I love Costco, but I don't love how overly-crowded this place gets on weekends. You'd be lucky to find parking within five minutes, and once you're inside, maneuvering around cart traffic can also be a challenge. Not only can you buy everything in bulk, samples are provided at almost every aisle. Their rotisserie chicken is a common favorite - there is usually a line up for them. Like IKEA, Costco also has a cafeteria with cheap comfort food! $1 for a hot dog? What a sweet deal. The poutines are really good as well for under $5. They do lack variety in the vegetables section. If you're looking to stock up on veggies, they sell prepackaged frozen assorted veggies, or the only fresh ones are spinach, green beans, mushrooms and brussels sprouts. I was disappointed not being able to find broccoli or kale. It's also the best place for body builders to stock up on chicken, beef, and other sources of protein + protein powder and bars. The only credit card accepted is American Express, otherwise you can only pay in cash or debit. Line up to pay is always shorter near the middle - I'm not sure why everyone crowds to the right side. read more

I love costco!! You can grab almost anything you need here. The only 'con' is you are bound to spend at least $50+ here on a visit & most of the time the packaging is larger than what you'd see at walmart, grocery stores etc. Might be a problem if you live in a condo. But there's no place I like more than shopping for food here. I only purchase my meat (chicken, beef, etc.) at Costco. The quality is exceptional and they are always fresh. I know we must buy them in bulk but u can always freeze them separately (defrost later). I like how there's little fat to cut away when I am cooking so it makes it super convenient. The price is always right. Veggies and fruits are also super fresh. I look forward to winters when 5 giant avocados costs 'only' $4.99 (ranges 5.99 - 6.99 in the summers). Love the super large bag of broccoli ($3.99), beans, etc. Of course we also love testing out freebie snacks. On weekdays they usually stop serving freebies prior to 5pm. Try and avoid weekends. It's crazy packed and full of super SLOW ppl and their carts. Lots of parking. The staff (from what I have encountered so far) have been quite friendly & helpful. I hope to purchase my Kitchen Aid Stand Mixer here someday.... when the price is right :) They accept only cash, debit or american express (no visa) read more

This location is mostly packed and starts to get crowded with the holiday coming. Service is still okay though.

Living close to a few Costco..I really don't know which one to choose sometimes... they are all equally huge to walk in but I find this one being probably the busiest locations cuz It's really just off the highway so makes it easier... Everything is usually in bulk so having a small family really doesn't make sense to buy here...unless its dry products and/or share with another family.. thats what I do...me and my friend just like to buy alot of similar items so we share alot of the times..Cuz we both don't agree on wasting food... Tasting samples before buying is definitely fun, it entices me to buy...but don't be a cheapskate sampling food and treat it like lunch..have seen way too many ppl do that..and i'd always wonder why...saving $6 for lunch?! And make urself look ugly..?! Anyways, not judging just curious.... The lines do get chaotic at times..even though, I can tell the floor managers trying to get things in an orderly manner... Service is an A-Ok, sometimes not enough staff on the floor for asking questions but costco is pretty self-explanatory... All in all, I don't come as often as I would like to becuz I find price matching at my local grocery store is better in pricing... read more

Go big, or go home! For all the things you need, all the things you never knew you needed, and everything for the apocalypse (in bulk)! A huge place to get your essentials, no matter what time of the year or occasion. Just be careful of what you're picking up, cause your total at checkout can easily rack up over $200! You can pick up almost any grocery you need, but its wise to keep in mind that most everything is sold in bulk. Make sure you can consume all of it before the best before date, or you'll be throwing out a lot of stuff. If you go around lunchtime on the weekend, they give out free samples of food too! The best part for me are the non-perishables! I've recently gotten a new windshield wiper, snorkelling gear, and a new board short all from Costco! When in doubt, just check it out! The food here is also quite good! Hands down the best Polish Sausage Hot Dog around, though they no longer provide onions & hot peppers to put on your dog (for health reasons I suppose). It also comes with a fountain drink, which you can refill as many times you want! Don't forget the fries, which you can add gravy for $0.25! Honestly love this place, and you can pretty much spend a good chunk of your day here! read more

This review is for the pharmacy. It's always busy and slow regardless of it being weekday or weekend. There is always a lineup that can stretch to the tampon section. Haha. It always looks fully staff too! Just not sure why it takes so long to drop off your prescription. The same line up will reappear for pick up too. You will be spending at least a hour to get your meds. Just remember to drop off your prescription before you shop. It's cheaper than other pharmacies so I guess it's worth the wait. read more

Costco - Calcium and fish oil pills - Department Stores Near Me - Markham, Ontario

This is the closest Costco to where I live and I frequent it quite often. 2 stars because like all Costcos, you can find some pretty good deals on a variety of goods, enjoy some very inexpensive fast food, and enjoy some samples! Unfortunately, this Costco has a smaller selection than most other Costcos nearby and the least samples, yet it is just as crowd. Weekend parking can be a nightmare. Probably the worst Costco I have been to, but I go because it is close. read more

Costco is a meal preppers dream. I usually eat pretty much the same thing during the week and I buy all my Meats here. Steak, Salmon, Chicken, Shrimp, Turkey, Tilapia, and Lean Turkey Bacon. ALL of their meats are Exceptional Quality and I have never ever had a bad experience with them. Most of their meats are super lean and best of all super cheap and in BULK! The best deal are on 2.5 dozen eggs for only $5.99!!! Its krazy how costco prices are SO CHEAP compared to other big box stores. However, you must be a Member to shop here which is super cheap and great value OR you can be like me and "piggy back" off of a good friend who is a memver and get them to buy stuff for you. Hehe! EVERYTHING is good here! Their hot dogs are only $1.50 AND you get a drink! 18" pizza is $9.99 with loads of pepperoni and cheese! The staff are always friendly and the lines move QUICK! Even though they look long, do not stress...these are not your typical Walmart lines where they make you stand and wait for 15 minutes so you buy all of the impulse items. Costco is a great place for big families and for people who love buying stuff in bulk. Or for people like me who always buy the same thing every week. read more

Meat counter is extremely good. Great steaks, pork ribs, etc. Dairy section has the best price on creamer, whipping cream and kefir. Book section is limited but if you find your favourite author the cheapest price on books. Seasonal selection is always fun to stroll and find great deals. With spring here, their lawn fertilizer and seeds are a excellent price. Once every three weeks for us. NOTE: They used to have really good Hot Dogs but switched a long time ago. Now they have a strong artificial smoke taste that isn't very good. Hate the Hot Dogs now. read more

I always love my Costco experience as I always get good value and good quality. This particular one was not overly busy. I must say that the staff was really really nice. Every time I asked for something, I was walked to the item. There were only two staff members that didn't make effort to help and one of them had the audacity to lie to me and tell me that they didn't have the helium tank in stock when there was an aisle fully stocked. Definitely, one of my favourite locations. read more

The level of service at Costco has been declining over the years. I went to this location on Mar 26, 2021 and the encounter with multiple staffs were extremely unpleasant - at the entrance where someone randomly checks people's membership card, at the cashier and at exit. In particular a cashier named Ben was extremely rude and abrupt, to the point that I told him to be gentle with the eggs but he responded with pushing the next items even harder! Very rude!!! Such a shame! Go home if you don't want your job. I prefer self checkout counters just becoz of bad experiences at stores. read more

Costco is Costco....you know the deal, you know what you're going to get, most are laid out in the same manner, etc Being an avid Costco fanatic, I've shopped at over 20 different Costco's...from Halifax, NS. to Kahalui, Hawaii. All have great prices and items specific to their region. The only complaint about this place is that on weekends finding a parking spot is next to impossible. I usually shop at the Costco in Vaughan so I'm used to that problem. read more

A Costco is a Costco wherever you go and I must say, I love Costco. Good thing to bring with you when you travel - your Costco membership card, because chances are, there's a Costco wherever you're traveling. We were actually staying a ta hotel about a block away so we went to Costco to grab a bite to eat. They have different food at Canadian Costcos then at U.S. Costcos. I ended up getting the Montreal Smoked Meat Sandwich. It was this huge sandwich with corned beef and pastrami in it with a pickle on the side and pop. It was a really meaty, filling sandwich. As for the shopping experience, they have a lot of the same stuff that they sell in the U.S. Although I did manage to score a whole box of kinder buenos. I love kinder buenos!!! read more

Somewhere out there, there's a manual written on building a suburban division and in that manual it says "erecting a Costco Wholesale is a must have". There's a reason why they don't have Costco's in downtown Toronto.. Because city folks don't have enough room in their 500sq ft condo to put all the oversize crap you buy at costos. 48 roll toilet paper, cheese by the kilo, oversize cereal boxes etc. I love Costco, and could never think of leaving it behind. Everytime you go, it's like an exciting venture, what new thing are they going to have! Any good sales!?!? ohhh ahhhhh...You can find some really good prices, such as on books, cheese, and fruits/veggies and meats... but there are things that you may as well buy at the grocery stores as the savings aren't too big such as bottled water, or canned soup. Just thought I'd pass on a little costco-dom to you. read more

Costco is exactly as you'd expect it to be. Free samples, cheap prices, large quantities, and lots of people. The staff is friendly. The prices are reasonable. The pre made food they sell is cheap and good enough. It's like buying hotdogs in ikea. Cheap and quick. Don't forget to gas up! read more

When you need to buy stuff in bulk you come here. The atmosphere here is always clean and big. The fruits are always fresh and the meats as well. I normally come here to get my steaks and fresh fruits and the occasional snacks. The only thing I don't like about coming here is that it is always very hard to find a good parking spot. Also the line ups at checkout is always just as long. I still don't get why they need to check your receipt when you leave after purchasing. read more

I'm a business member and I eagerly wait for their next cool product to buy. Unfortunately, It's not as stocked up or cheap like the American Costco, but it has all the daily essentials. I spend so much money here, but I got a $190 cash back check in the mail, which was nice. I wish they would just stock more of the cool things that are online or in the U.S read more

The place to be when I need to buy in bulk with savings. However though, majority of their products are Kirkland so there is a limit of brand choice. Their pharmacy has lower fees than other places from what I remember. Paying is a headache though because of long lines. Their food section outside is a neat little place for quick eats after shopping. I stray away from their pizza because I've got sick once but their hotdogs and fries are good. read more

Date: 10/03/2013 Service : 4 / 5 Environment : 3.5 / 5 Food & Drinks : n/a Price : 3.5 / 5 Overall : 11 / 15 Comments - Gotta love the no hassle return policy, its definitely one of the best in the industry. - try to go on weekdays, because it's packed and line-ups are long on weekends. - sucks that they only accept AMEX/Debit/Cash ... no Visa or MC. read more

(0.5 stars) This is by far the worst Costco experience I've had this far. On a regular basis customer service is not a problem, but today we came across one of the worst managers/supervisors of all time. My mom reapplied for a Costco credit card and was issued a temporary one under her English name. This Maria woman gave us the hardest time at the register, not allowing us to pay on the basis that her ID is her Chinese name. I swear it's racism. This escalated into a heated debate. They could have verified her identity through checking their system and finding a photo of her, since she's been a member for many years. But she failed to do so and instead persisted stubbornly and rudely. She also said "if you don't wanna go through with your payment, that's ok too". Pretty much "you can go home, we don't want you here". I give props to the male Asian cashier who told Maria "this is typical for Asian families to have different names on their ID". What doesn't make sense is this temporary ID worked numerous times at the John Birchall location, hands down. Poor customer service. Poor managerial skills. You've lost the business of a family permanently at this location. read more

I friggin' heart costco. My husband and I make a pilgrimage here every few months to stock up on things that are considerably cheaper than at a regular store. We tend to leave somewhat flustered, and about $200-$300 poorer, but we get in, get what we need, and haul out back to civilization*. Here are things we've scored good deals on/Costco essentials: 1) Produce - it's cheap. It's not local, but it's cheap. Berries and asparagus are always a great deal and easy to consume. If I buy other fruit here I have to make a fruit-eating-plan so that it doesn't go bad. 2) Cereal - they have all kinds, including organic. 3) Recycled toilet paper (not from trees) - hard to find space in our apartment for dozens of rolls of toilet paper, but, considerably cheaper here and worth the challenge! 4) Kirkland faux uggs - they are the BEST! $40 to keep your tootsies cozy and warm, without the guilt of stepping into slush and realizing that you've ruined your $300 ugly boots! Mine lasted about 2 seasons so it's a steal. 5) Socks and underwear - especially men's undershirts. 6) Cheese. It's the cheapest way for me to make my vegetarian lasagna. 7) Cans of diced tomatoes. Pretty much goes into every recipe. 8) Bedding and towels - they have some great selection (I bought two Egyptian cotton beach towels there last time for $15 a pop!) 9) Kitchen stuff - aside from having some really cute things for the house, they have a plethora of high quality stuff for a good price - we replaced all of our bake wear with this fancy high-end technology for $23! 10) Pregnancy tests - 3 for $15! (probably more effective than the dollar store ones) 11) Sonic Care toothbrushes and toothbrush heads - the heads are three for the price of two! 12) ECOS laundry detergent - it's a natural detergent and $18 for over a hundred loads. 13) Frozen Edamame - they come in individual packets, just toss it in the microwave. 14) Frozen vegetarian pizza - much cheaper than buying single packages, this one comes in a pack of 3. 15) Non-organic Libertine Yogurt There are about a million other things, but now you've had a (slightly awkward) window into our shopping list. Worth going if you have a car and a need for copious amounts of stuff! *To be fair, I spent most of my life being only a hop, skip, and a jump from a number of Costco's - but now as a city dweller I feel as if I should make as many sarcastic remarks where permitted. btw - they do NOT take credit cards other than amex~ read more

This is one of the worst Costco in the GTA (as bad as the one in Scarborough). It's very small and super crowded doesn't matter when you go; it's way worst and unbearable on weekends. Parking is a nightmare coming in and leaving the place. read more

All staff members were happy to help and actually able to. Clean and organized consistent with other Costco s. read more

I was in Costco Markham 22/09/2019, and this is my 3rd time in this location, I always go to Warden Costco, Unfortunately I was so dis appointed, I bought Rogaine for Men and I paid $180. at the Pharmacy section, When I was about to pay and finish my shopping, my cart was gone with my purchase and paid from the pharmacy. I tried to look around and maybe taken by mistake, but the whole cart was gone. Talked to the manager and told me that they are not responsible for that, inspite, that I'm still inside the store. He said that hey are not responsible for anything lost and there's no camera installed in the store. It ended up of buying another one that cost me a lot... read more

Finding parking is always hectic but their fries is the best fries! Their pharmacy has the lowest dispensing fee than any other pharmacy, but the wait time is quite long, usually 30-40mins! 20lb propane is $10ish compare to canadian tire which is almost $30! Last best deal is their photo service. Cheap photo prints & can be uploaded at home prior to picking up read more

Food court was way better before they got rid of Coke and changed their pizza. They also got rid of all the toppings at their topping station, so now its just bland food! Cant beat the prices though. read more

I am quite pleasantly surprised at the food offered at their little food court. Ordered chicken tenders and fries (compared to the other foods this was pricier). Very good serving enough to share with my Bf and still have some left over. As for Costco, every single one I go to is always packed busy. But if I go in hungry I won't worry about ordering something now...if there are no samples available. xD read more

Went to pickup my car after an oil change and the customer service was horrible. The attendant at the desk ignored me and was extremely rude. This is my last visit to this Tire Location. Service related employees should be trained and not be dropped into a position that they are not suited or trained for. Shame on the Costco Management. They should realize that Customers always come first. read more

Can't say that I don't love Costco because you can get bulk items for less. Perfect for families because you end up getting bang for your buck. I come here to buy the main essentials such as toiletries, vitamins, eggs and bottled water. Be prepared to spend average $150-200 because you end up buying things you don't actually need. Checkout is fast and efficient especially on a weekend. Be prepared to fight the asian crowd if you come on a weekend. The parking is a zoo since this location is in Markham so park far if you can! Overall, one of the better Costco locations to go to. read more

Tons of selection with weekly specials on saving, fast service on cashiers, but huge lineups on weekend...I recommend go during Mondays and Tuesdays which the crowd not as big as weekends. read more

This is not the best Costco in and around Markham but it's the one closest to home. As usual, the employees are very competent and the selection is good. Prices are generally better but it's depend on the type of item. There's not much to say. You know what Costco is. This branch is an older one so it will fail in comparison to the ones in east Markham and Richmond Hill. read more

Worst service here. It has been 30 minutes in the returns lineup. Very slow staff, all 3 at customer service. And very unorganized. No staff to organize carts or check items for receipts to speed up process as in other locations. Only reason I came here because I was driving back from work today. Never returning to this location again. read more

Guy at the tire centre (Alex?) was very helpful and assisted with getting new tires for my car. I had a flat on some crappy tires and needed them to be replaced as the threads were wearing down on the others. He helped me make my selection and squeezed an appointment in for me. Thanks for the speedy service! Costco is always great for samples. It's like a free meal if you get something from each table. Some great eats most of time. Costco is always zoo no matter what hour of the day. read more

I find Costco a great place for bargains, if your willling to buy in bulk! They sell the high quality items including HDTVs.

Customer service at this location is extremely rude. My husband and I were curious to find out if the Costco in Canada is any different from the ones in the US, we decided to spend an hour of our vacation time to check out this Costco since it was right across the street from the homewood suites we stayed at. Upon check out it was one thing after another. They told us they didn't accept American Express (I thought maybe they don't use Amex in canada or something, but apparently this is not true according to yelp.) they wouldn't accept my debit card because it had a visa logo on it (again, must be a canadian thing). Without saying anything to us, the cashier completely voided the transaction and wouldn't let us check out, I didn't know what was going on, i had to request to talk to the manager twice. Luckily my husband and I had enough cash to pay in US dollars. All this for a bottle of ketchup and maple syrup. So to answer my curiousity yes, the Costco in Canada was much different, they were very disrespectful. This experience ruined our vacation. Upon coming home to my local Costco, I found out that they put a block on my member card during my last visit..... How rude! read more

I needed two receipts- they just couldn't do it - some manager called atoola couldnt to understand customer satisfaction. She actually took my cart away - I put the first purchase in the car and went back and bought the second - her explanation was she was only doing her job - Costco, I paid you for this privilege- not next year. read more

It is ill advised to go to the Costco on Woodbine Avenue during the weekend as it is very difficult to find any parking. The isles are very narrow and hard to move around other people. The store is cluttered. read more

I used to shop at this location but find their service deteriorating. Long lineup at the pharmacy and at the checkout. Prefer the Richmond Hill location. read more

The Tire Centre here is phenomenal. I cannot and will not speak to the service inside the store - although Consumer Reports makes it clear you dont go to Costco for service -- but the guys at the tire shop have a great attitude. My car picked up a nail, I phoned at 6:45 PM and Alex said to come right over, I did, and he spent 30 minutes doing the repair himself, patch and plug. All free, covered by warranty. This is very very impressive, I was out the door by 7:45 read more

Went to purchase tires today and received help from Alex. This guy is beyond amazing. Super friendly, funny and displayed excellent customer service and is super cute. They have a great team at this tire centre, definitely coming back. read more