This Costco once was a tourist attraction though it has grown up some. All Costcos are supposed to be the same this one had a Cop to keep the rowdy's down plus a staff person would role out a large speaker playing 70s music, that was over three years ago. Reventually it appeared more normal. read more

Costco - Discount Store Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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There is so much to like about this location: the gas, the liquor, the wine, the USDA prime meats, party supplies, the eyeglass department... I do feel they are not as efficient as Fairfax and Arlington stores I have visited in some ways. They are crazy crowded however. I do have a concern that the produce is often dated from two weeks ago. It goes bad quickly after purchase. They really need to improve the timing on their lettuce and other goods. I am not the only customer who checks the produce dates. I also feel that the line for the restaurant stand with pizza, hotdogs and sausage sandwiches etc. at front is absolutely ridiculous on the weekends. The price is fantastic but I refused to wait in a line that takes so long. They would make more money if it became more efficient. All that said, I still think the pluses outweigh the negatives. Just be prepared to have a keen eye on perishables and be prepared for a line. read more

Love this place! Clearly a very popular place that treats its employees and customers very well

Dear Yelpers, Let me start by saying I've probably been to this Costco 50+ times. The problem with this location is inconsistent customer service. Although the lines can be long and it's like a crapshoot trying to figure out the best time to shop to avoid unruly kids pushing carts 5 times their size or people on a leisurely stroll through the store, the selection is fine and items are always stocked in my experience. Can you tell I'm one of those "get in, get out" type shoppers when it comes to Costco? Guilty. The quality of customer service is where I take issue. Sometimes, Costco employees are friendly and helpful. Other times, not so much. And where I seem to run into the most problems is not at the door or on the floor, but at the register. Here's the most recent situation I ran into that is very illustrative of my experiences there. I was shopping by myself, and had about 25 items in my cart. When I get to the register, the bagger greets me with, "Costo card. Take the light items out and put them on the belt." Dang, she doesn't beat around the bush. She then walks away and starts talking to the cashier. I'm left to decide what stays in the cart and unload it myself. Wait, what? Ok. So I figure it out on my own and wait while my items are rung up. I probably unloaded about 75% of my items. That's when the bagger walks up to me and says, "I asked you to take all the light items out." Me: "I did take the light items out." Bagger picks up one items and says, "This is light." PIcks up another one and says, "This is light, too." Me: *side-eyes and probably neck rolls if I'm being honest* "Are we going to argue about this?" At this point, I'm angry but trying not to let it show. Bagger: "No, heavy items should stay in the cart. And my manager doesn't like to see light items in the cart." I say nothing, and think, how is that my problem? I pay, mull over what happened a little bit, and decide to tell a manager about what happened. I walk up to a man standing at the nearby desk. Me: "Excuse me, good morning. Are you the manager?" Him: "I'm the supervisor. How can I help you?" Me: "I need to speak with a manager." Him: "If you tell me what you need, I can tell you who to talk to." Me: "I need to speak to somebody about a customer service issue." Him: "Tell me what the issue is and I can help you." Let's pause for a minute, Yelp community. I'm starting to feel like this supervisor thinks he's a gatekeeper or something. Maybe he is. But I'm not here for that. All he's doing is making me more frustrated. Me: "I've been having some very contentious interactions with Costco employees at the register lately, including this one with you." Him: "What do you mean?" Me: "Let me tell you what just happened." I then proceed to give him a rundown of what just occurred. HIs response? A very flat: "I'm sorry to hear that. I'll talk to her about that. What her manager thinks doesn't matter for you." I didn't really feel like he meant it, and I wasn't satisfied with the interaction. I ended the conversation by suggesting that I'd probably take my business to another location. But I'm kidding myself when I say that. This Costco has liquor, gas, and it's convenient. I'll shop here as long as I live in the district. Let me add this. A couple of months ago, I had a similar issue with a bagger. I watched her unload the groceries of the customer in front of me. She finishes, starts gossiping with the cashier, and does not lift a finger to help me. Instead of helping me unload all of my stuff, she asks me for my Costco card. Maybe I was being petty, but I made her wait until my stuff was unloaded before I gave her my card. She never helped me. The cashier finishes ringing up my stuff, and the bagger never comes over to help me. I'm left to load all of my stuff into my reusable bags. Instead, she helps unload the cart of the able-bodied couple behind me. She didn't help me unload, and she didn't help me pack my stuff. I have a problem with that. I called the manager (because I had somewhere to be) and she was much more understanding than the "supervisor" I talked to last weekend. At the end of the day, it's obvious that either training is inconsistent, some employees just don't care, or management is not ensuring that employees are providing quality customer service. read more

Ah, Costco. The wholesale love of my life, you are the Target for when I want curated goods on mass- enough coconut water to last me through a zombie apocalypse and nacho cheese by the metal paint can sized containers large enough to make my Asian mother cry her dreams of ever seeing me wed fly away along with my bikini body. But seriously, what's not to love? For a $50 membership fee (which you can get rolled into their visa credit card, now that Amex lost their exclusive contract) you get to get cheap gas, all the charming toilet paper you want, delicious samples, and glorious discounted wine and hard liquor. Plus if you're someone being posted abroad, you can talk to a manager about getting your consumables or HHE shipment wrapped and held for the movers to pick up directly from the store. How awesome is that? read more

I don't think I need to review Costco for Costco's sake. They all sell pretty much the same stuff, either you like it or you don't. Personally, I love it. Instead, we should compare the new DC costco to the only other ones you're likely to visit as a resident of this fine colony: Pentagon City and Beltsville. I won't keep you waiting. DC wins, hands down, for several very important reasons. 1) They sell liquor. The other two do not. Oh Kirkland Small Batch Bourbon, for $14.99, where have you been all my life? 2) DC booze taxes are absurdly low. Actually among the lowest in the nation. You can get wine in Arlington, but it's actually noticeably cheaper here. 3) The parking spots are extra-wide, perfect for parking your 1983 Suburban. 4) Apparently nobody can find it yet, because it's not crowded. Even in the middle of a Saturday afternoon, it's a breeze. Easy in, easy out, and nice wide aisles inside with plenty of room to move around. Compare that to parking at Pentagon City. Your experience there involves one of: - borrowing your grandmother's handicapped placard - pushing a smaller car out of the way with your jalopy - parking on the street and walking a half-mile, pushing your cart under the chains to get it to your car, or - throwing yourself at the mercy of the lot, accepting that you will be inhaling exhaust fumes for 30 minutes on the way in and out Inside Pentagon City, of course, you need to have a mastery of bumper-car and kung fu skills to navigate through the thick crowds without incident. No comparison. Oh, Beltsville. Personally I like it better than Pentagon City, because it's not like having a root canal to park, but it's annoying to get to in the first place, and they have no booze. Important Travel Note: Google Navigation on my phone thinks you need to drive halfway to Baltimore and come back into town on Route 50 to get there. DO NOT BE FOOLED. You just have to drive down South Dakota Avenue, and turn left on Fort Lincoln Drive/Market Street (BEFORE SD dumps you onto Route 50). I guess this is a new road, but if you followed the route without using this road, it would add 15 minutes to the trip easy. read more

Hooray for brand-spanking-new Costcos! This is DC-proper first Costco. And BONUS ! It's the only Costco in the DMV that can sell liquor. LIQUOR! (Sample price: Kirkland vodka 1.75 liters, $14) So not just liquor, CHEAP LIQUOR. But not on Sundays. Boo hiss. Not Costco's fault. but still sad. Overall this is a really nice Costco. Huge! Still clean! Helpful employees. Wide aisles that don't get clogged with sample seekers! And liquor, you know, as long as it's not Sunday. It's a teeny bit hard to find, as Market Street, NE is so new it doesn't appear on any maps. From downtown drive East on New York Avenue, past the arboretum and Bladensburg Avenue. You'll see the Costco on a hill on the left, but you need to make a right onto South Dakota Avenue. Loop around and then make a right into this new development. Even on a Sunday in December there was plenty of parking, plenty of cashiers and plenty of carts. Minus one star, not because of the booze (I'm over it) but because the cashier charged me twice for my coffee and then I had to stand in another line to get an adjustment. read more

YES! Thank you yelpers. This Costco lived up to the hype and then some. I blew my spending budget by a full 50% thanks to the basically free pricing Apothic Red. I picked up half a dozen tantalizing reds, a few liquors and fogged up the glass on the case containing Louis XIII and other wet dream liquors. Staff was perky and helpful, though they seemed a bit sparse. And it was nice to see the center section of jeans, PJs and other clothes neatly folded and stacked. In other locations, I've seen it looking like a swap meet in that section. Right off 50/295, you can't beat the location...it's worth the trip if you're in the burbs. Tip: They stay open on snow days when the rest of DC is shut down. Borrow your friend's 4WD and get over there for a nearly-empty shopping wonderland!! read more

This Costco reminds me of the Costcos back home. Ah yes, the suburbs... I went to Costco around 2pm on a Sunday and was pleasantly surprised that it was not jam packed with people. Creepy guys weren't rubbing against me as they passed. I could pick a watermelon without being hit with a shopping cart. And I was able to take my pick of samples. It was such a calm, lovely experience. If you are making your way to this Costco, you are probably going for the liquor section, which is as great as you might imagine. It was well-stocked and not over-run with angry women trying to run all of their errands in one hour. I would travel out to the boonies to see the Costco over going to the stores in Pentagon City or Wheaton. It was really that much better! read more

If the only benefit of having a membership was access to the gas station, I'd gladly pay up; but the stuff inside the store is pretty cool too. I come here once every couple of weeks to fill up the tank and restock the pantry. Gas is about a buck a gallon cheaper here than in the city, so for most DC residents, the savings from about 4 fill-ups pays for the membership. Alcohol is super cheap. The brand name stuff is way cheaper than the liquor store (1.75 ltr Jameson bottle for less than 1.0 ltr at the local shop). But the real savings comes in from their Kirkland brand items. The alcohol is supposedly made at the same distilleries as the name brands. I defy you to distinguish between their Canadian whiskey (1.75ltr/$14) and Crown Royal, or between their 5X distilled French vodka (1.75/$20) and Grey Goose. I used to avoid generic brands, but I've found the Kirkland label items to be of superior quality. Their tuna is more expensive than Bumble Bee (deservedly so), and their household items are top-notch. They also have a lot of cool items that you don't generally find at other places. My one complaint is that they have an annoying habit of switching out items, so something you buy one week may not be there the next time you visit. (I blame them for getting me hooked on Mateo's salsa, which was pretty cheap when it was at Costco, but is super expensive to buy online.) The lines are fairly long, but you really can't blame them for being popular. And they've done a much better job of traffic control lately, contracting police officers to signal on busy days in order to avoid the jam at the four-way stop sign. I didn't get the hype before I joined; now I'm a fan for life. Pro Tip: Spring for the Executive membership. Yeah, it's another $55, but you get 2% of everything that you spend returned at the end of the year. The minimum amount returned is $55, so even if you don't spend very much, the membership won't cost you anything extra. Also, give your +1 extra card to someone you know will visit frequently, and you get 2% of everything they spend as well. read more

I'm not sure how we waited so long since it opened to visit this Costco....we went last weekend thinking that we would get a few small things and we walked out with a cart full of groceries, alcohol, and Roku. The store is huge and brand new - I've had a Sam's Club membership for years and no Sam's Club I've ever been in compares to this Costco. The selection is great and the store is very well-organized and clean. Another perk? Tons of parking! In DC, that's not always the case. Here's what I recommend at Costco -- the rotisserie chickens are cheap and very tasty. We bought two for the week and they stayed moist and tender for a very long time. We also got the 6-pack of peppers (red, yellow, and orange) and it also seemed to last a long time. The bananas didn't fare as well, but I was able to finish the whole bunch (3 lbs. I think?) before they went bad and they were an amazing price! The milk always seems to be cheaper than other grocery stores and, more importantly, the alcohol is dirt cheap! Despite not needing wine, we got a bottle to try just because it was well under $10. Obviously we aren't that picky about our wine, but we thought it was good! We also got Kahlua because it was a great price. I've heard that Kirkland brand liquors are awesome and they were certainly cheap, but we're pretty well-stocked so we haven't tried any of those yet. I had no idea how good Costco coupons were before this trip, but definitely take advantage of them! We got a number of items at incredibly cheap prices with the regular sales (Roku for $70!), but the coupons had some great offers as well. Of course, we couldn't pass by the prepared foods either and ended up getting a hot dog to split and a fruit smoothie. All their prepared foods are very cheap and pretty good! If you're doubting the membership, I say go for it. We have a tiny apartment and thought we'd have nowhere to put the food, but we actually found tons of stuff that we could get and fit into our small kitchen. If you already have a membership and just aren't sure about going to a Costco in DC....go. It's huge, new, and has a great selection. Honestly, I felt like I was in a swanky suburb as opposed to NE DC. read more

Being a veteran Costco shopper, I was expecting to be in a crowded parking lot, going on a Saturday morning. What a surprise when I pulled into the parking lot and saw that only about a quarter of the spots were taken. Unlike most parking in DC, these were the normal "Costco" spots which means you can park your SUV without worrying about the car next to you dinging your door. Plenty of carts right by the doors as you enter. The layout of the store is the same as most walking in by the TV's and the aisles on the right with hard goods and the left side with the food. This may seem funny but I always go to the watches and can tell the depth of the stock by the price range of the watches. Casio on one end and a higher end Panerai on the other. "This place was going to be good" I told myself. Very clean, aisles clear, and a lot of merchandise. This shop carries things that I've never seen at the other local Costco's as well as the usual suspects. Reidel, Tumi, the list goes on and on. The meat section is very good, with a very nice cuts of beef, pork, lamb(saw lamb osso bucco) which I've never seen at a Costco. Fish was fresh and glistening. Produce full. Store in general seemed to be a little larger than the other locals. Then yes like everyone mentions, they have alcohol. Not just their brand but even things like Louis XIII and other super high end selections behind glass. Found a couple of small batch bourbons which was great to see. My wife asked a question in the book section and the person working the section was so well versed, it took us both by surprise. The locations been open for a few months now so unless we just happened to be lucky, definitely not crowded by any means. Checkout was fast with boxes right next to the checkout aisles. Grabbed lunch as always and even that was fast. I have to say, with my experience today, I've got a new location that I'll be going to. One note thats mentioned earlier as well, take the left hand turn at the light right after you see the Goodwill store in the right. There is no sign for Costco there but if you miss it, you have to go out on route 50 and turn around at the next exit. read more

Parking lot design and management gets one star. Things were super busy on a Saturday. But walked right up to the checkout. Sweet. Then it took 30 minutes to get out of the parking lot. read more

I had expected this Costco experience to be similar to my previous upper middle class suburbia Costco experiences... its a little different. The store itself is pretty standard, they do sell alcohol (but NOT on Sundays). The people (both shoppers and employees) are very much representative of DC. Some are polite, many are impatient, with varying degrees of courtesy. The parking lot is chaotic (as all DC parking tends to be), the cart corrals are often full and carts are often blowing around the lot - from not being properly returned. The sample selection and quantity is great, last week I went in hungry and left no longer needing lunch. Sometimes they are out of basic items, like bananas. And after Costco the last place you want to go is the grocery store... I honestly usually plan to buy only spinach (2.5 lb bag!) and alcohol... but I almost always buy things that I didn't plan on buying - then again so does everyone else :) read more

Do not waste your time coming to this Cosco. I came, and it was an absolute disaster. The parking lot is flooded with carts everywhere. The staff here is completely nasty. If you call, hold your breath to speak to a supervisor. I had asked the supervisor from the mechanic department to reach one for me. Stephanie, greeted me with quite an attitude. She's a total waste of time. Just call corporate and cancel your membership. When you tell her you're disappointed, and there's no use of having a membership for this sort of service she will offer to cancel it for you. Do not give her that satisfaction, call corporate and let them know how she runs things here. read more

It looks like your typical Costco, but then you turn into an aisle and BAM there's liquor! Having lived in Virginia all my life, I frequent Virginia Costcos more than any other Costco. However, just last year, I went to this D.C. location and found something the Virginia Costcos didn't offer - liquor! Now, Virginia Costcos do offer a range of wines and beers, but no liquors and for a gal like me who likes a good gin and tonic every now and then, I appreciate buying my own instead of constantly going out to bars. So, this Costco not only offers your typical Costco bulk fare but also 1.75 L of Bombay Sapphire, 750 mL of Macallan Director's Edition Single Malt, 1.75 L of Maker's Mark Bourbon and Gentleman Jack Daniels, even Bulletit Kentucky Bourbon, and a range of schnapps and liqueurs. Did I also mention there's a gas station here? Yes, just when you think they couldn't offer any more stuff. In fact, in D.C., you can't sell alcoholic beverages and gasoline at the same business. Costco, however, split its then-under-construction D.C. site into two in 2012, and created a wholly owned subsidiary to run the gas station. So the warehouse has its liquor license and the gas station sells gas at around $.30/gallon cheaper than others. Win-win-wins all around. Parking is ample, believe or not, for D.C. In fact, I think there's more parking than some of the Virginia Costcos. read more

Great service from friendly and knowledgeable employees. Only downside is that they don't carry Malvasia wine! Best Costco I've ever visited! read more

Every item of food in this Costco is rotten, including the frozen goods. Some of the frozen goods have been visibly thawed and refrozen--not food safe. Virtually every item of food I have purchased here has needed to be returned, which is a huge to-do. Even the garlic is rotten! Everything. :( What gives this Costco two stars is its amazing liquor selection and prices. Truly the best place to buy booze in DC, so much so that I would consider it the ONLY place worth buying booze. Too bad the food is rotten. read more

I love this Costco! The location in Wheaton is much closer to my house but I usually make the trip into DC to this one instead because it's less crowded, has a gas station, and sells alcohol. Costco's gas station is considerably cheaper than anywhere else in DC or nearby Maryland and it's conveniently located if you go to Northeast much. Since I travel all around the city, I swing by regularly. NEVER try to get gas on a weekend afternoon or you'll be waiting in line forever. Inside, the store is pretty normal but is less crowded than other locations. The lines always seem to move faster and the store is bigger than the Wheaton location. They also have some things that Wheaton doesn't carry like pesto. Another huge plus is that they carry alcohol! Wine and beer selections are great. They have lots of wine choices starting around $7 for high quality and they sell cases of beer for $20-30. The beer selection changes periodically so don't be surprised if you can't find something you got here before. Last but finally not least...they sell liquor! Everything is cheaper than at the liquor store and store brand liquor is high quality for a great value! I always get Kirkland 6 times distilled vodka which is just as good if not better than Smirnoff and costs less than $20 for 1.75 liters. If you haven't been yet, go. Even if you're single, you can't find a better deal on things like alcohol, paper towels, toilet paper, and frozen chicken (they sell packs of chicken with two breasts in each pack which you can freeze and use individually). And while you're at it, get a $2 hot dog combo too. read more

Costco - Chicken bake and cheese pizza. With a soda it came to $6 - Discount Store Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I recently had to write a very negative review for Marlo furniture so I felt I needed to put some positive energy out there! So I figured why not write about my favorite place ever? I love Costco so much! I've been shopping at Costco for as long as I can remember. When I was a kid my parents shopped there and now as an adult with my own kids I find it an excellent place. This location in particularly does a really good job of moving the lines quickly (even when it's super busy...and I'm usually shopping with two littles so this is very appreciated). The receipt checkers at the door are super friendly! They always draw my girls a smiley face on the back of the receipts...it's really cute. They have a great wine, beer, and liquor selection here too! I've rarely gotten bad food (it's usually been a bag of avocados that didn't ripen well...and honestly if I had brought it back Costco would have refunded me). I mean seriously...Costco's return policy is out of this world! If don't like something...nothing has to be wrong with it...you simply don't like it you can return it...not questions asked...no receipt. Anytime I've had an issue with a product from Costco they have been EXTREMELY helpful and have always resolved the issue. This company is simply awesome. Ok, I feel better now. There are awesome stores out there that will do right by their customers...just not Marlo Furniture...don't go there! read more

It's Costco...long lines at checkout and trying to get out the door. The parking lot, despite the cones to help route traffic is a nightmare at least today (Sunday). It was painful to park and painful to leave as aggressive drivers wouldn't even let me leave the lane. Costco itself has a lot of items my family enjoys at a decent price, not the cheapest. If they could do something with the lines everywhere that would make it a much better experience. Love the food samples throughout the store which only made me more hungry. read more

I've been to this store as well as the Wheaton and Pentagon City locations. This one is by far my favorite. A few things to note: Parking is really only pain on Saturday and Sunday before 3pm... And even then it's not horrible... not nearly as bad as Pentagon City. The lines are long but usually go fast. They have liquor, not just wine and beer... I repeat : THEY HAVE LIQUOR! And it is CHEAP! They also have gas! REALLY cheap gas (cheap if you live in the city,anyway.) The pizza line can be a real pain on the weekend and it's not as good as the Pentagon City location. The produce can sometimes go bad really fast and sometimes can even be rotten in the store-- especially red potatoes, sweet potatoes and onions(in my experience). Check the bags really closely and you won't have an issue. If you have a baby in diapers this place is absolutely the best thing that will ever happen to you.. Besides the baby, of course. Google express offers same day delivery of non perishables and non alcoholic bevs for $5-- a huge bonus when you need diapers and wipes and other bulky household items but you don't feel well and your hubby is lazy (yea I said it). The membership is more than worth it! read more

I visited this Costco on Sunday and over all it was a good experience.. I like the fact that they sell liquor here I got a bottle of Ciroc for $26 bucks and a beautiful Grey Goose set with the shaker for another $26! I already have an Executive Memberships so this will just add to my options! Oh yeah its the holiday and they have a huge selection of designer handbags.. CHANEL, Prada, Gucci, Coach.. nice bags.. decent prices.. Good selections other wise. I would give this 5 stars but there was a lack of professionalism by some staff standing online waiting on a hot dog.. some "words" just should not ever be spoken in public.. read more

One star for Costco? How can this happen??? As much as I love Costco, I hate this Costco and will never go there again. I have been there twice and each time it was the same experience. This Costco is run by unprofessional bunch of people, who only got the job because DC Govt. made a deal with Costco to hire locals, instead of someone with previous experience in handling customers or interacting directly or exposed to customer service. Lets start with the person who greets you at the door, by not smiling or checking your membership card but rapping and singing with "fellaw" co-worker. The staff inside will not help you, as they are busy eating the food samples. Yeah, have you ever seen Costco employees eating at food demonstration and not doing work? Go to Costco in DC and you will see for yourself. The 1% milk was out of stock and the guy who was bringing in the crate to the dairy room, left the fork lift in the middle of frozen section with milk loaded on it and went running after his co-worker horsing around and then stopped over at food demo and picked up 3 pieces of dumpling in his hand and went to talk to another co-worker for about 5 minutes. All this while, the milk I was waiting for was hanging 3 feet from ground, causing shoppers to turn around and take a different aisle as the fork lift block all access and no cart can go past it, while the fork lift driver was busy yapping. There was a big girl in wearing a Costco red jacket (I guess, an employee) sleeping in the back, next to where they keep bottled water and toilet paper. Overall, you will see a lot of rapping, yapping, horsing around, sleeping, but no customer service. The clerks working at register starts singing and dancing when scanning your items (makes you wonder if they have been paying attention to what they have scanned already) and yelling names of their co-workers so loud, that it cans startle you. I went to get the hot dog and notice one of the employees there handling the food without wearing the food service hairnet or plastic gloves. When I complained this to the manager who was standing near the cage (pick up for electronics), he didn't seem to pay any attention looked upset that I have made a complained and didn't ask for any details. Stay away from this Costco, if you expect professionals or service oriented employees working at a place where you shop. read more

I like going to the DC store, because it is a mile from my office and they have alcohol! The prices on wine are on par with Total Wine in Laurel. It is crazy on the weekends, but ok at 4pm on Tuesday. They are always handing out free samples. Other products I like are the rotisserie chicken, bacon, eggs, etc read more

Came to this location yesterday . Upon arriving police were on hand directing traffic not sure if this is a everyday thing or if it was just because it was the weekend. Parking was jammed packed !! I had a second thought if I should stay or leave but I ended up staying once I realized Costco is always appears to be packed no matter the location so I just parked a little distance away and went on in. Well those thoughts reappeared as I entered the store and could see the line going down in to the aisles o the store , BUT ALL LINES WERE OPEN !! So , I couldn't be mad staff were doing the job at hand . Prices here at Costco are "hit or miss" I only grabbed a few items (water bread chicken ) but I did notice some things I would rater just get from a local grocery store. I do agree the membership is worth it because they do have a big selection of items in bulk that you just cant beat for the one time fee . Costco not only carries food but, electronics,clothes,cleaning supplies , furniture, books ,toys etc..... I did have a not so good experience with the chick at the pizza stand who was leaning on the register hand on the side of her face . I asked her a question and she continued to stay in that mannerism and not completely answer my question . I said are you able to do a half and half pizza ? her response was "whole" (that's all she said) we went through that scenario 3 times before I had to break down and force her to explain her self and let her know I'm sure she was not acting like that when she went on her interview and that Costco wouldNOT be pleased with her lack of customer service !Oh she got it together really quick !! I'm not one to try to make someone lose work but right is right and wrong is wrong . Overall regardless of the long lines and parking I got services fairly faster then what I had expected . I will return to this location as it is close to home and I SEE GAS IS AVAILABLE HERE ! I will update my review on my next visit of a more in depth shopping list . read more

A: optical department is top notch, customer service, liquor/wine/beer selection is vast and expanding, frozen food selection is huge, fruit and vegetable selection, meat selection, women's socks, household bath product selection B: coffee selection (is good, though somewhat lacking in options at this location). C: women's clothing (needs higher end brands and more of each size) D: gasoline lines are out of control. Be prepared for a 10+ minute wait. Other -- Dr. Jones at Novi Eye Associates, the optometrist at this location, is FANTASTIC. She is thorough, detailed, and I see her once a year (twice now!). Prices are reasonable and appointments are easy to make. They accept my HSA account and I was able to take my prescription right over to the optical department. Easy. read more

I love Costco I love Costco I love it here just get more of my baby milk Similac ready to feed the 8 pk

The first thing you'll notice about the new Costco is that everything is nice and new - even the shopping carts. The floors are clean (well, for a Costco), the bathrooms are clean and smell lemony fresh, and the employees are quite friendly and cheerful (not always particularly helpful, but that's pretty typical of a big box store.) If you've been to one Costco, you've been to them all. Aisles upon aisles of large packages of goods, with tempting samples thrown in here and there. If you don't come with a list, you'll be lost for hours. And will probably end up spending a cool $1,000 bucks on bulk packages of crackers and enormous tubs of dip. How does the NE DC Costco stand out then? This place has booze! And I'm not just talking beer and wine, people - actual liquor, even the expensive stuff, with a good selection at excellent prices. There is no reason to ever go anywhere else in preparation for a party. Additionally, there is a gas station here with very competitive prices - for members only, of course. Also, if it's a weekend, the earlier you get here, the better. We arrived around noon and it wasn't too crowded at all. When we were heading out a couple of hours later, the crowding was rather epic. Good news though: unlike the Pentagon City Costco, parking is plentiful. read more

This Costco is just what the doctor ordered! It is filled with a variety of household essentials, designer shoes & handbags, and cookware too. It also has an amazing selection of wines and more. The customer service is great too, there are enough employees around to inquire whether you need help finding something. Kudos to the DC Costco! read more

Costco - Front of DC Costco - Discount Store Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Who doesn't love Costco? No one, that's who! Aside from Costco's general amazingness (chocolate covered mango slices, anyone?), this location also features a gas station, and due to it's location in the district, is free (unlike the Maryland location) to sell liquors, liquers, beer, wine, etc. Wins all around in my book! read more

What a great Monday afternoon experience. I can't yet comment on the hustle and bustle of the weekend, but I'm really glad that I made the membership investment. I'm single and had been wondering if the membership fee would be worth it. The convenience of buying in bulk is alone ended up value enough for me. I did have to be careful for individual items as many of them were priced the same as online. The store had a special membership area set up to handle the increase in numbers. There were a few hiccups, but overall they handled it well and it was no more than a 10 minute experience. All the items were organized and easy to find. The store was clean. The staff was friendly. Check out was fast. No complaints. I'm interested to see what feedback ends up being as time continues for the weekend and evenings (close at 8 PM on weekdays). I entered "Fort Lincoln Dr NE, Washington DC 20018" into my phone and was able to find the location without any problems. read more

I come to this Costco at least once a month as a lucky +1 since my boyfriend is the membership holder. We've had plenty of lunch dates for under $5 here and many trips resulting in us wondering just how we threw down hundreds of dollars on booze and food! I've shopped in every section of this store and always manage to find something I didn't know I needed. And always take advantage of any free samples. Duh. The sheet cakes from the bakery are a total deal and taste better than most high end bakery cake I've had! Super easy to submit a paper order and then just pick it up a day or two (or more!) later. The ONLY reason this isn't a 5-star review is the amount of time it takes to get in and out of that parking lot. read more

Where is the best place to get a flat tire? Quite possibly, the Costco gas line, a mere couple hundred feet from the Costco tire center, and where half a dozen folks will get out of their cars to tell you that you have a flat. I knew I would be heading to the Costco tire center (I've been procrastinating on my tires for over a year now). They'll price match their online prices, and they usually have the most inexpensive/standard tires in stock and can change them right there. If you're buying tires new, Costco is pretty much the best deal around (my dealership wanted to charge $700 for 2 tires with labor, and that's what 4 tires with labor and disposal fees cost here). Took less than 1.5 hours, and I just spent most of my time shopping and reading in the patio section. read more

How can you say no to Costco size bottles of liquor and deliciously discounted quality wines. I drive well out of my way to get to the DC Costco just because of this, compared to the one in Wheaton, or even Pentagon City, the parking is much better,, the staff just as friendly, and samples abound. Bonus: there's even cheap Costco gas here! I live in Cleveland Park and my car runs on premium - premium at Costco is often more than a DOLLAR cheaper per gallon than my local gas stations. Yes, please! read more

Great place!! I was walking inside the store, showing my gift cash card, they won't let me inside. I need to be a member. What??? Never happened when I go other Costco!! Why do you sell a gift cash card as a present to people to shop if that a non member..!??!! That so dumb!!! read more

Been a Costco member about six months now, although, I was a member years ago. Originally, I left because local area stores started offering competitive prices for many similar products. I had to try this Costco because it was so close by and the supermarkets are starting to micro manage. I have become more appreciative. Parking is not that bad and the lines move in pretty good time. Took awhile to realize this issue. Since buying in bulk leads to people using more product more often, you pay more. So, I have to better manage what product to buy. Now, I only buy what will indisputably save me money. Fruits and vegetables that will always disappear (fresh or canned). Meats? Chicken and pork can be cheaper, hamburger and steak not so much and you will have to pay attention. Appliances and electronics can be good deals. Gas? Become a gas line checker, you will generally know when to arrive and when not to arrive. Always start looking for gas at half a tank. If you try to approach an employee and he runs, do not pursue. Keep two lists, stuff I can get at Costco and stuff I can not get at Costco. Then, after leaving, stop at your favorite market where you know item locations. I have found some great deals at Costco and I think I will stick around. Again, beware the shopping cart aggressors, your life may depend on it! read more

All I can say is this Costco along with every other one I've been to are 5 stars hands down. The employees are helpful and seem happy and I feel confident about products I buy there. The Costco tech help at Costco Concierge Services was amazingly helpful at getting my computer working again. Other businesses could learn a lot from Costco. read more

I'll begin with saying that I don't really consider myself a fan of big, crowded places but I will make an exception to Costco because of a shopper's ability to buy in bulk and for seemingly less. My family swears by the quality and consistency of some of the produce. They also like being able to take advantage of the cheap gas prices. I will say there is a good variety of cheeses, store made breads, and while the lines are scary long, they do move pretty quickly and there are two people at each register (one cashier, one "bagger"). read more

This is the best Costco in the DC area and perhaps the entire east coast. Yep, like others say, they sell liquor at this one. That alone makes it the best Costco. Aside from that, it is pretty much like every other Costco. It is conveniently located right off Rt. 50 and South Dakota Ave, so accessibility by car is optimal. It's not like you're going to lug home your Costco purchases on metro anyways, right? read more