There’s never a dull moment in the Costco Reddit forum. I was there for the whole “worst Costco finds ever” debacle, which was wild. And now, things are heating up again with another spicy topic: the best hidden gem products at Costco that are actually worth buying. Of course, the surprises are rolling in.
Most shoppers agree that one of the top hidden gems is—wait for it—the allergy meds. If you’re shocked, you’re not alone. But many fans sing the Costco pharmacy’s praises for its affordability and effectiveness.
Similarly, Costco’s cheese section is getting a lot of love. One user even claimed that their membership stays active mainly because of the dairy selection. “The Kerrygold cheese is a versatile staple for us and costs 2-3x more anywhere else,” they wrote. “Add Tillamook cheddar and Kirkland Pecorino, and that’s 90% of our cheese needs. Just wish they sold mozzarella blocks instead of shredded only.”
Another shopper chimed in, adding: “Bulk cheese. For the same price as a few oz of good cheddar at—insert grocery store name—I can buy almost a pound of cheddar at Costco and a cheese grater on Amazon. My charcuterie game is unmatched, and I save money hand over fist on shredded cheese.”
Outside of dairy products and over-the-counter-meds, shoppers love the Kirkland potato chips, with one fan even noting that they “make Ruffles look like trash.” Apparently, “they're the perfect thickness and crispiness.”
Costco’s protein powder is another major selling point for shoppers. “The new Kirkland brand protein powder is the best-tasting powder I’ve ever tried, and the price is great,” wrote one Redditor.
Honestly, this list is just the tip of the iceberg. Costco has way more hidden gems than I expected. There are tons of niche finds in the forum that, according to shoppers, are the crème de la crème. If this hasn’t motivated you to grab a membership, then you’re definitely missing out.
