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Costco Wholesale
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 11 am - 8:30 pm
Sat 9:30 am - 6 pm
Sun 10 am - 5 pm
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
10 reviews for Costco Wholesale
10 reviews in English
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Review from Jennifer L.
Calgary, AB
5/10/2011
I live up in the NW so when I need some TP or bulks of such items I go to the one closer to me but now that I work in the NE, I can go to Costco for lunch or grab some stuff at lunch then head home. Though, I want to put some emphasis on LUNCH. Mmmmm Costco is so delicious. They're good for fast, junk food...such as lunch. (hehe) They've got sandwiches, fries, POUTINE, hot dogs, chicken fingers, sundaes....
I, especially like their poutine! It's huge! It can probably feed two people. The hour I went was noon and it wasn't busy at all..surprisingly. Although it did gradually get busier! Anyways, the one poutine I had was fresh, nice crisp french fries, cheese curds and hot hot gravy which makes the cheese curds melt which makes a great poutine! Pretty much a heartattack in a styrofoam bowl, but its delicious! They're hot dogs are awesome too, they're big and juicy.. And if you really want to go all out and take your significant other to a real gourmet lunch/dinner, they have a $1.99 hot dog and drink combo!!!!
Uhhh....me want Costco poutine and hot dog..........SPENCE!!... brb :). -
Review from Dustin H.
11/30/2011
I won't ALLOW myself to buy a Costco membership.
First of all, I don't have a vehicle which means most trips to this shrine to excess would have to be single-item outings, but secondly I know myself. There are a lot of things I definitely don't need and probably shouldn't get that I rationalize my way into not buying because they're too expensive... but the few times I've been to Costco with a friend who was a member or something like that, I can practically see myself with those spinning slot machine style eyes like something out of an old Looney Toons short as my eyes dart around at everything from cheap TVs to gigantic vats of pickles (and all things in between)... so the rarity of my trips are probably a god-send. Hell, after experiencing their little built-in junkfood emporium, I'd probably end up going a couple times a week just for lunch!
I can't imagine why anybody with a family WOULDN'T come here - I imagine one trip (with a decent sized car) would negate the need for at least 2 or 3 trips to the grocery store, for about half the price. Now, is this the most "single guy friendly" place in the world? Hell no. I'm pretty sure the majority of the offerings here are more than enough of any one thing to put a singular person into a comma. That being said, I actually get excited about trips here just to see my "raised in a small town" sensibilities get overloaded when I see a jar of mustard that could double as a space helmet.
Go for the savings... stay for the laughter and "can you believe this actually exists?" moments. Oh, and get lunch while you're there! It's so cheap it feels almost irresponsible not to!
16/30 -
Review from Angela M.
Calgary, AB
10/4/2010
I step in line with loving Costco. Hell's bells, I just bought four times the amount of Greek yogurt for half the price as Safeway.
But why so many screaming children? Why, God? Why? -
Review from Katie C.
Calgary, AB
11/24/2009
Vegetables in bulk are a godsend if you go through them like we do. It feels weird buying vegetables from Costco but they have a high turnover and they're always super fresh.
My other costco favourites are the book section and the dry goods aisles. Soooo much good stuff. Cereal, canned goods, baking supplies - all are better in bulk. They have a great selection of fresh foods too.
I also buy all my lady's razors here because buying a bulk pack of fifteen razor heads is twice the cost of what a pack of four would cost in any other store.
I'm pretty sure costcoitis is an actual disease, because the first thing most of my friends did when they moved out was buy a costco membership. There is tons of great stuff - if you have room for it.
I don't feel that the store is that badly laid out - it feels very sequential - electronics, household appliances, etc. And the fact that the layout is nearly identical in every store means that once you've figured out where something is, you can find it again no matter what province you're in.
I like to go before I've eaten and stock up on samples - I've made a few discoveries of new favourites that way. If they're running low, then I grab one of the hands down best Hot Dogs in the city from their little restaurant thing ($1.99 gets you an HD and a drink. Not bad). Actually, all the food from that takeout window is really good. -
Review from Christopher W.
Calgary, AB
11/21/2008
Even the cuts of meat are bigger here. I don't know why, but the steaks are thicker than anywhere else and the chicken breasts look like they're on steroids....
I like Costco, but I take exception to their membership rule. I was there with someone else who had a card, but near the end of the journey I went out for a smoke and the bastards gave me a hard time when I tried to re-enter by myself. Why do we all have to join clubs and stuff? Why can't we all get along.....
Anyway, Costco has some good deals (giant packs of batteries for $20) and their giant pizzas are actually quite good. I highly recommend them; they're far superior to this Delissio cardboard discs. -
Review from Danny F.
Calgary, AB
10/16/2008
Who can say no to a bag of munchies bigger then my five year old niece?
It's costco - it's everywhere, it's always the same and it's the best place to buy huge quantitys of stuff you probably don't need. -
Review from Jen Q.
Calgary, AB
12/8/2009
I've always been a fan of Costco. The idea of going to one location and having the ability to buy everything (I really do mean everything) makes grocery shopping a less painful task. From a large variety of books, dvds, clothing to groceries and baked goods - all in bulk -makes this a place a shopping haven. Move over Superstore, you ain't got nothing on this bad boy.
My only rant about shopping here is the amount of time I spend there. It's like planning a trip to the zoo. You'll have to allocate x number of hours to be able to enjoy the store to its maximum. There is no such thing as 'making a quick stop at Costco.' No, no. Regardless of the time of day, day of the week, there will inevitably be an anaconda of a line up at the register. It's just that great. Not to mention there are way too many things to look at. And of course, the samples! Those things will tie you down for at least an hour.
I must confess, the one thing that keeps me going back is the poutine. It's absolutely amazing. The gravy is the perfect level of saltiness, the fries are crispy and the cheese is half melted by the warmth of the gravy. That followed by a mixed berry sundae is a heart attack waiting to happen. But at least you'd die happy. And full! -
Review from Adam B.
Calgary, AB
7/31/2010 5 Check-ins Here
Like others on here, I love costco. Actually its a love hate kind of thing...but thankfully with this location, I feel the love a bit more.
This particular location is nowwhere near as busy as the one in Deerfoot meadows, and although the layout is slightly different, it is essentially the same.
Costco feels very American.... big boxes, brands you dont really recognise and deals out the yin yang. There is a sense of excitement walking in, like Disneyland for adults....
Certain areas always seem to be a shopping cart nightmare though...primarily the book section, I call it the "death zone" people are stopping to look at books and there are carts everywhere....
Costco is great particularly around the holidays when they have great gift baskets ie starbucks, guylian chocolates etc.... Also they have stuff you just wont see anywhere else.... If you want it, chances are you are going to find it here and at a significant saving.
I live alone but I still can find lots of good savings by simply freezing bulk items in smaller packs, or storing things in the pantry.
Whether you are single or have a family Costco is a great place to save money and find some very cool items. -
Review from Sapna G.
Calgary, AB
10/11/2009 4 photos
Costco rocks my world. Here's the Coles Notes version as to why:
- It's HUGE
- It carries everything from socks to sausages
- Bigger is better and Costco's got this one down pat
- You can walk around with entire BOXES of 5 cent candies in your cart and still seem normal
- The only place in the world where instead of asking for one chocolate bar, you can ask for the whole BOX
- They feed me samples
- They serve ice cream, hot dogs and pizza slices for less than the cost of a Starbucks Java
- I never leave empty-handed
- They pack my groceries and stuff in boxes instead of bags
- The only place in town where you can buy a bouquet of two dozen roses for around $20
- Boxing day specials at Costco are AWESOME
- They sell muffins as big as my head
- You never have to have just one - most things come in a dual pack
- You can return ANYTHING, ANY TIME. I bought a phone from them a year ago and just took it back the other day. They returned it NO PROBLEM.
- Most of their merchandise is sold for cheaper prices than in other stores (Buyer beware: the odd product is actually more expensive so makesure you're paying attention!!!)
- I've been going there forever and plan on continuing to do so until I croak
Costco's where it's at. Get there. -
Review from diane d.
8/8/2008
As I have said before...I love "the Co". So i love going to the one in Calgary to see if they have cooler stuff then the ones here in the city. Overall it's pretty similar...and in too large of quantities to bring home..unless it's the Coscto sized cheesies....mmmmm.
