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Costco by Country

Costco exists in 14 countries, and somehow every single one of them has a food court item you'll be jealous of.

Whether you're shopping at your local Costco or just curious about what they sell on the other side of the world, this guide maps each country to its prepared foods, copycat recipes, and seasonal highlights.

United States (~633 warehouses)

The original. The legend.

Browse: Food Court · Deli · Bakery

Make it at home:

In season now (March): Twice-Baked Chocolate Croissants, Lemon Custard Pie, Enchilada Bake is back

Canada (~114 warehouses)

Mirrors the US closely but with poutine, Nanaimo bars, and butter tarts.

Browse: Food Court · Deli · Bakery

Try at home: Tourtière

Famous for: Poutine in the food court, Nanaimo bars, butter tarts, tourtière at Christmas

Mexico (~42 warehouses)

Costco Mexico has to compete with incredible street food — and it holds its own.

Browse: Food Court · Deli · Bakery

Try at home: Cochinita Pibil

Famous for: Torta al pastor, esquites, horchata, Pan de Muerto (fall), Rosca de Reyes (January)

Japan (~37 warehouses)

One of the most interesting Costco markets in the world. The food court alone is worth the trip.

Browse: Food Court · Deli · Bakery

Try at home: Chicken Karaage · Gyudon · Japanese Curry

Famous for: Bulgogi bake, sushi platters, takoyaki, seasonal sakura items, matcha everything

South Korea (~20 warehouses)

Korean Costco takes the food court seriously. Tteokbokki and Korean fried chicken are food court staples.

Browse: Food Court · Deli · Bakery

Try at home: Korean Fried Chicken · Tteokbokki · Gimbap

Famous for: Pork bake, bulgogi bake, yakgwa, strawberry tarts (spring), Chuseok items (fall)

Taiwan (~14 warehouses)

A devoted fanbase that treats Costco runs like weekend outings. Lines out the door are normal.

Browse: Food Court · Deli · Bakery

Adventurous? Try: Scallion Pancakes · Chicken Karaage (closest match) · No Taiwan-specific copycats yet — contribute one?

Famous for: Clam chowder bread bowls, bubble tea, scallion chicken rolls, pineapple cakes

China (~7 warehouses)

Still small, but growing fast. Shanghai's opening day was so packed they had to close early.

Browse: Food Court · Deli · Bakery

Adventurous? Try: Char Siu · Scallion Pancakes

Famous for: Roast chicken (a cultural event), Peking duck platters, egg tarts, mooncakes (fall)

United Kingdom (~29 warehouses)

British Costco quietly wins people over with massive rotisserie chickens and surprisingly good pizza.

Browse: Food Court · Deli · Bakery

Adventurous? Try: Shepherd's Pie · French Onion Soup (close enough) · No UK-specific copycats yet — contribute one?

Famous for: Meat pies, jacket potatoes, sticky toffee pudding, mince pies at Christmas

France (~2 warehouses)

Only two locations, but the French bakery section is — unsurprisingly — next level.

Browse: Food Court · Deli · Bakery

Adventurous? Try: Quiche Lorraine · French Onion Soup

Famous for: Croissants that actually compete with local boulangeries, quiche platters, tartiflette

Spain (~4 warehouses)

Small but mighty. The deli section leans hard into Iberian flavors.

Browse: Food Court · Deli · Bakery

Adventurous? Try: Spanakopita (Mediterranean neighbor) · No Spain-specific copycats yet — contribute one?

Famous for: Jamón ibérico platters, tortilla española, churros con chocolate, gazpacho (summer)

Australia (~15 warehouses)

Australians adopted the food court chicken bake like it was their own invention.

Browse: Food Court · Deli · Bakery

Adventurous? Try: Chicken Bake · Meat Pies (similar vibes) · No Australia-specific copycats yet — contribute one?

Famous for: Meat pies, lamingtons, sausage rolls, pavlova at Christmas

New Zealand (~4 warehouses)

Tiny market, big enthusiasm. Kiwis road-trip to Costco like it's a theme park.

Browse: Food Court · Deli

Adventurous? Try: Chicken Bake · No New Zealand-specific copycats yet — contribute one?

Famous for: Meat pies, whitebait fritters (seasonal), pavlova rivalry with Australia, L&P cake

Sweden (~5 warehouses)

Swedish Costco feels like IKEA's cooler cousin who actually learned to cook.

Browse: Food Court · Deli

Adventurous? Try: French Onion Soup (comfort food crossover) · No Sweden-specific copycats yet — contribute one?

Famous for: Meatballs (obviously), princess cake, cinnamon buns, gravlax, glögg at Christmas

Iceland (~1 warehouse)

One warehouse. One island. Absolute devotion.

Browse: Food Court · Deli

Adventurous? Try: French Onion Soup (hearty and warming) · No Iceland-specific copycats yet — contribute one?

Famous for: Lamb, skyr, pylsur, kleinur — the only Costco where members drive across lava fields to shop

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