Best Costco Coffees (7 Coffees To Keep An Eye Out For)
One of the best things about shopping at Costco for pantry staples is that they tend to stay fresher longer, and you get them for a great price. This is certainly the case with the coffee selection, which is surprisingly varied and well-stocked, a mix of house brands and big names.
If you’re on the fence, I have seven of the best Costco coffees to watch for the next time you’re shopping—and almost half are from Costco itself!
1. Kirkland Signature House Blend Whole Bean
The Kirkland Signature House Blend from Costco’s infamous house brand is sold in 2.5-pound bags for $15.39.
Also, this large-and-in-charge bag of whole bean joe is one of Costco’s worst-kept secrets because Starbucks makes it!
Somehow, Costco negotiated a partnership with Starbucks that would put its brand-name quality coffee in Kirkland Signature bags.
Made from Arabica beans, the bag proclaims the beans have been medium roasted, but tasters find it closer to a dark roast.
Some have speculated it’s Starbucks’ French Roast.
2. Starbucks French Roast Whole Bean
Starbucks French Roast is an excellent buy for anyone who isn’t quite as convinced that the Kirkland Signature House Blend is the same.
Moreover, Costco sells even name brands at an attractive discount compared to prices you’d find in a regular grocery store.
So, if you are brand loyal and want to buy the bags with the Starbucks label, then Costco is the place to do it.
Additionally, this French Roast is a fantastic choice. “French,” in this instance, is synonymous with “dark,” and the beans give it a beautiful charry, smoky flavor.
Lastly, you can get it from Costco for $23.99 for a 2.5-pound bag.
3. Mother Earth Organic Medium Roast Whole Bean
This USDA-certified whole bean coffee from Mother Earth is sold in two-pound two-packs for $34.99.
A proper medium roast, it’s perfect for people who want a bit more depth than a light roast but don’t like the smoky or charred flavor of a dark roast.
Moreover, the flavor profile is described as “smooth” with a “nutty flavor and bright finish,” in 2016, this coffee received a 91-point score from Coffee Review.
Also, a reviewer on the Costco product page mirrors this sentiment, adding that these beans do not make an acidic-tasting coffee.
The 100% Arabica beans are sourced from Central and South America.
4. Kirkland Signature Pacific Bold K-Cup
If you have ever run out of K-cups, buying them at Costco is the solution. If you’re looking for a nice dark roast, the Kirkland Signature Pacific Bold is a good choice.
For example, these K-Cups are not only 100% Arabica coffee but also USDA organic and Fair Trade Certified.
You can also purchase 120 of them for just $35.99 (or $0.30 per pod!).
Of course, like all of Costco’s house brand products, these K-Cups are manufactured by a wholesaler before receiving the Kirkland Signature label.
In this case, that wholesaler is Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc., a familiar brand that can be found on grocery store shelves under its own label.
With that, RV and Playa report that the taste has a nice “smooth profile without the typical bitterness you would find in a lower-quality product.”
All in all, this is an excellent option for Keurig fans, and unless you’re drinking three cups a day, one box will last you quite a while.
5. Tully’s French Roast K-Cup
If you need something akin to a punch in the mouth to wake up in the morning, consider eschewing the violence and instead reach for Tully’s French Roast K-Cups.
That said, the roast type is loudly proclaimed on the box as “Extra Bold Dark,” so light and medium-roast fans will want to skip this one.
Further, Tully’s has crafted a “powerful and intense” coffee richly flavored like bittersweet chocolate and anise for all the dark roast denizens.
Also, a low savoring might reveal jam-like notes, like ripe plums.
Overall, Tully’s French Roast is definitely an experience, and a 100-pack can be purchased at Costco for $43.99.
6. Dunkin’ Donuts Original Blend Medium Roast Ground
A name-brand stand-by, the Dunkin’ Donuts Original Blend Medium Roast ground coffee is the perfect middle-ground.
Not too light, bold, dark, or rich, it’s an all-around crowd-pleaser – coffee that tastes exactly like you’d imagine coffee would and should.
Also, you can purchase a 45-ounce tub for $21.99, and Costco carries Dunkin’ K-Cups, so all Keurig owners can enjoy them without any muss or fuss.
7. Mayorga Organic Café Cubano Organic Coffee
A toasty dark roast, the Mayorga Organic Café Cubano Organic coffee received great reviews from Coffee Hustle.
Also, it’s USDA Organic certified, and the sustainably farmed beans are a blend of three types from Central and South America.
It has a lovely chocolatey flavor that is naturally sweet rather than bitter or acidic; if you make it at home, it will make a beautiful cold brew.
Also, when asked about their favorite Kirkland coffee on this Reddit thread, numerous respondents broke from the question and said this brand was the best.
Fortunately, you can get it at Costco in a two-pound two-pack for $38.99.
Ian Colbeck is a writer for Costco Food Database. Born in Seattle and living in Salt Lake City. Ian enjoys everything outdoors.