October is arriving at Costco with a seriously packed warehouse.
This week’s aisles are a mix of brand-new Kirkland Signature launches, fresh freezer meals, bakery finds, snacks shoppers are already talking about, and several seasonal favorites making their way back for another year. There are also a few Costco comebacks that longtime members have been waiting months—or even years—to see again.
We went through the latest Costco sightings, shopper chatter, recent warehouse videos, October arrivals and Costco’s current promotions to narrow it down to the products worth watching for right now.
As always with Costco, inventory can change quickly and varies by warehouse. Some products below are regional, seasonal or just beginning to roll out.
NEW FINDS
1. Crazy Cuizine Sweet Fire Chicken
Status: NEW
One of the freshest Costco freezer sightings is this 48-ounce Sweet Fire Chicken meal kit from Crazy Cuizine. It combines battered chicken with pineapple, peppers, carrots and onions in a sweet-and-spicy Korean-style sauce.
It is already getting attention because shoppers are comparing it to Panda Express SweetFire Chicken. Costco sightings have been around $13.99, although warehouse pricing can vary.
Why It’s Buzzing: Easy takeout-style dinner with almost no prep.
2. Kirkland Signature Rice Crackers
Status: NEW
Costco just gave the snack aisle another Kirkland Signature option.
The 32-ounce bag contains a mix of wasabi crescents, sesame teriyaki mochi, miso nori rounds, chili mochi, soy crackers and sweet-and-sour twists.
Recent Costco pricing has been around $12.49.
Why It’s Buzzing: This is exactly the kind of big Kirkland snack mix members tend to discover once and then start hunting for.
3. Kirkland Signature Flavored Sparkling Water
Status: NEW
Another interesting Kirkland launch is a 24-pack of flavored sparkling water.
The variety pack includes:
Black Raspberry
Orange Mango
Kiwi Strawberry
Each bottle has five calories and no sugar.
Recent online pricing was about $10.99.
Why It’s Buzzing: Costco finally has another Kirkland-branded option competing in the flavored-water aisle.
4. Kirkland Signature Organic Strawberry Spread
Status: NEW
This is a refreshingly simple new pantry find.
The organic strawberry spread contains just strawberries, cane sugar, pectin and citric acid and comes in two 24-ounce jars.
Recent Costco pricing has been around $8.69 for the two-pack.
Why It’s Buzzing: Simple ingredient list plus Kirkland pricing makes this one worth watching.
5. Kirkland Signature Organic Mexico Oaxaca Whole Bean Coffee
Status: NEW
Coffee drinkers have another Kirkland bean to look for.
This Mexican Oaxaca whole-bean coffee is a medium roast with caramel, chocolate and roasted-peanut notes.
Recent online Costco pricing was around $44.99 for two 2-pound bags, with warehouse pricing potentially lower.
Why It’s Buzzing: Costco shoppers tend to pay attention anytime Kirkland expands its coffee lineup.
6. Kirkland Signature Caramel S’mores Clusters
Status: NEW
This one sounds dangerous.
The new Kirkland clusters combine kettle-cooked caramel, graham cracker pieces and marshmallows covered in milk chocolate.
They’re essentially s’mores without the campfire—and with caramel added.
Why It’s Buzzing: New Kirkland candy releases rarely stay unnoticed for long.
7. Kirkland Signature Hydration Sticks
Status: NEW
Costco now has its own electrolyte drink mix.
The 40-count box comes with Lemon Lime and Strawberry Watermelon sticks and is sugar-free.
Recent online pricing has been about $24.99.
Why It’s Buzzing: Another category where Costco is moving a popular national-brand product into Kirkland territory.
8. Kirkland Signature Cherry Almond Coffee Cake
Status: NEW / RECENT ARRIVAL
Bakery fans should keep an eye out for this one.
The coffee cake combines tart cherry filling with almond streusel and a dusting of donut sugar.
It is still a relatively new Costco bakery product and continues to show up on current October watch lists.
Why It’s Buzzing: Cherry and almond is different enough from Costco’s usual bakery lineup to stand out.
9. Kirkland Signature Butter Cinnamon Sugar Loaf
Status: NEW / RECENT ARRIVAL
Think pound cake crossed with cinnamon toast.
The loaf has a cinnamon swirl running through the center with a cinnamon-sugar coating over the top.
Recent Same-Day pricing has been around $11, with warehouse pricing typically varying.
Why It’s Buzzing: Costco bakery shoppers are always looking for the next item to warm up and serve with coffee.
10. Kirkland Signature Mini Pain au Chocolat
Status: NEW
These might be one of the strongest bakery finds carrying into October.
Costco’s bakery is selling a 20-count container of miniature chocolate-filled pastries for $9.99 in many warehouses.
Inventory tracking recently showed them stocked at more than 600 Costco warehouses.
Why It’s Buzzing: About 50 cents per pastry—and shoppers keep recommending warming them in an air fryer or toaster oven.
11. King’s Hawaiian Cinnamon Soft Swirl Bites
Status: NEW
King’s Hawaiian has taken its signature soft bread in a sweeter direction.
These bite-sized pieces are swirled with cinnamon, and shoppers have been tossing them in the air fryer and pairing them with icing.
Recent Costco sightings have been around $9.
Why It’s Buzzing: Familiar King’s Hawaiian texture plus cinnamon-roll flavor is an easy combination to sell.
12. Once Upon a Farm Tractor Wheel Soft-Baked Bars
Status: NEW
Parents may want to watch for this Costco-sized variety pack.
The soft-baked toddler bars come in two combinations:
Apple, Sweet Potato & Spinach
Strawberry, Pumpkin & Beet
The Costco pack contains 20 bars.
Why It’s Buzzing: Costco continues adding better-for-you lunchbox snacks, and this one has a recognizable premium brand attached.
13. Taste of the South Fireside S’mores Dip
Status: NEW
Costco has apparently decided regular s’mores weren’t enough this month.
This refrigerated dessert dip combines marshmallow and chocolate flavors and is designed for graham crackers, pretzels or cookies.
Why It’s Buzzing: Easy party food and dessert-board products tend to move quickly heading toward the holidays.
14. Sunshine Buns Cinnamon Rolls With Cream Cheese Frosting
Status: NEW
Check the freezer aisle for these.
Each Costco package contains 10 individually wrapped, fully baked cinnamon rolls along with cream cheese frosting.
Recent sightings were around $15.
Why It’s Buzzing: Individually wrapped cinnamon rolls make these much more practical than buying an entire bakery tray.
15. Doughlicious Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough & Gelato Bites
Status: NEW
One of September’s more interesting freezer finds is carrying right into October.
Each bite wraps edible chocolate-chip cookie dough around vanilla gelato.
Costco’s package contains about 25 bites for around $10, compared with much smaller packages sold elsewhere.
Why It’s Buzzing: Cookie dough plus gelato is the kind of Costco freezer combination people don’t walk past easily.
16. Toblerone Biscoff Truffles
Status: NEW
This may be one of October’s sleeper candy finds.
Toblerone combines Swiss chocolate, honey-almond nougat and a gooey Biscoff-flavored center.
Recent Costco Business pricing was around $13.79.
Why It’s Buzzing: Biscoff continues to show up in viral desserts, and pairing it with Toblerone gives this instant novelty appeal.
17. Samlip BorumDal Fullmoon Chiffon Sandwich Cakes
Status: NEW
Costco’s growing lineup of Korean snacks continues.
These individually wrapped strawberry chiffon sandwich cakes come from Korean bakery brand Samlip, with 12 cakes per box.
They’ve recently been spotted for under $7 at Costco Business locations.
Why It’s Buzzing: Korean grocery finds continue to perform well with Costco’s treasure-hunt crowd.
18. Kirkland Signature Matcha Green Tea Powder
Status: NEW / EXPANDING
Matcha has become big enough at Costco that management specifically called out strong demand for the category in its recent earnings discussion.
The Kirkland powder is sourced from Japan and can be used for drinks, smoothies and baking.
Why It’s Buzzing: Costco’s own leadership recently highlighted matcha as one of the products resonating with members.
19. Kirkland Signature Cherry Berry Sourdough Bread With Pecans
Status: NEW SEASONAL FIND
This is one of the bakery products I’d put near the top of the article.
The multigrain sourdough loaf contains dried cherries, blueberries, cranberries and pecans.
Recent warehouse tracking listed it around $9.99, with extremely broad Costco availability.
Shopper Tip: People have been pairing it with Costco’s chicken salad.
20. Noosa Whole Milk Yoghurt Fall Variety Pack
Status: NEW SEASONAL PACK
The current Costco pack contains:
Apple Pie
Salted Caramel
Vanilla Bean
The Apple Pie flavor is the standout because it includes apple puree and warming spices.
Recent sightings have been around $9.
Why It’s Buzzing: It feels more like dessert than regular yogurt, which is exactly what shoppers online are noticing.
RETURNING FAVORITES
21. Costco Twisted Churro
Status: RETURNING AFTER TWO YEARS
This is arguably Costco’s biggest comeback heading into October.
The Twisted Churro has returned to U.S. Costco food courts after disappearing in 2024.
Price: $1.49
Costco management itself confirmed the comeback, making this one much more than a social-media rumor.
Why Fans Care: Members have been asking Costco to bring a churro back practically since it disappeared.
22. Kirkland Signature Pumpkin Pie
Status: RETURNING
The giant Costco pumpkin pie is officially back.
The roughly 58-ounce pie costs around $6 at many warehouses and remains one of the most recognizable seasonal Costco bakery products.
It reportedly weighs close to four pounds.
Why Fans Wait: Few Costco products deliver this much dessert for six bucks.
23. Kirkland Signature Pumpkin Cheesecake
Status: RETURNING
For shoppers who want something richer than the pumpkin pie, the pumpkin cheesecake is back too.
The current bakery version includes whipped topping and a graham-cracker crust.
Recent warehouse pricing has been $21.99, with inventory trackers showing very wide U.S. distribution.
Why Fans Wait: This consistently ranks among Costco’s most anticipated seasonal desserts.
24. Kirkland Signature Beef Chili
Status: RETURNING
Another sign that Costco’s cooler-weather foods are officially arriving.
The prepared-foods chili combines beef and beans and comes topped with shredded cheese.
Current sightings are around $4 per pound, depending on location.
Why Fans Wait: It’s one of Costco’s easiest cold-weather dinners.
25. Kirkland Signature Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
Status: MAJOR RETURN
This comeback deserves attention even if shoppers first started seeing it earlier in September.
Kirkland’s semi-sweet chocolate chips disappeared in 2024 as cocoa prices climbed.
Now the huge 4.5-pound bag is back, recently selling for about $11.99-$12.
Why Fans Care: Bakers were not happy when Costco discontinued these.
26. Alani Nu Witch’s Brew
Status: RETURNING SEASONAL FAVORITE
Witch’s Brew has returned for the season.
The sugar-free energy drink mixes green apple and caramel flavors, and Costco has been carrying an 18-pack for roughly $23.
Fans have been known to stock up before it disappears again.
Why Fans Wait: This has developed a genuine seasonal following.
FOUND THIS WEEK + OCTOBER DEALS
27. Kirkland Signature Pumpkin Streusel Muffins
Status: FEATURED THIS WEEK
These are currently right on Costco’s own weekly warehouse radar.
Costco is featuring the Kirkland Signature Pumpkin Streusel Muffin for $6.99.
Why We’re Watching: When Costco itself moves a bakery item into its weekly featured lineup, it’s worth putting on shoppers’ radar.
28. Bibigo Steamed Chicken & Vegetable Dumplings
Status: OCTOBER DEAL
These aren’t brand-new, but they’re going to get another wave of attention because they’re part of Costco’s current savings period.
The six-tray box has recently been about $10.99 after $3.80 off, with the promotion running through October 18.
Why It’s Buzzing: They’re one of Costco’s better-known freezer shortcuts, and a discount usually sends them straight back into carts.
29. Haribo Gummi Candy Happy Mix
Status: OCTOBER DEAL / SEASONAL FIND
Halloween candy is already taking over Costco.
The giant 120-count Happy Mix is part of the October savings cycle and has been spotted around $9.99 after $4 off.
Why It’s Buzzing: Individually wrapped bags make this one equally useful for trick-or-treaters and lunchboxes.
30. Holiday Embroidered Faux Fur Throws
Status: NEW NON-FOOD FIND
One non-food item has enough cross-platform momentum to deserve a spot.
The new holiday embroidered faux-fur throws are 60 by 70 inches and have recently been selling for $18.99.
They have appeared across several different Costco-focused creators this week, and inventory tracking showed them across more than 600 warehouses.
Why It’s Buzzing: Multiple designs, giftable price and Costco’s familiar “buy it before the pattern disappears” effect.
