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Costco ax 'GOAT' food court item sparking fury from shoppers
Costco fans are still mourning the loss of the beloved cinnamon sugar churros a year after they vanished quietly.
The churros were a $1 fan-favorite treat pulled at the start of the pandemic.
Fans rejoiced when they were brought back in 2021 at $1.49 — only to be axed again in 2024.
Shoppers are still fuming over the removal of the 'GOAT' item — especially after Costco replaced the crunchy classic with a dense, 8,000-calorie chocolate chunk cookie for $2.50.
'Those cookies are awful and crazy high-end calories. The churro was amazing. I will die on this hill,' a Reddit user wrote in a post.
'The cookies replacing churros is the worst thing that costco has done since changing the berry smoothie recipe,' another shopper commented.
The churro controversy is just the latest in a string of food court shake-ups that have enraged longtime members, including Costco's controversial Pepsi for Coca-Cola swap.
Fans are still bitter over the death of the combo pizza. Others are baffled why Asian Costco food courts offer sushi, bulgogi bakes, and clam chowder—while U.S. locations struggle to hold onto basics.
'Costco has been disappointing me so much lately. Churro gone replaced by 8,000 calories cookie. Combo pizza gone while Asia Costcos get sushi and clam chowder and bulgogi bake,' a Reddit user wrote.
American shoppers were also jealous at the debut of a California Crab Roll only in Canada.
Social media users were thrilled to learn about the return of its hot turkey and provolone sandwich, until they heard about the price hike to $6.99 from $3.99.
Besides food, Costco decided to introduce a new Frozen Strawberry Lemonade at select US locations.
The $2.99 beverage was spotted at food courts in California, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, and Michigan.
The drink was described as an 'overpoweringly sweet' beverage by social media users who were disappointed it replaced Costco's Strawberry Banana Smoothie.
The one thing that will likely never go away is Costco's famous $1.50 hot dog and soda combo, which were not including in customers' food court price hike claims.
When Costco isn't busy with its food court shakeups, its competing with rivals like Walmart and Sam's Club.
Several Reddit users trashed the Double Chocolate Chunk Cookie that replaced the Churros last year
One of Costco's latest projects is a standalone gas station in California to be opened in the spring of 2026.
The gas station news comes months after Walmart announced its plans to open 40 to 45 fuel station convenience stores.
Costco has opted not to axe all self-checkout machines, unlike Sam's Club, which is currently rolling out AI-powered 'Scan & Go' technology.
However, it has been aggressively working on a membership crackdown and implemented controversial rules before hiking its membership fees.
While the chain recently lost its top wholesale store title and were affected by tariffs, it's continued to maintain financial success.
