One of the main reasons Costco members are willing to fork over $60 or more every year just to shop: the club’s beloved private label, Kirkland Signature. Many Kirkland products have earned a cult following for their high quality and low prices. Judging by rave reviews from experts and buyers, many of them are just as good as — maybe better than — name brands. Here are some of Costco members’ all-time favorite Kirkland buys. (Not a Costco member? Apply here.)
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Kirkland Signature Balsamic Vinegar
$37 for two 1-liter bottles
Balsamic vinegar works great as a salad dressing and is the perfect salty companion to all kinds of recipes. But it can be pretty pricey at most local grocers, and it doesn’t even come in a very big bottle. Costco, of course, solves that problem with these two 1-liter bottles. More than that, reviewers say it tastes fantastic. “Really enjoy the flavor, haven’t found anything that it doesn’t improve — fresh fruit, aged cheese, bottled pasta sauce, vanilla ice cream, homemade salad dressing,” one writes. “Possibly not chocolate pudding (but then, we haven’t tried it yet).”
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Kirkland Signature Luxury Belgian Chocolates
$40 for four 46-piece boxes
Chocolate lovers, this one is for you. These assortments of milk, white, and dark chocolates have you covered, no matter your favorite flavor, and they also make for great gifts. “Each year that Costco has offered these, I rush to purchase them,” one reviewer says. “I haven’t forgotten the year that I was late and they were sold out!” They’re sold out this year, but expect them to return next holiday.
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Kirkland Signature Ultra Clean Detergent
$22Shop NowThis house-brand detergent “outperformed plenty of more expensive detergents” in extensive testing by Wirecutter, and it has also earned endorsements from the likes of Consumer Reports and Good Housekeeping, testers note. The hefty 194-ounce bottle will also last all but the most laundry-laden families several months.
Kirkland Signature Rotisserie Chicken
$5Available in store onlyWe’d be remiss if we didn’t mention one of Costco’s best-known — and arguably most loved — products. These 3-pound birds manage to taste pretty darn good without the addition of MSG or gluten, and they are the runaway winner for both tastiness and value when compared with rotisserie chickens from other major grocery chains, notes Mashed.
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Kirkland Signature Baby Wipes
$23 for 900 wipesShop NowTalk about something that it makes sense to buy in bulk. New parents have long sung the praises of Costco’s baby wipes, saying they’re sturdy, gentle on sensitive skin, and most importantly, cheap. No baby? No problem, because reviewers say they also use them to clean their own skin, dirty shoes, patio furniture, and plenty of other stuff.
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Kirkland Signature Sliced Bacon
$18Shop NowKirkland’s basic sliced bacon took the crown in a Consumer Reports taste test, although the experts note you’ll need some freezer space since you have to buy four 1-pound packs at a time. (That’s a sacrifice we’re willing to make.)
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Kirkland Signature Organic Maple Syrup
$15Shop NowCostco’s beloved syrup is the real thing: 100% pure, Grade A Amber, and organic. “Hands down almost as good as maple syrup I had growing up in northern Michigan, straight from the tree,” raves one Amazon reviewer. Consumer Reports has also singled it out as one of the store’s best values.
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Kirkland Signature 680-Thread-Count Sheet Set
Starting at $60Shop NowYou might not expect to find high-end sheets in the same store where you buy your toilet paper in bulk, but buyers say Costco’s sheets are the real deal. Made from 100% pima cotton, they have more than a high thread count going for them, including wrinkle-resistant technology and specially fitted corners. “They are bright white and beautifully luxurious, but feel light as a feather on and sleep cool,” one buyer says in a review.
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Kirkland Signature Bagels
$10 for a dozenIn store or same-day delivery with InstacartCostco’s bagels have earned a thumbs-up from Consumer Reports, which says they’re just as good as what you pay more for at Dunkin’. They’re fresh, which helps make them even tastier, but as Redditors note, that also means that they are quick to expire.
Kirkland Signature AA Batteries
$19 for 48 batteriesShop NowOf course store-brand batteries are cheaper than other name brands. But are they as good? Happily, expert testing has revealed that Kirkland Signature batteries are just as powerful as Duracell Coppertops (unsurprising, as Duracell actually makes them) so go ahead and save a few bucks.
Kirkland Signature Energy Shots
$40 for 48 bottlesShop NowWho couldn’t use a little pick-me-up? While energy shots tend to be pricey, reviewers say Costco’s are just as effective as the name brand at a fraction of the cost. “I really like drinking these energy shots,” says one buyer. “They give me a boost, they taste great and they’re less expensive than other energy shots on the market. Since I’ve never liked coffee, they help keep this guy who doesn’t sleep enough awake and energized.”
Kirkland Signature Vodka
$27In store or same-day delivery with InstacartIf you’re lucky enough to live in a state where you can buy booze at Costco, Kirkland Signature vodka is a must, customers say. Testers at The Kitchn prefer the warehouse’s French variety, even ranking it above pricier bottles of Chopin, Reyka, Ketel One, and Grey Goose.
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Kirkland Signature Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
$16 for 2 litersShop NowAttention, discerning cooks: There’s no need to overspend on that small, fancy bottle of extra virgin olive oil at the gourmet grocery store. Experts say the Kirkland Signature brand, sold at Costco in a big, green 2-liter bottle, is its equal in every way, and perhaps even its superior. It has also earned a recommendation from chef Samin Nosrat of Netflix’s “Salt Fat Acid Heat.”
Kirkland Signature Aller-Tec Tablets
$12 for 365 tabletsShop NowThe only thing worse than seasonal sniffles is paying out the nose (pun intended) for them to subside. That’s why buyers are so enthusiastic about Costco’s allergy tablets, which many say are indistinguishable from Zyrtec. As Consumer Reports notes, there’s no reason to overpay for the same active ingredient.
Kirkland Signature Costa Rica Coffee
$38 for two bagsShop NowAll of Costco’s store-brand coffee options earn high marks, but its Costa Rican beans may earn the most steadfast praise. Coffee Channel places it in its top five Costa Rican brews, lauding the “consistent dark roast and rich, full flavor.” One buyer puts it this way: “I have tried extremely expensive brands and very cheap brands. I find that I keep coming back to Kirkland. The minute I have the first sip of this from my espresso machine, I melt. I feel like I’m coming home.”
Kirkland Signature Men’s Boxer Briefs
$17 for fourShop NowIt takes a lot to get a guy enthusiastic about his underwear, which makes the over 4,000 positive reviews of these tagless Kirkland boxer briefs all the more impressive. “My wife bought me a few pairs of $32 boxer briefs which I liked a lot,” one buyer says. “Then I tried the Costco version (for one-tenth price) and I really can’t tell the difference. These are really great.”
Kirkland Signature Protein Bars
$56 for 40 barsShop Now
Cheap protein bars often taste like cardboard, but that’s not the case with this well-loved Costco staple. You’ll get 22 grams of protein, 10 grams of fiber, and a shocking small amount of sugar — just 2 grams. “In the clean bar market, I used to rely on Quest,” says one reviewer. “These bars taste better AND are significantly cheaper (?!?). Seems too good to be true — I’m not complaining.”
Kirkland Signature Sweet Mesquite Seasoning
$9 Shop NowShoppers feel so passionate about this seasoning that they led a revolt when it was removed from Costco shelves, eventually prevailing in getting it added to the website instead. “Nothing on the market comes close to it,” one reviewer says. “It has a sweet smokey flavor that comes across as natural and not artificial or salty. I use this seasoning on chicken thighs, shrimp, even ribs.”
