If you've ever wandered through a Costco, chances are you've been tempted by the Costco Food Court. From the Costco hot dog to the Costco pizza and even the combo calzone, their food court prices remain impressively low, with pizzas, hot dogs, and other items typically costing just a few dollars. Consider the Costco hot dog, which they've priced at just $1.50 ever since 1984 (and that price isn't changing anytime soon).
And as of February 2026, Costco just shook up the food court menu again — this time with a brand-new Double Chocolate Mint Sundae for $2.99, which replaced the Salted Caramel Brownie Sundae that launched last fall. For the most part, Costco Menu items get switched out from time to time (like the Pepsi fountain drink, which got replaced with Coca-Cola in summer 2025), but you can generally expect the same items and low prices at every Costco location.
We've got the full breakdown below. If you need a bigger food selection, check out our guides for how to order Costco catering and Costco sheet cakes (their sheet cakes are one of our favorite Costco Bakery finds!).
Costco Food Court Menu and Prices (2026)
Some of the Costco Food Court menu prices have gone up in recent years. But for the menu items they offer now, the average cost per item is still less than $5.
A few menu prices increased back in July 2022, including the 20-ounce fountain drink (up $0.10) and the Costco chicken bake (up $1). We also saw the price of the Costco Caesar Salad go from $3.99 to $6.99 when it was renamed the Rotisserie Chicken Caesar Salad.
Here's the full Costco Food Court menu as of 2026, listed from cheapest to most expensive:
1. Hot Dog With Soda, $1.50
The Costco Food Court is by far the best place to get a hot dog because the Costco hot dog has always been (and will forever be) $1.50 — their price since 1984.
It's a quarter-pound hot dog and a 20-ounce Pepsi drink for only $1.50 — one of the best deals on hot dogs around. (If you just need a 20-ounce soda, you can grab one for $0.79.) But Costco execs have confirmed that a major change is coming to the hot dog combo this year:
"This summer, we will be converting our food court fountain business back over to Coca-Cola." — Costco CEO Ron Vachris, January 2025
The Costco hot dog vs. the Sam’s Club hot dog debate is a hot topic among shoppers, with many siding with Costco for both taste and value. And once Costco switches over the Coca-Cola, it'll be another differentiating factor between the two.
2. Pizza, $1.99 (Slice) or $9.95 (Whole)
Whether you want a slice or a whole pizza, you can get both from Costco, and even eat them while you shop. The only drawback is the topping options — you only get to choose from pepperoni or cheese.
A whole 18-inch Costco pizza costs $9.95, which is cheaper (and larger) than most pizza chain options. We did a deep dive into Costco pizza and came up with these comparison prices:
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Costco Whole Pizza, 18 in, $9.95 ($0.039 per square inch of pizza)
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Sam’s Club Pizza, 16 in, $8.98 ($0.045 per square inch of pizza)
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Papa Johns Extra Large Pizza, 16 in, $18.49 ($0.092 per square inch of pizza)
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Domino’s Extra Large Pizza, 16 in, $19.84 ($0.099 per square inch of pizza)
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Pizza Hut Large Pizza, 14 in, $17.49 ($0.114 per square inch of pizza)
Prices are for carry out, without any coupons, in Florida.
So if you're comparing the cost per square inch of pizza, a whole Costco pizza is 13% cheaper than Sam’s Club, 58% cheaper than Papa John’s, 60% cheaper than Domino’s, and 66% cheaper than Pizza Hut!
3. Ice Cream Cup, $1.99
At Costco, you can choose between 10 ounces of vanilla, chocolate, or strawberry ice cream in a cup for just $1.99. A plain sundae from McDonald’s will cost you $3.49, making the Costco ice cream cup 43% cheaper.
4. Double Chocolate Chunk Cookie, $2.49
Costco's food court menu got an update in January 2024, swapping out the beloved churro for a brand-new cookie. Weighing in at 5.5 ounces, this oversized cookie is served warm and large enough to split with someone else.
Compared to other jumbo cookies from Crumbl Cookie or Insomnia Cookies, Costco offers the best price, coming in at $0.45 per ounce. The next-best price is actually the Subway Footlong cookie.
5. Ice Cream Sundae, $2.49
The vanilla ice cream sundae at Costco costs $2.49 and gives you the option of either strawberry or chocolate topping.
For comparison, a McDonald’s sundae costs $3.59 and is smaller than Costco's. This makes the Costco sundae 30% cheaper for about twice the sundae.
KCL TIP: Although it's not listed on the menu, some Costco locations will let you make a chocolate sundae with strawberry ice cream.
6. Double Chocolate Mint Sundae, $2.99 (NEW in February 2026)
Costco quietly dropped a new sundae flavor in mid-February 2026 — and if you're a chocolate mint fan, this one's worth the detour to the food court. The Double Chocolate Mint Sundae is $2.99, which is $0.50 more than the classic sundae, but you're getting a serious upgrade: think rich chocolate mint sauce and chocolate chunks piled on top of your ice cream.
It replaced the Salted Caramel Brownie Sundae (which debuted in October 2025 at the same $2.99 price point), making it the second limited specialty sundae Costco has rolled out in less than six months.
7. Cold Brew Mocha or Latte Freeze, $2.99
The 16-ounce Cold Brew Mocha Freeze costs $2.99 and is made with cold-brew coffee (from Kirkland Signature Colombian beans, of course) and chocolate. If you prefer it without the chocolate, just ask.
Opting for Costco's caffeine fix instead of a similar frozen coffee from Dunkin’ can save you 30%.
8. Strawberry Banana Smoothie, $2.99
The $2.99 Costco fruit smoothie is a blend of strawberries and bananas. It has five servings of fruit and no artificial colors or flavors. The same size smoothie would cost you $4.29 at McDonald’s, making the Costco version 30% cheaper.
From June to September, the berry fruit smoothie usually gets replaced with the seasonal Mango Smoothie at Costco.
9. Chicken Bake, $3.99
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The Costco Chicken Bake is a crowd favorite with Costco members, though its price did jump from $2.99 to $3.99 in 2022. It has chicken breast, cheese, bacon, and Caesar dressing wrapped in bread.
KCL TIP: You can buy a 6-pack of Costco Chicken Bakes from the frozen aisle for $13.99. These at-home versions are a tad smaller than what you'd find at the food court and include an additional ingredient: green onions.
10. Combo Calzone, $6.99
There's STILL no sign of a combo pizza comeback at Costco (it was discontinued in 2020). But as of May 2025, there's a new Combo Calzone on the menu for $6.99. It's stuffed with pepperoni, sausage, cheese, tomato sauce, onions, peppers, olives, and mushrooms. But at $5 more than a slice of Costco pizza, you're paying up for the extra ingredients.
11. Hot Turkey and Provolone Sandwich, $6.99
In March 2025, Costco added a new Hot Turkey and Provolone Sandwich to the menu for $6.99, but it's actually just a return of a fan-favorite item that disappeared sometime in 2022.
The new version costs $3 more than the previous one did (and has 80 more calories), but this one includes oven-roasted turkey, provolone cheese slices, red onions, tomatoes, and basil garlic mayo.
12. Rotisserie Chicken Caesar Salad, $6.99
If you love the Costco rotisserie chicken, then this one's for you. The Rotisserie Chicken Caesar Salad is made with chicken breast, romaine, Parmesan cheese, and a creamy Caesar dressing.
KCL TIP: If you're not in a hurry for a salad fix, consider grabbing a whole rotisserie chicken and a Caesar salad kit from the Costco deli instead. You could whip up about four salads for around $13, making it a better deal.
Do you need a membership for the Costco food court?
New Costco food court membership rules came out in April 2024 that require a membership to place an order at the Costco food court.
But there's a workaround to shop at Costco without a membership — you can enter the warehouse by having a Costco Shop Card in hand. It's essentially a gift card that works all over the store, including at the Costco Food Court.
To get a Costco Shop Card gift card, someone with an active membership has to buy one for you, but you could always buy them a slice of Costco pizza ($1.99) for their trouble.
KCL TIP: We’ve heard that some outdoor Costco Food Courts don’t actively enforce the rule that you need to be a Costco member to dine there, but your mileage may vary depending on your Costco location.
What are the Costco Food Court hours?
The food court follows the same schedule as the main warehouse, so you can expect your Costco Food Court to be open these hours:
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Monday - Friday 10 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. (open at 9 a.m. for Executive members)
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Saturday 9:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. (open at 9 a.m. for Executive members)
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Sunday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. (open at 9 a.m. for Executive members)
Note: Keep in mind that Costco Business Center locations have different hours than regular Costco warehouses — and the Business Centers don't typically have a food court.
Bonus: Costco Food Court Nutrition Facts
If you're on the hunt for the complete nutritional info of Costco Food Court goodies, you can usually find it displayed on the wall near the food court itself. Oddly enough, Costco doesn't share this breakdown online, but you can find a copy (with practically microscopic print) posted on Reddit.
We also put together a handy chart using the nutritional facts displayed at our local Costco. Just click to open it in a new window:
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