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The Ultimate Costco Food Court Hack You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner

February 24, 2025

Costco fans swear by the big-box retailer’s food court for cheap and tasty eats. Recently a viral food hack has turned fans’ heads, and you’ll wish you’d thought of it sooner.

Patrons are taking one of Costco’s famous hot dogs and a slice of pizza and combining the two to create a new taste sensation. The hack was revealed on TikTok by a creator named Kati.

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In the clip, the cheese is removed from a slice of pizza and put on top of a fully loaded hot dog with ketchup, mustard, and relish. The hack is similar to a past trending Costco food court mash-up where an entire hot dog was wrapped in a slice of pizza.

TikTok commenters responded to the trick, and their excitement was palatable. One social media fan wrote of the combo, “I judged too quickly. He’s a visionary.”

A second penned, “Y’all! Just use the pizza slice as the hot dog bun. No waste and delish.” A third claimed, “My arteries scream ‘Nooooo,’ but I know what I must do.”

Finally, a fourth TikTok user claimed they were sorry they didn’t think of this themselves. “Nooo bc I was at Costco today and couldn’t decide between a slice of pizza or a hot dog and now I’m mad I didn’t think of this!!!!”

This Food Hack Comes on the Heels of Costco’s Latest Menu Addition

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Costco recently introduced a new strawberry banana smoothie to its food court menu in some locations for $3. The new smoothie appears to be replacing the popular berry flavor.

Although the retail price for the smoothie is $3 at some locations, the price may vary based on your local warehouse. And if it’s not on the menu at your local store just yet, you can likely expect to see it soon.

Costco’s food court items have a dedicated fan following. Popular and inexpensive items served at each location are filling and don’t break the bank. These items include: