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Key Takeaways
- Costco’s food court pizzas are a simple, cost-effective option for feeding a group.
- Ordering ahead and following a few key steps can make pickup faster and easier.
- Small tips like asking for a “well done” crust and stacking the boxes carefully will improve the overall experience.
The $1.50 hot dogs might go down in history as the greatest Costco food court feat of all time—but we think there’s another contender that deserves just as much club-store love: the pizzas.
This isn’t exactly a hot take. Costco’s pizza slices are beloved by shoppers. The deal is such a hit that we’ve even seen other grocers (ahem, Walmart) try to replicate its success.
We’ve already broken down why these pizzas come out so consistently delicious (hint: the secret’s in the cheese). But even after years of treating ourselves to a slice post-shopping trip, we somehow overlooked one of the best ways to enjoy it: taking a whole pie—or a few—home to feed a crowd.
That’s right. You can order whole pizzas from Costco to go. It’s just as easy as grabbing a pie from Domino’s—only with that signature Costco value. Pizza party, anyone?
How to Order Takeout Pizza From Costco
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You already know the Costco bakery is a go-to for party planning—seriously, has anyone ever had a better sheet cake for the price? But here’s a lesser-known party planning hack: head to the food court.
A single Costco pizza is more than enough to satisfy a small group for just a few bucks. But order three or four? You’ve just thrown together a full-blown pizza party—no delivery fees, no hassle, and no one going hungry.
“I was always wondering what people were doing with all that pizza! That’s a pretty economical way to feed a lot of people something that is very tasty,” one Redditor shared. “This is the way,” added another.
Luckily, seasoned Costco pizza shoppers have outlined the process:
According to multiple customers, the Costco team won’t start making your pizzas until you arrive. So there’s no real advantage to placing your order hours—or especially days—in advance. The wait time will depend on how busy the food court is, so if you want a smoother, less stressful experience, try to avoid peak hours.
The pizza shopping pros also have advice on transporting your pies: never stack more than six boxes at a time. “Trust me,” one Redditor warned. And if your stack goes that high, rotate each box an eighth of a turn to distribute weight better—an insider tip from a Redditor who claims to be a current Costco cashier. “I stacked seven last week. The bottom pizza—it was tragic,” another customer confirmed.
So for your next football watch party, pool day, school fundraiser, or birthday bash—basically any occasion where delivery pizza would be a hit—remember that Costco has you covered.
And don’t be surprised if you see us rolling out a flatbed cart full of pizzas next Friday night. Something tells us we won’t be the only ones.
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