Q1: Is the churro back at all Costco locations nationwide?
A1: Not yet. As of late 2026, Costco is conducting a phased regional rollout. Selected warehouses in Western and Midwestern markets are testing the item on food court kiosks before corporate greenlights an all-location rollout.
Q2: Why did Costco change the churro from straight to twisted in the first place?
A2: The switch in 2021 was driven by operational efficiency. The twisted formulation allowed Costco to move away from messy, high-maintenance deep fryers, switching to pre-baked frozen stock finished in existing pizza ovens.
Q3: Is the double chocolate chip cookie being discontinued everywhere?
A3: In test markets where the churro has returned, the $2.49 double chocolate chip cookie has been phased out to preserve limited menu board space and streamline food prep lines. However, non-pilot warehouses continue to serve the cookie.
