comes wrapped in a paper bag.
Mary Meisenzahl/Insider
The bun was soft and warm, substantial enough to stand up to the hot dog without getting soggy.
Mary Meisenzahl/Insider
The condiment section was less impressive. There was mustard, ketchup, and relish, but it was messy.
Mary Meisenzahl/Insider
Even though it wasn’t pretty, a little ketchup was just what the hot dog needed.
Mary Meisenzahl/Insider
Costco used to have onions out as a topping too, before the pandemic, but they haven’t returned yet at my location.
The hot dog is already so flavorful, though, it doesn’t need more than the condiments Costco has available.
Irene Jiang / Business Insider
I was especially impressed by the texture of the hot dog, which wasn’t too wet or mushy.
Irene Jiang / Business Insider
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Sam’s Club, Costco’s biggest competitor, has a very similar food court with roughly the same prices.
Hollis Johnson/Business Insider
I visited both food courts to see how they stack up.
Hollis Johnson/Business Insider
First up, I went to Costco.
Kate Taylor/Business Insider
I really appreciate the convenience of ordering at one of the many kiosks near the counter, which is especially useful as lines start to get long around meal time
Mary Meisenzahl/Insider
I ordered a hot dog and soda combo, a slice of pizza, and a churro for $5.38.
Mary Meisenzahl/Insider
The busy food court is very efficient, calling each order number as it’s ready.
Mary Meisenzahl/Insider
I picked up my food just a few minutes later and joined many other Costco customers to sit down and eat, though I typically take it with me to go.
Mary Meisenzahl/Insider
The pepperoni pizza was large and smelled absolutely delicious.
Mary Meisenzahl/Insider
Holding it up to see the full size, it looks like nearly a quarter of a full-size pizza.
Mary Meisenzahl/Insider
Though it was a bit greasier than I’d prefer, I’d order it again any time.
Mary Meisenzahl/Insider
The pepperoni was perfectly crispy.
Mary Meisenzahl/Insider
I also ordered my first churro from Costco, which was temporarily removed from menus during the pandemic.
Mary Meisenzahl/Insider
The churro was warm, sweet, and slightly cinnamon flavored. It’s now going to be part of my regular order.
Mary Meisenzahl/Insider
Costco is most famous for its $1.50 hot dog and soda combination, so I had to try that, too.
Mary Meisenzahl/Insider
Even though I’ve had Costco hot dogs before, I was still shocked at how hearty it was. It comes wrapped in a paper bag.
Mary Meisenzahl/Insider
The bun was soft and warm, substantial enough to stand up to the hot dog without getting soggy.
Mary Meisenzahl/Insider
The condiment section was less impressive. There was mustard, ketchup, and relish, but it was messy.
Mary Meisenzahl/Insider
Even though it wasn’t pretty, a little ketchup was just what the hot dog needed.
Mary Meisenzahl/Insider
Costco used to have onions out as a topping too, before the pandemic, but they haven’t returned yet at my location.
The hot dog is already so flavorful, though, it doesn’t need more than the condiments Costco has available.
Irene Jiang / Business Insider
I was especially impressed by the texture of the hot dog, which wasn’t too wet or mushy.
Irene Jiang / Business Insider
