Costco Warehouse

Just returned from our first ever trip to the Waltham Costco and the frozen ravioli we bought has mold on it-​two big hairy spots of mold. It’s disgusting. Not happy about this at all.

My parents are members of another branch and I used to go with them as a kid /​they’d send me for stuff in high school. I signed up for the $ 55 a year membership and it’s so worth it. I mostly go for the stuff I’d need in bulk, like toilet paper, paper towels, coffee and miscellaneous stuff. Great bakery and prepared food sections, especially if you’re hosting a party. This location can be a little nuts on the weekend, but it’s spacious and well organized. Love Costco!

Costco has amazingly low prices on a wide variety of stuff… it is more of a higher end store in terms of selection but there’s deals like $ 6.99/lb when you buy 2 lbs of organic coffee at a time or $ 6.99 for 1 lb of all natural deli ham with no antibiotics which is easily at least regularly $ 2/​lb more at other stores. Service is acceptable and don’t forget they really pay their people more.

The worst. Endless lines and they don’t care how much they inconvenience their customers. Prices are much better at Market Basket or almost anywhere. I rejoined to save on tires. Now I remember why I had quit. Wish there were a zero star option.

seems a lot of people here don’t know how to shop this Costco — go on an afternoon or weeknight — and never the first weekend after a new coupon book comes out.
Good values on bulk items — often have seasonal stuff like gloves in winter, summer stuff, etc. Their liqour store has a good selection and very good prices — close to NH prices.
Under-​store garage makes for easier parking, in any weather. Often get the impression people don’t know about it — they all try to park in the front lot.
BJ’s (Watertown) has different items, and seems to have more name-​brand items. We shop both stores depending on what we are looking for — but that BJ’s doen’t have a liqour store.

The prices are very decent and quality is always on par. The somewhat speedy check out lines make this a good location. The place is always packed any time of the day. The only thing negative thing I can say about this place is what the F is with the way people park in the parking lot?! It’s amazing how people park on top of each other, crooked and not even in the lines.

Costco Tire Center is the best around the greater Boston area. Had two flat tires due to nails and screws and two tires with uneven tred wear… because I failed to rotate tires at 7500 miles. Regardless, after a couple of trips to the center and help from the GM Greg and Joe, they replaced all four tires for a small price and I’m another satisfied Costco customer. Thanks for doing the right thing!

Costco used to be a great place, but everything I have bought this year I have ended up returning because the product was inferior. Jeans, a piece of jewelry, and an HP printer, which are normally good. Then I looked it up on Amazon before opening and it was one of their worst lemons. Not only that, the people on the Amazon reviews all bought it from Costco.
They used to have that fresh shellfish kiosk which was a big hit then they took it away in favor of all prepackaged stuff. Their meats have definitely gone down a grade, and the fruit is the only bargain left. The prepackaged food is JUNK and I know my stuff in that department.
Even my new eyeglass lenses do not seem right-​not renewing anymore Costco!

This place is terrible and more expensive than BJ’s wholesale. I was just there and needed a few products they advertise as available and I couldn’t find them anywhere! One employee was very nice and tried to help me, but when he radioed others for help, they told him «they couldn’t help at the moment» and they «guessed» they just didn’t have the products. To just tell me that they didn’t that’ve them. The lady in the bakery couldn’t answer if they carried gluten-​free rolls, the guy up front said that he would help me if I got him THEIR product numbers. I mean, really? He was willing to help only, and only IF, I did half the work for him!!! He finally looked things up for me because I got him the product numbers… That’s the beauty of smart phones as smart people, meaning, me ;-)
I couldn’t find over half the things they advertise they have! They were all more expensive than advertised also.
Oh, and I guess they don’t take credit!!! What, banks/​CC companies don’t trust them? Or their customers??? WTF kind of crap is that!!! How do they not take VISA??? It’s just so bizarre in there.
The customers are bizarre too. Sorry, the people just seems too weird, lol
The guy in the cash register was VERY rude when I told him I was trying to use credit. I prefer credit as it’s easier to fix if my CC gets hacked vs debit.
Oh, and I should say that I was using my office’s Costco membership card. I WOULD NEVER pay this company to shop at such pathetic stores!
Can you tell I’m disgusted at this place? GOOD, because I am!

They are into my crap list because of a rude doorman who yelled my wife and made her cry. The manager did nothing about it. I won’t go back to buy in that place full of douchebags.

What is there to say, Costco is great and I go there all of the time. It is significantly better than BJs in terms of quality. (Although BJs has better variety and a deli counter.) The biggest problem is that you run in for a small item and land up spending $ 100 because there is always something else you need. (Is that their secret?)
It would be easy to discuss the pre-​packaged items. That is simply comparing brands and prices. So, I will skip that topic.
I buy a lot of fresh seafood and fruit at this store. That is not what I would have expected from a warehouse club because I am a stickler for quality. But, I think their business model makes things fresh. This is what I believe:
At a supermarket chain, the food comes in to a central warehouse. It is unloaded and sorted. (Perhaps a day goes by.) It then gets loaded on a delivery truck to a specific store. It then gets unloaded, sorted and put on shelves. (Another day.)
At this Costco, I have seen fruit delivered. The palettes come off the truck and are delivered directly to the store floor. Therefore, it is two days fresher and with less bruises. You just need to eat a lot of berries.
The seafood is also amazingly fresh. As a New Englander, you would think that I would insist on the local market. But, I am beginning to think that the fist is fresher here. There is just a more limited variety and you need to buy a huge portion. Still, if you don’t mind cooking salmon one day and then having it for lunch on the next two days, it is really good.
I also use their other services. For example, the prescription eye glasses are less than half the price of my previous optometrist and the quality is excellent.
Just go.

Yesterday was my second time shopping at Costco after being a loyal BJs customer for over ten years. After my wonderful experience at Costco, I know I will always do my shopping there! When I realized I’d dropped my coupon somewhere in the store while shopping with my kids, Chris at the check out counter helped me search for it, and made sure the discount was applied, even when we were unable to locate it. His warm nature changed what could’ve been a stressful situation for a new customer shopping with kids into a wonderful experience that shows Costo’s commitment to its customers. I love that when Chris helped us out to the car after and I thanked him profusely, he just said with a smile, «No problem, it’s all part of the Costco experience.» Im glad that Costco hires people like Chris to make our shopping experience above and beyond our expectations.

Love that store. Perfect staff

We are longtime Costco members, since the 90s. Did I just age myself? I wish there were more in NH, the only one being in Nashua.
This one in Waltham is a pretty typical Costco, except for the underground parking garage, which is also where the tire installation services are. Building seems bigger than most from the outside, probably because it has two levels of what I presume is office space above the warehouse. Inside, no surprises.
Little hectic as it was near lunchtime so everyone was clustered around the assorted sample carts that had set up a short time earlier. I was getting hungry too and got a tray of turkey and Swiss rollers (cut up wraps). Quite tasty though a bit too much mayo for my liking. Minor detail.
I like getting the two dozen pack of organic eggs for $ 6.99. Better price per dozen than at the grocery store by far. The Kirkland Signature cashew clusters (snacks aisle) are very good. And they have a nice assortment of dog beds in different sizes and styles.
We always buy the KS toilet paper and paper towels. Have compared to self branded products at BJs and Sam’s Club; Costco always beats them in price and quality. I remember seeing a documentary about a Costco lab lady who does tensile strength and loft testing on the tp! Can I get that job? ;)
The KS button down dress shirts are very good quality. They come out with new colors and patterns frequently. Thankfully now they’re displayed in small cut away boxes, by size, making it much easier to find what you’re looking for than when they were piled on tables. Though most of the other clothes are still done that way.
They could seriously consider putting in more cart return corrals in the distant parts of the main parking lot. Bit of a hike on a very hot day to walk halfway back to the warehouse. I refuse to be one of those who leaves their cart out in the open and let it roll into someone’s car. Pet peeve…
All in all I won’t mind stopping into this one again when I’m in the area.

I love coming here! Especially in the weekends when they give out samples!!! I come here every couple of months and before BBQs.
The service is pretty good. It’s a huge warehouse and it’s hard to find someone to help, but when you do, they’re pretty good about it. The info lady near the cash registers is really helpful. She tried to look for a product that they didn’t have in stock in other locations.
They have a lot of products that I usually buy. I have seen more raw fish products and they look pretty fresh. The sample stations are really good with their policy of children needing their parents to be with them to get samples.
The entertaining part is the little birds that fly around the warehouse.

We visit this Costco fairly often and have yet to be disappointed. I’ve even tried their café once (hotdog combo, BBQ sandwich, salad). The products are diverse and are sometimes updated. It’s quite easy to spend more than a $ 100 on a single trip here.
We’ve always parked in the parking garage under the store as the above ground parking lot always looked crowded. I’m sometimes intimidated by the long lines for checkout but have since discovered that the lines can move pretty quickly such that 15 minutes later, there are no lines. As for the crowds within the store, I’ve seen much worst at another Costco.

This place is great for anyone who needs to buy in bulk. I frequently buy coffee, and other staples from Costco all the time. It saves me money in the long run and takes away time spent going to the grocery store for little things like coffee.
There lunch also can’t be beat. They have great pizzas and sandwiches for only a couple bucks.
I highly recommend it.

I am a mother of three, so I rely on Costco for quite a few things. The milk is much cheaper than at the grocery store and we are drinking about a gallon a day.
The meats/​fish and produce are a great addition along with the staples. I don’t do all my shopping there, but I am there at least once a week.
I recommend if you want to avoid the crazy lines and weekends, to try a Monday night or possibly any week night. I can be in and out of there in 20 min!
The staff is usually really helpful and fast. If you don’t have your receipt, they will refund you in the form of a gift card. They are not really difficult when it comes to returns.

costco super cool
buy berries and meat for fam
snack attack and shop!
How does one begin a review of Costco? It’s like the American Dream. Giant bulk cheap everything. It’s a bomb shelter builders paradise, as well as the aspiring restaurant owner. This particular Costco can get pretty packed on the weekends. Especially at high sample periods (Saturday and Sunday lunch). The people are RAVENOUS!
I have three complaints for this Costco. 1. (Probably my fault) Was shopping with my mom’s Costco card, and totally got scolded for. I don’t get that. 2. In the liquor store, my friend and his FAMILY (he was with his mom!) couldn’t buy because they has out of state licenses. 3. TINY TINY TINY hotdog eating area. This is not the usual lounge around and eat more food after shopping for more food. There’s space for maybe 15 – 20 people to sit.
We need more space for hotdog eating!!!
REMEMBER: The name on you’re costco card and credit card have to match.

When I started working near this Costco, I thought it would be a convenient place to get giant TP and laundry detergent. However, Costco has far exceeded my expectations and it is definitely worth the membership.
The prices are great, but so is the quality and selection of their products. Yes, I get the giant tubs of Tide and Cascade and mayo– sadly, they do not carry the Cottonelle that is required for our pampered behinds — but also far more fresh food than I have expected.
Highlights: — Empire kosher chicken, both whole and in pieces — the best tasting chicken out there and way cheaper than anywhere else
— Pete’s Major Dickenson blend whole bean coffee
— Seaweed salad, Sabra’s hummus
— Same raspberries, blueberries etc. that you get at a regular supermarket but at like a third the price.
The bakery looks pretty good but I avoid that.
They are also great for buying seasonal items for the garden for example.
Lastly, the best thing about this location is the liquor section. The selection is limited compared to a typical booze store, but they have some great wines for awesome prices.
The only pain is that they do not take credit cards except for their own.