Costco... where you'll come for the bulk toilet paper but stay for the hotdogs. Wait, that doesn't sound right! Out of the two HRM Costco locations, I prefer this one for a couple of reasons. I will drive the extra miles even though Bayer's Lake location is much closer. The Dartmouth Crossing store is a newer build than Bayer's Lake. I find the aisles are bigger and easier to move around when the store is busy. The whole set up of the Dartmouth Crossing shopping area with wide, double lane streets and dedicated entrance/exit ramps is much better laid out than Bayer's Lake. Bayer's Lake was the city's first foray into a dedicated big-box shopping district. in the suburbs. Dartmouth Crossing learned from their mistakes. We usually seem to make Costco runs on the weekend; when lots of other people have the same idea. Shopping in crowded stores with stressed out people is like nails on the chalkboard of my soul. So being able to get through our list quickly and in and out of stripmall purgatory is paramount. Like any Costco, this store is a great place to stock up on the family necessities. After going through two in diapers I can say with authority that Kirkland baby wipes are the bomb and cheapest to boot. The Costco tire centre is the cheapest place in HRM to get your oil changed and has the lowest price on the big name tires. I can't leave out their dogs. At $1.50 for a drink and a gigantic hotdog it must be cheapest lunch in HRM. read more

I had a deeply uncomfortable and upsetting experience at Costco that I feel compelled to share. We purchased just four items, with one empty bag placed in our cart. As we exited, the receipt checker looked at our receipt and said, "Just four items?" My husband politely greeted him, but he didn't respond. Instead, he asked sharply, "What's in the bag?" and began inspecting it thoroughly only to find it empty. What hurt most was what happened immediately after. A white customer ahead of us was barely glanced at; their receipt was checked without any scrutiny, and they were waved through without the employee even looking into their cart. The contrast in treatment was glaring and painful. As brown customers, we couldn't help but feel that we were being singled out and treated with suspicion purely because of how we look. The irony is that the employee himself appeared to be an immigrant, which made the experience even more disheartening. Costco promotes itself as a welcoming, respectful place for everyone. Yesterday's interaction did not reflect those values. No customer should be made to feel humiliated or judged based on race or appearance. I truly hope Costco takes such experiences seriously and provides better training to ensure all customers are treated with equal respect and dignity. read more

Disabled woman left in the cold by Costco. If you need a heat pump don't go to either Costco or Halifax Heat pumps, here is why In September 2025 a disabled woman needed to replace her worn out heat pump before the winter. It was a 15 000 BTU and it was her only source of heating for her home. The old unit she had was a Lennox and when she saw the kiosk for Lennox in her local Costco she believed that buying a new Lennox from Costco would be a smart purchase. She could not have been more wrong. The new unit was installed at the end of Oct 2025 by Halifax heat pumps and the problems started almost immediately. It was noisy from the start and it only got worse. She called the company that installed the unit and they sent a tech out who put a thermometer in the head unit and said the temps were within normal operating range. Then told her the issue was she was running the heat pump at too low a temperature. She was told not to run it below 75 degrees Fahrenheit or 24 Celsius. She had been running the heat pump between 21 and 22 Celsius and was just told that was too low. This was the first alarm bell that something was not as it seemed. The old heat pump could be run at whatever temp it was capable of running but this 2025 model needed to be run 24 degrees C or above? That did not make any sense, but she did not argue with the tech that left without doing anything more than turning the temperature up and checking it with a thermometer. This would be the theme over the next several months. The heat pump never worked right and failed to heat even half the home, forget the entire home. Aside from checking the temp input and output with a thermometer and turning it off and on a few times no other checks of the equipment were done. On a few occasions the heat pump shut of entirely for hours at a time. This was in the middle of winter and the heat pump was not keeping the home warm so multiple space heaters had to be purchased to attempt to keep the home warm enough to live in. At one point she was told that running the space heaters was causing a problem for the heat pump. Imagine the main source of heat not heating your home and being told that using portable space heaters to keep the home at a livable temperature was the problem rather than the heat pump being the problem. She called Costco to complain and ask about options and if there was a refund policy on defective equipment. Originally Costco said yes there was a refund policy, and then changed their answer and said there wasn't. After spending a miserable winter, cold and uncomfortable and with the certain knowledge that nothing was going to be done to fix the problem, the decision was made to take the loss of money and replace the heat pump. This time reviews were carefully checked to see which installers and which manufactures had good reviews. Sadly at that point it was discovered that Lennox was not well reviewed. When Costco originally sent Halifax Heat pumps to check the home and do up the estimate she told them clearly that she needed a new unit that performed the same as her old unit and would heat the entire home. She was told that the new 12 000 BTU unit would work as well as her old 15 000 BTU unit had. It didn't. The home is 970 square feet and a quick check on the internet recommends either a 15 000 or 18000 BTU unit. The new company she called came, did their own check and estimate, and quoted an 18000 BTU unit. They also offered to remove the gas from the old unit and weight it to see if it was fully charged. What a shock to find out that the Lennox Unit was supposed to have 34 ounces and yet it only had 28.8 ounces. It was undercharged. Six tech visits and not one checked to see if the unit was fully charged despite all the issues with the unit and its failure to work properly. The part that annoys me most is that the 18 000 BTU unit was the same price as the 12 000 BTU unit she bought from Costco. I'm not saying she was ripped off but I am saying the level of customer service she got from both Costco and Halifax Heat pumps was non-existent. Costco literally left her in the cold in the middle of winter. read more

I've been a Costco member for decades. And before that, a Price Club member. I have spent Hundreds of thousands of dollars on Costco products, and I almost always go to Costco first if what I need is available there, even if it costs a little bit more, in large part because of the RETURN POLICY! You know what I'm talking about! Not only is it *Costco written policy* to "deliver 100% customer satisfaction or a full refund," but it is also the number one sales tactic for getting customers off the fence to BUY stuff at Costco: "If you don't like it, you can return it!" If you haven't heard this refrain, you've probably never actually talked to a Costco "team member". So, when I started shopping at the Halifax/Dartmouth Costco, and discovered things like power bars that expired the day after I bought them, bags of nuts with MOUSE NIBBLED HOLES, and all the other *usual, but occasional* problems with products, I returned them, and expected pleasant treatment from the Costco staff. So, when I was confronted by the "manager" angrily and threateningly telling me, "Maybe Costco and you are not a good fit," I was taken aback! not only by her absolute rudeness (am I really in "friendly" Canada?!?!) but by her complete failure to comprehend the sales model Costco has been built upon. She may be right re. me, a customer with taste, distinction, and self-respect vs. *Dartmouth* Costco, which apparently thinks that RODENTS nibbling on EXPIRED product is a perfectly acceptable product to be sold to suckers (I mean Costco customers)...At least until it starts living up to the standards that Costco has spent the last 40 years setting, I think I'll just do my Halifax shopping at Amazon.ca. read more

Costco - Photo taken 2024-05-21, product on shelf with no warning whatsoever expires 2024-05-22! - Wholesale Stores Near Me - Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

why does Costco advertise a phone number for each store when NO ONE answers the phone unless it's pharmacy, optical or tires department? they give you options for 'administration personnel/dept' but it just rings and rings and rings then kicks you back to the main menu over and over again. I left a case of water on the bottom rack of my grocery cart at the Halifax location and just wanted to see if they recovered it but I'll have to drive all the way over and go in in person to try to get this rectifed (my local store is Dartmouth) If you don't offer customer service via phone then DON'T list an option for it read more

Well I got to say I love Costco... now lived up here for almost 7 years and only knew Costco was a thing for 2 years guess that's a valley thing only have about 50 people in my home town so when I grew up word of mouth was only way to get a message not on social media , tangent I really enjoy your family bulk items and your movie passes are fantastic , need to look at the book if only I could live here..." my fridge is not big enough" and I am only one person lol Thanks Costco for the fond memories of large warehouse full of exciting enticing products of all sorts You will always be my bucket list for jobs I appreciate as I know you guys have the hardest jobs of all thank you! blessed to have a Costco in Dartmouth. read more

tables are dirty a lot of the times. we asked to have tables cleaned twice tonight and no one ever came to clean them. read more

I tried to buy a mattress for my child. they even checked to see if there was the size I wanted. (yes we're in luck)! they didn't want to get 1 because it's busy. every time I'm there it's busy. Why did they even check! Save the trouble of me waiting for an employee. last week 2 isles were closed off bc they had to use the lift truck. they even asked if I could come back!!! No I don't live in the city. so I went else where and was happy to pay extra but when I told them what happened at Costco I got a discount. So I actually saved money and my child was still happy and didn't need to sleep on a mattress that broke that morning. read more

very efficient, fast service. there was a giant lineup but we were through in no time. they always have my favorites in stock. I won't name all the stuff i get there, but there is a reason i pay a membership fee - the great deals. My reason for writing today is that I had a problem with a TV. It was very new and they did not mess around. It was replaced rather than fixed. This is the way to operate a business. read more

LOVE this place, the only downside is how popular it gets on weekends. I can easily say I do majority of my shopping here and with good reason. read more

My very favourite store! Great products, great staff, amazing return policy. I can't think of anything more you could possibly want in a store. They have several products that I can't get anywhere else that have become a part of my family's life. Meats, cheese, fruits, spices, frozen goods. I can't say enough good things about this store. Costco.ca is equally as good. I've never had a bad experience. If I could change one thing it would be some of the people. Leave your kids at home...get a babysitter or don't both parents come at once...I like to take my kids to the movies or the pool or Disney...you don't have to take children to the busiest store in the city on a Saturday. Get a life. Also, show some courtesy to your fellow shoppers. Yes, I know that canned chili recipe sample is going to be delicious, but you don't have to run over me (and then stop and eat it and make me wait for three minutes) to get there. Maybe eat a little something before you come out. read more

Costco - Wholesale Stores Near Me - Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

We call Cosco the 100 dollar store. I've been really impressed on how they are carrying more and more organic and recycled products. Our regular purchase is their roasted chicken and salad. Always good and the chicken is the best price in the city. The fruit and veggie trays are a great deal and always fresh. I've always found the staff friendly and "Mike" one of the cashiers sings my "latte" song with me while scanning my 4l jugs of milk. Someday I'll have to remember to bring Mike a tea latte... read more

Costco - Chicken strips & fries - Wholesale Stores Near Me - Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

Everyone knows that Costco is great for shopping and picking up large quanties of items. The crossing location is new and is going to be celebrating their first year. I love going to Costco and just looking at all the new items that are placed out each week. Christmas is my favourite time to go but that is only once a year. What I bet you did not know about Costco is that they have the best ice cream actually it is a twist in a fresh waffle cone and it is only $1.99 and HUGE. This is a very special treat that I like to get once in awhile and it extremely filling. read more

Costco - Wholesale Stores Near Me - Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

I recently over this past summer joined the club that is costco. After several trips of buying more stuff then I ever need like for example being at home and being in a race with my wife to eat pears before they all rot because you can't get a pound no no you get 8 pounds take it or leave it. So back on track. This review is a about the luxury goods section. I have about 5 years experience in buying luxury goods. I never have ever considered buying second hand or aftermarket for the fear of getting a fake. SO I always went to authorized dealers. Costco has a whole luxury goods section and it all looks for real. They say up-front they are not authorized dealers. I decided to buy a Mont Blanc starwalker midnight black pen for my wife for Christmas or the holidays or whatever we call this time of year nowadays. So point blank I will say it LOUD! the Pen is a fake, a copy, a knock off, how do I know well I do not know for sure. But this is what Mont blanc has to say. " The number information you provided is a production feature, which unfortunately does not help to identify the piece. However depending upon its production, most all Montlbanc writing instruments are marked with PIX on the inside of the clip. Please note the only way to verify the identification of a Montblanc piece is to have it inspected by a certified service technician". So the inside of my clip said "Made in Germany" I called several stores talked with people on u-tube, Even got the stores I called to pull the same pen out of the case to check everyone and their dog's most blanc pen reads on the back of the clip "Germany metal PIX" One person I spoke on the phone with at a most blanc store told me she never heard of the back of the clip saying made in Germany. She said PIX is a trademark since 1997 and will always be stamped on the back of the pen clip. What costco is selling is fake. Before I discovered this while I was doing my homework. I was in touch with the store manager who was willing to try to find out where the pen came from. I wanted to know. She called to tell me it came from her buyer who will not say where he/she got it from and costco will not say who their buyer is? So the pen could have came from anywhere. I know where the one they sold me came from and it was a factory in China. read more

Costco, simply put, is my personal hell on earth. But, to clarify that statement, most of it is not Costco's fault. Ohhhh no. It's the fault of uppity, stuck-up, rude soccer moms from the 'burbs who think that anyone beneath the age of 30 who does not immediately jump out of their way to make room for Her Royal Highness in the cleaner aisle should be sent to the gallows. As someone who voluntarily lives in the 'burbs and is not over the age of 30, this is a constant battle from which I never intend to back down. And our battlefield? Is Costco. Nowhere else will you find this type of rude shopper as everyone scrambles to buy more than what they could ever need of things that they didn't even need in the first place. Nowhere else will you have hundreds of people drunk-driving oversized shopping carts, randomly stopping without warning, never following the 'keep right' rule of thumb, instead preferring to make use of a well-practiced 'get out of my way' bitchface that just pushes me over the edge. Unfortunately, the staff at Costco do nothing to make this easier but instead have built a maze of hazards that makes the Minotaur's lair look like Point Pleasant Park: - Room for a line-up of just three carts at the check-out? An ice cream, pizza and hot dog cafeteria just following the cash that encourages people to linger like a bunch of assholes as the rest of us try to GTFO? A funnel exit requiring you to jockey for the attention of the one person attempting to check all receipts on the way out? It's like rush hour on the MacDonald Bridge with one lane closed for an accident ALL THE TIME. I'm sorry Costco, but we are never going to be friends. With each visit, the dirt cheap tofu packs that you sell become less and less worth it... read more

Costco is all about lines. Line-up to get in, crazy lines at the cash-out, and line-up to get out. And, if you use the pharmacy... you guessed it, another f-ing line. Not only to hand in your prescription, but to pick it up. Then you gotta wait to speak with the pharmacist too or they don't give you your meds. This f-ing insanity reminds me of queuing for bread in my homeland, Mother Russia. And, while stuff is pretty reasonably priced, the produce is often rotting, or moldy, or limp and nasty and still on the shelves. I go there for a few items but dread it every time. Don't recommend at all and when my membership expires, I won't be in a f-ing line trying to renew. read more

I have a pounding headache, nausea and I think a panic attack is coming on. Why?? Oh right, I'm in Costco. For some reason the idea of buying obscene amounts of things I'm not sure I even need suckers me in every time. Aside from being the devil's playground, Costco does offer some good deals on things you can't get at Sobey's or Superstore. However, the deals they offer on items you CAN get at a regular grocery store are not always the best way to go. Extreme couponing is one of my favourite shows, so you can imagine that I like to save a dollar. I've actually gotten pretty good at it and find that I can buy something on sale at the grocery store, cheaper than I can get it at Costco. So buyers beware.....check the flyers before making the trip. One thing I wish Costco would do is start a 1-5 item lane. Not everyone goes in there for a year's worth of groceries, you know. I do love that I can get lunch for under 5$ or free if you visit all the sample ladies. Don't like the payment system. Cash, debit or Amex only and the guest policy for paying is annoying because they have to give you cash for their stuff after you pay for it. I will say that it's pretty cool that we got our money back on our TV we bought there after having it over a year and something went wrong with it.....now of course I wish that nothing went wrong in the first place, but who can say who's fault that was? Costco certainly has it's ups and downs. But I'm beginning to think it really isn't worth the stress and anxiety I feel everytime I go in. read more

Mistake #1- hitting Costco on a Saturday morning Mistake #2- doing it on a long weekend *head desk* Ok, so as they go Costcos are all pretty much the same: an enormous warehouse full of everything under the sun in ginormous amounts. Why anyone would ever need a legit bucket of mayo I'll never know. They're definitely good for savings on some items. Other things, not so much. What would make the whole Costcoing experience marginally better would be if other shoppers would pay more effing attention. I don't know how many times someone would come barreling around the corner of an aisle and darn near take me, and anyone near me, out. This just in people: THERE ARE OTHER PEOPLE IN THE PLACE! Pay attention. If its not OK for me to run you over its not OK for you to run me over. Got it? Add in to that fun situation a crap ton of "try it" booths conveniently positioned at the end of most aisles, not only do you have to dodge inattentive shoppers, you also have to dodge the crowds gathered at them to try the latest in pizza, fruit juice, or pickles. And just for fun, swing on over to the one demoing how the absorbency of diapers works. No joke, kids. As someone else mentioned an express line for those who only need a few things would be helpful. I often only need to pick up a vat of laundry detergent and one or two other things but to have to stand in the zoo that is otherwise known as the cash lineup is a bit much. I asked to have a few items rung in separately so I could have a separate receipt as they were being expensed for work. No dice. I can't ring you in separately. Awesome. And let's talk about their payment methods for a moment, shall we? Why on earth they do not accept Visa or Mastercard (the two most common cards on the planet) I will never know. "Cash, debit or Amex, only please". Seriously? I went equipped with only my Visa on this occasion and was denied. Fun. So now what? "you could take out a cash advance and pay me cash". Yeah, sorry to the poor folks who were waiting in line behind me. I didn't do this on purpose I swear. You all looked like lovely people, I promise this wasn't an attempt to screw up your morning. And thanks for being patient while I sprinted over to the bank machine. After that ordeal we decided to stop for a hotdog at their little canteen area. I gotta say, when I can buy lunch for myself for under $2 I consider that a huge success! So, if you have cash, debit or Amex, are tolerable of rogue shoppers and unfriendly, pushy customer service then this place is for you! For the rest of us, have a stiff drink or two before going. It'll help make the whole experience less painful. read more

I've had to learn a whole new way to shop since becoming a Costco member else I'd be wallowing in debt and have to devote the basement to bulk storage. With only two of us, an executive membership still pays for itself. Comparison shopping is still a good idea as not everything is always the best price at Costco. I usually buy my big ticket items online at Costco.ca for two reasons, firstly, because I can use any type of credit card, not just American Express (the only one accepted in store) and secondly, online orders are delivered to your door! As well, there is a lot more available online then in store (other than food). Saturdays and Sundays can be a zoo in the store. My one major complaint about this store is the checkout. It bottle necks so badly sometimes when customers line up at checkouts at either end and not move into the center checkouts. I blame this on the customers and the store. I wish they would set up a system similar to the airport check in that has one line fanning out to all checkouts. I work not too far from this store and have found that if I go directly after work on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday, those are about the quietest time. But don't tell everyone! read more

It's kind of a bummer giving Costco such a high rating. I don't want to like this place, but it's hard to hate. I've been known to pop over here for lunch from time to time. The cafeteria has some tasty and cheap food. A giant hot dog, fries and endless soda pop for $4.99? Sign me up! The salt content is through the roof, so this is obviously not something to dig into on a daily basis, but on occasion it's great. Beyond that, this Costco is exactly what you expect. Bulk food at silly low prices. It's a great place to buy if you're feeding a family or if you're having a party. The place is a zoo, so make sure you budget some time to wait in line because you'll be doing a lot of it, but it's worth it if you want to save a few bucks. Look, there's nothing I'd love more than to shop local all the time, but these are tough economic times! I'm not Scrooge McDuck over here, swimming in my money bin! So when I can't afford the farmers market I bulk up at Costco. Also, here's a fun tip, if you're especially cheap and taking in a movie in Dartmouth Crossing, stop by here and sample the free samples. You can fill up and not spend a million dollars on pop corn! Don't say I'm not looking out for you! read more

Because Chain Lake is closer to my house than Dartmouth crossing, I don't often end up in this Costco. However, I did end up comparing the optical selection in both locations, and I ended up settling on a pair of glasses at this location, and I couldn't be happier with the total price (under $200, making my medical coverage work in my favor), or the experience of ordering, receiving, and having the glasses fitted. I do think that some of the real value in having a Costco membership is using that for the extra services they provide, like the optical section. I've shopped for other regular items at this location, and I don't know the layout as well as Bayers Lake, but the products are what I expect to get, and the service level is consistent at both locations. That's a win for me! read more

I'm sure that all that is wrong with the way in which North Americans procure goods can be summed up through Costco: mass amounts of products bought by Costco from distributors at low prices (because of the bulk nature), then sold by Costco at low prices, giving independent shops not a chance in the world to compete. You need soy milk? How about 15 jugs? Soap? A million litres will do. Okay, I'm exaggerating, but it is crazy. Even the carts are mammoth sized. I feel like I'm living in Mario's little land when I venture into this warehouse of insanity. However, I kind of love going here. I have participated in the savings on many occasions, as both my parents are members. I have a jug of peppercorns that have lasted me half a year and counting, not to mention bulk artichokes that can last for two months. They even have bulk soy burgers, and some organic nutritional oils and vitamins. During the holidays, I had so much fun looking through the book selection and sussing out the insane cheese aisle. I know, I'm a hypocrite, but sometime a girl's got to save her dollars! Don't go when it's high time because this place gets BUSY. Also, I advise you to bring someone who can talk you down from unnecessary purchases. There must be something in the air because I always see people with random, expensive items in their carts, that I'm sure otherwise they would never buy. read more

Not gonna lie - I love Costco. I refuse to give it anything more than 3 stars just because it's Costco and like all the other ones around the globe, it's a big box to buy large quantities of things you think you need a year supply of but in fact you don't. But let's not fool ourselves. Three stars is still pretty good in my book. We go to this particular Costco quite a bit. Every week at least. You might recognize us as the only two people that can actually get in and out in under 30 minutes (that's right folks, out of the car, into Costco, out of Costco, back to car under 30). We go for pretty much the same thing every week: Veggies, Fruit, Almonds, and Meat. Being mostly Paleo eaters we don't have to stroll the aisles comparing large boxes of cereal or contemplate the 40 pound blocks of cheese. We keep to the basics. Every once in a while we might extend our visit because we have to stock up on paper products or find a new book to read but that happens so rarely. The one thing I do like most about this particular Costco is that because we go so often we've gotten to know the personalities of the people working the check out lines. We definitely have our favorites and have been known to extend that 30 minute visit standing in a longer line for some in particular. read more

As an Executive member for 20 years now, hearing some people here are "whining" instead of giving an unbiased review. Generally, it is no exaggeration to say that Costco is the best wholesale store you'll find anywhere you go. Now to blame the rush and millions of items organized everywhere around the store should be a compliment and a proving statement that Costco is probably the best around and not a degrading statement like most have done here on Yelp. If you are reading this, then don't stop yourself from shopping here. I find each and every item I need to use and just in case something is missing, Walmart is just a few steps away. Obviously, Costco has the best warranty as well. One of my friends broke his vacuum (worth $500) and returned it in this Costco after 5 years! Walmart wouldn't do that for you, or would they? Some people claiming that Costco sells "fake" luxury items are probably just joking. You could sue them for that! Well, Costco is still right where it is, so I bet whoever wrote that was not serious. read more

I am not sure why but I love Costco, and I have before I even bought my own groceries, back in high school. My boyfriend and I are regulars at Costco, which makes our wallets sad :( But we usually get less than 5 items, and you get quite the stare down when people see how little we are buying (we did have an executive membership but switched to regular since we spend $50-60 or less per visit, it was not worth it). We buy our milk, chicken, bath tissue (most of the time), Kleenex, and laundry soap here. Once in awhile we will get some veggies/fruits (Honey Crisp apples in a big bag for what 3 of them would cost you at the grocery store? Yes please!), hummus and chips, books etc. I do like to go during sample time because who doesn't like free food? but it drives me nuts when rude customers literally push you out of the way to stick their hand in and grab a sample, or block an entire aisle waiting in line to get one. Also, I used to get some fries or a hot dog once in awhile after shopping, but since they changed their hot dogs to the long greasy cheaper ones, my stomach cannot handle them. I gave Costco 4 stars, but I would give half the customers that shop here 2 stars...like said in a previous review, there is some serious rudeness going on. Last time I was there I witnessed a middle aged woman yelling at the deli guy because they do not sell the Alfredo type sauce that they use in their chicken pasta. He tried to explain that they get it in gigantic containers and cannot sell it, that it is for use in the dishes that they make and sell in store. She then screamed and made it clearly audible that she would never come to Costco again...a bit dramatic? Make your own sauce or walk to the sauce aisle and buy the manufactured bottled Alfredo sauce. Overall, Costco is Costco no matter what location you are at, in my opinion. To avoid line ups you have to go at the right time...and although the parking lot seems full, half the time it does not appear to be that busy once you get in. read more

Ah, the "Hundred Dollar Store". There's a reason their carts hold so much :-) How I love and hate you all at the same time! Since going from a couple to a family of four our trips to Costco have only increased. Now bulk items that were previously too much for two people has become just the right amount for a family. In fact, we do approximately 75% of our shopping here (especially for food items). We routinely purchase our eggs, milk, cheese, produce, meats, breads and even cat litter and cleaning supplies here. When combined with visits to the local meat market for meats, the local fruit & veggie store for produce and the farmers' market for other items we can't get at Costco, we rarely make trips to the other grocery stores. It is rare to visit Costco without it being packed but that speaks testaments to the following it has. Even when you're in a line up at the cash registers, the staff work to ensure you're served quickly. In addition to our grocery items we also love Costco for gift ideas and for the book offerings - they tend to be much cheaper than in traditional book stores. I would be negligent if I didn't mention the food court offerings - our kids love the hot dogs. A hot dog and a large fountain pop will set you back $1.50. Insane deal! We're also huge fans of their soft serve ice cream - where else does the waffle cone come standard? LOVE. So, get yourself a membership but be forewarned...the lure of this gem is hard to resist. :-) read more

I almost hate to admit it but I do love Costco, sometimes a good deal just wins out. I enjoy how they get stuff in you can't buy everywhere. I do not buy my whole grocery order at costco as I shop for myself only and it is not economically to buy somethings in bulk, but I so always pick up my frozen berries and veggies (even if they take up 90% of my freezer it is just to good of a price to pass up) as well as other things that don't go bad quickly or can be easily frozen. One of my favourite items to pick up at costco is books they don't"t always everything I am looking for but when they do it is almost always the best price. read more

Can't believe this store was out of toilet paper yesterday (March 23, 2019). My daughter drove from the Valley to Dartmouth to shop at Costco and had to come home without the toilet paper. Her mother had to share her stash with her this morning. I am sure it must be one of their biggest sellers so to run out of every brand doesn't seem like very good management. We will both continue to shop but this was a great disappointment for just a large store. read more

This is the newest Costco for the Maritimes. I am not sure if all Costco's are the same size, but this seems bigger than HFX. I like the layout of this Costco over the Halifax location. They also seem to carry different merchandise. We found some great Jamaican Patties here, that we did not find in the Halifax location. A great deal when feeding hungry teens. The staff is pretty much the same, not a lot of them. They are friendly and helpful when asked. I do enjoy the shopping we find here. read more

Costco is Costco. Good for certain things. Not for others. They REALLY need an express check out for people with only one or two items. However I feel inclined to comment that the cashier was very rude to us last weekend, for absolutely no reason at all. Hopefully "G" was having an off day. B/c as far as cashiers go, the ones who work at Costco have it pretty sweet. read more

What would a hangover be without Costco's hot dogs and poutine? I can't answer that! It may seem like a random place to cure your post drinking woes, but it's worth it. Food court aside; do you own a cat? They have the absolute best price on kitty litter! Its also a great place to stock up on things you know you love or need, not so great to try new things because you are generally buying in bulk. (Unless you count their samples as trying new things!) I have incredible patience, usually, so the crowds at Costco don't stress me out. If crowds aren't your thing, shop here week day afternoons and avoid weekends like the plague! read more

I still have a sever love/ hate relationship with any and all Costco's but i feel it's a love / hate relationship that is A-OK in my books, and deserves the three star rating. Yes it's huge, and daunting, and the people inside can piss me off. But it offers so much that is so good, like meat. Best meat @ any price in HRM! I'll always love you Costco, but I have to keep some hatred for you! read more

Large bright store and lots of stuff to look at thanks. Awesome prices and great deals each time I go in best place to get groceries

Well my first time in Costco I was in awe of how much stuff they had. The store is clean and the checkouts are way faster than any Walmart I've been in. Just make sure to keep an eye on prices as sometimes they are more expensive than at a grocery store. Make sure to bring your own bags too! read more

No matter which Costco you go to they will all be crazy I stopped in here to kill time one day and look around and it was clean and staff were very nice I will return and you can't go to Costco without stopping and getting a hot dog read more

I love Costco! I see a lot of people complaining in these ratings about line ups and bulk items. Well if you are going to complain don't go. Costco has the best meat, great customer service and yes great bulk items. :) read more

Pretty standard Costco. Good at keeping everything well stocked, staff are friendly, but other than that it is your typical big box store.

I have to say I really enjoy going to this location. The staff is nice, and has been extremely helpful whenever we need their air, the store is well maintained and there's always new stock which means something different every week when we head in. We buy a lot of our bulk produce here. I buy local when I can, but when I can't, I pick it up here. There's always a great deal on clothes or fun holiday/seasonal items. Also a great location to replace some larger appliances and Tupperware and most storage kitchen solutions. we originally signed up with an executive membership, so it will be interesting come the year end to see if we have earned back anything above and beyond the regular gold level. My only complaint for Costco are the rude customers who feel the need to take up an entire aisle with their carts and their family. It seems that everyone decides to shop at the same time here so it's rush hour and it feels like no one knows how to drive. read more

It's Costco! I shouldn't have to say anymore but Yelp won't let me not say more this place is pretty much go big or go home! If you have ever been here you'll totally understand and if you haven't been here you need to be! Between the amazing exchange policy to their extended warranty for a crazy price it makes it all worth it without even getting into the food! And the hot dogs they're the best around! Just don't breathe on anyone afterwards! read more

Another update: New frames broke at nose pad arm - another design flaw. The metal is too thin. I give up. No more Costco cheap frames.