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Seems like an obligatory post! What's on your shopping list every time you go?

Personally, I'm a huge fan of:

Kirkland Irish cream

Avocados - nowhere else ever has them as good!

Shepherd's pie

Ravioli lasagna

Sanders chocolate caramels

... And like a million other things.

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[–] gary 20 points 2 years ago (1 children)

The $5 rotisserie chicken has a permanent spot on my Costco shopping list.

[–] bcnelson 5 points 2 years ago

They are the best. If you have an Instant pot it only takes about an hour to make the best chicken broth! It is so worth it and a really good use for the bone that would other wise go to waste

[–] _number8_ 14 points 2 years ago (2 children)

KL pesto is the best storebought pesto i've had. very summery

[–] ShakeThatYam 5 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I can never use it fast enough before it spoils. But even using a quarter of it is a better value than other store-bought pesto.

[–] joekar1990 2 points 2 years ago

If I can't use it up fast enough I'll freeze it. I haven't noticed any difference in taste but aesthetically it doesn't have the same bright green pop.

[–] superbeans 2 points 2 years ago

I've stopped making my own. Really convenient when I'm feeling a lazy for dinner

[–] SgtStiglitz 14 points 2 years ago

That $1.50 hotdog and drink combo. Always make sure to have lunch there during our Costco run days.

[–] wilberfan 12 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Blueberries. In huge quantities.

[–] MaltThusias 3 points 2 years ago

I'm a berry fan also. Not always perfect but the quality is better than most stores and is a great deal.

[–] ChillPill 12 points 2 years ago

Kirkland bacon, Kirkland cheddar cheese block.

[–] apollon 12 points 2 years ago

Rotisserie chicken and the Olympus brand Greek Yoghurt - but the absolute definite buy every time is still the 1.50 hot dog and drink, I feel like I'd lose money **not **buying that deal.

[–] jrredho 10 points 2 years ago

I can't believe I've looked at this burgeoning list and no one has mentioned wine or fine cheeses (I like to buy the imported goat and sheep ones myself).

We also regularly buy organically-raised/grown veggies and fruits, the big boxes of Sunkist oranges when they have them, and the wild-caught fish, of various types. When they have them. And the sardines. :)

Finally, I got my second Shringrix vaccination at a Costco pharmacy.

[–] Bkr1221 9 points 2 years ago (1 children)

The Rao's 2 pack. It's the cheapest I've seen that sauce anywhere and a great pantry staple. Also the vanilla extract and vanilla beans are way cheaper than anywhere and surprisingly high quality.

[–] ShakeThatYam 2 points 2 years ago

Rao's is so good. Their white sauce pops up occasionally and it is also fantastic.

[–] Ramrod 9 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I'm a sucker for their chocolate chip cookies. Although, now that a package of them is going for 10 bucks it's a bit harder of an impulse buy.

[–] BarelyTheramin 3 points 2 years ago

Ohh, I'll have to try those. I usually dodge the bakery because I can't stop myself from buying (and eating) the croissants.

[–] maniajack 8 points 2 years ago

Rotisserie chicken obviously. Even if I'm returning something and need nothing else, I go pick up a chicken and strip the meat and freeze it in a foodsaver bag (**much ** easier to do when the chicken is still warm).

Kewpie mayo, frozen ramen, frozen pizza, budlight (especially cheap right now, usually 75 cents a beer), prosecco

[–] AMull 8 points 2 years ago

I'm addicted to peanut butter pretzels, and the Kirkland brand are the best.

[–] Larsa 8 points 2 years ago

Bulk meat, rice, seaweed, yogurt n nuts

[–] mars296 7 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Spinach ravioli. There was a time late pandemic where they disappeared and stock has gone in and out since then. I get a little nervous when I get to the freezer isle to look for them.

[–] BeMoreCareful 3 points 2 years ago (2 children)

You should try the spanakopita, it's delicious.

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[–] Mpeach45 7 points 2 years ago

Favorite buy ever?

Probably the PowerBook 100 I bought there in the early 90's. Still have it and I think it would even boot up.

Regular buys: the fresh croissants, the cranberry walnut bread. My Costco just started carrying King Arthur pizza flour, which is amazing.

[–] psilves1 6 points 2 years ago

Their sneakers are phenomenal for the price

[–] haldir323 5 points 2 years ago

Oatmeal raisin cookies are really good!

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 years ago

They have really great steaks. I'm also a huge fan of that green chili salsa. 🤤

[–] youainti 5 points 2 years ago

Diapers for my kids. So much cheaper than anywhere else.

[–] _MoveSwiftly 5 points 2 years ago

The long shrimp they have, and a lot of the frozen foods honestly. It's quick, I know it'll taste good, and it's pretty well priced.

[–] burritoman 5 points 2 years ago

Pecans, dried mango, prunes. Sometimes the brioche buns. If I'm feeling naughty, the apple/cherry/cream cheese pastries. I love these threads because it gives me ideas for the next trip.

[–] ilikedatsyuk 5 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Morning Summit! It's expensive, but by far my favorite cereal.

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[–] kwoodall 5 points 2 years ago

The Kirkland Dog Food is fantastic. My dogs vote for the Salmon and Sweet Potato flavor! I happen to like the Kirkland Fully Cooked Bacon. I also love the Goolsby Sausage - but my local Costco goes out of stock on it all the time.

[–] haulyard 5 points 2 years ago

Orgain Organic Protein. Always a great price on these and they usually have at least 3 flavors.

[–] barfplanet 3 points 2 years ago

Every trip we gotta get: Diapers Organic walnuts Roasted pistachios Beef jerky Mangos

Most of our ingredients for meals are from local sources, so a lot of the time it feels like our Costco trips are just buying $200 worth of snacks. They're good snacks though.

[–] WooChooTrain 3 points 2 years ago

Large bags of salted roasted cashews! Much better value than at Trader Joe's.

[–] W0AMT 3 points 2 years ago

I'll must buy avocados next trip.

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[–] szeis4cookie 3 points 2 years ago

It's the Nature's Bakery fig bars for me, and the KS nut bars

[–] morph3ous 3 points 2 years ago

For me it’s the Kirkland Organic Marinara, rotisserie chicken, and paper goods.

[–] mintberrycrunch 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Kirkland Organic Peanut Butter

[–] DanglingFury 2 points 2 years ago

I love it, but I hate that my my morning toast drips peanut butter like a melting ice cream cone.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I'm absolutely addicted to the Kirkland smoked salmon. Had to stop looking in that section - my doctor's pretty upset with my sodium levels, can't tempt myself with another purchase... but it's so good!

[–] BarelyTheramin 2 points 2 years ago

It's such a good price! I have trouble passing it up, too.

[–] subspaceinterferents 2 points 1 year ago

Am I the only shopper who buys a hot dog and a cheese slice, tosses the dog bun, rolls the dog into the pizza slice and narfs out?

[–] elghoto 2 points 2 years ago

Boudin sourdough crackers, cheese puffs with a pirate in the logo, Portofino tuna, and Modelo micheladas/michelada mix

[–] gilbert31 2 points 2 years ago

Pop-corn, Cape Cod Chips, minced garlic, roasted almonds, hamburger patties.

[–] krayj 2 points 2 years ago

Peaches.

I love peaches....but they have to be GOOD peaches. There's nothing worse than taking a big bite out of a substandard peach that's either dry or not sweet or mealy. Costco produce pickers must be pretty strict about the peaches they take because every peach season, Costco seems to get peaches that are an order of magnitude better than anything I find in my other local grocery stores.

So, when they are in season (usually mid July to end of August) - I'll pick up a flat of peaches ever other week from Costco.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago

Gotta buy at least one tub of “Plaisir Gastronomiques” brand of bruschetta every time I’m in there. It’s so good I just shovel it in my face with a spoon as soon as I get home.