Imagine this: On an already stressful day, you’re walking down the aisle of Costco, looking at varieties of what you want to buy. But somehow you are still very confused on whether to buy a particular product or not. This dilemma is the norm for most of us that go shopping.
Wouldn’t it be easier when you know products of great value before taking that trip to the store?
Costco’s Kirkland signature products can also cause this perplexing situation. However, to help you quickly access products worth buying, we have taken the initiative to develop this list.
Bacon
At 1lbs, Kirkland’s signature bacon is sliced, hickory-smoked, and packaged to deliver the sweetest of natural tastes. What’s best? This deliciousness served at Costco is packed in two different varieties.
Regardless of the array, Kirkland bacon comes at affordable prices. Kirkland’s four 1-pound thin-sliced packages are sold at $12.99, while the. You can also get their two 1-pound thick-cut packages at $10.99. This low price of Kirkland bacon is affordable when compared to other brands.
Kirkland bacon attracts endorsed for its quality and taste. Their bacon has amassed high ratings by customer reports. Customer reports also described it as crispy with a balanced level of fat and flavor.
74 thoughts on “7 Costco Kirkland Signature Products That Are Completely Worth Buying”
Is the fresh shrimp farm raised? Is the quality of the shrimp as good as you find at Whole Foods?
It has been my experience that all fresh fish and meat at Costco is generally superior in quality to most other stores. Their meat is often pricier, but almost always better than what you get at a supermarket (or restaurant) and let’s face it, we’re getting to the point where most supermarkets are owned by the same company disguised as several others they bought. So, we may soon have only 3 large markets, Costco, Winco, and Others (the one that operates under various names but is the same). I know what you’re thinking, monopolies are against the law. So are a lot of other things that the powers that be ignore when it suits them.
Check your history of monopoly actions in the US. I believe you will find that if there are three major players ( or more) then a monopoly is not deemed to exist
They have both farmed and wild caught shrimp
I would not buy shrimp or lobster farmed or fresh if it was not from Alaska.
This is the only product I will never buy at Costco. If I filled up at Costco (gas)I will get between 35 to 45 less miles por tank filled anywhere else so where is the savings…..
You are mistaken Juan Carlos. There is no way that ANY fuel that is the correct grade for your vehicle purchased at ANY branded station ANYWHERE would cause a significant rise or loss in MPG. Although there are differences in additive packages from one brand to the next, the additives do nothing to affect gas mileage. Top Tier fuel meets or exceeds government standards for additives that help keep your engine cleaner. Costco actually uses about 4 times more detergent additive than what is required to meet Top Tier standards. I oversee a fleet of service vehicles. We keep plenty of maintenance and safety records for those vehicles, and I know from years of experience that fueling our vehicles at Costco saves a lot of money for my employer, and does not result in any calculable difference in MPG.
Actually, the more ethanol the gas contains the worse your gas mileage will be. I remember experiencing low gas mileage at Murphy gas stations years ago and I could not figure out why. Then I found out that the ethanol levels and understood why.
I agree, the gas is good….
I drove West Chester, Pennsylvania to Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania and back, only used 1/2 tank of COSTCO GAS. My car is 10 years old, Hyundai Sonata. My friend was amazed at how little gas I used. We also took side trips while at Boiling Springs, i.e. Carlisle, etc.
That is strange. I have noticed that most of the time I get better mileage on Costco gas. I did talk to the manager about their gas. They check around with the suppliers for the area and buy from whomever is giving the best deal that week. Suppliers service pretty much all of the stations in the area. Some stations (brands) do mix an additive into the fuel as it is pumped into their tanks.
Costco gas is not only a great value, but if you pay with your Costco Visa you get another 4% off. The gas is also Top Tier certified and has additives that keep your fuel injectors clean. My wife and I have older cars and this gas keeps them running like a top! We also use the premium.
In my youth, long long ago in a universe far far away, I worked for a while as a Merchant Seaman, and spent many months on a tanker, the SS Texaco Massachusetts. When dropping of “Texaco” gas at a Shell terminal in California I learned that although “…nobody messed…” with proprietary hi octanes blends…regular gas was indistinguishable brand to brand.
Interesting…I will put this to the test
A monopoly is only ONE source. It’s called an oligopoly for what its worth. Most markets operate at a 1% net profit. I don’t think you have to worry food prices will always be competitive and low prices. You don’t like the inflation and higher prices, you get a chance to help the situation in Nov!
What’s funny is if you follow that gas truck that fills Costco, you will follow it to shell, chevron, arco. It’s all the same gas. So yeah where is the extra mileage coming from. ?
You have to take into consideration that at Costo they only fill till the nozzle clicks. NOT toping it off leaving a couple gallons atleast for expansion. very important esp in the summer months.
Never top-off; doing so sends fuel down a vent hose that will fill a charcoal filter of your pollution system. Affects your computer and contributes to destruction of the filter; one more thing you’ll have to fix in order to pass smog.
Strange I find I get better mileage. It’s a tier 1 gasoline same as the majors… might even be one of the majors .
Juan, the only way your fuel mpg would drop that drastically, is if you’re burning corn (flex fuel).
The only time there is a variable when pumping gas is the time of day you pump it. Early in the morning when gasoline is cool is when it’s most dense. It’s possible that if you filled up on a hot day that you got gasoline that was less dense. That might account for the mileage difference.
Miles per tank can be deceptive because different stations can have different automatic nozzle shutoff settings . For an accurate analysis you need to calculate the miles per gallon. I notice at Costco when the nozzle clicks off I can get up to 2 more dollars of gas in my tank.
You can get most of those items at a grocery store that does not have a membership. You’d have to keep up with the sale items at the grocery store, and the price you pay can be less, or much less than Costco. Hard to justify the membership fee, unless that is the only store you go to and do not have other nearby options.
Costco pays a rebate for use and combined with their credit card rebate more than pays for the cost of membership. I have been a member for more than 20 years and have received as much as $400.00 in one year.
I agree with Ross about Costco. WE shop most of the name brand grocery stores but find we save in he long run at Costco. Our rebate more than pays for our membership. We but some things in bulk, paper products, frozen items, coffee, some clothes, batteries, auto tires, pharmacy, cereals, etc. We basically use only Costco Top Tier gas and get as good great mileage an name brand. Costco is found in most of the cities we travel. Try Costco hearing aides and compare with individual audiologists and see what you save. My pair cost $1399 made by
Siemens compared to the individual at $4500 locally. Plus you get free hearing tests and any repair can be made at any Costco. I live near a large city and had trouble finding someone to repair my hearing aides bought in another state. I with Costco all the way.
I surely don’t understand what you mean. I shop at Costco and still go to other stores and no grocery store beats Costco when it comes to price and quality.
The membership fee is about $4 per month which is recovered several times over. Just compare a few basic items that almost every household buys like cooking oil at Walmart and that of Costco or eggs or milk.
Organic eggs at Costco are about $ 5 for 18 eggs
Walmart sells at $6.26 for 18.
I totally agree. The rotisserie chicken isn’t bad either, although not too often as salt injected to achieve tenderness is high. We only purchase it when we have a large crowd and then use it in salad. I have also used it in soups and pies. When it comes to salt use, ALL restaurants and frozen food companies do the same thing, and we pay much more for it when dinning out. So, there you have it. No need to add salt when adding rotisserie chicken to any meal.
Yes the prices they listed in the article for Eggs are certainly a lot less than my local Costco sells them for
My husband and I agree. We try to be dissatisfied with Costco’s and cannot. I find their coffee to be top notch! I would put it against Starbucks and Dunkin any day.
Regarding the rotisserie chicken, we wish they would offer an organic option as well (or at least allowed organic to be made-to-order.
The real deal at Costco is their Customer Service, which is the best you’ll find. Most stores have time limitations on what can be returned, and some have re-stocking fees. When time frames pass, you’re SOL. Meanwhile, most items purchased at Costco can be returned with no questions asked (although if the product is defective, they should be told) as long as the item can be found in their system and was purchased by you. At least that has been my experience. I don’t know what their return policy is when a gift, purchased by a member, is returned; however, I’ll bet its better than anyone else’s.
I find that just buying gas, saves me plenty each month. Enough to cover the price of the card. And, I probably only fill my tank once a month as I am a senior. I do not buy too much in the store itself. My hearing aid batteries which are the best and the least expensive anywhere. Plus, my vitamins and supplements are big savings as well. Once in awhile I buy the roast chicken.
I have a membership. It is worth it. Gas is always cheaper, it is a better grade of gas, I get more MPG. And you can not beat their price on paper goods, basic supplies like laundry detergent, when it is on sale which they do often. Dish detergent. I love to buy their check roasts 2 pack. $20 or more for two larger ones, at the grocery store a small one is $30. Sale items at grocery stores are still marked up in price, you just think you are getting a bargain. Of course, At Costco or Sams you have to look at that giant jar of peanut butter and figure price per ounce and think about if you can really use it before it goes rancid and it a smaller jar at a grocery store is a better price. I never buy seafood at Big Box stores or at most grocery stores, except one that I trust. Costco has healthy snacks, large box but a family can go through them fast. and I love the price on their nuts, pecan, walnuts, and cashews! Snack on the walnuts after slightly toasting them, or not. I use a lot of pecans and walnuts at Christmas. I make a lot of Christmas candy, most people don’t, but they have a lot of other supplies I need that a much cheaper and a use a large quanity.
I don’t buy items packed in plastic containers if I can avoid it. Good food does not come in plastic, it comes in glass. The plastic leaches into the food. Hello cancer.
When will Americans learn about quality food?
What exactly is in every plastic container that leeches into the food?
Bis-2ethyl-hexyl phhalate, gives plastic it’s elasticity.
I suspect BPA. Plastics are a real problem for all living things and the planet as a whole. I wish humans were not so short-sighted.
BPA, which is in nearly every plastic food container, as well as in the lining of metal food cans and the lining of bottle caps. It is enough of a problem for the brain and the prostate that the FDA outlawed its use in baby bottles and sippy cups in 2012. Don’t ever heat food in the microwave while it is still in the plastic container — put the food in glass first.
I’ve checked in to this a lot, and there is no doubt in my mind that this is the missing link for Alzheimers and dementia.
I believe plastic used to store food is not carcinogenic unless it is old or exposed to heat. Probably harmless if the product contained is used in a timely manner.
When the manufacturer learns that quality and health is worth more than profits. Which means NEVER
Yes, sale items at grocery stores, like Safeway, are always higher before markdowns and even then, they are too often higher than the starting price at Winco, which is a favorite store of mine when I want things, I know either Costco doesn’t carry, or I don’t need a huge amount of. Safeway also has the bad habit of “accidently” overcharging.
I just bought some of the Costco peanut butter , I thought it would be creamy and delicious, like JIF. Well you had to stir it up, and it was still kind of thin, and not creamy at all, you spread a thin layer of peanut on your bread and the taste was incredibly delicious! You don’t need much!
I realize the fact that all aisles are not Marked/ Labeled for ease of shopping, but as a spontaneous marketing tool.. As a shopper both of a certain age and with limited time I find this to be the MOST FRUSTRATING PART OF SHOPPING AT COSTCO..I HAVE BEEN A Costco member for longer than ai can remember. I find pricing, quality, availability and service to be pretty much all that ANY Customer could desire and just wish Marketing would take last place in terms of ease of finding products! I have shopped at Costco in Multiple places, New York State, Oceanside, Westbury, Farmingdale. Albany area plus. And now in Florida. I truly believe even now though I no longer shop for a family of 5 plus, And am shopping only for 1 , I am still using Costco as my go to store.m
I hope I am understanding your response correctly. I am recovering from knee replacement surgery and am finding that the general public DOES NOT understand how hard it is to access popular or on sale stuff without great difficulty. Hell, most anything actually. I am 5’9” , female, and I’m used to being asked to help people reach the high shelf goods. I’m not used to being the one to ask for help. Grocery stores need to be aware that there are many of us who can’t retrieve the groceries we would normally buy. Think about it. It affects your bottom line!!
I concur with your view. Several times one would have to resort to asking even customers when their staff is not nearby. I have walked the aisles without getting what I was looking for since I had nowhere in mind to concentrate my search.
Aisle signs are not available because if you have to look for certain items you have to browse other isles and most probably impulse buy something else.
glasses and hearing aids are great deal at Costco. Can’t beat their warranty and service. Hot dog and drink is best quick, cheap lunch aroung. I definitely agree on the gas prices too.
Nice to know, I may be in the market very soon. Thanks.
How about $9. For only 1lb of the bacon you feature? Never seen 2 lbs or a 4 pack. Eggs are about $6/18 and like everywhere, they’re small. Otherwise, you’re looking at $7.99-$8.99/18. Add to that NO ice cream, no more Caesar salad, no more cheeseburgers with fries and drink, and no more vanilla yogurt at the food courts on the entire island of PR. Not too many benefits for same membership fee.
I am a member of Costco, but I agree with you. Same membership price but they took away several of the food court items such as the chicken caesar salad! It was my go to. I was disappointed when I joined again and found that they took it away.
that precooked bacon is so good, so cheap, so habit forming, it will turn you into a bacon junkie!
I love Costco. I was a member when I lived in California then I moved to Oklahoma City and they didn’t have one and I was very sad. I got gas to drive to California, it was $2.99/ gal. Cal. Was $6.00 /gal. Their ice cream is very good. It appears since the prices have been going up in all the other stores Costco is trying to keep it a better buy. The checks I get in February makes up for the cost of membership and then some. Great place to shop.
My first visit to a Costco was in Oklahoma City, my daughter to me to hers, I was so impressed with it, I joined as soon as I got back home to Dayton Ohio! I love everything about it, except men’s pajamas, the men’s clothes only go up maybe an XL if you are lucky, shoes 12 maybe a 13 if you are lucky, if you are a big man, go some where else! And I don’t like the costco batteries, they do not last very long, even if they say they do, they do not.
Using their credit card really pays me to shop there.
With egg prices so high everywhere else I bought 24 eggs for $7.98. Can’t beat that anywhere.
Members for over 10 years. No problems with the gas. Food court, sure wish they’d bring back their BBQ sandwiches. But my best find at Costco is DIAPERS! We have 5 Grands that are in diapers. The Kirkland brand is just as good as Huggies. And at least once a year they have them on sale! There’s always a limit, 2 cases per size. I order on line and they are delivered free. The difference in price varies but it’s always incredible!
the gasoline is AWESOME!
Costco is a definite value. If you don’t want to shop there, please stay home and keep the aisles clear for people that appreciate value.
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Yep!
NH does not have a gas station. It is not cost effective to drive an hour away to the closest Costco gas station. As an executive member I lose out on an important benefit. Hopefully one will be built or arrangements made for us to receive a credit on our statement when we use our credit card at a local gas station. We have a Cumberland Farms right across the street from the existing Costco. It is very tempting to join BJs because of their gas station less than 1 mile away. But as a loyal fan of Costco since it opened in 1992, I stand with Costco.
The one thing to know, if you have to use delivery like Shipt, there is no way to use the rebate check, and there is a limited selection of what you can buy,at least listed on Shipt. But you still must be a member for Shipt to be able to shop for you.
But, have been a member for many years, and cost as not my biggest concern. Quality is. And compared to grocery stores, in many catagories, Costco winns, hands down.
Even when it was just us two, and now just one, I am used to breaking down large packages for the freezer, etc
And their produce stays fresher, longer. Citrus individually put in zip lock bags, lasts weeks in the fridge
Same for many veggies. That big bag of sweet onions, lasts a month as long as it is,stored cool and dark.You simply can’t find great fresh garlic, like the Colossal Garlic. I in any supermarket. And it also lasts very long. Can’t beat the flounder fillets,either, or the Keto frozen salmon. I do not buy their whole fillets, because they are farm raised.Same with shrimp, always check, that it is wild caught
I miss being able to go, and browse. 🙁
FYI,
Costco Executive Membership – $120.00 annually comes with “exclusive” offers 2% (up to $1,000) cashback reward, which does not expire and applies to travel (rental car, hotel). You are also eligible for various services like: Auto (15% off maintenance & repair; up to $500.00 per visit) & Home Insurance, Costco Auto Program, Bottled Water Delivery, Pet Insurance (provided by FIGO), as well as Installed Products.
COSTCO VISA – 4% on eligible gas and EV charging, for the first $7,000 per year, then 1%; 3% on restaurants and eligible travel; 2% on all other purchases from Costco and Costco.com; 1% on all other purchases. It also has no annual fee with Costco membership and no foreign transaction fees.
No, I am not a Costco employee. I tried to be one several years ago when I was in-between jobs and living in CA, but back then I think their hiring system reflected others needed it more, from what I was able to ascertain while filling out their application for employment. Anyhow, I’ve been a member for over 30 years and truly appreciate good customer service and a return policy that reflects customer appreciation.
I’ve had little to no sucsess w/the PHARMACY…..crowded/SLOW/perscriptions not FILLED or READY….I will return to TARGET in SAND CITY CA….SEE-YA…..
I line in Washington State. I am going to make a statement that is true but I will get a few negative comments anyway. Our local Costco is one of the best things going for us. However, it is always crowded. We are close to Canada and get many Canadians at our store. I think this is wonderful because our store needs their business. They shop their for a reason and it is the same reason I shop their, reasonable prices ad availability. I just wish they would learn to drive. Nuf said!!
Costco has been a favorite of mine for over 20 years. There are only 2 in this household. They could improve a few items. Walmart is better on feminine products. Costco only seems to have thin. Many of their products could be packaged differently for convenience for small
families. For instance i don’t buy the hamburger but if it had a divided package… i would.
I go about an hour before closing. Rarely as crowded as during the day.
I considered joining Costco but after going as a guest with my friend and buying things that were in too big of quantities for me and my spouse I decided it wasn’t for me. I also was super disappointed when I found out all the kiwis I bought were mushy. It was a very cold day and I am guessing that the kiwis got frozen in transportation and became mushy when they thawed. I don’t think it happened on the way from the store to my house as it’s only a couple of miles away. My daughter and best friend have memberships so I do go with them once in awhile but don’t like to buy in bulk.
FYI…I recently had to return the large pack of toilet paper. The quality has been getting worse and worse. This last pack the rolls appear to have been cut by a hacksaw! The edges of the rolls were shredded, not even cleanly cut, the individual sheets tore unevenly and were horrible quality. Quality control needs to step it up because the quality lately has been literally “in the toilet” before even using it!!! Rethinking purchasing it again here in Southern California!!!
Costco is GREAT says most people, including my Las Vegas nephew who buys large quantities of meat for his Cane Corso.
She never complains about it! As for the other items, services and goods, he swears by them all.
I Love Costco, their products their commitment to customer care and organization. They’re the standard for doing Warehouse clubs correctly. My kids are grown and gone and I don’t by huge quantities but I am ruined for other stores. The products, freshness, friendly employees. I love you guys.
How I wish Costco can bring back the photo department understanding the fact that people nowadays don’t print out photographs, but I am still on the old school side where I want to see the pictures in my photo album/s. They have great quality of prints and very cost effective as well. Nice break before, after shopping or just merely refreshing one’s memory by having some trips to the “memory lane”.
Fuel, Travel, Nuts, Coffee, Wine, Dessert, International Snacks are my go to at COSTCO.
Need to open more stores in CT especially in Fairfield County so don’t need to drive that of a distance.
Bis-2ethyl-hexyl phhalate, gives plastic it’s elasticity.
Another amazing deal is the Kirkland Margharita!!
So yummy! Best deal with gold premium too!!
No tequila needed !
Use extreme caution with Kirkland Batteries. We have been Costco members for over 20 years…excellent experience. HOWEVER…the batteries do not store well. They degrade and leak causing grave damage. Not talking about over extreme time…have camera…smoke detectors…digital scale…etc have had to replace. Stay with the Duracell product sold. The Kirkland brand has been removed from our Costco centers.
Costco can be good or it can be great. Much depends on what you’re buying and the quantity. If you’re in a rural area and you travel long distances to shop, it can be fantastic. For small organizations like churches that are purchasing coffee and paper goods, the Costco stores can be helpful. Much depends on what you’re buying and the quantity.
Their golf balls are a little over $1 each new. Best value you will ever find in the golfing equipment realm.