Costco Food Court

Here at work all anyone has to say is that they are going to COSTCO and at least 10 people will ask for an order from the food court. CAN’T BEAT IT! Today, 12 of us jumped on the band wagon and ordered pizza, hot dogs, salads, drinks and sundaes. Good eatin!!! if you find a COSTCO that has an outdoor food court, you don’t need a membership, just jump in, order and go!

At the food court cashier area there were language barrier I had to repeat 3 times to lady if she was ready to take my order, because was very busy on certain day went to this Costco she was doing something on the counter wanted to know if she was ready to take my order that lady giving me weird look ugh, I don’t know what your talking about pretending she was clueless, I don’t speak English when clearly saw her spoke fine when she was speaking with other workers then the 4^th time she finally took my order, better if that lady could take her job seriously instead of giving her customers bad, hard time, experience.

For some reason, this Costco refuses to let you in for access to the food court without a membership. I was very excited for my $ 1.50 hot dog when I was told this disappointing information at the door. Obviously the policy makes zero sense as it’s not as if you can make a non-​alcohol related purchase sans Costco card and is not common policy of Costcos with outdoor food courts.
Unmitigatedly disappointing.

Costco is one of those places you can’t help but love. Free samples? Check. Isle upon isle of things you both want and need (like a massive display of different flavors of Spam)? Check. Diamond rings and booze? Check. Cell phones and clothing? Check. I mean, the list goes on and on and on and on…
I stopped in for an inexpensive throwback lunch, by which I mean I used to eat at the Costco food court in my younger days when I was home schooled and my mom had to fill up the cabinets with giant bags of pretzels, bread, canned goods, etc. So I opted for a classic hot dog ($ 1.65 with tax) for a deeeeelicious hot dog in a sesame bun and a soft drink.
I went back yesterday for a slice of pepperoni ($ 1.99) and oh man was it tough today to talk myself out of going back for just that! I never had the pizza from the food court until just yesterday, and it was fantastic. I wish they had peppers and cheese or hot sauce or something but you can’t have it all, all the time. Though I think for any other item, Costco got you covered. There are other items like Caesar salads, sandwiches, and that tastey Chicken bake, which Ill probably go back for tomorrow. It’s cheap compared to other spots in the area too. Also not sure if you need to be a member to go to the food court side… I just walk in.

ALWAYS long lines caused by not enough people working. I’ve never had a good turkey sandwich nor chicken bake from here.
Other than that, the other items are fine.
They now they debit and AMEX at the counter so that makes it a bit more convenient.
They’ve also stopped selling gelato, WHY YOU DO THAT? Jk, I know why, takes too long to scoop, not enough profit. #smartbusinessmove
The water vending machine is almost always out ot out of order. 25 cent waters cause too much demand!

A huge pizza for around $ 10?! I can’t deny that it’s a steal! Too bad I’m not a huge fan of their pizza. I find their crust too thick and bready. The roommate always wants a order a pizza whenever we’re at Costco, so he’s a fan. He can eat more than half a whole pizza in one sitting!
It’s fun watching the machines sauce the dough and all, but it took about 30 minutes to get my pizza! That’s way too long. And there doesn’t seem to be any rhyme or reason as to who gets which pizza and in what order. I saw people waiting after me who got their pizzas first. And others who started waiting before me who didn’t get their pizzas before I got mine.
An average pizza, but a great deal at $ 10!

Decent food for the price and what’s not too like about a hot dog and drink for a buck fifty? The behavior of others around the food court is another conversation. I’m not happy about how people sniper the seating area as well as their dilly-​dally in and around and sneaking into lines. It drives me insane sometimes. Costco needs to implement a larger food court area or outdoor seating. It’s difficult to exit through the lounging senior citizens and families with children. ugh!

As one of the thousands upon thousands of local people that come here to grab a cheap pizza for a party or dinner, you can always expect a line unless you decide to be an early bird or come when it’s nearly at shutdown.
Unfortunately, they don’t accept credit cards here, but with the advent of new technology (kinda), you can just order at the cash register when you’re checking out and use your card there.
I always make a trip here to order something as small as a soda or a pizza and shop while I’m waiting for my number to be ready. The food here isn’t that bad considering the price and the prices can be dirt cheap. 18′ pizza for $ 9.95 plus tax is uncalled for anywhere else in the city. I’m surprised that Costco decided to keep it this price despite the setting. Other chain restaurants, take notes from Costco.

They say a dollar isn’t what it used to be, but know what a dollar fifty still is? A Costco hot dog! The Costco hot dog is the only item I can think of that has not changed in price, ever. Electronics have gotten cheaper, almost everything else has become way more expensive, but the Costco hot dog or Polish sausage plus soda deal has always been $ 1.50. Plus it’s tasty, pretty large in quantity and even if the line is long your time from thinking about eating to actually eating is usually very low.
You’re at Costco, so obviously bulk toppings are the way to go. I recommend the deli style mustard, relish and onions (don’t be intimidated by the dispensers) and the kraut — which you need to ask for at the counter.
Hard to believe that buck fifty also gets you an extra large soda, but believe it. It does.
Other pro tips —
–The pizza is also an extremely good deal if hot dogs aren’t your thing.
–The beef brisket sandwich tastes pretty good but is incredibly greasy.
–The food court itself is cash only but if you happen to be shopping at Costco also (yes I have come here just for the food court) you can add your order to your bill during shopping checkout and pay with debit or Amex.

Two Star demerits for the latest menu changes and going (with little exception) suit with suburban stores. Mostly for pulling the Gelato and hand dipped waffle cones.
They added a Beef Brisket Sandwich, and I haven’t tried it, but the picture on the wall doesn’t even look attractive.. Let’s just hope the gelato returns after winter.

I’m super broke.
Yay, I can eat dinner for 1.50!!! And the taste, fellow food snobs? Yum. Yes, the polish sausage with relish, onions, kraut and mustard can’t be beat. And it comes with a soda too!
Unbelievably good deal.

2 dollars for a slice of pizza
1.50 for hot dog /​polish dog + soda
but most importantly, 1.50 for 3 giant scoops of gelato. Chocolate, pistachio, or Stracciatella
AWESOME

Note: This review is only for the gelato.
Costco only serves gelato at select locations and since my local Costco doesn’t have this item, I jumped at the chance to try it here. $ 1.50 for three huge scoops in a waffle cone! What a steal! Or so I thought. The flavors include stracciatella (vanilla with chocolate chunks), pistachio, and chocolate. I asked for two scoops of pistachio and one of stracciatella, but was instead given two scoops of stracciatella and one pistachio… okay I’ll live with it.
The stracciatella was SO unbearably sweet. After one bite of this, I instantly regretted ordering gelato instead of a churro. The gelato consistency was there, but it felt like I was swallowing frozen sugar. The pistachio was slightly better, but did not have a very strong pistachio taste which made me question if it even was pistachio at all! The only part I actually enjoyed was the crunchy waffle cone which is a little sad. Skip the gelato and order something else!

$ 1.50 for three scoop gelato in waffle cone! I don’t see this at many other Costco’s.
I tried one of each flavor. The chocolate was the best.

Minus one star for the bad service. Not sure what is up with the employees? But heard one of the ladies yell at a customer, «Come here! Hurry up!» I felt bad for the customer. Come on this is San Francisco, the land of the free love.
I was more impressed with the food selection. They serve gellato here!!! This doesn’t happen at other Costco food courts. I’m sad because they don’t serve chocolate gellato. Only mixed berry, chocolate chip, and vanilla. Blah! I want my chocolate

Who doesn’t love costco for everything that it is? I mean the prices at the Food Court are amazing and the food is pretty darn good for what you’re getting. I didn’t care for the Carne Asada Bake but it’s probably because I was expecting a burrito. It was pretty much a poor man’s burrito but good for that standard.
The pizza is always good and the hot dog/​soda combo can’t be beat.

For the 200^th review milestone, I put deep thought into what fancy restaurant I’d go to. Maybe Gary Danko, Wakuriya, The House, etc.
Then I thought of Milli Vanilli’s lip sync’d words:
«You said you didn’t need her
You told her good-​bye (good-​bye)
You sacrificed a good love
To satisfy your pride»
These words came to mind because in the past I turned my nose up to it. I would shop, checkout and keep my eyes focused on walking towards the two people with the Highlight markers.
My pride told me that I shouldn’t, that I couldn’t lower my Foie Gras, Ahi Tuna Tartare, Crème Brûlée palate.
«Did you ask if I wanted a hot dog?» Is it grass fed or Wagyu? Pizza? Is it Margherita neapolitano style thin crust!!! Did the person preparing it work under the tutelage of Michael Mina or Joel Robuchon? I like drizzle. Is there drizzle involved?
But just like Jay-​Z, I’m too old to be frontin. (Let’s pour it on thick). Costco Food stand is spectacular. Here’s my menu:
Pizza: breathtaking.
Polish dog: astonishing
Caesar Salad: remarkable
Carne Bake: mind boggling
Very berry sundae: dazzling
For under $ 10 I got a five course meal.
I can pretend I don’t like it just as I pretend I don’t like Milli Vanilli. But I do.
«I guess we gotta blame something. Blame it on the Rain».

T

You should know they just don’t let anybody in here. No, no, you plebeian — this is a most exclusive eatery only available to those who buy laundry detergent in oil barrels and toilet paper rolls in 84-​packs. So just go away, you spontaneous hand-​basket shopper… you simply don’t belong here.
Hell, I didn’t know this even had a name, but sure enough, the Costco site calls it the Food Court. So OK, it’s a food court… sorta. It looks more like lunch hour during visiting hours at San Quentin with families crowded on long picnic tables between a cinder-​block wall and the throngs of exiting shoppers with their flatbeds doing about 20 MPH on their way to get checked off with a magic marker at the exit. I’ve never managed to get a seat here. People park here for days, I think.
And I can see why — $ 2 pizza slices! How can you beat that in our current economic malaise? In fact, I’m surprised I don’t see more people queuing up for the food here. But alas, you need a Costco membership card. I was freeloading off Jamie W.‘s that night, and we both got slices of the combo (see my photo) and took them to the cement post outside the door. As people were using their carts as battering rams trundling their stash, we tried mightily to maneuver the flimsy paper plates to the sounds of screeching tires and screechier-​sounding shoppers.
FOOD — 3 stars… can’t beat $ 2 pizza… and it ain’t bad
AMBIANCE — 2 stars… you’re kidding, right?
SERVICE — 3 stars… well, I like how you can pre-​pay for your food at the main checkout
TOTAL — 3 stars… I’m in with the in-​crowd

Why?