Check out Costco’s newest sweet and salty sundaes
Costco’s iconic food menu is known for its savory items, but the new Sunday flavors will satisfy dessert lovers.
Just in time for summer, Costco’s food court is introducing new sweet treats.
The members-only Warehouse Club, known for its low-priced food court menu and $1.50 hot dog combos, is rolling out a new Strawberry Shortcake Sundae at select locations nationwide. The dessert joins Costco’s rotating lineup of specialty sundaes, which includes flavors like Double Chocolate Mint Sundae and Caramel Churro Sundae, which were introduced earlier this year.
Shoppers are already sharing their rave reviews online as the new desserts arrive in warehouses. Here’s what you need to know about Costco’s latest menu additions.
What is Strawberry Shortcake Sundae?
The Strawberry Shortcake Sundae is Costco’s newest specialty dessert, priced at $2.99.
The sundae features strawberry soft serve ice cream and soft shortcake layered with strawberry topping, according to social media posts and reviews from Costco shoppers and influencers. Costco’s previous strawberry sundaes were vanilla ice cream topped with strawberries, but the new version is based on strawberry soft serve.
@costcohotfinds, a Costco fan page known for tracking new warehouse items, calls this dessert one of the “top three of all time.”
“I think Costco has the best strawberry ice cream ever,” the account said in a video review of the sundae.
As the dessert continues to roll out, online reactions have been largely enthusiastic. One shopper joked that she was ready to renew her Costco membership just to try the sundae, while another wrote: “I’m putting my shoes on right now!!!!”
Still, some customers expressed dissatisfaction with Costco’s rotating dessert lineup, saying specialty flavors disappeared too quickly or were replaced by popular staples like chocolate twist soft serve.
How long will Costco’s Strawberry Shortcake Sundae be on sale?
Costco has not announced how long the strawberry shortcake sundae will remain on the food court menu. However, specialty dessert flavors at retail stores are typically available for a limited time only.
The latest sundae follows the double chocolate mint sundae, which debuted in February and was replaced by a caramel churro sundae in April.
It also remains unclear whether Strawberry Shortcake Sundae has been rolled out nationally, as some members are reporting online that local warehouses are still offering the early seasonal flavor.
Costco did not immediately respond to USA TODAY’s request for additional information about the new dessert or its availability.
Reporter Anthony Thompson can be reached at ajthompson@usatodayco.com or on Twitter @athompsonUSAT.
