15 Best Costco Fall Foods (And Drinks) You Can’t Skip This October
By Erica Loop,
3 hours ago
It’s finally sweater weather again. There’s a chill in the air, and pumpkins are absolutely everywhere. Unlock the true value of your Costco membership and take advantage of deep discounts and can’t-miss deals on the top fall foods.
From gobs and other goodies to hearty squash soup, the warehouse club has the season's best buys. And that means you can keep your shopping budget in check and leave cash in your wallet.
Editor’s note: Prices are subject to change and may vary by location.
Bake a fall favorite without starting from scratch. Add oil, water, and eggs to this mix to make a sweet, spiced loaf of pumpkin-flavored bread in an hour or less. You’ll get four pouches of the mix and four bags of real pecans.
Shoppers rave about this pumpkin-packed pick. Redditor Coldsteel_BOP wrote, “I swear, this is so good it almost beats a good homemade banana bread. Since it’s seasonal, you might want to stock up… pretty sure when people figure out how good this is, it’ll be gone quickly.”
Costco’s bakery is known for its affordable, freshly-made treats. And if you’re looking for something new to try this fall, the retailer just brought back cranberry walnut bread. The seasonal loaf is a fan favorite that won’t stay on store shelves for long.
You can eat the bread by the slice, use it to make a gourmet turkey and cheddar sandwich or dip it into your favorite fall-flavored soup.
3. Cinnamon Loaf Coffee Cake
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Price: $9.99
Fans of Costco’s butter pound cake and blueberry lemon loaf will enjoy this cinnamon coffee cake. Cocoa and cinnamon butter batter give this sweet treat a rich flavor you’ll savor.
If you’re wondering just how good the newest addition to the store’s bakery lineup is, take it from Redditor Cyber_Insecurity, “This is dangerous. I’m tempted to eat half of it in one sitting.”
You don’t have to venture into the chilly autumn weather (or waste money on gas) just to get a warm cup of Panera’s seasonal squash soup.
Score a two-pack of the 24-ounce ready-to-heat-and-eat vegetarian, gluten-free foodie find for less than $11 at Costco. That’s a full 48 ounces. A single bowl of this soup costs almost $8 in Panera’s cafes.
5. Zak’s Tavern Bavarian Style Braised Cabbage and Apples
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Price: $10.89
Celebrate Oktoberfest with this Bavarian-style side. The red cabbage, granny smith apple, and dried cranberry bargain buy is fully cooked and ready for you to heat and serve.
Pair this pick with brats, German-style schnitzel, or Zak’s Tavern’s buttered spaetzle.
6. Kirkland Apple Cider Vinegar
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Price: $9.99
Snag three 32-ounce bottles of ACV for under $10. While you can’t drink this apple cider product alone, you can use it to flavor a marinade, salad dressing, or stew.
Compare Costco’s low $9.99 price for the triple-pack of this raw, unfiltered organic product to $7.99 for one 32-ounce bottle of Bragg organic apple cider vinegar at Target.
Fill your fridge with this creamy tomato soup. Serve this savory selection with a toasty grilled cheese or crisp fall apple salad.
At Costco, you’ll get two 24-ounce cups (48 ounces total) for $6.99. A single 16-ounce size of Panera’s version sells for the same price in grocery stores.
8. Pink Lady Apples
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Price: $8.49
Whether you want to dip caramel apples with the grandkids, make a warm pie, or stock your fridge with healthy snacks, Costco has a can’t-miss deal on organic pink ladies right now. This super-sized four-pound bag is a steal for under $8.50.
9. Kirkland Organic Maple Syrup
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Price: $14.99
Drench pancakes, waffles, or French toast with the pure maple flavor of this Kirkland Signature syrup.
The 100 percent grade A amber product is gluten-free and USDA organic. The same size bottle of Good and Gather’s maple syrup costs $2 more at Target.
Save time and money with this ready-to-cook deal. You can use the two-pound refrigerated pack of butternut squash to make cinnamon-topped fall hash, savory soup, or a sweet side.
11. Swiss Miss Hot Chocolate
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Price: $9.99
Curl up with a steaming cup of hot chocolate. This fall, Costco has the mega-sized 50-count box of Swiss Miss Milk Chocolate flavor mix for $9.99. The 50-pack sells for over $14 on Amazon.
12. Zak’s Tavern Oktoberfest Buttered Spaetzle
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Price: $9.99
Add this easy-to-make item to your Oktoberfest menu. This pasta-dumpling cross is a German classic. But it isn’t easy to make. If you don’t have time to start from scratch, try the refrigerated Zak’s Tavern version.
A heaping helping of frosting makes these pumpkin-flavored cookies the perfect fall dessert. At $7.49 for 1.5 pounds, the gourmet goody is a bargain. Serve it at an autumn event, or indulge in this creamy treat after dinner.
14. Kirkland Signature Pecans
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Price: $12.99
Sprinkle these Kirkland Signature pecan halves over maple-flavored ice cream, add them to an apple pie, or mix them into a fall salad.
Costco’s two-pound bag is under $13, but you’ll pay $13.49 for a smaller 16-ounce size of Good and Gather pecans at Target.
15. Pumpkins
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Price: $6.99
Pumpkins aren’t just for display. Even though you can accent your fall holiday decor with the jumbo-size gourds, you can also use them to make a pie, bread, or muffins.
And as a bonus, you can roast the seeds to make a healthy autumn snack.
Bottom line
Costco has the hottest fall finds at unbeatable prices. So go ahead and fill your fridge, pack your pantry, and stock up on these autumn-inspired items right now.
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