Costco Brings Back Beloved Food Court Item with Unique Update

Costco’s food court is serious business. Remove a favorite item and the internet riots. The churro left us in 2024, and people are still not over it. Now the warehouse giant has finally responded. Not with a simple comeback—that would be too easy. Instead, they created something new. A reimagining. A caramel churro sundae that takes everything we loved and makes it even better.

The Return of the Churro

The original twisted churro was the ultimate post-shop reward. That cinnamon-sugar crunch after wrestling a 40-pack of paper towels? Perfection. When it vanished, it left a hole. The full-sized churro isn’t back, but its soul lives on. Bite-sized crunchy churro pieces now sit on top of soft serve as a premium topping. Same spiced flavor, every spoonful. A clever way to bring back what we loved while keeping kitchen operations simple.

A Sweet and Salty Upgrade

This isn’t just churros thrown on ice cream. They added salted caramel sauce. Rich, savory, the perfect counterpoint to cinnamon and sweetness. Sweet-and-salty combos are everywhere right now for a reason, and Costco nailed it. The sauce ties everything together—crunchy bits, creamy base, cohesive treat. Feels way more gourmet than the price suggests. Major upgrade from basic sundaes of the past.

Customizable Soft Serve Base

Here’s the thing: you can get it with any soft serve flavor. Classic vanilla, rich chocolate, the swirl. Churro and caramel toppings work with all of them. Vanilla lets the cinnamon and caramel shine. Chocolate gives you Mexican chocolate vibes. Every member tailors the comeback to their own palate. Smart move, adds variety to a small menu.

The Unbeatable $2.99 Value

Everything costs more now. Except this. $2.99 for a treat this good? Costco continues to defy inflation. The food court stays a primary member perk, not a profit center. Keep the price low, volume stays high. You don’t need to spend a fortune for an Instagram-worthy dessert at the warehouse. Finally.