Costco continues to grow on me. It is a company with values i respect and a good place to work. My parents gave us a gift membership and so we've been visiting (increasingly) over the past six months or so. Initially, we found the bulk sizes overwhelming for just 2 people, but we've somehow found a way. The limiting factor remains the small size of our freezer. Costco can't replace our trips to the farmer's market or Central Market, but there are some reasons we return: -Kirkland smoked salmon. we've tried both the wild and farmed, and actually prefer the farmed... -fresh trout and frozen wild salmon -organic frozen berries -organic valencia orange juice -raw almonds, and all nuts, really. organic pb -granola with pumpkin seeds -environment friendly dishwashing powder and tp. Soap. -cheese. cheese. cheese -vitamins/supplements -honey whole wheat bread The only bad thing we've had were the bacon wrapped scallops. A disappointing impulse buy. They were truly awful. I also wish this Costco offered organic plain yogurt, as it does in other states. You can really eat lunch with all the samples, and i will admit a weakness for their hot dogs. Some of the magazines and electronics are a good buy, too. I've lost my cart and it's often crazy and busy, but ultimately tolerable. read more

Recently I learned that Costco started selling vegetarian dumplings and I could not be more excited :) Definitely always recommend their indoor pizza and berry ice cream! Can never go wrong! read more

This pharmacy is a mess. Techs give out wrong life threatening information & don't know the state laws. When I confronted the pharmacist about the wrong information her exact response was, "I can't imagine who would say that." I'm sorry, no I will talk to my staff about this, no need for retraining just I can't imagine which for someone who's in the medical system I'm shocked. That's very reassuring when you're handing out medicines that both give and take life. read more

I am a Costco fanatic!!! I have literally stopped buying anything grocery related anywhere else. They have name brand everything at reasonable prices. Their inventory changes regularly, giving you a variety of things to look at for your home or business. Best yet, they take anything back forever, except for electronics. I even bought a new set of tires for our car there a few weeks ago. I highly recommend joining if you haven't already!!! read more

Great for bulk items or stuff that you use frequently (paper towels, drinks, toilet paper, etc). Food is a great deal IF you have a place to store it all. If you have a large freezer or something you could potentially save tons of money buying here. And the quality of their products is actually quite good. read more

On March 24th my family and I including our puppy went to this location. We were very pleased with everything they have to offer as well store cleanliness. Checking out was great customer service. We went to the membership desk for my husband to get his member ID being that we were new members. The woman at the membership desk was very friendly and helpful. We ended up upgrading our membership to the executive membership. We asked our son to wait with the cart and our puppy who was in her carrier bag by the membership desk while we walked over to take our pictures for our new member IDs. While we were taking our pictures an employee named Neena decided it would be appropriate to yell at our son who is a minor about our dog being in the store. She not only was yelling at him but she also was not within 6ft of his personal space. I turned around because I heard yelling and see her berating him. I proceeded to walk over to them and she starts to yell at me that our puppy cannot be in the store. I told her that was fine and we were about to leave. She said it didn't matter and we needed to leave or take her outside. I again said we were about to leave. She then proceeded to get louder with me and say NO! You need to leave now. She then said that our puppy couldn't be in the cart and I asked her why because she was in her bag. She said it didn't matter it wasn't sanitary. Before we could confront her she walked away really fast and I had to ask another employee her name. If this is the type of treatment they give their customers something needs to change. I'm including a picture of our dogs carrier that is solid leather. read more

Costco - Wholesale Stores Near Me - Austin, Texas

I love this place. Great prices, awesome service, and great selection. I've gotten everything from tires to champagne here. I love it. It does, however, lose a star because of the parking and the drivers!!! I don't care what awesome car you drive, it does not give you the right to do random turns or stop randomly. It's the most frustrating part of Costco. read more

It's a love/hate relationship :) I love shopping at Costco but hate the amount of money I always end up spending there. I only go in to grab a couple of things (a couple of things on this aisle and a couple on that) and the bill always seems to surprise me. Just today I went to Costco for a just a few items and my total was around a couple hundred dollars. It's fun to go to Costco and just to look at the huge selection of everything they have but it's tough to leave without ending up buying something. Luckily the items they carry are usually pretty good quality and an insider told me how rigorous their vendor selection process is so at least the money is not wasted as i end up using whatever i buy. read more

I brought my car in on Saturday November 21st to get my tires rotated as I purchased my tires there. I advised the gentleman checking me in that I have a leak in my right front passenger tire and he entered that into the system. I drove to Colorado to visit family and noticed my right rear passenger side tire kept needing air. When I got to Parker, CO, the Costco there had no time to look at it so I went to Discount Tire. They found a metal shard in the wall of my tire. To make a long story short, I checked my receipt from the Costco in Austin and nowhere did it say they checked the leak. Shame on me for assuming they would do the work I asked them to do. So I drove 800 miles with a metal shard in my tire. Very disappointed that they failed to check my tire. I'm very disappointed in Costco as a company with the way they handle their Tire Department. I spent $1,000 on new tires at the Austin location. I bought 4 brand new tires at Discount Tire in Parker, CO just so I wouldn't have to deal with any Costco Tire Center. read more

I could wander the aisles for hours... actually, I do. I do the bulk of my shopping here, for general needs anyway. I get most of my meat here, as well as canned goods. I also watch for special buys like Stove Top, which is only available at certain times of the year. If you like to snack while shopping, they generally have samples available. My girlfriend accompanies me on shopping excursions here from time to time, and that's what she likes! read more

I've been shopping Costco since Price Club days..My name is Suzanne and I am a Costco Addict....I really love shopping here! Costco quality, products, good prices and customer service keeps me coming back again and again. Their rotisserie chicken for 5.99, it's double the size of ones from HEB...and seasoned perfectly....Really...why would you not shop at Costco, I'd go there for chicken alone. Costco is also getting more organic fruits, veggies and proteins at an affordable prices. Eyeglasses, yummy food, wines and tires, pet heartworm preventitives, the list goes on and on and on....!!! Also, dont forget to get the Executive membership...I know the membership costs more but with the 2% costco cash back, really pays for itself and then some every year. p.s. the employees are pretty helpful too. They are not like guys/gals from the other big box store. read more

Love this place! Always new stuff, great prices for the quantity..it's an adults playground! Granted the demo people are pushy, not informed of what they are selling and over all horrible at their jobs... BUT they don't work for Costco.. I normally walk out w 115 dollars worth of stuff on average (summertime) and 175.00 during the school year. Gets me through 2 to 3 weeks At a time. This location is clean, well stocked and worth the membership. At Christmas time it's even better!!!! So over all it's top notch! read more

The best and only place I need to get everything I need. Clean, organized, open. Worth every penny for the membership! And YES! the food court now accepts cards (you no longer need to bring cash!). read more

This location was amazing during the storm that had the entire city at a standstill. The employees were fantastic and efficient. We were able to get water and all the essentials efficiently and safely. Thank you for risking the storm to make sure we could make it through the craziness. read more

Best Passport Photo service and high quality. Photo is clear and you look like yourself in the picture. I've taken passport pictures before at HEB, Walgreens and CVS. They are dark and they make your skin look yellow. Plus they are pretty pricey. read more

I hate malls ans shopping centers, but I love me some Costco! I average about $200 a week in the store, but I walk away with hella deals! I have the Executive Card and I rarely see a rebate check less than $300 bucks, My next door neighbor maxes out the rebate check at $500 every year. Circle C Ranch Loves Costco! read more

Going to keep this short and sweet. What's not to like about Costco. I avoided it for so long based on the membership fees. Finally gave in and signed up and its been worth every penny. Saturdays are the absolute best! Take the whole family and make a meal out of samples :p I love you Costco! read more

I have to admit - I am an anti-capitalist hippie and I avoid most big box stores with a few exceptions. I go to Walmart for pencils for my classroom, because they are made in the USA and actually sharpen, and I go to Costco in Austin because their employees seem genuinely happy to be there, the prices can be amazing, and they sell a lot of really cool stuff that's either local and/or sustainable, for example: Ruta maya coffee Biodegradable Kirkland laundry soap Biodegradable Kirkland dish soap Paper goods from recycled paper Organic canned beans and vegetables Organic produce Organic coconut oil Grain free dog kibble Sustainably caught tuna Local salsa and other Go Texan items There's a few things you need to look out for - sometimes frozen products are products of China, so look out! I also watch the prices, some things aren't cheaper than HEB, but sometimes I really do think I need to have 8 cans of refried beans in the cabinet because it saves me the trip. Also, do you REALLY need a bag of pirates booty the size of a king pillow? Put that back, yo. Avoiding the junk food is how I get out of here for no more than $100 on most trips. I've also picked up some bigger items here, like small appliances and a television, all were had for a great price. This past summer I also discovered the convenience of the pizza slices to go. No, it's not the best pizza, but it's better than most and when you're hungry it's pretty awesome for the price. EDIT summer 2015: If you have a baby and are formula feeding, Kirkland formula is as good as the name brands for WAY less. read more

I have been coming to this Costco every since they opened and I have always had terrific experiences. EVERYTIME! This particular team is just that, a team! They have always accommodated my requests with a big smile and have bent over to make sure I am a satisfied customer. Their products are fabulous and their prices cannot be beat. They move things around, but that is a Corporate decision. It always surprises me when people do not research where they are going and what the rules are in this new environment of covid, then blame the store with rude comments. Anyway back to my review, I love Costco and the staff, I could not be happier with the products, pricing, helpfulness and that wonderful team spirit who ALWAYS say hello with enthusiasm and goodbye with a 100 watt smile. Love you guys, keep up the excellent work!! read more

I have to admit, I love Costco! They have a much better selection than most people would guess. I love going there on a Sunday afternoon and getting full on free samples. I love the great wine selection and I really like that it is arranged in a non-intimidating way. I have also been really impressed with their clothing selection. No one would think about buying clothes at Costco but they carry some great brands. I have bought everything from Adidas shoes to Lucky jeans there for much more reasonable prices that I would pay in department stores. The frozen foods there are also really great. I love being able to buy them in bulk and eat off them for a few weeks. If you don't have a membership, I recommend you get one soon! read more

Beware, Costco is not good in service for or any control on their partners (like Ameriprise insurance or any) services. We blindly go with Costco's partner product as we trust to Costco and we think Costco will cover us if there is any problem. But it is wrong. ameriprise insurance suddenly increased my home and auto insurance (doubled). I have no claim till date, credit score is high & good history, no ticket. I was surprised. Talked to ameriprise and Costco client support. No use. It seems Costco people were on ameriprise side. They told me my cost went up because of Washington new insurance laws. It Doesn't make sense. I checked online and there is no new insurance law. read more

I like Costco, but encountered a cashier who called me "Boss" a half dozen times. I perceived this form of address to be mocking, demeaning, and insulting. Costco needs to train employees to be courteous and professional. The cashier was a jerk. read more

I am consistently pleased with this location. The smiles, friendliness and efficiency of the employees makes shopping their a pleasure. I even find Waterloo Sparkling water on sale there. read more

Between two wholesale giants Costco and Sam's Club I think Costco is slightly more organized and looks little nicer then Sam's. When you look at prices some items are cheaper in Sam's and some are cheaper at Costco. So when it came down to it I just picked Costco since it look little more organized then Sam's Club. Only thing is that they only take cash or American express read more

Again like in past reviews I found the same. I've been a Costco member since they first opened in Northern Illinois some .25 years ago. I've also been in Costcos coast to coast and have found this to be the worst Costco I've been in. No, it's not the store layout. It IS the attitude of the employees to customers and Costco better listen. The food court. This group by far has a rudeness problem and can't figure out between them what they are screaming at to people waiting in line. First, Is there a line at all ?? Define it !!!!!! They cannot agree on what they are screaming and yet make sure to comment to you that it wasn't your turn but will serve you anyway. This was plainly said to a customer. Do these Millennials have any idea who they are talking to? They should be addressing customers as if their employment depends upon it and obviously it does. It is unfortunate but this is not a certain circumstance. I have witnessed this Put Out attitude several times at this location and while the staff may deny this behavior to "cover" for each other, folks, it's happening here. I'm not returning to this location and was surprised to learn that someone I recommended come to this location for a membership had encountered rude people, on the First Visit and explained they will not be back. Now I can just imagine a response such as....Well this location gets so busy it's hectic and we are trying to help as many customers as possible. Absolute nonsense ! Of all the Costcos I have been in on the weekend or week days, the busiest I have ever seen this location was average at best. Acting overwhelmed is a worthless copout. There's a problem here. I won't be back. I'm not recommending anyone join anymore. My own business has been moving over to Sam's club purchases. Something requires addressing at this location read more

COSTCO IS LIFE! Seriously, who doesn't love Costco? I love coming here on the weekends, especially for the free samples (yes, please). If you need to pick up a last-minute birthday cake for your kids, Costco. If you are having a bangin' bbq with your friends and family and you need some juicy meat for a great price, Costco. If you need to buy things in bulk for long-term or a big family, Costco. They only carry in-season food products, which is great. Great return policy and very clean and organized. I haven't used their tires, optical, etc. services so I can't speak on behalf of that. read more

Don't bring your bags here. I know, it's Austin and that's the norm. BUT they have no idea how to bag here. Seriously, it's not that difficult. Don't smash the breakables, cold stuff in the insulated bags, etc. Just let them put it in a box. And then the fact that neither your cashier or their helper pay any attention to you, they are always too busy with their own conversation. Nothing wrong with the store itself, just the service. read more

This Costco is okay. Lately I've gotten a couple products that were spoiled when I opened them. Of course Costco refunded my money, but it was a hassle since I had people coming over and had to find something else to cook. read more

My husband and I come to Costco for the food court! The pizza never disappoints. I had help today from two funny guys (Preci and Juan) who made sure my pizza was fresh and promptly cooked! read more

Costco is a great place to buy several things in bulk. I also recommend Costco for fish and meat. Their selection is on par with higher end grocers. This particular store is not nearly as crazily busy as the one in north Austin. Costco only accepts American Express, debit cards, or checks. read more

Never had been in this place before last Friday. Love it because they have everything in there and cleaner than most Wal Marts which I dislike. Also, had some of their frozen yogurt. It was quite good and when you factor in the big cup you get for only $1.60 it was a screaming good deal. read more

I love this place! The membership prices are great and worth it, either way you go, and everyone is so friendly and helpful. Their prices on products are really good, and the products themselves are great, too. The parking lot is huge, the store is CLEAN (which is such a nice change from the local grocery stores) and my four year old can be kept busy with samples and so many different things to look at. They have a little concession style area at the front where you can eat and even order out an entire pizza to take home. My daughter and I usually split an ice cream on the way out as a special treat. They have an eye doctor attached to one side of the store, and a liquor store on the other and a pharmacy with the lowest prices on prescriptions I've ever found. I can even take my car in for new tires! I can literally get everything done there except minor surgery, lol. This place is certainly worth the membership, if for no other reason than it's clean and has great products with friendly staff. Oh! And they give you NO hassle on returning items. I bought one of those streamers (to stream Netflix and Youtube and such to my t.v.) and after a couple of months, the thing quit working, and ate my daughter's Frozen DVD. I assumed I'd have to call the manufacture, yadda yadda... I took it into Costco WITHOUT the box or receipt, and they gladly let me exchange it for one that worked, and retrieved my CD. No hassle at all, not a word, not a judgment. Just a "Yes ma'am, happy to fix this ma'am." I love them! read more

Absolutely dig going in here to shop around. I always leave with more than was on my shopping list. People are helpful and friendly and I find what I am looking for 90% of the time. Also find some super good deals that I wasn't anticipating. I would probably be 100% pleased if they carried a few more brands. Overall great shopping experience! read more

Yup, it's a Costco. I don't know if I could tell the difference except for the parking lot. Pretty standard layout, standard supplies. The sample spread is usually on point. And per usual I cannot leave the building without buying a useless slice of pizza. read more

OK, this review will actually be more like a rant for the responsible consumer lifestyle... You've been warned. I suppose shopping here depends on what you're after. I read another review below that compared CostCo to Sam's, and... um... there just really is no comparison, but for argument's sake I'm gonna go ahead and make this review into a sort of Sam's Club one-upper. Sam's is Wal-Mart, y'all. You know what? I don't give my money to Wal-Mart because they are the spawn of flappin' Satan. Sam's club might boast a $15 cheaper membership price, but they sure as hell have never heard any of the following terms: fair trade, organic, sustainable, green, recyclable, environmentally friendly... I'm not saying that CostCo is perfectly eco-friendly in every respect across the board, but they do a damned good job getting very close indeed. *** extraneous baby-product rant: *** To the Yelper who was concerned with diapers and wipes costing more at CostCo: why not use cloth diapers and make your own wipes? I'm not being glib or mean-spirited, I really mean it! If you're concerned about the financial investment (not to mention filling up the land), I submit that you do the simple math. It is cheaper, by FAR, to use a system like FuzziBuns diapers and make your own wipes. Don't think this is coming from some childless environmental freak, either (environmental freak, OK, yes, but childless no.). I've got a baby that craps up to five times a day, yo. Cloth dipes are nothin' like they were in the 70s, either. They've devised systems that are rash-free, use snaps instead of pins, all-in-one pocket diapers that have a leak-free exterior, and adjust for baby size up to potty-trained. And yes, wipes can be made easily and for next to nothin'. Look it up. *** end rant *** Ahem. I suppose I'm less likely to buy a lot of things that other folks do. Instead of spending my money on cleaning products (I mostly make my own for a fraction of the price that are also good for the environment), cable television, video games, and going out to eat too often, I like to shell out for what I like to call the best investment one can make: food. In a world of preventable death, disease and general discomfort with nothing to blame but shitty conventional food, I've found myself with a vested interest in eating organic, whole grain, sustainable foods wherever possible. It's not that I can get everything I need here at CostCo, but I can get a lot of things for a hell of a lot cheaper than at my local grocery store, and that alone gives this place a five star rating in my book. I truly believe that paying a more now for these kinds of foods will save me a lot of money that I will not have to spend on, say, medical bills to treat diabetes 'cause I am just not gonna let myself have those sorta health problems. This is really the only big box retailer that I will visit, and I find reasons to like them all the time. Like, I read that the CEO only takes home a salary of $250K a year. (I say ONLY like I make anything close to that figure), but when you reflect upon what he could take home... well, it seems awfully like the very opposite of "greedy bastard". Their employee benefits are better than my last job as director of design (hell, maybe I should go get a job as a checker). I appreciate that they considered how many oak trees to leave in their parking lot. The products they offer are quality- you know if you throw down for a TV or cookware set that you'll have them for many years to come. You think Sam's Club would think twice about shafting their employees for extra hours or bulldozing every living thing in their path to make way for their $15-less membership price? Fat Effin'. Chance. read more

My most favorite store in the universe. Where else can you buy a $15k Patek Philippe watch AND 15 pounds of pork loin? Let's see, we can put a 60" plasma in the cart right next to a year's supply of KY jelly and some roasted almonds. Schweet. Some other cool schtuff. * if you're ever hungry and strapped for cash, just swing by a costco for the samples. three laps around the store and you'll be stuffed. * food court. allsome cheap pizzas. * great parking spots. humongous and wide. * a crushed gravel hike and bike trail circles the entire lot. bring your doggies and walk off that jug of mayo you just downed in the parking lot. * in-house bakery. they started baking an organic line of whole grain breads. super good when fresh out of the oven. * auto center. the other kind of cheap rubbers... and nitrogen filled tires too. * photo center. they use Noritsus printers (same ones used by some of the high end photo labs). upload your pics online for convenience. * traveling roadshows. every few weeks, they have different vendors come in to hawk their wares: art (real Picassos and Miros!), jewelry, VitaMix demos, pianos, rugs, etc. * best return policy in the business. well, they used to until some people abused it. Dumbasses were returning 10 year old TVs and computers just to get store credit for newer gear. I once saw someone return a vacuum cleaner still full of dirt. *sigh* * if you buy a lot of stuff, get the executive membership . you get 2-3% rebate which basically pays for the card after a few big purchases. plus you can get additional cashback when using their AMEX card. Stuff to watch out for: * expiration date or best by dates on the perishables. I've had bagels grow mold a few days after purchase and milk go bad weeks before the exp date. Also, their mixed greens tend to go bad really quickly. * crazy weekend crowds I don't like visiting the store on the weekends as the soccer moms and out of towners tend to stock up on goodies for their bomb shelters. Even the south location has become a mad house. It's not nearly as bad as the ones in the Bay Area where you have lazy, inconsiderate folks leaving their frozen cornish hens in the socks aisle. I do wish they would put in a gas station at the south store. Screw the aquifer -- I want some cheap gas :) read more

The yogurt from the cafe is amazing and i love it. Basically i am a yogurt freak so mix that with my love for cheap stuff in bulk and you have got yourself a match made in heaven, my friend. read more

Costco has been useful enough for us that we just renewed our membership. They do a great job of satisfying customers with quality products in bulk form. They also have new products from time to time, which are kind of fun to discover. I've gotten such things as a hair straightener, giant wipe board, quality wines and books. Costco has all the go-to items like organic eggs, hormone-free chicken and a great cheese selection. They also have a decent variety of produce at really good prices. While I appreciate buying big packages of lettuce and berries, they don't have everything. Cabbage? Again with non-perishable goods they have things such as canned pinto beans, but not garbanzos, delicious Madras Lentil packets, but no other pre-made Indian foods. In short, Costco does what it does very well and we appreciate its convenience and price. The selection, while not exhaustive is really impressive. There's something for everyone. read more

I go to this place practically every week, even if I don't need anything. I love their samples and just wandering around looking at stuff. They carry practically everything you need from underwear to vacuum cleaners to food. Pretty much everything they carry is high quality and they stand behind their stuff with their 100% satisfaction guarantee. I also love that they sell magazines at a 30% discount, and gas is usually about 10+ cents cheaper here than it is anywhere else. I can't wait to get a food processor from there! read more

What can I say about Costco? If Costco were a person, we would be BFFs. Actually, Costco might think I'm more of a stalker and would probably try to get a restraining order, so I'm glad Costco is not a person. Because I simply can't stay away. And what is it exactly about Costco that keeps me coming back for more? Well, being single, I really don't have a lot of uses for most of the bulk items, but there are some things I love: - 10 lb bag of Organic Sugar (the best deal, plus it's from a local TX company!) (I have a sugar addiction, but that's not the point of this post.) - 10 lb bag of organic carrots (well, this would only be exciting if you made fresh carrot juice like me) - cheap but quality packages of socks and underwear - books; I've found some good brain teaser books and I wasn't even looking (not to mention the latest bestsellers; also has an extensive selection of kid's books) - contact lenses (really cheap, like almost $20 cheaper per box than even at Walmart!) - contact lense solution (especially the Opti-Free, which is insanely cheap compared to Walgreens or CVS) HOWEVER, the one thing that keeps me coming back for more is definitely the samples! Once upon a time, I was unemployed, and all I had was my Costco membership. Let's just say that I was able to have meals at Costco for free, by way of all the samples they would have, even on weekdays when there aren't a lot of people shopping (which means more samples for those who ARE shopping there!). These types of stores are not for everyone, but with over 50 million members, Costco has tapped into something that a lot of people like. I have seen quality clothes and shoes, and sometimes, they'll even feature designer products and such, which you wouldn't normally expect to find in a store like Costco. Or maybe it's just the samples... read more