Costco

This was a great shopping experience. There was a lot of great stuff there. Was able to find what I was looking for. Great help from staff member. Recommended. Will shop again.

This is a review for pharmacy inside the Costco.
The Costco Warehouse itself is a really well run store but the pharmacy is an entirely different story that is always understaffed for the volume of customers it serves. Getting a prescription filled typically takes these times; 10 – 15 minutes to drop off the prescription (not bad), you’re told to come back in 1 hour to get the prescription (why so long?), then wait 20 – 30 minutes in line for pick-​up (while your frozen food thaws in your cart). Total time to fill a prescription 1.5 hours on a good day. Other pharmacies do it in about 20 minutes. Yes this pharmacy is cheaper, but what is your time really worth?
This Costco is an otherwise extremely well run store.

Last Friday morning I went to the Scarborough warehouse to get a flat tire fixed (tires purchased at Costco, advertised free flat repairs). I arrived 10 minutes before the opening time (per website) and there were already 9 people in line in front of me.
After about 10 min, the sole person at the desk announced that those towards the end of the line may not get served that day due to being short staff due to illness.
After 45 min in line, she announced that the schedule was full for the day and she could offer an appointment for Tues-​Thurs the following week.
When I got to the desk, I explained that I had a flat tire and was travelling past Kingston later that afternoon. She thought hard if she could squeeze me in, and also checked another location (which was also fully booked). She felt badly that she couldn’t help me — I have no complaints about her.
I asked if another non-​Costco shop could fix the tire (not being sure about the nitrogen filled tires). She said that nitrogen wasn’t an issue but getting it repaired elsewhere would negate my warranty. I had no choice, so went to a local mechanic for the fix (after wasting almost an hour at Costco when I was trying to get ready to leave town).
My complaint is that if Costco advertises free flat repair, they should always find a way to fix a flat regardless of their booked appointments. This contingency should be built into the daily schedule. Who is ever going to be ok waiting a week to fix a flat tire?

This is probably the worse Costco you can subject yourself to. There are exactly two entrance/​exits which means that coming here on evenings/​weekends/​holidays will result in a bottleneck and you ripping your hair off because some driver totally stopped in the middle leading you to be stuck in the middle of all that havoc.
Other than the parking/​lack of exits issue, I really like Costco. Things are cheaper (because BULK!) and you can get everything you need in one location. Oh and samples. I also love their poutine but sucked since they took away their hot peppers.

My regular Costcos are Ajax and Oshawa. Why oh why do they not set them all up the same? No big deal, will just have to learn where everything is in this one.
There was a huge line when I got there before they opened on Sunday. Lots of carts outside ready. Went pretty smoothy though. Store was clean and fully stocked; even the restaurant was open and serving. Lots of staff on hand that handled the rush with ease.

I LOVE COSTCO, incredible friendly service and amazing return policy.
I personally run 2 stores, i spend over $ 4000/​MO with them.

Not too many ‘good deals’. Way too over crowded and people stand around with the carts in the middle
Of isle way. Little to no parking spots available.

Avoid this location if possible. Very small parking, took 10 minutes to find a spot. Of course the store could not handle the crowd. They need to expand or add another location in the area. Staff were nice that is why I gave two stars.

What was I thinking — going into a Costco in Toronto, so close to Xmas?! It was absolutely insane!
The Hubster got in line for gas, and I joined the throngs inside to get food. The reason for the 4-​star rating instead of 3 that I’d like to have given it because of the crowds is because of the best prices! This gas was the cheapest gas around at about $ 1.01, and I got hot dogs and fries for about $ 6.50 including taxes. And the hot dogs come with a drink, as well!
And as long as it took me in line, I still beat the Hubster out. I was worried he’d run out of gas waiting… Phew!
Crazy, I tell ya!

One of the cheapest lunches you can get. I default to the poutine usually. It’s cheap, huge, and has a ton of cheese curds. The gravy drags it down slightly but for the price you won’t find a better deal in Toronto. I don’t eat hot dogs but for $ 1.50 you get a huge one and a refillable fountain drink. We buy two, the other half gets the hot dogs and we each have a drink. I feel like a criminal when I get two or three refills of a pretty much free drink. The pizza is ok, it’s frozen-​esque but it’s cheap and big slices. Good if I need a day off of poutine. The ice cream is what makes me sad. Odd texture. I don’t know, something like shortening with a bunch of air beat into it. The only other draw back is the clientele. They don’t know how to form separate lines, they don’t know how to have the money ready at the cashier, and they don’t know how to vacate the very limited seating when they are done eating. Can’t fault the establishment for the customers, though, so I’ll keep going back on grocery day for a nibble.

I went to this Costco location for the first time… the layout is the opposite of other Costco locations, and it was difficult to find. I drove up and down Warden Ave for 10 minutes, before I caught a glimpse of it past the trees… once here, the parking lot was a super massive mess (not unlike other locations). It turns out this is my closest location now that the gardiner is a big not mess, and the thought of travelling west of the downtown core gives me the heebie jeebies.
The staff (cashier) was really nice, and it looks like I’ll be back.

Liar liar pants on fire… I was back at Costco today after calling all the Costcos in the area about the lack of Kirkland canned dog food… sadly I was given 4 different reasons as to why there was none available… While at the store today I took a look and sure enough the dog food was back… obviously the pathetic excuse for an employee that I spoke to last week invented a response…
Dear unnamed Costco employee. You are a liar and a loser (you knew that of course because you answer phones at Costco for a living)…
Have a nice day.

Poutine is absolute best value in Toronto (in ANY food category): huge portion, under $ 5, and most importantly authentic (squeaky curds imported from Quebec) and delicious. Hot dog and a pop for $ 1.50 also a deal, but $ 3 for a slice of pizza is a bit of a rip.

I had to exchange an item after I got a nice «PFO» email from the manufacturer. I have to be honest, it wasn’t warranty but I wanted to see what Costco would do.
At first I got the old «we aren’t really suppose to help» line but that didn’t last long. One quick look at my purchase history and they looked after me. I was thoroughly impressed. I
I went on a Tuesday night and it wasn’t too crazy. I find Costco in general is only crazy for the first half hour it opens — after that, you need a game face to deal with the mob.

Fairly typical Costco store. Seems a bit better stocked than the Downsview one but I don’t know if that is fact or perception.
One thing I do not care for at this store is the parking lot arrangement which is difficult to navigate and leads to congestion. Also, if you enter by Warden you can’t go out the same way.

I’m the biggest fan of costco in America. It’s practically a family weekend activity every time I return to my parent’s. When fiancé took me to costco in Canada, I was jumping in joy.
We had lunch at the food court. Even though they are missing the amazing chicken bake and the combo pizza slice, I was delighted to see poutine on the menu! We should have just gotten 1 to share among the 4 of us. The portion was HUGE. The fries stayed crunchy and the gravy wasn’t too heavy. Fiancé also got the hotdog with drink. The hotdog condiment station was more extensive than the ones I’ve seen in America.
Costco in Canada. I can totally see myself coming here every weekend in the future!

Costco Return was effortless!
My dad gave me a gift certificate a year ago. The restaurant closed months ago.
Last week, I contacted Costco online for help, speedy reply. Went to this location yesterday and was given a cash refund. I am impressed — thank you!!!

Not my favourite Costco but because my mom lives close by we visit often. Samples are always on the very puny side and there are never very many marked-​down items. The parking lot seems to be packed at all times with the exception of close to opening hours.
This location has a gas bar which is extremely popular and can generate huge amounts of traffic. I had an eight minute wait at the pumps and it concerns me that cars are idling that long and even longer. So not environmentally friendly.
The snack bar is always crowded and there’s rarely a place to sit. The tables are usually very dirty.
Staff are courteous and although they don’t seem to be overly friendly it looks like they have a lot to put up with. A quick glance at the return counter found one lady returning a 50 lb bag of dog food that was almost empty while another was bringing back many trays of bedding flowers that she had obviously forgotten to water.

I have been a Costco convert for years and this one is no exception.
In addition to the run of the mill stuff this place carries some interesting ethnic stuff that I haven’t seen elsewhere.
This location seemed to be busier than the other locations I have been to. I am glad I didn’t take a car on this trip as I saw several people just driving around looking for a spot. This location is not that convenient if one lives in the downtown core.
If you live in this area its a no brainer.

Finally! I’ve been looking for this eco-​friendly cleaner called Pink Solution at the natural food stores like Big Carrot, Ambrosia, Noah’s & Grassroots but I couldn’t find it anywhere. Lo & behold, before my amazed eyes they had it at Costco! Costco, the store that likes to wrap almost everything twice. Costco, the store that encourages consumer consumption in mass quantities. There may be hope for you yet Costco! I bought the Pink Solution kit, which was reasonably priced at $ 49.99. And walked away praying that lots more people would decide to buy Pink Solution while they had their display there. *fingers crossed!*