Tried, Tasted, and Rated — 14 Costco Finds We Walked the Warehouse to Try (June 2026)

Costco’s June 2026 arrivals are already creating buzz, from bakery treats and food court launches to frozen desserts. After taste-testing 14 new finds, most earned a Buy rating, while a few came with clear catches—and one was an easy Skip.

How we rate

Every product below has been cross-validated against multiple independent reviewer sources (Sporked, Chowhound, The Daily Meal, Tasting Table, The Takeout, Parade, Costco97) and Costco product listings. Prices reflect early-June 2026 warehouse pricing — your local club may vary slightly. BUY means a confident yes for most members. MAYBE means it has a real upside but a specific limitation worth knowing before you commit a Costco-sized quantity. SKIP means the consensus is the cons outweigh the pros.

Bakery and Sweets

1. Kirkland Signature Twice-Baked Pistachio Croissants — $9.99 for a 6-pack

What it is: A six-pack of Kirkland croissants baked once, filled with pistachio cream, topped with chopped pistachios and powdered sugar, then baked a second time so the outside caramelizes into a crispy, flaky shell.

The buzz: Members on Reddit are calling these “probably my favorite pastry from Costco in years.” Daily Meal, Chowhound, and Sporked all flagged them as a June must-grab. Available in the Midwest and Western regions first; East Coast rollout in progress.

Verdict: BUY — Flaky, buttery, not overly sweet, and the pistachio cream is real cream, not flavored fluff. Worth the freezer space.

2. Kirkland Signature Almond Filled Danish — $11.99 for a mix-and-match 8-pack

What it is: The Costco-bakery almond Danish, returning after a quiet year off the warehouse shelf. Sold under the mix-and-match Danish deal — pair any two 4-packs (almond, cherry, cream cheese, or seasonal) for $11.99.

The buzz: Parade and Tasting Table both flagged the return as a small bakery event. Longtime members say the almond version freezes well — wrap individually and pull one for a coffee break.

Verdict: BUY — Real almond filling, toasted slivers on top, all-butter dough. The mix-and-match pricing finally makes the 8-pack reasonable.

3. Costco Food Court Strawberry Shortcake Sundae — $2.99

What it is: A limited-time food court sundae — Costco strawberry soft-serve (or vanilla, or a strawberry-vanilla swirl), strawberry syrup, and shortcake bites layered through. Roughly 750 calories. Replaced the caramel churro bite sundae for summer.

The buzz: Tasting Table called it “a strawberry lover’s dream.” Parade and The Takeout reported lines forming. Reviewers note the shortcake pieces are deliberately dry so they hold their shape against the melting ice cream — practical, but not the soft cake some shoppers expected.

Verdict: MAYBE — For $2.99 you cannot lose, and strawberry fans will love it. Just go in knowing the cake is firm, not fluffy.

Frozen Treats

4. Frosty Peach and Mango Fruit-Shaped Ice Cream — $11.69 for a 6-pack

What it is: Six 3D peach- and mango-shaped ice cream pieces, each coated in a thin white chocolate shell. The shape gimmick is fun; the inside is creamy peach or mango ice cream.

The buzz: Daily Meal, Chowhound, and The Takeout all called these out for June. The viral comparison is to similar Asian-market shaped ice creams that sell for double the per-piece price.

Verdict: MAYBE — Genuinely fun for a summer porch dessert and the ice cream itself is good. But six pieces for $11.69 is a per-bite price you might second-guess unless you have grandkids around.

5. Nightingale Chomp-Size Brookie Dough Ice Cream Sandwiches — $14.99 for a 12-pack

What it is: Bite-size ice cream sandwiches — a small brownie on top, a chocolate chip cookie on the bottom, and chocolate cookie crumb ice cream in the middle. Twelve to a box.

The buzz: Chowhound flagged them as one of the best freezer arrivals of the year. Parade and Costco insiders are reporting boxes selling out within days of hitting the freezer aisle.

Verdict: BUY — A genuinely better-built ice cream sandwich than the usual mass-market version, and the chomp size means you can have one without committing to a full dessert.

6. Kit Kat Minis Wafer with Fudge Ice Cream Bars — $14.99 for a 20-pack (warehouse pricing varies)

What it is: Kit Kat Minis ice cream bars — vanilla ice cream with a fudge ribbon, dipped in milk chocolate and crisp wafer pieces that taste like the candy bar. Twenty bars per box.

The buzz: Mashed and Costcuisine both rated these a “must buy.” Item #1382611 on the freezer wall. Shoppers are sharing photos of pallet stacks every time they hit a club.

Verdict: MAYBE — The flavor is dead-on Kit Kat. Note that the bars are smaller than a regular ice cream sandwich, so the 20-count box goes faster than you think — closer to a snack than a dessert.

7. Häagen-Dazs Mini Dubai Style Chocolate Ice Cream Bars — $15.49 to $15.99 for a 20-pack

What it is: A Costco-exclusive Häagen-Dazs collaboration on the viral Dubai chocolate trend — pistachio ice cream center, milk chocolate shell, and toasted kataifi (shredded phyllo) embedded for crunch. Mini bar size, 20 to a box.

The buzz: Confirmed by Sporked, Parade, Dairy Foods, and Food Network. Available at most U.S. clubs since the week of April 27, with the East Coast finally getting wider distribution in June. Not sold in Texas or the Southeast.

Verdict: BUY — Real pistachio flavor, real crunch, premium Häagen-Dazs base. Grab a box before your warehouse runs out — they have been moving fast.

Drinks

8. poppi Shirley Temple Prebiotic Soda — $26.49 for an 18-pack

What it is: An 18-pack of poppi prebiotic soda in the new Shirley Temple flavor — cherry, a hint of lime, and the same apple-cider-vinegar prebiotic base poppi built its name on. Twelve-ounce cans.

The buzz: The Takeout and Food Republic both featured it as one of the standout June 2026 beverage drops. Shirley Temple-flavored anything has nostalgic pull for older shoppers.

Verdict: BUY — At about $1.47 per can, this is a fair price for a name-brand prebiotic soda. The cherry-lime nostalgic flavor lands more cleanly than poppi’s fruitier variety packs.

9. Bloom Sparkling Energy Drink Variety Pack — $28.99 for an 18-pack

What it is: Eighteen 12-ounce cans of Bloom Nutrition’s sparkling energy drink — six peach mango, six raspberry lemon, six strawberry watermelon. Zero sugar, 180 mg of caffeine per can from green coffee bean extract, sweetened with stevia and monk fruit.

The buzz: Men’s Journal and Parade reported “shelves clearing” at Costco. Bloom is a fitness-influencer staple — popular with the 20-to-40 crowd. Reviewers say no jitters and no crash.

Verdict: SKIP — Not because the product is bad, but because 180 mg of caffeine per can is a hard ask for most older members. If you have grandkids or adult children stocking your fridge, this is the one to point them to instead of grabbing yourself.

Deli, Meat, and Prepared Meals

10. Kirkland Signature Shrimp Ceviche — $11.99 per pound

What it is: A cold deli tray of cooked shrimp tossed with diced bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, lime, and a touch of olive oil. Sold by the pound from the prepared-foods case.

The buzz: Chowhound and Sporked both flagged it for June. Tasting Table reported “big opinions” — some members love the freshness, others wish it had more lime kick. It returns most summers, so the formula is well-known.

Verdict: BUY — Light, fresh, and ready to scoop with tortilla chips. The price per pound is the right call; just go in willing to squeeze an extra lime over the top.

11. Kirkland Signature Smoked Pork Back Ribs — $8.99 per pound

What it is: Fully cooked, dry-rubbed pork back ribs smoked with natural wood. One slab per bag, roughly 1.7 to 2.2 pounds. Heat the unopened bag in a 200°F oven for an hour, then broil two minutes to crisp.

The buzz: Chowhound called them “fall-off-the-bone tender.” The Takeout featured them in their June roundup. Members say they hold up well as a leftovers protein for sandwiches.

Verdict: BUY — Less work than a backyard smoke, no sauce locked in so you can choose your own. A genuine time-saver for summer entertaining.

12. SPAM Korean BBQ Flavored — $25.99 for an 8-pack

What it is: Eight 12-ounce cans of SPAM seasoned with soy sauce, ginger, garlic, paprika, and a touch of gochujang heat. Sweet-savory, ready to slice for fried rice, musubi, breakfast hash, or Korean army stew.

The buzz: Featured in The Daily Meal’s June must-haves and Tasting Table’s best of the month. Costco listing #4000435565. The 8-can format only makes sense if you actually like SPAM in rotation.

Verdict: MAYBE — The flavor is genuinely good and umami-forward. But $25.99 for eight cans is a real commitment unless you already cook with SPAM regularly.

13. Kirkland Signature Beef Ragu with Gnocchi — $6.99 per pound (about $24 for the family tray)

What it is: A take-and-bake family tray of slow-braised beef ragu in a creamy marinara-Parmesan sauce, layered over potato gnocchi. Roughly four pounds. Bake at 400°F for about 40 minutes.

The buzz: Chowhound, Tasting Table, and Sporked all reviewed it favorably; The Takeout pushed back on the per-pound pricing. Spotted at 139 Costco locations in early June.

Verdict: BUY — Genuinely good Italian comfort food with almost no work. Feeds six easily. Price per serving works out fine for a fully prepared meal.

14. La Terra Fina Orzo Mozzarella and Balsamic Salad — Northeast Costco deli (early June rollout)

What it is: A new refrigerated prepared salad — orzo pasta, mozzarella pearls, chickpeas, and red bell peppers in a white balsamic vinaigrette. La Terra Fina’s first orzo-based salad, launched exclusively at Costco.

The buzz: Sporked featured it in the June 8 weekly roundup. AOL and Perishable News confirmed the Northeast-Costco-only launch starting early June. Some reviewers note it is “under-seasoned” out of the tub — a quick toss with fresh herbs and a squeeze of lemon fixes it.

Verdict: MAYBE — A useful ready-to-go potluck side, especially if your warehouse stocks it. Just plan to brighten it with lemon, fresh basil, or a crack of pepper before serving.

The bottom line

Eight Buys, five Maybes, and a single Skip out of June’s 14 most-talked-about Costco drops. If you only have time for three this week, our shortlist is the Twice-Baked Pistachio Croissants, the Häagen-Dazs Dubai Mini Bars, and the Smoked Pork Back Ribs — all three deliver outsized value and the kind of “wait, this is from Costco?” reaction that earns a permanent spot on the cart list.