Costco Food Courts Are Even Better in Other Countries—Here’s What’s on the Menu

If you need us, we'll be flying to the Australian food court.

There’s nothing like a stop at the food court to help you through an especially tiring Sunday Costco run. The fresh, fairly-priced foods are always reliable and serve as the perfect *little treat* for making it through the check-out line in one piece. But visit a Costco outside of the U.S. and you won’t see swirled soft-serve fro-yo or crisp, foot-long churros—you’ll see an entirely new selection of treats.

In fact, did you know the warehouse store exists in 14 countries, including France, Iceland, and Taiwan? Of the 848 locations, about 68% of Costcos reside in the United States. That means there are 13 international Costco menus left to discover.

No, our loyalty will never falter from the $1.50 hot dog combo, but we can admit a lengthy shopping trip would go by a whole lot faster with mini cinnamon doughnut balls in hand.

We’re digging into the best food court items found in Costcos around the world, and, with enough begging, we might just get them to arrive in the states.

Here Are the Best International Costco Food Court Items

Fried Chicken & French Fries

Obviously, we had to start here. This TikTok video announcing that Canada sells a 30-piece fried chicken wing deal is what peaked our food court curiosity in the first place—and for good reason. One user commented, "Costco in Quebec Canada sells fried chicken wings. 30 wings for 20 dollars with 3 or 4 sauces. It's true." Australia also offers a Korean-style chicken wing dinner for just $7.99 AUD.

This Reddit thread shows a photo of a Canadian Costco food court menu, which boasts not only the crispy wing deal, but also a chicken strip and french fry combo for just $6.99. “Just give me chicken and french fries in America Costco!," one Reddit user commented. "The next president should run on that campaign.” 

Bahn Mi

Apparently, you don't even need a membership to try Costco's Bahn Mi in Sydney, Australia—the food court is outside. For $6.99 AUD, you can snack on the Vietnamese-style sandwich with a chicken or pork filling. This TikTok creator thought the baguette bread was a bit dry, but the meat and veggie-filled sandwich looks pretty tempting to us.

Poutine

It's not a huge surprise that the Canadian-staple snack is available in Canadian Costco locations, but it doesn't make us any less jealous. A tray of crispy fries smothered in gravy, cheese curds, and peppercorns is just $5.99 CAD, or you can get a DIY poutine for even cheaper if you try this TikToker's food court hack.

Bulgogi Bake

We've got the beloved chicken bake in the States, but what we really want is the bulgogi bake. The popular Korean beef dish has been turned into a tasty, portable dish resembling a beef calzone. In this video filmed at the Seoul, Korea food court (which also features a bulgogi and shrimp pizza and soft persimmon smoothie), the beefy bake looks absolutely delicious.

Cheeseburger

One of the top sellers on the food court menu in Iceland is a cheeseburger, which costs 900 ISK. On this Reddit post, one user shared just how delicious it is, saying, "One bite and I was hooked!" Various burgers have also been spotted on menus in Japan, including a vegetarian option. It seems slightly criminal that cheeseburgers haven't made it to American menus yet, just saying.

Croquetas

Croquetas, or croquettes, are a popular street food in Spain, and in Spanish Costco locations, you can get the ham-filled fried snacks fresh from the food court. This TikTok gave us an entire inside look at a Costco in Spain, which features croquetas around every corner.

Mini Cinnamon Donut Balls

Rumor has it, these cinnamon-sugar donut bites are replacing churros on menus in some parts of the world. The sweet donut poppers are 480 yen in Japan and $2.99 AUD in Australia. While we do love our churros, we would welcome a cinnamon donut hole option on the menu any day.

Bubble Tea

Australian Costcos are also home to a trendy new beverage: bubble tea. The Taiwanese sweet drink with chewy tapioca "pearls" is available in two flavors, mango and taro. According to this TikToker, both flavors are 100/10.

Aussie Beef Pie

In Australian Costcos, you can find Aussie beef pies, which are flaky pies commonly filled with minced meat, gravy, and other ingredients like cheese, onions, and mushrooms. They're a popular offering in their home country, but Aussie beef pies are also available at food courts in Japan too. The personal pies look filling, delicious, and perfect for chowing down on after a long day of shopping.

Mango Smoothie

Recently, mango smoothies were spotted on menus in Mexico and Hawaii (which might be the test market for other U.S. locations—fingers crossed). The $2.99 frozen drinks look fruity and refreshing, and they'd really help to beat the summer heat in the South (wink, wink).

Jacket Potatoes

If you need a stick-to-your-ribs kind of food court meal, you might be interested in the jacket potatoes in Great Britain (which are just like baked potatoes, split and smothered in various toppings). Top the 2.49 EUR potatoes with baked beans, chili, coleslaw, or even tuna for a filling, energizing feast. "Can’t go wrong with a jacket potato!” one Reddit user commented.

More Hot Dogs

As it turns out, we aren't the only ones who love our Costco hotdogs. We've found a different variation of the Costco hotdog on almost every international menu, each with a subtle nod to the flavors of the home country. In Mexico, it's loaded up with jalapeños, while in Canada you can opt for a Polish sausage-dog. Looks like the Costco hotdog deal really is world-famous.