Costco’s Newest Food Court Dessert Has Shoppers Waiting 30 Minutes — And They Say It’s Worth It
The Costco food court has developed a loyal following for its consistent, budget-friendly menu, but the newest addition is giving us another reason to stop before heading home.
Costco’s new Strawberry Shortcake Sundae is quickly becoming one of the most talked-about food court items of the year after replacing the Churro Sundae. Inspired by the classic summer dessert, the treat starts with a choice of Costco’s vanilla or strawberry soft serve and is finished with strawberry topping and pieces of shortcake.
The result is a fruit-forward dessert that offers a different flavor profile than the cinnamon-heavy Churro Sundae, and early reactions suggest shoppers are more than happy to make the switch.
Costco Shoppers Are Sharing Their Thoughts on the New Strawberry Shortcake Sundae
A June 10 post from Reddit user u/CookieButterLovers in Reddit’s r/Costco community sparked a lively discussion about Costco’s new Strawberry Shortcake Sundae, with shoppers weighing in on everything from the flavor to the surprisingly long food court lines.
One shopper admitted they weren’t expecting much after the previous version.
“I really didn’t like the churro sundae, so I wasn’t expecting much from the strawberry version. It was great. Not overly sweet, and the strawberry topping was more tart than it was sweet. I kinda wish there were more shortcake pieces because they were the sweetest part.”
Others said the dessert was good enough to make a special trip for.
“I’ve never had Costco ice cream before (loved their berry smoothie and their cookies are amazing though) and now I’m going to have to go to Costco just to have this ice cream lol.”
Some shoppers even reported unusually long waits as members lined up to try the new menu item.
“Got one last week ..it’s so good! There was legit a 30min wait cause everyone ordered it, and they kept running out 😅”
Another shopper summed up their reaction in a way many commenters seemed to relate to.
“The churro one never even raised an ounce of interest, but my goodness, this new strawberry shortcake sundae,
I NEED IT NOW!!!”
Part of the appeal may be that Costco is delivering a dessert-shop experience without the typical dessert-shop price tag. The Strawberry Shortcake Sundae costs just $2.99, making it one of the most affordable treats currently available on the food court menu.
Considering shoppers can choose either vanilla or strawberry soft serve as the base, then top it with strawberry and shortcake pieces, it’s easy to see why the seasonal offering is attracting so much attention.
If you’re planning a Costco run this weekend and find yourself waiting a little longer than usual at the food court, the Strawberry Shortcake Sundae may be the reason. And judging by the early reactions, many shoppers seem to think the seasonal treat is worth the wait.