A Definitive Ranking of the Costco Food Court Offerings

Immediately after picking up our order, my fiancé and I could tell this would be our least favorite item from our spread. A caesar salad with creamy dressing is rarely actually a "healthy choice," and the less-than-fresh ingredients, bland chicken, and salty croutons didn't really help its case. Not only that, but a caesar salad isn't even supposed to have tomatoes.

Even though it wasn't advertised as such, we're guessing this was supposed to be a panini-style sandwich since it was served warm. However, all the ingredients, which also included onions, were congealed together into a tough brick that was hard to chew. We each could only handle one bite.

We live in Texas, so we're guessing this is our state's substitute for a burger that is found in most other Costco locations. However, Texas is known for amazing barbecue, and this overly salty and dry sandwich didn't even come close.

My fiance is a native Mexican, and right away he noted that this was not a legit churro. He was right — it wasn't sweet and buttery with every bite, but rather, bland, chewy, and tough at the same time.

We were sorely disappointed by this one, as the pizza is known to be one of the food court's most popular items. The slice we got came with a giant air bubble, which not only made it less than aesthetically pleasing, but took away prime cheese and pepperoni space. All around, this pizza was pretty bland and too chewy.

This gigantic calzone-style pocket was essentially a large piece of french bread stuffed with cheese, chicken, bacon, and caesar dressing. My first few bites were just delicious bread, but once I got to the center it was just too much. This rich "sandwich" is a surefire stomachache for anyone who actually attempts to finish the whole thing. Costco, take this one down a notch.

This one is our go-to when we happen to be starving after a shopping trip. At only $2, you get freshly cooked hot dog and fluffy bun with fresh onions and delicious condiments. I just wish they offered a little more in the way of toppings, such as cheese and bacon.

You can't really go wrong with Costco's creamy vanilla soft-serve with strawberry sauce. My only request would have been offering it in a smaller size.

I was surprised this item ended up being my favorite, as chili is something I almost never order when eating out. But this one was perfectly hearty and meaty, a top pick for a cold Winter day.