What to Buy at Costco if You’re Shopping for Two

Yes, I am the “What to Buy at Costco if You’re Single” guy, but it’s time to level up. Not in my personal life—I’m still struggling there. But that doesn’t stop me from walking the aisles of Costco while I daydream about what life could be like if I were shopping at Costco for two. So what should you buy at Costco if you’re shopping for a couple? Again, it’s all about the variety packs! Chances are, you and your partner or roommate have slightly different preferences. And yes, you can still buy in bulk at Costco even if that’s the case. I recently stopped by my local Costco and did a little shopping with parties of two in mind. Here’s what I found.

Kirkland Muffins

Kirkland muffins were made to be split between two people! Costco sells them by the dozen, but you get to mix and match your preferences between two sets of six. Meaning you can grab six of the flavor you like best, and your partner (or roomie) can grab six of their favorite. Or, if you’re truly in sync, you can grab a dozen of one flavor. They have some good options, too, like Coffee Cake, Double Chocolate, Blueberry, and Banana Chocolate Chip. Kirkland muffins are among our favorite things to snag at the Costco bakery, and we think your S/O will be into them, too.

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Sabatasso’s Thin Crust Pizza Singles

These are called pizza singles, but I have it on good authority that you can buy these if you’re in a relationship! This pizza variety pack—which comes with six Pepperoni and six Four Cheese personal pizzas—is perfect for the omnivorous couple that can never quite figure out what to order. Do you order your pizza with half meat and half veggies and trust them to get it perfectly split down the middle? Or do you order one meat pizza and one cheese pizza and wind up with too much left over? Well, add these little individual pizzas to your list of what to buy at Costco and you don’t have to worry about blending toppings. It’s a win for everyone!

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Herdez Avocado & Habanero Hot Sauces

Sweet and spicy isn’t just a perfect mix in the bedroom—it works for hot sauces too! Okay, the avocado hot sauce is more creamy than sweet but talking about creaminess in the bedroom sounded a little too raunchy for a guide to Costco for couples. This Herdez hot sauce two-pack from Costco is ideal for couples with different heat tolerances—the avocado hot sauce is perf for people who value their taste buds, while the habanero sauce will singe the tongues of serious heat-seekers. Everyone’s happy with this Costco find.

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Sargento Balanced Breaks Cheese & Crackers

Sargento’s Balanced Breaks cheese and cracker packs from Costco come in two flavors: Pepper jack and colby jack cheeses with Ritz Minis, and Monterey jack and mild cheddar cheeses with Wheat Thins. You can have a little fun with things by matching up these packs to your personalities rather than your tastes and I think this is the perfect example of that. Pepper jack and colby jack cheese with Ritz offers a little more excitement in taste than the more reserved option of Monterey jack and cheddar cheeses with Wheat Thins. Just like a relationship. There should always be a balance of goofball and groundedness. You can swap roles in a relationship just like you can with this snack pack. Grab whichever set matches your mood on any given day.

Yoplait Go-Gurt Simple Low Fat Yogurt Variety Pack

Adults don’t consume enough Go-Gurt, and it’s time we all worked together to fix that. Why is Go-Gurt reserved for kids? I too would like my yogurt on the go. Think of the uses! Squeeze a tube into your mouth on your daily commute, fill your pockets with them so you can enjoy them on a walk in the park, or bring them with you in the shower to get an extra boost after a long day. This pack comes with Strawberry and Mixed Berry, so just make sure you’re a berry-loving couple before you grab this from Costco and you’ll be set.

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GoodPop Just Juice with Bubbly Water Variety Pack

Let’s address the greatest grievance with this variety pack first. There’s something absolutely cursed about a two pack of flavors that come in uneven numbers. Eight lemon-lime and seven orange sparkling waters in one pack? You couldn’t just make it ten and ten or eight and eight? Luckily for GoodPop, I’ll overlook the inequity because I think it can say something beautiful about a relationship if you feel safe to grab this variety pack. Buy this for a lemon-lime loving partner. It says “I love you enough to give you more.” It’s selfless. It’s considerate. Look at Costco bringing you together.

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Clif Bar Variety Pack

The Costco aisle with the biggest selection of two-packs to choose from is the protein bar aisle. With a plethora of options in front of us, what do we choose? Costco’s Clif Bar variety pack seems like a safe bet. These don’t have the most protein, but you can’t go wrong with a combo of Chocolate Chip and Crunchy Peanut Butter bars.

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