Costco’s late-May and early-June pricing on kitchen gear is the strongest we have seen in months. The Memorial Day instant-savings run carried a fresh wave of small-appliance markdowns into the warehouse, and the cookware aisle is quietly running coupons on Henckels, Tramontina, and GreenPan. Here are twelve picks all priced under $100 — built for cooks who want gear that lasts, not gadgets that gather dust.
Small Appliances
1. Cuisinart Brew Central Plus 14-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker — $64.99
What it is. A 14-cup programmable drip coffee maker with a brew-strength selector, brew-pause, and a setting that lets you brew straight over ice without watering down the cup. The carafe is heavy glass and the heating plate is auto-shutoff up to four hours.
The buzz. Cuisinart’s Brew Central line has been a Costco staple for years, and the current $64.99 price is roughly $20 below most other retailers. Reviewers at America’s Test Kitchen consistently rank Cuisinart drip machines as the best mid-priced choice for households that just want a reliable morning pot.
Verdict: BUY — if your current drip machine is more than five years old, this is a clean replacement at a fair price.
2. Cuisinart SimpliTouch XL Color Touchscreen 2-Slice Toaster — $44.99
What it is. A two-slice toaster with extra-wide slots that handle bagels, thick artisan bread, and frozen waffles without crushing. The color touchscreen lets you save shade settings per bread type, and the lift lever is high-lift for shorter slices.
The buzz. Costco shoppers note the wider slots are the real selling point — most countertop toasters choke on a sourdough heel. At $44.99 it undercuts brand-name competitors on Amazon by $15 to $20.
Verdict: BUY — a worthy upgrade if your current toaster scorches one side or crushes thick bread.
3. Gourmia 8-Quart Digital Air Fryer with Window and Light — $44.99
What it is. An 8-quart single-basket air fryer with an interior window and light so you can watch the food without opening the basket and losing heat. Twelve one-touch programs, dishwasher-safe basket, and a footprint that still fits under most upper cabinets.
The buzz. This model has been Costco’s best-selling air fryer for two straight years per CostcoInsider tracking. The May coupon book knocked $15 off, bringing it to $44.99 — the lowest published price we have seen in 2026.
Verdict: BUY — best entry-level air fryer for a family of four right now.
4. Cosori 5-Quart Rice Cooker with Ceramic Coating — $69.99
What it is. A 5-quart programmable rice cooker with a PFAS-free ceramic-coated inner pot. Cooks white and brown rice, oatmeal, grains, soup, and yogurt; doubles as a steamer and slow cooker.
The buzz. TechRadar’s countertop-cooker reviewer called it “a countertop cooker for more than just rice” and praised the consistency on brown rice — the cycle most cheap cookers botch. The ceramic interior is the upgrade Costco shoppers wanted after years of flaking nonstick complaints.
Verdict: BUY — strong value if you cook rice or grains more than twice a week.
Cookware and Bakeware
5. Tramontina 12-Piece Tri-Ply Stainless Steel Cookware Set — $190 (in-warehouse savings, sale through June 7)
What it is. Seven tri-ply clad stainless pots and pans plus five stainless lids: 8 and 10-inch sauté pans, a 3-quart covered sauté, two covered sauce pans, a 5-quart Dutch oven, and a large stock pot. Oven-safe to 500°F with riveted handles.
The buzz. Real Simple and Hunker both called it “the best kitchen deal of May 2026.” The same set is $280 at Walmart and $300 on Amazon. Note: this is over $100, but it averages out to roughly $16 per piece and we are flagging it as the rare splurge worth crossing the threshold for.
Verdict: BUY — if you are replacing a worn-out set, this is the workhorse pick of the year.
6. GreenPan The Big Fry 14-Inch Pan with Helper Handle — $29.99
What it is. A 14-inch ceramic nonstick frypan with a long primary handle and a short helper handle on the opposite side. Big enough to brown a full pound of ground beef or sear four chicken breasts at once. Oven-safe to 600°F.
The buzz. Costco shoppers and Chowhound both call this the smartest single-pan purchase at the warehouse — the helper handle is what separates it from cheaper 12-inch ceramic pans that tip when full.
Verdict: BUY — if your everyday skillet is scratched or the coating is peeling.
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7. Lodge 11-Inch Cast Iron Skillet — $15.99 (warehouse markdown, was $19.99)
What it is. Pre-seasoned 11-inch cast iron skillet, made in South Pittsburg, Tennessee. The pan-for-life that sears better than anything nonstick can, goes from stovetop to 500°F oven, and lasts generations with basic care.
The buzz. America’s Test Kitchen has recommended a Lodge cast iron skillet for two decades. CostcoInsider notes this 11-inch size was marked down to $9.97 at some warehouses in May — but $15.99 is still excellent value next to the $35 list price at Lodge’s own site.
Verdict: BUY — every kitchen should own one, and this is the price.
8. GreenPan 15-Inch Pre-Seasoned Carbon Steel Paella Pan — $28.99
What it is. A 15-inch open carbon steel pan, pre-seasoned at the factory, designed for paella but equally good for big family stir-fries, fajitas for eight, or oven-finished frittatas.
The buzz. Carbon steel sits between cast iron and stainless — lighter than cast iron, slicker than stainless once seasoned. Best Life and Costco shoppers have both flagged it as a “buy it once” pan at a price that undercuts brand-name carbon steel ($60 to $90 elsewhere).
Verdict: MAYBE — outstanding pan, but only if you regularly cook for six or more.
Prep, Storage and Tools
9. J.A. Henckels International 3-Piece Cutting Board Set — $16.89
What it is. Three food-safe polypropylene cutting boards (small, medium, large) with juice wells around the edges and non-slip rubber feet. Dishwasher safe.
The buzz. Chowhound flagged this as one of the sharp-eyed deals Costco shoppers were grabbing in spring 2026. The size assortment is the actual value — most home cooks use the small one for fruit, the medium for vegetables, and the large for proteins, which keeps cross-contamination down without buying boards separately.
Verdict: BUY — the smartest $17 in the cutlery aisle this month.
10. Snapware Pyrex 18-Piece Glass Food Storage Set — $35.99
What it is. Nine borosilicate-style glass containers in graduated sizes with nine matching snap-lock plastic lids. Containers are oven, microwave, freezer, and dishwasher safe; lids are top-rack dishwasher safe only.
The buzz. This set is the universal recommendation from AOL, Real Simple, and longtime Costco shoppers when someone asks “what should I replace my plastic containers with?” Glass does not stain from tomato sauce, does not warp in the dishwasher, and does not pick up odors. The Pyrex bowls used here are the same ones your mother probably owned.
Verdict: BUY — best food-storage upgrade you can make this year.
11. Cuisinart 4-in-1 XL 4.6-Gallon Expandable Prep and Serve Tub — $14.99
What it is. A collapsible food-grade tub that works as a marinade tub, a serving tray, a cutting board, and a drink chiller. Holds 4.6 gallons when expanded, folds flat for storage.
The buzz. Best Life and Costco shoppers called this one of the best “why didn’t this exist sooner” finds of the spring. At $14.99 it pays for itself the first time you marinate a brisket or chill drinks for a backyard cookout.
Verdict: BUY — practical, cheap, and stores flat. Hard to argue with.
12. TRINITY 6-Piece Bamboo Drawer Organizer — $38.99
What it is. Six expandable bamboo trays in three sizes that nest, stack, or sit side by side to organize any kitchen drawer. Solid bamboo construction, no plastic, no veneers.
The buzz. AOL ranked this in their top nine Costco items under $50 that “instantly upgrade your kitchen.” The expandable design means it fits standard, deep, and narrow drawers without the cutting and trimming most drawer organizers require.
Verdict: BUY — best drawer organizer Costco has carried in years, and a fair price for solid bamboo.
The Bottom Line
If you are budget-shopping, the four picks under $30 — Lodge cast iron, Henckels cutting boards, Cuisinart prep tub, and the GreenPan paella pan — are the clearest wins. If you are doing one significant kitchen reset this year, the Tramontina 12-piece cookware set at $190 is the bigger-ticket exception worth crossing the $100 line for; it is the lowest published price on this set in 2026.
A note on timing: Costco’s instant savings on small appliances typically reset around the first week of the month, so prices on the Gourmia air fryer and the Cuisinart toaster may step back up after the May coupon book expires on June 7. If a price below caught your eye, this week is the week to grab it.
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