7 Costco Foods That Feel Gourmet but Are Shockingly Cheap
You grew up enthralled by Nigella Lawson. You never missed an Anthony Bourdain special. And if there’s a TikToker recounting their stays at elite restaurants, you’re liking and subscribing. Unfortunately, you just don’t have the budget to make your dreams of gourmet eating a reality — or do you?
If you have a Costco membership, you can eat lavishly on a value-meal budget. Strolling the aisles of your local Costco, you’ll find items that even a chef with the fanciest standards could appreciate — without the luxury-level price tag.
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1. Borgo de Medici Truffle Pizza Kit
Price: $29.99
The word “truffle” evokes sumptuous eating. Adding truffles to a pizza only increases the elegance factor — as well as the fun — of dining at home. This Borgo de Medici Truffle Pizza Kit gives you and your family the ingredients to prepare a gourmet-style pizza in your own kitchen.
2. Cedar Pastries Pistachio Bird’s Nest Baklava
Price: $12.99
Why bring any old dessert to the table when you could bring baklava? And why bring baklava when you could bring pistachio-flavored baklava? With Cedar Pastries Pistachio Bird’s Nest Baklava, you’ll enjoy a sweet treat that feels worthy of a Mediterranean bakery case. Technically, you’re bringing it to that work event, but few would fault you for stashing it in your pantry instead.
3. Nutella Biscuits
Price: $16.99
While you’re likely used to spooning Nutella out of the jar, you can give it a gourmet spin by enjoying it in the center of a crisp, buttery cookie. Dunking these Nutella biscuits into your morning coffee or evening tea adds a European café vibe without requiring a plane ticket.
4. Nature’s Garden Probiotic Strawberry Yoggies
Price: $14.89
Strawberries dipped in chocolate are considered a luxurious treat, so why not opt for a slightly healthier — though no less indulgent — alternative? Nature’s Garden Probiotic Strawberry Yoggies offer a snackable twist on that classic pairing, delivering sweetness and texture at a comparatively low cost.
5. Kirkland Signature Sparkling Energy Drink, Variety Pack
Price: $19.99
Sparkling beverages naturally carry an air of sophistication. These Kirkland Signature sparkling energy drinks bring that refined feeling of sparkling water with a jolt of energy. The variety pack comes with tropical, peach and orange flavors, so you don’t get bored.
6. Kirkland Signature Premium Extra-Thick Steak Strips
Price: $14.89
Steak is considered a fairly gourmet source of protein. And while the prime cuts you’d get from a butcher may be outside of your price range, you can still snack on Kirkland Signature extra-thick steak strips. Serve them alongside eggs, toss them into a salad or build them into a wrap for an elevated meal or snack.
7. 7Days Soft-Baked Croissant, Vanilla Filling
Price: $12.99
Few foods make you feel like you’re livin’ the good life like a warm, flaky croissant. A soft-baked version with vanilla filling is the perfect way to start — or end — your day in gourmet style.
Editor’s note: Prices and availability are subject to change.
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