Well organized and friendly staff. If you can't find something, just ask. Staff are very helpful. They moved Self Checkout to the way left (towards exit). Staff still pre-scans. Tip: Flip all your items in cart so Barcodes showing. It makes it easier for staff and super fast for you. Huge selection of items here. For some reason, they don't have frozen Atlantic salmon like other costcos. Great value on everything including gas. Food court closes at 8:30pm. read more

Racism, rudeness, and hiding behind "company policy" to avoid taking any responsibility. The customer service line is either never answered, or they pick up only to immediately hang up. They will politely offer to take your name and number so the GM can "call you back." But as noted in other 1-star reviews--and likely due to their ongoing lawsuit--this is just a cheap "power move" to shut you up and get you off the phone. They leave you hanging like a flaky high school crush who promises to call but never does. Are we back in high school?? I guess ghosting customers is just another strategy they apply to "everyone." Go somewhere else. Not all Costco locations are like this. I genuinely wonder why this specific branch operates this way and why corporate headquarters hasn't intervened. I wasn't even bothered by the terrible parking since it's a busy area, but after reading countless other reviews about customers being mistreated, I only regret not seeing them before I became their next target. To the employees who are so obviously miserable in their jobs: Life is short; stop wasting it bullying others. If you are that desperate for a power trip, run for office or join the CBP. Costco should not allow its employees to aggressively patrol a warehouse like badgeless police officers. Customers are expected to be polite, yet here, it is the staff who go out of their way to be hostile. Living such a grumpy, toxic daily life is not only unproductive but actively harmful to yourselves. To my fellow 1-star reviewers: There is currently an ongoing lawsuit against this specific location for mistreating its customers. While there is no verdict yet, according to reports, the customer who was offended enough to file the suit had his and his family's memberships abruptly canceled by Costco and was barred for life. What a stellar business model for handling customer relations. My sincere respect to Mr. Michael Ydigoras, who stood up not only for himself, but for all those whose voices may never be heard. read more

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Great service, quick , and easy! Friendly and cheerful staff! Wide selection! Costco has everything you need! It's perfect for family and bulk purchases! Excellent value and quality products and prices that make every trip worth it! read more

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My 2 stars review is for the food services outside. This new self service system is not working well. The wait is way long compared to before when you ordered at windows. Please go back to how you had it. read more

The bakery has a new pistachio cheesecake. So if you love pistachio, I highly recommend. It seems like the bakery, food court, and deli department seem to have different products every month. So don't miss out on new things at Costco! read more

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It's a Costco so won't be breaking any new ground with this review. What does stand out about this location is everyone who works here is so nice! Really friendly and helpful. I love walking through the bourbon aisle because every now and then you will find a STEAL like Blanton's at $65.99. I dream of the day where I will see Weller or Pappy. It will be one of the happiest days of my life. I saw a bottle of Pappy at another Costco many years ago and didn't know what it was. I wish I could go back in time and slap my younger self upside the head. Something that I struggle with is the idea of regret and making bad choices. I've been working on how they are just "learning opportunities". I have now learned the value of Pappy. Something I will never regret is going into Costco. read more

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Always fun to see inventory from different locations. Picked up some new & needed stuff. Selection of Christmas was nice & lots of clothing on clearance. Quick checkout even with many lane open. Love Oceanside for its trendy eye glass selections. read more

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I am not sure who the genius was that reorganized their food court lines. but they now have a "cattle style" line of lines that moves VERY slow. Took 20' to get my order and that was all waiting time in the line as the food is basically ready. The ordering is also ery time consuming due to only a few stations but also the fact that they are on the same table. read more

I tend to go to this location when I'm doing the UYEs, or on the way home from an event nearby. This Costco has a pretty accessible food court, more than some of the others. I get supplies for the Potluck, and call ahead to order pizzas for pickup. It's only 15 minutes from the park, so it makes the best choice. Handicap parking also seems to be a little easier to get, especially on the food court side. The gas station tends to back up quite a bit, and blocks the East entrance sometimes, so the West entrance is a better choice. read more

This Costco is in a convenient location to Legoland. Additionally, it was clean and had very friendly team members! Costco has goods deals and this store didn't disappoint! I loved the organic produce they had. read more

I was in Carlsbad for the weekend to attend the pickleball tournament in San Clemente. My dear friend from elementary threw a combined high school and college graduation party for her 3 children on that same weekend. I was only 35 mins away from her house. I RSVPed to attend the party as well. I came to this Costco in Carlsbad to get some gift cards. It was only 7 mins from my hotel. Cool! I ended up getting 2 Landry's Restaurants and 2 See's Candies. Great thing about these gift cards is that they are sold at a discounted rate. For example, you get $100 at the price of $79.99. Basically, it's almost 20% off. Discount varies by vendor. I also got 3 bags of avocados. Each bag of 6 avocados was $9.99. That's about $1.67 per avocado. They are on the larger side, but price is still quite steep if you ask me. Anyway, this Costco is no different than any other Costco. It also has Costco Gas. No Costco Car Wash though. They weren't too busy for a Saturday morning. However, parking lot was pretty full. Probably because parking lot is a bit smaller than most. My visit was very short. Walked in and got what I needed. Paid for my purchase via self check-out and walked out. Although, I did stop by the roses and snapped a few photos. It's always nice to see the flowers. Thank you Costco! read more

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7-11-26 Saturday. Cash Register 3, Miss Julie I think is the most beautiful tall blonde lady at Costco Carlsbad. She's kinda, courteous, and professional. Thank all the hard-working team members. The team is helpful and will go out of their way to help you. There are few that needs work on their personality, but overall this Costco is great. read more

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Now, it might not be exclusively this Costco, but the deals they have been having in December have been unreal. This is my go-to Costco and I was shocked when I stopped in after Thanksgiving weekend to see the prices of some of their electronics. They had newer airpods for $99. I was looking for the aura picture frame as a gift for a family member, but ended up looking at so many different items that were too good to pass up. I ended up spending way more than I anticipated but that's par for the course with Costco. read more

I want to say Thank You to TY in Member Services. I had my purse stolen and all of my credit cards were taken but along with it was my Costco card. I walked into member services. I told him what happened and I showed him my ID and he quickly started on getting me a replacement card took a great picture which is hard to do at Costco. Then he proceeded to take my phone and hook up the app so that I didn't have to worry about it and I would always have access to my card. This was exceptionally great service, especially since he had no idea that I've suffered a traumatic brain injury and that is exactly the type of customer service that makes a huge difference in my world. Thank you Ty. Thank you so much for going the extra mile and being you. More people need to be like this in customer service roles, although I know it's a challenge working with the public tyros to the occasion. read more

Came on a Sunday afternoon and the gas line was quick and easy - Surprised to get in and out in less than ten minutes! We came by for an early dinner at the Costco food court and ordered a whole pizza. Didn't realize it would 40 minutes to prepare, so I'll keep in mind to order ahead next time. Pizza was hot out of the oven and is great value for $9.99. This Costco food court was better stocked than the last one I went to, and was relatively clean. read more

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I live 100+ miles away so I'm not too familiar with this location. I came here after Legoland to grab pizza and hot dog before our long drive home, and this food court is the worst! Staff gave different directions about pick up and they're very disorganized. I ordered 1 whole pizza and 2 hot dogs at the kiosk, then proceeded to line up at the "pick up" line (b/c that's the way they do it at my hometown's Costco). However, after waited in line for 30 mins, I was told I need to line up at the "whole pizza" line. The staff did not give me the hot dogs even though I already waited 30 mins. I then proceeded to line up AGAIN at the "whole pizza" line. After 20 mins, I got the pizza but was told I need to step aside and wait 10 more mins for the hot dogs b/c they were out but they were making more. However when the hot dogs were ready, the staff had people who were missing hot dog form ANOTHER LINE (this was the 3rd time I was line!) When I got to the window, the hot dogs were OUT AGAIN, and they were not making more b/c they were closing. The staff told me to line up AGAIN at the cashier to get my refund. I ordered at 6:40p and I didn't my refund until 7:40p, an hour wasted!! read more

yeah, I'm a fan. sometimes I'm just too worn out or to beat up to make a big project outta dinner and am figuring out ways to turn ready-to-eat stuff from Costco into good eats for the family. last visit, a nice lady at Costco was passing out samples of Motor City Pizza Company's Detroit-style, deep-dish, double pepperoni pizza. thought it was pretty good and would work on one of those lazy nights when I just wasn't up for cooking. added a Taylor Farms Salad Sunflower Crunch Salad fortified with Kirkland Bacon Crumbles (crisped in the microwave), Boursin Cheese, and Kirkland Fancy Whole Cashews. ate on paper plates (also from Costco). no muss. no fuss. no drama. read more

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Hadn't been here for years and I stopped in because I was in the area. It was better than I remembered and one of the largest clothing sections I have seen at any of the Costcos. Hubby enjoyed the local beer selection and he got a bottle of Buffalo Trace that he said was a good deal and I got a cava brut rose that was pretty good. Parking was busy on a Sunday, but that is the way it is at all the Costcos. If this was in my LA neighborhood, I would be a regular. Also right by the Carlsbad Strawberry Fields and the outlet mall. read more

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The customer assistance was disappointing. In my seven years of shopping at Costco, this is the only time I have experienced service of this quality. The staff member assisting me appeared to be new, and the level of service did not meet expectations. I was dissatisfied enough to leave a note requesting a call back from a manager; however, I did not receive any response. read more

Big Costco fan but this location gives me anxiety. From the parking lot madness to the last-minute shopper chaos, it was definitely Mother's Day weekend panic mode when I visited. The floor clerks from the food court to checkout were clearly feeling the rush, but they still held it together and kept the lines moving. Product selection is average and consistent, which is what I expect from Costco great value and savings across the board. Knocking off one star for the parking lot and gas station, which are always a disaster. Seriously, bring your patience. That said, I still love this location specifically for outdoor food court! read more

This Costco food court is outside. Dirty and unorganized to say the least. I come here for the pizza after shopping obviously and the pizza was just okay. How do you mess up a Costco pizza. My pizza was cold and I waited for a very long time. The Costco in vista is wayyyy better in my opinion and I won't be coming back to this one read more

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I was in Carlsbad, so of course I had to drop by Costco! It wasn't too hard to find parking. They have some ice cream and other products that I don't see at the Costco near my house, so it's always nice to compare. I bought some snacks and filled up the gas. read more

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By far one of the most pleasant Costco shopping experiences I've had. Plenty of parking. The lines move quickly, both inside and at the gas station. Well organized with lots of options and fresh produce. This will be my go-to location going forward, even though it's much further away than another location closer to where I live. read more

I haven't quite come to love this Costco yet but I'm sure over time I will settle in. The parking lot is always busy, but there are plenty of spaces. They scan IDs at the door. It's large but not one of the bigger ones and it's well organized but I feel like it's missing something and the layout feels a bit clunky and awkward. I enjoy grabbing produce in bulk: lemons, mandarins, fruits, ect and chicken breast to freeze for last minute meals. We also sometimes find clothing items here, the children's toys and books still seemed a little pricey imo but lots of things to look through. They have food outside and gas as well but I haven't utilized either of those things yet. Would be curious to check out other costcos in the area. read more

Ok Costco policies are getting really ridiculous now, I'm fine with you checking id at the door and the receipts when you exit but the last round of policy changes at the self checkout station is too much. Now you can't scan your items yourself and an attendee has to scan them, seriously? And to top it off , I didn't have a cart so my hand were really full and your attendant is barking at me to scan my card again when my hands were full and wouldn't let me set them down by the register so that I could dig out my card from my wallet in my back pocket. Come on now..Maybe if you asked nicely and explained that your policies have changed instead of just saying "show me your card" I wouldn't be writing this one star review but good customer service does go a long way. I can understand if you're having a bad day but when your store just opened up 15 minutes ago, you don't need to throw attitude and make your customers feel like a criminal. read more

This store is always well-stocked, parking is plentiful, and the line for hot dogs, pizza, etc. is well managed and automated. If you arrive early (when they first open) you can get in and out quickly. read more

We have been loyal customers for years and will continue. I have purchased their spiral hams for years but this year the quality has gone down. There is very little meat and alot of bone. They can't even cut the hams due to the excessive bone. We bought 4 hams and all have been very poor quality. I do private functions and I have had to get 2 hams per luncheon to assure serving for everyone. I will get my hams from Vons from now on. BEWARE!!! read more

As someone who has experienced Costcos all across the country, this is one of my favorites! They have such a large amount of options on literally anything, from tech, dry foods, produce, refrigerated foods, bakery items, clothes, home wares, etc. Overall their stock and location is quite significant. I can always find what I need here! The store is organized and clean and all of the staff members are incredibly helpful, kind, and welcoming. It's pretty easy to find parking at this location, although the lot seems small compared to others. The gas station can be a bit of a mess sometimes (just due to the location of it at one of the centers exits/entrances), but usually great gas prices that make it worth it! read more

Costco never lets me down. Great customer service, excellent exchange policy and plenty of surprises to fill up my cart. I like to purchase produce in bulk and use my food dehydrator to create soup mixed or veggies on hand for the days I am feeling lazy about chopping vegetables. read more

A few months ago, I had the best Costco pizza ever in the food court at Costco Carlsbad on Palomar Airport Rd! I had ordered a whole cheese pizza to go; I had always liked whole pizza at Costco food court, and it always is great value also! But this time was even better; as I found out later when I looked at my receipt, it was made by a guy by the name of "Brayden"! On my next visit, I went to the food court counter and asked about Brayden; he was working that night too, and I thanked him for the pizza on my last visit; he turned out to be such a nice guy also! I had a very busy summer; that's why I am late for Brayden's praises; but as they say "better late than never" Thank you Costco & Brayden! read more

I have been shopping at this Costco since the chain was Price Club. I knew the kindness and entrepreneurship of Mr. Price-Including the appreciation and love for the Mexican American Community that worked for him to help him built Price Club. I do not know what goes on here. What I know is that they have some (not all) service workers here that are extremely unhappy, uncaring and envious of the people that reside in this affluent area. They never smiled at the customers, yelled at the customers if they are Hispanics, specially if you are hispanic, often they are unwilling to help you. Many, many are entitled rude, lazy and obviously hate their jobs! Every time I am at this store there is some type of issue as mentioned before with a customer or me. Someone that works there which happens to be an acquittance said, "Go to the COSTCO of San Marcos. I have being going to the Costco in San Marcos, but I forgot a couple of items. I went in not wanting an issue after being exposed to radiation after cancer treatment and BINGO. I was yelled by some lady with curly hair/mix black? I did not know how to use the self check-out line today. I used the 3 minutes rule and she continued yelling at me because I did not grew up with technology. I went to college with a typewriter. I look like I am in my 40"s I am 70. I really dislike many of the old service workers here. They should be replace with younger, kinder and friendlier customer service workers. I hope the new Costco in the mall reliefs this store and they move all the oldie bad goodies at The Carlsbad Costco. read more

the staff seems stressed and unfriendly. i feel they give curt responses, and seem unhappy. this costco is super busy and the parking lot is a menagerie. i know people who avoid going there for that reason. there are reasons i rarely go there--i have given a few. read more

was at Costco Carlsbad to renew my Business membership a couple evenings ago and also return some merchandise. Was asking the representative named Claudia (dark hair, possibly light skinned Hispanic) several questions and she acted like she was doing me a favor by answering and helping me. Snotty....Very bad attitude and condescending. She should NOT be working with the public, especially at Customer Service. Rude Rude Rude. read more

I think this is one of the chiller Costcos with an easier parking lot too, but be careful near the gas station as there are a lot of free for all intersections. Their gas station also has shorter lines than other locations! I've also called them in the past about very specific items and the lady on the phone was kind and helpful. Braved Costco on a Sunday for White Elephant gifts and there was only one sample (,: read more

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First time at this Costco since we moved to North County. Pretty amazing store. Besides the woman working at the checkout. Middle-aged woman with blonde hair. Very rude and obnoxious. If you're gonna be doing customer service, probably smile and be friendly. All the other staff at Costco were very friendly today. That's why I gave this place three stars. read more

Haven't been a member of Costco for a couple of years now, but decided to renew my membership today. I stopped shopping at Costco because, like everyone else, I enter the store and after browsing the aisles, end up walking out with more than I intended on purchasing. Well... we'll see what happens today. The Costco in Carlsbad is located adjacent to the popular Carlsbad flower fields attraction and Legoland California. For this reason, it is usually very busy. The store is clean and well stocked and before I go on...yes, they still offer plenty of food and drink items to sample. After passing by so many of them, I finally broke down and sampled some coffee. It was worth the stop and gave me a boost of energy to continue shopping. This store seems to be larger now, but I'm sure it's only because I've been so used to shopping at regular supermarkets these past years. I was able to navigate the store pretty well. Due to Mother's Day weekend, they were offering lots of flowers which gave the store an extra pop of color. Now that the price of eggs have increased, I took advantage of the savings and purchased them. I also picked up some salted butter and multivitamins. Since I decided to take a shopping list with me, I was able to prevent myself from purchasing things that I didn't need. Although the store was crowded, the checkout lines were moving customers fast and efficiently. I'm glad I renewed my Costco membership today. I will not only save money on food and tech items, but gasoline as well. Costco always has lower gas prices. read more

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As an individual not living with other people I cannot recommend Costco and especially this location. Prices are no longer competitive with Amazon for the most part. 3 different solicitors inside the store tried to sell me 3 different things within 2 minutes and 250 feet of each other. Some people were verbally upset by them while I was politely saying I wasn't interested. Buying meat here as an individual doesn't make sense unless you either consume a ton of meat or like freezing it which I do not. Staff needs training in customer service. Self checkouts do not except cash. The food court removed the veggie slice of pizza a while back and replaced the churro with a cookie, both big mistakes. I could go on. I don't understand the appeal of Costco at this point and will not be renewing my membership. read more

Our family has been coming to this locations for years. This last Saturday 12/6, my mom who is Hispanic was told "say it in English" by someone who was providing chocolate samples. read more

After living in Long Beach and fighting for space at their local Costco, I'm much happier that this is my local CostCo now. It's just much more laid back. I feel like parking is easier, the selection is decent, and I've always been able to find what I need. No complaints; glad this is my local CostCo now! read more

I absolutely love this Costco! Out of all the Costco's I've been to in San Diego, this one is by far my favorite. Whether it's gas or groceries, the lines never seem as long as other Costco stores. Also, they have plenty of self checkout lanes to allow for some quick shopping when you're on the go. A few of my favorites as of late are the organic bananas, $2.29, the Hippie Organics Mangoes, $10.99, and the Innofoods Keto Clusters, $9.99 (I literally buy like 10 bags when they're on sale~$6.49). The one item I would love for them to stock is the Forager Unsweetened Vanilla Cashew milk yogurt- I cannot get enough of it! Enjoy! read more

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