6 Costco Items That Shoppers Say Are "Worth the Membership Alone"
Costco shoppers—including yours truly—know the warehouse chain offers so much more than just giant packages of paper towels for bargain prices. The chain has an absolutely fantastic grocery selection, with both name brands and Kirkland Signature items offering deals that make the $65 basic Gold Star membership fee seem like a steal. In many cases, the Costco option is not just cheaper but far better quality than other stores, and you don't always have to buy 20 of something to make the trip worth it. Here are 6 must-have Costco items worth the cost of membership alone.
Kirkland Signature Sous Vide Egg Bites (Bacon and Gouda)
These incredible egg bites ($13.59) are not just dupes of the famous Starbucks sous vide eggs, but essentially the exact same product, made by food company Cuisine Solutions. As the in-house Eat This, Not That! Costco expert, I can personally vouch for how good these are, and how convenient they are to have on hand—throw them in the air fryer for eight minutes or nuke them for a minute and 45 seconds, and you have a perfect little meal or snack ready to go. We never leave Costco without stocking up on a few containers.
Kirkland Signature Baby Wipes
At $19.99, these are hands-down the best baby wipes, no question. I've compared them to ones that are much fancier and cost three times as much, and the Kirkland wins every time. You don't even need to have a baby to make use of them—I know people who keep them in the car to freshen up after hiking or working out, for wiping down surfaces, toddler's faces, you name it.
Dietz & Watson Organic Roasted Turkey Breast
The Dietz & Watson Organic Roasted Turkey Breast ($17.69) is a must-have, one of the best deli turkey options available and made with clean ingredients (no added nitrates, nitrites, or antibiotics). This is another staple I buy every single time we make a Costco trip—not only is it delicious but tremendous value for money. "This is our favorite too-my kids say it's the best they have had," one Redditor said. "It disappeared for several weeks, maybe a month. I was sure it was gone for good but lo and behind they had it last week."
Emmi Le Gruyere AOP Cheese
This imported cheese is a staple for quiche, mac-and-cheese, potatoes au gratin, and so much more. At just $11.99 for a pound of cheese this is one of the best deals in the store. You will easily pay $8.99 at Whole Foods and $12.99 at Pavilions for 6-ounce packets, so yes, the Costco deal is ridiculous.
Kerrygold Pure Irish Butter
Kerrygold butter ($17.49) is so good it's worth the trip to Costco just for this item alone. The price point cannot be beat when compared to grocery stores, and once you've had Kerrygold, bargain-basement butter just doesn't cut it anymore. "I had never thought twice about trying Kerrygold until I saw in a recent post here how many people put it in their top 3 'must have' items from Costco," one Redditor raved. "Well, I bought it today on a trip there and oh my goodness I understand the hype!!! Used some on one of the Thomas English muffins from Costco and I feel like I've been missing out my whole life!"
Kirkland Signature Imported Basil Pesto
The Kirkland Signature Imported Basil Pesto ($10.69) is another must-have item for Costco shoppers, who can't believe how fresh and tasty it is. "I have been anti-store-bought pesto for pretty much my entire life but I recently bought theirs in the refrigerated section near the meat because it looked good," one Redditor said. "Life-changing in my opinion. The amount of effort to grow that volume of basil yourself and then make it is a lot, though it certainly tastes better. But that much better? Now I'm not so sure. That's it. Just had to get that off my chest."
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