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Costco fans who have spent the last two years begging for one discontinued food court favorite to be brought back are finally getting their wish.
The retailer announced Friday that its twisted churros will return to U.S. food courts for a limited time, ending speculation after the company teased the comeback on social media.
Earlier in the week, Costco teased the announcement with a cryptic Instagram video showing two employees discussing a mystery menu item before its name was bleeped out, prompting fans to flood the comments with guesses ranging from the meat-and-vegetable-topped combo pizza to the Polish hot dog and acai bowl.
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Many correctly guessed the cinnamon-sugar dessert, which was pulled from menus in 2024, according to reports and social media users.
Costco shoppers are celebrating the return of the warehouse retailer’s twisted churro, though some are hoping it becomes a permanent menu item. (Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty Images)
“The Churro is BACK in U.S. food courts for a limited time!” the warehouse club announced Friday. “Look out for it at your local warehouse over the coming weeks as exact launch dates vary.”
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The treat is expected to cost $1.49, the same price as before it was discontinued, according to reports.
Many social media users rejoiced.
“Dreams do come true,” one man commented on Instagram. “FINALLY,” another one wrote.
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“The scream my kid just screamed,” a mom commented.
The warehouse club announced the return after teasing fans with a mystery food court item on social media. (SAM OWENS/COURIER & PRESS)
But not everyone was satisfied.
“LIMITED TIME???? NO. YOU KEEP IT ON THERE!” one Instagram user exclaimed.
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“Limited time better be the next 50 years,” said another.
Other people were disappointed that the twisted churro, which was reportedly introduced in 2021, was being brought back and not the classic straight version that dates back to the 1990s — which only cost 99 cents.
Some longtime shoppers say they still prefer the original straight churro over the twisted. (iStock)
“We meant the old school straight churros, not these twisted imposters,” one person said.
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Others were still hung up on the pizza of the past.
“Combo pizza next please!” one said.
The announcement marks the latest change to Costco’s closely watched, low-priced food court menu, which has developed a dedicated fan base.
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This year alone, Costco added chicken tenders nationwide and a hot dog-and-water-bottle combo while continuing to test other menu items.
Costco tried to satisfy fans earlier this year by adding mini churro bites to a $2.99 caramel sundae, but many shoppers said it wasn’t the same as the full-size food court churro they had been requesting, Fox News Digital previously reported.
Costco’s low-priced food court has developed a loyal following, with shoppers frequently calling for the return of discontinued menu items. (Peter Burke/Fox News Digital)
It’s unclear how long the churro will be on menus for.
Fox News Digital has reached out to Costco for comment.
