20 Discontinued Costco Products We Desperately Wish They'd Bring Back
Fan Favorites That Were Gone Too Soon
Shopping lists change over time, and so do inventories. Costco's inventory evolves constantly, but some omissions hurt more than others. Dedicated Costco enthusiasts still mourn these discontinued treasures years later in online forums and parking lot conversations. So, here are 20 discontinued Costco products that will always hold a special place in our hearts.
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1. All-American Chocolate Cake
The year 2020 took many things from us, including Costco's legendary seven-pound chocolate cake. This decadent dessert was an experience that fed entire gatherings with its rich, moist layers. Petitions for its return still circulate online, showing how deeply this chocolate cake was loved.
2. Polish Dog
Do you remember grabbing that spicy, savory Polish dog after a marathon Costco shopping trip? In 2018, Costco executives made the controversial decision to pull this food court staple to introduce healthier options. Costing $1.50 back then, this Polish sausage had developed a cult-like following since the 1980s before it was discontinued.
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3. Hand-Dipped Ice Cream Bars
What made these bars unforgettable wasn't just the premium vanilla ice cream inside. It was actually the ritual of watching them being dipped in chocolate and rolled in crunchy almonds right before your eyes. The company sadly discontinued this beloved treat in 2013, citing rising production costs.
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4. Combo Pizza
Loaded with pepperoni, sausage, vegetables, and extra cheese, the combo pizza was unbeatable. When pandemic restrictions hit in 2020, Costco streamlined its menu, and this popular pizza variety never made its return. Each slice offered good value at $1.99, serving as a complete meal.
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5. Kirkland Signature Frozen Four-Cheese Ravioli
Back when busy families were searching for quick and tasty meals, these pasta pillows filled with ricotta, asiago, parmesan, and Grana Padano cheeses turned weeknight dinners into something special with barely any effort. Packaged in resealable bags, the product allowed shoppers to prepare just the right amount needed for a meal.
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6. Bulk Pocky Chocolate Cream Biscuit Sticks
Throwback to a bunch of addictive chocolate-dipped biscuit sticks that perfectly balanced sweetness with a satisfying crunch. The disappearance of these Japanese biscuit treats from Costco's snack aisles created a void that Amazon orders can't quite fill. Fans especially miss the Costco-exclusive larger packages that made sharing.
7. Cinnamon Sugar Pretzels
Crispy on the outside yet fluffy inside, these sweet pretzels crafted an aroma that would follow shoppers throughout the warehouse. The cinnamon-sugar coating wasn’t overwhelmingly sugary. Discontinued over a decade ago, these treats were often the reward that parents promised kids for good behavior.
8. Churros (Original Version)
Nostalgia runs deep for Costco's original churros. These were temporarily removed during the COVID-19 pandemic and returned in 2021 with a new twisted design. However, in January 2024, Costco began phasing them out entirely, replacing them with a Double Chocolate Chunk Cookie, priced at $2.49.
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9. Litehouse Freeze-Dried Garlic
Unlike jarred alternatives, this freeze-dried garlic maintained fresh flavor while providing incredible convenience. The airtight container kept the potent garlic flavor intact for months. This rendered it a pantry essential you could use for quick weeknight cooking. Each jar was equivalent to 45 cloves of garlic.
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10. BBQ Beef Brisket Sandwich
Tender, slow-cooked beef piled high with tangy sauce. Its richer flavor profile and premium ingredients justified the $4.99 cost, standing apart from Costco's otherwise budget menu items. Unfortunately, the sandwich fell victim to streamlining efforts despite having a dedicated following.
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11. Kirkland Signature Cinnamon Roll Danish
This famous Cinnamon Roll was known for its dense, buttery, and croissant-like pastry with a cinnamon filling and a sweet sugar glaze on top. The pastry was not very flaky, with harder and crispier outer rings and softer inner rings. However, Costco quietly discontinued it.
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12. Açai Bowl
Launched in 2018 as Costco's answer to the trendy health food movement, the bowl came topped with fresh berries, banana slices, and crunchy granola. In spite of its appealing presentation, the bowl contained between 30 and 41 grams of sugar. This led some customers to question its health benefits.
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13. Kirkland Take-And-Bake Pizza
Some nights called for a homemade pizza taste without the work, which was exactly what these ready-to-cook pizzas delivered. The dough developed a crispy yet chewy texture during home baking that frozen alternatives simply cannot achieve. It was discontinued around 2022, likely due to low sales.
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14. Tasty Bite Tikka Masala
Countless busy professionals built their quick lunch routines around these vegetarian microwavable Indian meals before they vanished. Ready in just 90 seconds, each package served an authentic flavor that defied its convenience food status. Other Tasty Bite products, like Madras Lentils, have also been stopped at Costco.
15. Kirkland Signature Organic Reduced-Fat Chocolate Milk
In 2024, Costco discontinued the Kirkland Signature Organic Reduced Fat Chocolate Milk, sold in convenient 24-count boxes. This move left many shoppers frustrated, especially those who enjoyed the USDA Certified Organic, 2% milk-fat chocolate milk. Unfortunately, no official reason was given for its removal.
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16. Pulmuone Chicken And Thai Basil Dumplings
That unique Thai basil filling kept the dumplings apart from standard potstickers. Besides, cooking these dumplings brought about an irresistible aroma that would fill the entire kitchen within minutes. They worked great as appetizers, quick meals, or as an addition to homemade soups for a flavor boost.
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17. Kohana Organic Coffee Cold Brew Concentrate
The convenience factor alone made this concentrated cold brew worth the shelf space in refrigerators until 2020. Each bottle produced an impressive amount of smooth, low-acid coffee that could be customized to any strength preference. Environmentally conscious shoppers appreciated the reduced packaging compared to ready-to-drink alternatives.
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18. Kirkland Signature Red Grapefruit Cups
It is said that the stoppage of this product is due to the closure of the packaging facility operated by Del Monte. This company produced these fruit cups for Costco. Kirkland Signature Red Grapefruit Cups were a popular fruit cup featuring single-serving cups of red grapefruit segments.
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All the magic happened during heating, when each cake developed a molten center. The chocolate oozed decadently when cut open. Despite being a frozen product, blind taste tests often fooled guests into thinking they were freshly baked. It ultimately received the “death star” asterisk on its price tag.
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20. Kirkland Signature American Cheese
This famous cheese was discontinued in 2019, primarily due to declining sales as consumer preferences shifted away from processed American cheese. It was convenient, affordable, and sold in large packs of 120 slices. Some speculate that the decline in demand was influenced by growing health awareness.
