Costco’s food court is famous across the United States for its low-priced and delicious snacks like hot dogs and pizza. But as the company keeps changing its food court menu, not everyone is happy. Some items make a comeback and excite shoppers, while others remain missing, leaving fans disappointed.
Recently, one such comeback made headlines: onions are officially back at some Costco food courts.
Onions Make a Quiet Comeback
A customer shared the news on Reddit, saying they spotted onions at their local Costco for the first time since before the COVID-19 pandemic. Their post got attention quickly, with others joining in the discussion.
One user said: “There were onions at the food court tonight! I haven’t seen onions since before the pandemic!”
However, not all Costco fans were surprised. Several users replied that their local stores had onions in small containers for a while now. Locations like Beaverton, Portland, Happy Valley, and Tigard have continued offering onions, though the crank-style onion dispensers haven’t returned yet.
Some users also mentioned that you can ask the staff at the counter for onions, depending on the location.
Why Were Onions Removed?
One commenter shared a theory on why onions were removed in the first place. They claimed that customers were misusing the self-serve option, with some people filling their soda cups with onions, which caused a big loss for Costco.
Now, instead of self-service, onions are provided in small pre-filled cups, prepared by staff every morning. However, these often run out by midday, especially in busy stores, because there isn’t enough staff or time to keep making more throughout the day.
Shoppers Want Sauerkraut Back Too
While many Costco shoppers are happy to see onions return, some are asking for other food court favorites to come back—especially sauerkraut.
Sauerkraut is a fermented cabbage topping that pairs well with hot dogs. It used to be a popular option at many Costco locations, especially when the chain served Polish dogs. However, it seems to have disappeared completely in recent years.
One Reddit user wrote: “My local Costco kept sauerkraut in the little to-go cups for a few years after they got rid of Polish dogs, but I haven’t seen it for a couple of years now.”
Another commented: “Forget onions, bring back the sauerkraut!”
Customers Hope for More Food Court Favorites
Costco often updates its food court menu, sometimes adding new items and removing others. This keeps things fresh, but it can also leave long-time customers disappointed when their favorite items disappear.
The return of onions is seen as a small win by fans, but it has also reopened the discussion about what other items people miss. Whether it’s sauerkraut, Polish dogs, or other classics, many Costco shoppers are hoping that more of their favorites return soon.