Costco is Costco. And I LOVE it!! I get exhilarated walking down those large aisles of super sized products. I enjoy watching people buy food for a family of 12 or a small restaurant, I'm never quite sure... And the DC location is great. Can you say jumbo sized vats of liquor sold on Sundays? Need I say more?! I went on a Sunday at 4pm and was still able to get in and out without much trouble. All of the checkout lines were packed, but the cashiers had a good system and moved people through efficiently. The longest part was probably getting past that darn receipt checker at the exit! Somehow, customers who have been standing in that line for at least 5 minutes, watching others get their receipts/items checked, look surprised and begin to frantically look for their own receipt when they get to the front of the line... Grrrr. (Thankfully they sell liquor on Sundays!) Happy shopping! read more

Listen I'm not giving this place a 5 star cuz damnnnn COSTCO be always packed and people there just rude as fuck and idk if it's the fact that this one is in the mall but this place is always packed like at 10am at 5pm at all times!!!! read more

One of my friends told me that the Costco in DC sells hard liquor, not just wine and beer, so we decided we needed to see this with our own eyes since Costco stores in Virginia do not sell liquor because of ABC laws. This location is on the Northeast corner of DC, so you're basically a stone's throw away from Maryland. When we arrived, the parking lot was a zoo. Now most Costco parking lots are zoos, but this was a level above what I normally deal with. They had a ton of cones out trying to help direct traffic and make people only one direction up certain aisles and that kind of helped, but it was still a mess. As we were walking through the parking lot to the door we noticed a security just hanging out in the parking lot. This seemed a bit unusual for Costco, but we were in Northeast DC right on the border of Maryland, so I suppose this was perhaps normal. When we got to the door we noticed that there were no carts near the entrance and the associate at the door was directing everyone to go to the exit side to get a cart. This seemed a bit backwards and really jammed up the entrance, which was annoying. We finally got in and started exploring the aisles and everything seemed pretty normal for a Costco and what we see at the ones in Virginia. Then we got to the liquor aisles and our minds were blown. They had everything and in such large quantities. The best part was that the prices were great and you could get an XL bottle of something for the same price you could get a normal bottle at ABC. If I were planning a party or a wedding, this is the place I'd go for the booze. The store was crowded, what Costco isn't, so it took patience and Jesus to help me make it through without going crazy. I wouldn't make the trip to this location if I wasn't buying booze, but if that's what you need, this is your place. read more

I love Costco. They have great quality products and friendly staff. I love it over Sam's Club. They pay their people well and it shows.

Costco costco costco.... I think I love you!!! In fact I know I love you because you have... LIQUOR!!! and a lot of it!! Target used to be my go to never fail store but Costco has changed my life. I am converted. Yes I will by 5 lbs of chicken thighs even though it's just my husband an I. Yes I will by 10 lbs of flour for no apparent reason. Yes I will magically give you my paycheck because that's how loyal I am to you. I'm a changed person. Costco has heart. read more

Living in VA, I'm not a regular at this location. When you need to stock up on liquor, this is a location is worth the trek. Like other commentators, I've learned that weekdays are the time to shop. Weekends are very crowded. I had a very good post purchase experience, with the management team, regarding an error in the ringing up of the items in my cart. While nobody likes to find an error, the follow up was great. The front end manager gave me her name and told me the store manager would call me back, which she did in a matter of hours. All was resolved congenially. read more

This is a VERY good Costco. Every time I go, I'm satisfied. Always lots of parking. Never crowded (I go after work on weeknights). This place beats the Pentagon City Costco. Never need to go there again. That's really it. read more

Came here to stock up on food and drinks for vacation. Perfect for college kids with the cheap alcohol prices! I only wish I found out about these great deals before my senior year of college! Only downside is that they only accept american express or cash. read more

Over all very good selection and great variety. But the staff we encountered were absolutely rude and ghetto. Need better customer service training. From yelling at and in people face and ears to telling me I couldn't do three separate transactions (one for my mother-3 items, one for the office-11 items and one for my household-8 items). read more

There are so many reasons to love Costco. The free samples, the aisles of booze, and most importantly their commitment to paying a living wage to their employees. This location also sells gas, which is awesome. It's the only store I know that I have gone into and bought guacamole and pants from and that's it. It's kind of like heaven. read more

Please support this Costco and help encourage them to become more cyclist-friendly! From the day it opened I've been continually impressed with the friendly employees here. Today's visit exceeded my expectations. I arrived by bicycle with kid trailer (& kid) in tow, hoping they'd let me use my wheels as my shopping cart. I live less than 2 miles away, and it was a balmy day for November. I thought, of any store that might let me take a bicycle + trailer inside, surely a giant warehouse in the early afternoon on a weekday, right? The aisles are generously wide at this particular location, and it's hardly ever crowded. But sure enough, the greeter informed me they have a no-bikes policy, so I respectfully asked whether any bike racks were available. There aren't (I knew this), so I asked where she suggested I park the bike. She double checked the bike policy with a coworker and since they had no idea what to do with me, they called for a manager. I stood aside to wait, letting several customers pass through the entrance. Finally the manager arrived and I explained my situation and asked what my options might be. She said there's only one employee who rides his bike to work and she doesn't even know where he parks it since there are no bike racks. "I don't see why it would be a problem [to take the bike inside]," she concluded, kindly giving us leave to do our shopping with the bike & trailer. I thanked the manager and the greeter and proceeded to do my shopping. Throughout the entire shopping trip, I never got any attitude from employees, and although I certainly drew a lot of attention from fellow customers, it was all positive attention toward the kid in the trailer enjoying the ride while "helping" hold the groceries. (One customer spotted us in the store and remarked with a smile, "So they let you in after all," seeming to agree that it was only fair.) My only regret is that I didn't take note of the name of the manager to submit positive feedback, but I plan to try and find it out so I can do so on my next visit. I want to GREATLY encourage this kind of respectful customer-oriented service at a giant chain that caters mostly to our supersize, car-centric culture. It made me so happy that they were level-headed enough to reason with me and make an exception to Policy. I hope others who live within a reasonable radius will also attempt biking to this Costco. Perhaps eventually a bike rack can be installed. Meanwhile, allowing midday shopping by bike trailer should be a perfectly acceptable policy on the books! read more

I never considered myself to be a "Costco person". Sure, I'd been, but only under duress. But that has changed since this new location opened. I love this location. The food and produce are pretty much the same as one would find at any location. But the employees are what make this Costco special. They are nice, they are helpful and they genuinely seem to be happy to work there. On a recent trip, I wanted a rotisserie chicken (my mother LOVES them!) but they weren't ready. After I waited for a few minutes, the gentleman behind the counter suggested that I finish my shopping and come back. When I told him that I was already finished, he told me to go ahead and get in line and he would bring it to me, which he did. How amazing was that?! I used to go in when I needed to make big purchases. But now, I go in if I just need a salmon filet or some produce. AND its close to home!! Love it!! read more

I shop here once a week and always have a great experience. I love their organic offerings and their inexpensive gas, especially. An A+ in my book. read more

I love Costco. And this one sells incredibly inexpensive liquor, along with other things that make Costco great, like giant cans of canned chicken and 25-lb. bags of powdered sugar. I bought a 1.75L bottle of Bacardi rum for $18.39. $18.39! If a shot is an ounce, that's about 59 shots. Alcohol and math, yes! read more

Spacious parking spaces, wide aisles, and friendly staff. Completely opposite of what you'll normally find in Costco in Northern Virginia.

Girl....I love this place. But, the traffic in and out is unbearable. It took me about 20 minutes to get into the parking lot. Now I'm stuck in a death spiral trying to exit. It's making people so mad that people are startin' to fight! Someone needs to fix this ASAP. read more

My favorite place in DC, hands down. I try to get there early, right when they open, to avoid the madness, but even when its packed the checkout people do a good job of keeping things moving. I'll get gas too if the lines arent too long, but mainly I go for booze, meat and produce. I also got some cute snow boots last week! Yay for costco! read more

THIS COSTCO SELLS HARD LIQUOR !!! Only thing is that this is totally out of my way, but I make the trip to this place for this reason. A great costco. read more

Costco is the best big box store in the world! This particular costco is very nice. I enjoy shopping here. This costco has everything I need plus alcohol! The prices are great and the quality is superb! The only downside to this location is finding decent parking and the line for gas. read more

Store is great, staff is rude. If you can deal with rude service then you'll be happy here. I went in to inquire about a getting a membership. Since they don't do trial membership, I asked if I could take a look at their baby section to be sure it would be worth my while become a member. I was told no. Fine, I understand store policy. I asked if someone could walk over with me. No. So I stood there a little perplexed. My options were buy a membership or leave. Another worker jumped in as the original one rolled her eyes and remarked to someone else how annoyed she was. This second employee wasn't much more pleasant. She asked in a terse tone, "What are you looking for?" I asked about two specific products and she rattled off the prices, rudely. Needless to say, membership wasn't purchased. read more

I love this Costco because the staff are so great! The store is clean, well maintained, and abundantly stocked. Having ready access to Costco priced wine, beer, and liquor doesn't hurt either! Best time to come is weekday morning. As with any Costco, lunch time and weekend shopping is crowded. read more

Broke my ankle. Went to Costco, no shopping carts for people with temporary (or permanent) disabilities. To some extent, i guess now I know more about how it feels. read more

My experiences with Costco have been great overall except for one incident but people like Lisa Jones make Costco a great place to shop. Lisa is the manager at the Optical and she is great. Please see her next time you need glasses. read more

Great store. TERRIBLE Manager. Called ahead for an cookware item that I was told they had 19 in stock (mind you I've already went to the one in Crystal City and another kitchen store). She basically told me I'm SOL because their inventory isn't really that accurate. WOW. read more

Very nice Costco! Great location. Quality customer service, ample parking, clean and tidy.

I had a good time at the Costco when i went for two reasons. First because they sell liquor and second everything is so damn cheap and big well thats three things lol. Got me some tequila, margarita mix, and vodka and lemonade for the weekend. But the only thing that was crazy was a lady had the whole police force inside the store for stealing some crab legs the cashier said they were the Phillips kind so i guess thats the justification lmao. read more

As with all new costco stores, they hire all new staff making the opening days and weeks a bit awkward. This store keeps getting better. The staff is getting faster at check-out and more helpful in the store. It's clean, well lit, and oh the samples. So lad to see the gas station is coming! read more

Who knew that a Costco in DC would be bigger, have more selection, and roomier parking than the burbs? Shocking. The only downside is not Costco's fault- Google maps is clueless on the existence of the place and can't properly navigate to the address. Get there while no one knows about it or is able to find it. It's been nearly empty of the VA and MD Costco teeming masses. read more

I'll say this about ANY Costco. They do it right. Love Costco. Especially ones that serve booze!

This Costco Rocks!! But if you are a drunk or recovering alcoholic BEWARE! The wine, beer, and alcohol selection is great and well priced!

I purchased tires at a fairly decent price. However, I made an appointment for 11 am, and it wasn't honored. When I arrived and said I had an appointment, I could tell there wasn't room for my car. I spoke with someone at the desk and said if they couldn't keep my appointment, I'd have to come back. She said they'd pull it in right away and get started. I went ahead and completed my shopping inside, only to arrive back at the tire center at 11:43 to learn the technicians hadn't even begun work on my car. If they can't keep appointments, they shouldn't offer them. This inefficiency and false advertising negates the savings on the price of the tires. read more

I love everything that everyone has written in other reviews and don't feel the need to repeat all the great things Costco offers, but wanted to write a simple review to state that today I've become an even bigger fan of Costco. I was pumping up an air mattress I bought here 3 months ago over the weekend and part of it hit the corner of a sharp piece of furniture I have and it popped a small hole. When I called and informed them of the mishap (Including that it was my own fault and nothing to do with the mattress) they told me to bring in the mattress and I don't need the box or receipt to replace it. WOW! That was incredible. I did not expect them to be so flexible and helpful. It's a really great place and worth the membership even if you only get gas there! read more

Costco inside of Washington, DC. yep it's true. I was a little skeptical at first. I thought it was going to be crazy and people would be out of control but I was wrong. It's one of the nicer locations in the DMV. The parking lot was packed but when you got inside, the place was fairly empty. I was able to get what I needed and get out in record time. I will be back. read more

I love Costco but the this one needs to check there customer service. I have beer been talked down by some one as I was here. I love Costco and won't hold this against the company but this women was horrible. read more

Costco was good when it opened. But they still don't have a gas station for some reason and lines are pretty long now. Would rather go to Costco in Lanham read more

I was very impressed with this branch of the warehouse store. so expect to find great deals on merchandise. And this is one of the few locations near city center that has a gas station. But they are really friendly and helpful employees, from the personable greeter, the cheerful and efficient cashier to the solicitors floor team member. I highly recommend this place. read more

This is the worst Costco ever we ordered a pizza at 12 am we got the pizza at 1:17 this is horrible service I am never coming here again and the tables weren't even clean they also cursed at us. read more

The glasses center there is the best of all the locations I've been to. They are the most helpful and knowledge.

I love this store!As a DC resident we would normally have to travel all the way to Same in Via. or Maryland and eversinse they've opened this is the only place we shop at now.Prices are so much better than their competiters and the service is way better also!!!!We love u Costco and were so glad u came to the district!!!!! read more

I definitely enjoy the CDS workers. They go out of their way to make the experience very pleasant. I would give the over all experience more stars but today I have to give less stars because of the parking situation. It took 25 minutes just to attempt to fill up at the gas pump. We never actually got gasoline because as we discovered no one was exiting the gas lines. the exits were jammed. because the exits were jammed no one was filling their cars. The costco parking lot workers were not doing anything to resolve the situation. After giving up on filling up with gas (we backed up out of that mess) and navigated through the non moving parking snag jam of the parking lot it took another 15 minutes to make it to a parking spot. The big problem they have here is there is only one entrance from the outside to the costco parking lot. All vehicles must enter exit through the same entrance. To make matters worse, once you enter off the street they route all cars over to the gas station whether or not you actually want to buy gasoline. And that is where all the cars get jammed up. Its a chaotic mess. If you go on a weekday its a completely different story, its easy. The bottom line, don't go on a weekend, unless you have a lot of patience and hours to waste. read more