40 Cult-Favorite Items That Make Costco's Membership So Worth It
Like an eight-foot-tall teddy bear, for one.
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When you get a Costco membership, a whole new world opens up to you. Suddenly you have access to countless items—from bananas to camping equipment—available via the wholesaler's warehouse. With so many items to choose from, it can seem daunting at first, but we're here to make your life a little easier. There are almost too many to list, but voilà: a comprehensive list of our all-time Costco favs. And, before you head in, make sure to check out our list of Costco shopping hacks.
Parmigiano Reggiano
Costco sells 1.5-pound bricks of parmigiano reggiano for a major deal, according to Delish Editorial Assistant Gabby Romero. They even sell this giant 72-pound wheel.
Sheet Cake
If you don't have a friend who secretly served Costco sheet cake at her wedding, you probably need new friends.
Organic Creamy Peanut Butter
We're firm believers that you should always have peanut butter on hand...including a giant back up jar in the pantry.
Bacon
Costco's Kirkland Signature brand is the way to go here. You get so much delicious bacon for so little money! Good, cheap bacon! Why else are we on this planet??
Basil Pesto
People rave about this monster vat of imported pesto, including Sarah Ceniceros, Delish's Senior Designer.
Rotisserie Chicken
Costco's rotisserie chickens are famously large, cheap, and delicious.
Milk Chocolate Almonds
These are the perfect little sweet snack for days you don't feel like full-on dessert.
Vanilla
There's enough vanilla extract in this bottle to last you a million years. What more could you want?
Just Bare Chicken Nuggets
Editorial Director Joanna Saltz loves the Just Bare Chicken Breast Chunks.
Coffee
Any place that sells a million delicious coffee bean varieties in gigantic quantities is A-OK, if you ask me.
Organic Roasted Seaweed
A light, low-cal snack that packs a lot of flavor and crunch.
Bacon Crumbles
Sure, that bacon we just talked about is great, but these it-takes-no-effort-to-put-real-bacon-on-ANYTHING bacon crumbles are perhaps the best topping on the planet.
Baked Goods
Do you even know joy until you let yourself get lost in the bakery section of a Costco? I think not. Assistant Food Editor Taylor Ann Spencer likes the almond poppyseed muffins.
Pizza
OK, yes, they have a fantastic frozen pizza selection, but anyone who's not a Costco noob knows the food court pizza is where it's at.
The $1.50 Hot Dog And Soda Special
If you know, you know.
Liquor
Costco has great deals on booze, including its Kirkland brand options.
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