Overview
- Costco posted an Instagram confirmation on Friday that churros are returning to its food courts for a limited time.
- Reporting and employee posts on Reddit indicate the item coming back is the twisted churro rather than the original straight churro.
- Many customers reacted negatively online, saying the twisted version is too bready or not the familiar crunchy treat they wanted.
- Costco’s initial teaser two days earlier sparked widespread guessing and employee leaks before the official post, and the company cautioned that exact launch dates will vary by location.
- The return is part of broader 2026 menu experiments at Costco food courts, which have included a Caramel Churro Sundae, a hot-dog-and-water option, and nationwide chicken tenders, and the chain has not yet disclosed the churro’s price though it was reported at $1.49 before 2024.