Costco Sweden
warehouse 1 Warehouses
Kanelbullar, princess cake, meatball rivalry
What's In Store
Sweden Food Court Menu
Costco Sweden is the new kid on the Nordic block — one warehouse, opened in 2022, already drawing crowds from across the Stockholm metro area.
The food court keeps the core lineup but adds unmistakably Swedish touches, including a meatball sub that puts this place in direct competition with a certain other Swedish bulk retailer whose name rhymes with "idea."
Locations: 1 warehouse (Arninge, north of Stockholm — opened 2022)
Sweden-Specific Items
| Item | Price (SEK) | Price (~USD) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swedish Meatball Sub | 59 SEK | ~$5.50 | Sub roll with Swedish meatballs, cream sauce, and lingonberry jam. Traditional beef-pork blend with allspice and nutmeg. |
| Kanelbulle (Cinnamon Bun) | 25 SEK | ~$2.30 | Cardamom-spiced dough, cinnamon-sugar filling, pearl sugar on top. Larger than most café versions. |
Shared Items (SEK pricing)
| Item | Price (SEK) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Hot Dog Combo | 15 SEK | Kept incredibly cheap |
| Pizza Slice | 25 SEK | Same flavors |
| Whole Pizza | 109 SEK | Same 18" pizza |
| Chicken Bake | 39 SEK | Same recipe |
| Churro | 19 SEK | Cinnamon sugar |
| Soft Serve | 15 SEK | Vanilla cup |
Notes
- One location so far, but busy enough to suggest expansion is coming
- The IKEA comparison is unavoidable — both offer meatballs and cheap hot dogs. Costco's sub is more substantial; IKEA's plate is more traditional. Choose your fighter.
- 15 SEK hot dog is remarkably cheap — a gas station hot dog runs 35-45 SEK
- 25 SEK kanelbulle undercuts most Stockholm cafés. Fika culture runs deep, and a good cinnamon bun is non-negotiable.
- Popular since opening — Swedes took to bulk buying with the calm efficiency of people who've been stocking up for long winters for centuries