Costco vs. Sam's Club Food Court: The Winner Is Clear

Pretzels, ice cream, and more Mountain Dew than you could possibly do. Costco and Sam's Club both have the food court thing down. But which food court reigns supreme?
#Costco #SamsClub #FoodCourt
Better hot dogs: Costco | 0:00
Better pizza: Costco | 1:26
Better snacks: Sam's Club | 2:40
Better sandwiches: Costco | 3:39
Better salads: Costco | 4:51
Better desserts: Sam's Club | 5:56
Better drinks: Sam's Club | 7:00
Better frozen treats: Sam's Club | 8:11
Better prices: Both | 9:09
Convenience: Sam's Club | 10:08
Membership: Sam's Club | 11:10
Verdict: Sam's Club | 12:09
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[@MashedFood]

Which food court do you prefer?

[@Rottygirl35]

Costco bc we don’t have a Sam’s club. Costco needs to bring back the polish dog and the churros. U didn’t mention the Polish dog they had when they first opened up. 😢

[@thegatesofdawn...1386]

I've never been to Sam's Club, none in my area. I like the Costco hot dog but skip the soda after I experienced a mold like flavor in my drink.

[@stacyneuman8619]

I prefer Costco.

[@quiqueb.1908]

Sam's club 🎉🎉🎉

[@jennilynmae]

Sam's Club

[@wchardin]

Y’all need to update this video and it just came out. Costco doesn’t sell the churro anymore. Also, they don’t do the roast beef sandwich, it’s now a turkey sandwich.

[@thecunninlynguist]

that brisket sandwich they had for a short time was so good

[@chadhelms4907]

Y’all ?? A Walmart employee, I presume…

[@johnny1928]

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[@Username-xk9lx]

Mine still sells churros

[@jordangish6579]

I’m assuming the roast beef sandwich was better then the turkey sandwich

[@EjaygamZ]

Ill never forget the story of Costco's CEO threatening to kill one of Costco's executives if he raised the price of the hotdogs lmao LEGEND!!!

[@conniecakes06]

Gees!

[@nochilllwill]

i wish mcdonald’s executives got that message

[@Rickywwx]

​@@nochilllwillMcDonald's doesn't sell hotdogs. J/k I'm trolling. i get what you mean & I totally agree

[@surfdogvacationrentals5207]

Before covid Costco had an awesome sausage sandwich with pepper and onions...

[@Custerd1]

And combo pizzas. :-(

[@rflett5797]

I go to both Costco and Sam's. The prices at Costco have gone up on everything but their hot dog combo, while Sam's has stayed the same or actually gone down like their hot dog combo going from $1.50 to $1.38. The Sam's 4 meat pizza is the best IMO.

[@deborahwong9883]

Both stores should offer coffee and hot cocoa especially during cold weather especially during winter. I prefer Sam’s club pizza, it’s less oily.

[@RichFoster-zk3jo]

Costco used to have Coca Cola products in the food courts. I don't remember when they switched over, maybe 10 years ago. It's like the old Saturday Night Live Olympia Restaurant skits from the 70's: "No Coke...Pepsi" until a Coca Cola rep made them an offer they couldn't refuse and the started selling Coca Cola.

[@timthompson8297]

Sams Club is a poor man’s Costco. They only have Sams Club in my town but I’m happy with them

[@CarryMePlz2239]

I wouldn't call it the poor mans option. It's hard for me (1) to pay more for costco (2) drive further (3) have much fewer locations to shop at. I thought I would switch to Costco after a year, but because of the 3 options above, I'd rather stay with Sams

[@markfleser]

The chicken bake is good, but Sam’s pizza is better and you can get supreme. I’ve also seen scan n go ready pizza at Sam’s recently so I can grab one on a whim and walk right out with the rest of my stuff and skip the checkout line.

[@CarryMePlz2239]

at least here in Houston, I haven't seen supreme and lots of people complaining in comments saying to "bring back the Supreme!"

[@annebeavers3002]

Agree with video except for 1 category. Personal preference is the sam club pizza is better. The sam club pizza slice is not as greasy, and definitely more flavorful. Pizza goes to sams club.

[@tes2bebe115]

Sam's also offers more varieties like combos and jalapeno pizzas..

[@sarkaztik3228]

Not at all.

[@edwinrodeo]

Pizza anywhere is subjective. Everyone has different tastes 😊

[@YolandaisYolandaCooks]

Sorry but a $60 membership for a Costco hotdog or $40 membership for a Sam's club hotdog plus the hour drive to buy them is not worth it for me. 5 minutes or less to 3 area grocery stores and a possible Brat, burger and hotdog stand during spring, summer and fall is a plus.

[@dustinsonnier5602]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@sarkaztik3228]

You... don't go to these places JUST to get a hotdog... what?

[@Robgeee]

A lot of people get the executive membership at Costco which can pay for itself at the end of the year. They provide a check based on a percentage of what you’ve spent at Costco all year long.

[@CarryMePlz2239]

I recently got Sam's club through Groupon for $20. I'm in Houston and Sams Club on a Saturday afternoon is like "an event" for families. The food court is packed, but the lines go down at an OK pace. The food is really good. I thought I would go to Costco after this one year but I'll probably stay with Sams because there's not many Costcos and they are all further away from me than Sams

[@helenahubbard625]

I love sam's. I wish they offered plant based/dairy free options in the food court.

[@timspence3597]

Sam's Club pizza is much better than Costco, better flavor, more toppings. Although slightly smaller but a dollar cheaper, I even prefer the Sam's Club pizza over any of the chains (Dominos, Pizza Hut, etc).

[@Mystery001001]

Thank You

[@Blivant]

I was gonna say this I was surprised they used the size of the pizza as the deciding factor. The flavor is way better at Sam's!

[@kelseydeney]

Sam's club has always won for our family. Location wise, price wise, product wise. Food court offerings were not part of my reasonings but we do love to grab a drink and pretzel when there.

[@BigRonRN18]

At least at our Sam’s, membership *IS* required for food court orders. I generally prefer the shopping experience at Sam’s over Costco, primarily due to Sam’s Scan & Go app. When it comes to food court, I find the ordering process actually better at Costco, as they have multiple kiosks for ordering. I wish Sam’s would allow ordering food court items from phone, that would again put Sam’s over the top when it comes to food court. Costco is always overcrowded and extremely chaotic. Sam’s is rarely overcrowded.

[@helenahubbard625]

They do at my sam's Club in California.

[@TonyVawnz]

They do at my Sam’s in VA too

[@briang70]

I work for Sam's. They got rid of the Supreme (Deluxe) pizza a week or so ago. I wasn't happy about that. Also, the buns stick to the hotdog and that's disappointing to say the least. Costco wins!

[@jamesr2888]

Sam's also screwed up their soda selections by adding Pepsi products along with the type of ice they used to have,

[@UltraObscene84]

I used to work for Sam's in the Cafe. Are they replacing it with another kind?

[@denault3985]

On the hotdog & pizza front, I think Sam's wins since I get sick on the Costco variation and they're lacking on the toppings for the pizza. Store wise, Costco wins on everything else.

[@tes2bebe115]

I agree, love them Sam's combos 😊and jalapeno pizzas..

[@kendallluna9115]

We went to get pizzas ordered for my daughter birthday in the third week of February. The day we went they had discontinued the deluxe pizza and werent even selling any pizzas that day. We also went today and i waited in line for a while to get a pretzel for me and the kids to eat while we shopped and got to the counter to find out they were out. Their soda machines were also all out of order. And their 25¢ water bottle machine was out of order. Big oof.

[@steveherr450]

sams club member here but i have never been to the food court. with them tucking the food court behind the registers in the corner and I use scan n go, i never go to that side of the store and never think about it

[@jerryferren9018]

Some Costcos have food courts that are outside of the store. Lihue, HI and San Bernardino, CA are 2.

[@diannemc3179]

Tucson Az north store also

[@mertechperformance]

Arden location in Sacramento, CA as well.

[@KlasicKumputerz]

You do not need a membership to eat at a Costco food court.

[@josephdunkle1152]

Costco cheaped out and dropped the combo pizza and churros. Plus no relish and onions for the hot dogs. Sams is way better with more soda choices too.

[@yifanxu0428]

Costco in Canada is different there iconic poutine is the best also Costco in Canada food court doesn’t need membership

[@ms.carlettawilson1522]

You don’t need a membership to go into the food court at Costco

[@diannemc3179]

You do now starting in 2024

[@gjd424]

Costco customers are the rudest people I have ever met, from the parking lot road rage to hitting other customers with shopping carts, to butting in line at checkout!

[@j7404]

😇

[@sarkaztik3228]

Have never had this problem a single time I've been there. HMM...

[@edwinrodeo]

Someone pizzed in your cornflakes ?

[@gjd424]

@@sarkaztik3228it’s in LA thing apparently lol

[@gjd424]

@@edwinrodeoyes the sample lady!😅

[@jameslouie5626]

Sam’s club offers a bigger soda cup with the hot dog combo than Costco. Sam’s club combo pizza much better than Costcos pizza.

[@hgonz14]

Plus the soft drink selection is much better. This is where costco needs to step up their game.

[@bartletteagle]

Both are great. Costco has a kiosk in food court for ordering. Sams does not. Costco only has pepperoni and cheese pizza. Come on! Sams has way more varieties. Dont know why or when Costco cut back on the variety.

[@DatGworl]

The cost of the cheap food court food is made up in the membership price, duh!!!

[@THEBBK2525]

Sam's give you a larger drink and more drink varieties.

[@TruthSlayer2.0-kd5xh]

Hellthy Junk Food just did this about a week ago …. It’s a great video, actually taste tests were done …

[@dee1540]

You don't have scan your membership card at the Costco food court to get the food.

[@paulj8740]

At mine and several others I have visited frequently you do. At any of the sams I have been to you dont. My costco has also been very strict with the recent membership photo check during checkout.

[@dee1540]

At ours. and the 2 others near me every thing done at Kiosks. Guess it depends on the state you’re in.

[@chiarosuburekeni9325]

Costco forever. Their hotdog combo still being so dirt cheap after like 35 years will always make them the champion

[@admiralsuperior3]

Sam club is cheaper

[@chiarosuburekeni9325]

@@admiralsuperior3 doesn’t taste as good, the dogs 😬

[@Custerd1]

And better labor practices.

[@rodericksutton2983]

@@chiarosuburekeni9325 Taste better goofy

[@musiclistsareus1029]

Did this say that Costco requires membership to use food court? I've eaten there without one repeatedly

[@mcdonaldchad]

While the rules may say you need a membership to hit the cafe at Costco, in practice you don't. I eat there regularly and have no membership. They only check cards at the warehouse door, not the door closest to the cafe.

[@hgonz14]

They are going to start checking card at the food court in April.

[@TwistOfFaithYT]

Sam's club is good for buying lots of snacks at much cheaper rate

[@paddy9449]

LOVE that Dog deal!!!!!!!!!

[@aggienowlin]

I think Sam’s Club is better because it’s a cheaper value to be in their program Costco cost you $65 and then you don’t get a free card either you have to pay $120 just to have two cards Sam’s you get one and you get one free I think that’s a lot better deal if you ask me And I love Sam’s and every time I’ve been to Costco’s they’ve never had what I wanted and they were a lot higher than Sam’s so I’ll go back to Sam ‘s as my granddaughter calls at Sambo’s

[@MariaRodriguez-hb4ix]

Here at PR , Sams's Carry Coke products. Also way less variety .

[@RickSaake]

Costco no longer offers churros, they replaced it with a cookie

[@proudasiangirl576]

I've noticed over time, Costco has shranked their Chicken Bakes in width. It's much skinnier now. 😡Also, now when you bite into it, the first 2-3 bites on the end is just pure dough whereas before it was filling all the way. 👎

[@billwill1337]

Costco huge pizza for $10, can`t beat that.

[@tes2bebe115]

Yeah , but sam's offers more varieties like combination and jalapenos pizzas..

[@thecunninlynguist]

@@tes2bebe115 i miss the combo costco pizza. was great in a clutch.

[@sarkaztik3228]

​@@tes2bebe115 And those are disgusting, regardless of variety.

[@Alverant]

I just get the hot dog and drink. No need for anything else. Costco is also closer to me than Sam's club.

[@philipe6293]

Our Costco introduced a yummy cookie but at a shocking price. I assume it is designed to take the sting out of their hot dog loss.

[@selador11]

Costco is quite a drive for me. Used to be I would make the drive, just because of their combo 'everything' pizza. That alone would make the extra gasoline, worth it. Once they stopped offering the everything pizza, I let my card expire. I can get everything else I need, elsewhere and not have to make that long drive. Goodbye Costco.

[@TerryKitts]

Costco and Sam's Club are both far away from me (about an hour away), so refrigerated goods and especially ice cream items would not survive the trip. I buy these items from a local supermarket (10 minutes away). That leaves non-perishable goods (paper towels, toilet paper, styro cups, paper plates, etc). I quit Costco because they made the stupid decision to stop carrying styrofoam cups. That leaves Sam's Club.

[@megpaul6099]

I think they are both about the same, but I go to Sam's Club because Costco won't build more Costco stores. Sam's Club is just more convenient because there seem to be more of them. If I were to go to a Costco, I have to drive at least 25 miles one way. That's just too far to go shopping. So, I vote for Sam's Club!

[@Michael-yi4mc]

Yes. My freezer burn is worth it.🍨🍦

[@Rickywwx]

Sam's in my area have BOTH ice cream & frozen yogurt?

[@RFMvids70]

If the Costco food court is outside of the Costco membership is not necessary. #RFMvids

[@madbr3991]

The costco mango smoothie has been discontinued for a while now.

[@GoldGLasVegas]

Costco also only has pepperoni now

[@random_hime]

costco imo has better food court options all around. better hot dog better pizza. better ice cream. better quality. i do prefer the drinks at sams cuz the offer dp as well as pepsi but that's about it.

[@dtgreen6]

There are no Sam’s Clubs in Washington State. They went out of business here a few years ago. So, Costco it is.

[@sarkaztik3228]

Eh, Sam's Club pretty much just being "Walmart with a membership" is a massive nope from me. Dont support Walmart, and I certainly dont support Sam's Club.

[@Nannerchan]

There is no real Costco near my home. I only have a Sam’s or a BJ.

[@CaydenThyGamer]

Sam’s Club actually requires a membership, while Costco does not.

[@admiralsuperior3]

Sam club is way pay. Ordering from the app is gold

[@bjjohnson4418]

You can't get a combo pizza at my Costco and no churro.

[@proudasiangirl576]

Church's?!

[@bjjohnson4418]

@@proudasiangirl576 it was auto correct it was supposed to be churro.

[@proudasiangirl576]

@@bjjohnson4418 ah, yes, I hate auto correct! LOL

[@parsifal40002]

Costco is the clear winner for me. Sure, Costco's food court doesn't have the variety that Sam's Club has but that isn't important to me. I'm a life-long Costco member because the warehouse is brightly lit while Sam's Club warehouse is dark and gloomy. Costco's shopping aisles are wider and easier to navigate plus their warehouse is much better organized and the quality of Costco's merchandise is superior to Sam's Club.

[@druegillis1744]

Was a member of Sam’s, but let my membership lapse. Why? All the B.S. ads showing up in my emails. Called them to stop but they still continue. Never ate a thing there except for samples. Went there to shop, not eat. Total time waster! Now shop mainly at Aldi’s and Walmart. Hate Walmart but tolerate the long check out lines to save money on once a month items. Aldi is quick in and out with high quality private label items. Produce is superior, stores are clean.

[@judibickford5306]

How much did the Walton family pay Mashed to say that Sam's Club Food Court was better? I prefer Costco's Food Court with its Strawberry Soft Serve and BEYOND DELICIOUSNESS Pizzas.

[@edbanker8005]

You video is misleading. Costco NEVER sold Ball Park Hot Dogs. They used to sell Hebrew National branded hot dogs until replacing it with their in-house Kirkland brand. Your stock video shows the dogs are cooking on a grill. They are not! No more churros or roast beef. Your videos are usually spot on but you missed the boat on this one and especially because your video is relatively new, your content should not be relatively old.

[@kelseydeney]

We toured our local costco. I compared prices on many items and costco was a little more expensive on all items. The clothes, holiday, seasonal, office, cleaning options were all more pricy than the items i would get at Sam's.

[@mamiejones146]

Sams Club ✅

[@knuclear200x]

Costco is still the better overall store for having rare items. Sam's Club is really just a much better Neighborhood Walmart with a better food court and conveniences like no-counter paying

[@jazziered142]

I'm ditching my Costco membership because they got rid of the churro, and that was one of the main reasons why I had a Costco membership. I endured them getting rid of the everything pizza, and just managed, but this is a step too far. Bye-bye Costco!

[@mertechperformance]

I'd really hope you're joking, that's beyond ridiculous.

[@linzierogers5024]

Evcerything is a contest.

[@Custerd1]

Nope. Sorry. Costco lets non-members in to the food court.

[@annecollins1741]

Costco's hotdogs and pizza are so good. Their chicken bake is the bomb.

[@aggienowlin]

That is the truth

[@fullyloadedfoodies247]

Thankfully I live near both. Never tried Sam’s Club though. These comments are helping me decide if I should 😂

[@thecunninlynguist]

costco's food court really fell off.

[@Jay-od8zf]

How?

[@thecunninlynguist]

@@Jay-od8zf no churro, worst chicken bake, no Supreme pizza...etc etx

[@talfacprez]

Costco did away with their Churros.

[@hgonz14]

Costco needs to offer more beverage options in their food court like Sam's. It sucks you can't get iced tea at the costco food court and are limited to Pepsi and the nasty raspberry brisk.

[@RedRider1600]

Sams Club food is FREE! (no membership required)

[@antbanks415]

the hotdogs are better at SAMS

[@qapla]

Since our city has 3 Walmart's and has had a Sam's Club for 34 years but NO Costco ... Sam's Club is the clear winner where I live.

[@kevinhuxley9252]

❤️

[@therealist6670]

Sam's has nothing on Costco. It's like amatuer vs. Pro

[@mcr12373]

It’s a joke who made this video sams n costco are pretty much same yes a dif sandwich but no one I know even liked this sandwich they are talking about pizzas are the same too

[@blink555]

costco pizza tastes like dominoes. I like dominoes but I like sams club food court pizza better

[@JustGorilla]

Costco roast beef sandwich is terrible. $10 for dry and overpriced sub. Go anywhere else for this type of sandwich

[@TheGreatPinkPillow27]

Sam's club >>>>>> Sh**co

[@ritalubeck5129]

Need coke

[@markmandelstamm2866]

All you have to do is eat the food and Costco is the clear winner. It's about quality food at a good price. Costco wins big time. It doesn't sound like the ones doing this video really ate the food. The food court is not a money maker and should be limited to members. Costco food court is crowded enough that it wouldn't be fair to let in the general public. I shop at both stores and with the food choices I see Costco as the winner. We can live nicely without a remote ordering app.

[@Fred-pq8xv]

I am cheap, with no membership fees. I won't even pay for Amazon Prime! I have a stove, microwave, and air fryer, so I can do without a food court also.

[@mcr12373]

Sams does not have an inferior dog…. They have the same this is a false advertisement they gamble 2 dif buns that is all I will go to Sam’s 1st now they are both same price sams cup is also larger sams has a more friendly store costco is upidy acting like they are better than everyone when I signed up as one of the 1st costco shoppers when they opened the 1st store in my are I was the 1st in line I now hardly ever go there as they act above everyone like they are superior they ARE NOT…. Same crap at both stores and sometimes you’ll pay more for same items as well as paying a higher membership fee again when they opened in Schaumburg 1st I was one of the 1st in line…. But things have changed a lot in 20 plus years I only go few times a year… usually if I’m out of town and that’s what I run into 1st or if a friend says let’s meet there

[@vegasmandie6398]

They must be paid by Costco , cause Sam’s has way better stuff

[@mikemprov1303]

Sorry. I just can't eat in a warehouse. And that goes for samples.

[@martycobb8139]

Sam’s club serves Nathan’s beef hot dogs. How can that be “inferior” to Costco?

[@ldbrighthaynes]

Costco's chicken bake sandwich is absolutely 🤢 gross.

[@stana2z]

If you rely on either for a dining experience, that’s sad.

[@lemmonlightaz1]

Sam's club will always be the best. Costco is garbage

[@7750DAVID]

Costco has Curb / bubble crust pizza - where cheese n topping drain to the middle.. Regional Manager says employees not handling crust properly... They need to spike crust to knock down bubble crusts.. Not appealing..cheap..

[@RegularJoes]

As @ShoPhoCho7798 always proves....Costco for the win