Costco shoppers love the iconic retailer for many reasons, including the many snacks it sells. But which snacks are the best of the best?
Recently, CouponBirds analyzed more than 145,000 customer reviews from residents of every state to find the snacks that earned the most five-star reviews.
Based on that analysis, here are the snack foods that Costco shoppers truly adore.
10. Blue Diamond Smokehouse Almonds
Share of reviews that gave this product five stars: 90.07%
How Costco sells it: A box of 12 1.5-ounce bags
These almonds can be a healthy alternative to junk food. The small nature of the packages means you can take them on the go.
“These almonds are purchased for our office staff that absolutely loves them,” writes a reviewer. “They are so delicious and great grab-and-go snack.”
9. Kirkland Signature Sunsweet Whole Dried Plums
Share of reviews that gave this product five stars: 90.27%
How Costco sells it: A 3.5-pound bag
These pitted prunes are California-grown. They are fat-free and pack a lot of dietary fiber. You should refrigerate them after you open the resealable bag.
One reviewer writes: “Kirkland’s ‘dried plums’ are SO moist — plump and delicious!!! I have to wrestle with myself to not wolf down the bag too quickly!”
8. Walnut pieces
Share of reviews that gave this product five stars: 90.33%
How Costco sells it: 5-pound bag
Costco’s Walnut Pieces are kosher. For optimum freshness, you should refrigerate the walnuts once you open the bag.
“This is a really good price for an extra-large bag of walnut pieces,” a reviewer writes. “It’s a good deal larger than the bag they sell in the store of unbroken walnut halves … for about the same price.”
7. Altoids Breath Mints (tie)
Share of reviews that gave this product five stars: 90.42%
How Costco sells it: A box of 12 1.76-ounce packages
These “curiously strong mints” can freshen up your breath. They are available in peppermint flavor at Costco.
“Great to be able to get them at a much better price in this multi-pack rather than the per-tin price in the grocery store,” writes a reviewer.
7. Universal Bakery Organic Paleo Bars (tie)
Share of reviews that gave this product five stars: 90.42%
How Costco sells it: A box of 20 individually wrapped bars in a 27-ounce container
These bars are aimed at those who are on the paleo diet. They are organic and grain-free.
5. G2G Peanut Butter Coconut Chocolate Protein Bars
Share of reviews that gave this product five stars: 90.57%
How Costco sells it: A three-pack with eight 2.47-ounce bars per box, for a total of 24
You won’t get any preservatives with these bars, which have 18 grams of protein. They are gluten-free and 99.9% lactose-free. Keep these bars refrigerated.
According to one reviewer: “Hands down best protein bar I have ever had … I regret only buying three boxes. These will definitely be a new staple in our house.”
4. Kirkland Signature Pecan Halves
Share of reviews that gave this product five stars: 90.73%
How Costco sells it: A 2-pound bag
These pecan halves are listed as U.S. No. 1 Fancy grade. They are also kosher.
“These are consistently the freshest tasting, least bitter, best tasting pecans available to anyone who isn’t lucky enough to live near a local grower,” writes a reviewer.
3. Nutella & GO! Hazelnut & Cocoa Spread With Breadsticks
Share of reviews that gave this product five stars: 90.98%
How Costco sells it: A package of 16 1.8-ounce packs
This treat features 23 grams of sugar per unit. There is no need to use a knife with the spread.
“I have three little kids, within 48 hours they ate the entire box!” writes one reviewer. “I helped. Very yummy.”
2. Godiva Dark Chocolate Ganache Hearts
Share of reviews that gave this product five stars: 91.74%
How Costco sells it: A four-pack with 14.8 ounces per bag
The chocolates come as a heart-shaped “coeur iconique.” Each treat has dark chocolate ganache filling covered by a dark chocolate shell.
“I gave bags of this to individuals for gifts,” writes a reviewer. “Each person raved about the wonderful taste of this chocolate in being creamy and without the bitterness of most dark chocolate.”
1. Utah Truffles Dark Chocolate Truffles With Sea Salt
Share of reviews that gave this product five stars: 91.99%
How Costco sells it: A 16-ounce two-pack bag
These individually wrapped chocolates are described as “decadent” with a “melt-away center.” They have no trans-fat.
“They are DELICIOUS,” writes a reviewer. “Excellent dark chocolate with a soft center, just a little bit of salt.”
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