At this point, it's old news that Costco's Kirkland-brand vodka is on par with Grey Goose, and their olive oil is a favorite of many a chef. But part of the warehouse store's appeal is its constantly evolving merchandise. And now that Costco has fresh spring inventory, devoted shoppers are calling out the best Kirkland products they can't stop buying.
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1. Kirkland Praline Pecans
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"What have I done… Praline Pecans from Kirkland are so… addicting," reads the title of a new Reddit thread—and other Costco shoppers are definitely in agreement.
"I go through one or two of these each holiday season; it's my guilty pleasure," said someone else.
"I can’t buy them anymore. I can go through them in 3 days. I have no will power," quipped another shopper.
Other Costco members offered up some creative ideas for the praline pecans.
"Have you tried crushing and sprinkling them on the vanilla ice cream?" asked one.
"We use this in a salad," shared another. "Whatever lettuce you like, the extra sweet grapes cut in half, the pralines, bleu cheese dressing and bleu cheese crumbles. SO GOOD."
2. Kirkland Toscano Extra Virgin Olive Oil
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Another recent Reddit thread is devoted to the new 2024 version of Kirkland's Toscano extra virgin olive oil from Tuscany.
"It's a good oil for dipping, drizzling, and finishing. Very clean, mild nutty flavors with a noticeable burn in the throat after consuming," shared the post creator. "$17.99 for 1 liter bottles, very reasonable price."
"I've been waiting all year, conserving the bottle I got last year. It tastes amazing. I don't cook with it, but I will use it as a finishing oil on watermelon salad, or mix in a vinaigrette. The flavor is noticeably better than any other olive oil I've tasted, and that's quite a few," wrote another happy customer.
Yet another shopper said, "2024’s crop is good and on par with previous years’. It’s my mid tier-use oil - I decant into a smaller bottle to leave on my counter. Be sure not to wait. Use up while it’s still at its best for the next year or three months after opening."
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3. Kirkland K-Cups
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A third Reddit thread delves into Kirkland's coffee pods for Keurig machines.
"It’s not dark roast chewy and bitter. I don’t remember it being too aromatic. Just a smoother easy cup to drink," said one shopper of the Breakfast Blend.
One Redditor claims it's a "rebrand of Green Mountain Breakfast Blend," referencing the name brand coffee. "If you’re afraid of commitment, by a small box of GMBB and see if you like it first. Kirkland BB is my daily drinker, I love it," they continued.
One Costco shopper said they prefer the darker Pacific Bold coffee: "Buying it for last ten years, no reason to change—its the best!"
"Costco's Dark Roast Coffee is the only coffee we have at home, we love it!" agreed someone else.
4. Kirkland Allergy Medications
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Allergy season is upon us, and those who suffer can you tell that buying all that Zyrtec and Claritin can really add up—which is why shoppers are turning to the Kirkland brands of these popular over-the-counter medications.
"The Kirkland Zyrtec (aller tec) is a crazy good deal," said one Costco member in a Reddit discussion.
"I got my annual supply of Kirkland Zyrtec yesterday. It was less than $20. It was $49 for a two month supply of regular Zyrtec," said someone else, to which another shopper agreed: "Yep, a years worth of the generic at Costco equals about 1-2 months of the name brand elsewhere."
"People have Costco memberships just for their allergy meds," said someone else.
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5. Kirkland Lightly Breaded Chicken Breast Chunks
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Costco shoppers swear these Kirkland chicken bites taste like Chick-fil-A: "The only thing missing from those tasting like Chick-fil-A. Is cooking them in peanut oil. I air fry mine but I swear I’m eating Chick-fil-A nuggets when I bite into those delicious little nugs."
"Target sells the Chick-Fil-a sauce in small bottles for $6 or so…completes the drive-thru experience," suggests one customer.
"They work well in the after air fryer for a quick easy dinner," agreed another.
In fact, Eat This, Not That! recently did a taste test of all the frozen chicken nuggets at Costco, and said the Kirkland brand was the only one they'd buy again.
6. Kirkland Ice Cream Bars
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When your sweet tooth kicks in, these ice cream bars may be just what you need.
"They're the same or better than the Hagendaaz ice cream bars and $2 cheaper," said one member, while another shared, "My husband is addicted to them!"
"Those ice cream bars are AMAZING and are a great price even when not on sale," agreed someone else.
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7. Kirkland Cauliflower Crust Pizza
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Costco shoppers agree that the cauliflower crust pizza is "underrated."
"My wife is gluten free and loves pizza so it scratches her itch without me having to go buy a 10” pie for $30 from a specialty pizza spot," shared one member.
"I’m not even gluten free and the cauliflower supreme is my favorite frozen pizza they make," said another.
8. Kirkland Wine
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If you're lucky enough to have a Costco liquor store attached to your warehouse club, don't sleep on the Kirkland-brand wine.
"Kirkland wine (I usually get Cabernet Sauvignon) is amazing. Yes, there are better wines, but more than double. Honestly, some of them I'd rate 90/100," said a Redditor.
"The 2019 Brunello and Barolo are also excellent, and unbeatable at the price point," said another.
"The Kirkland Rioja Reserva, Primier Cru Chablis, and Champagne have their moments too. The Gran Selezione was new this year. It came and went. With luck, we'll see it again," chimed in a third.
"2022 Kirkland Signature Malbec from Argentina," recommended another shopper, to which someone else agreed by calling it "chef's kiss."
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9. Kirkland Organic Peanut Butter
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"Really upset that I started getting this because now I refuse to have any other peanut butter," quipped a Redditor about Kirkland's organic peanut butter.
"Those valencia peanuts are the best for butter!" said another, while someone else added, "I’ve had a hard time finding peanut butter that doesn’t have added oil."
10. Kirkland Dog Food
3 | Buy some items in bulk.ShutterstockEven our four-legged friends love Kirkland!
"They have the best value dog food with good ingredients. Can vouch for my dogs loving the salmon variety and tolerating the low-fat version," shared one happy customer.
"Their Kirkland brand Jerky Treats for dogs are fabulous, 4 paws up from both my dogs! They are in a blue 3 lb bag.," said another.
A third shopper recommended the "Kirkland dog dental chews," saying their dog loves them and never has a problem with "teeth or breath."
