Costco Adds New Apple Pie Sundae to Food Court Menu
The retailer has launched a dessert featuring vanilla ice cream, pie crust crumbles, and apple topping for $2.99.
Updated on Oct. 19, 2026 in Desserts
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Costco is expanding its food court offerings with a new apple pie sundae. The dessert is served in a plastic cup and features layers of vanilla ice cream, pie crust crumbles, and apple topping.
Why it matters
The new dessert menu addition provides shoppers with a low-cost, portable treat option while browsing. This release continues a series of recent menu updates for the warehouse chain.
The new apple pie sundae is priced at $2.99 per serving. This item joins other recent additions, including the Kirkland Signature Lemon Cream Caramelized Croissant introduced earlier this month.
The players
Costco
Costco is a multinational corporation that operates a chain of membership-only big-box retail stores.
The details
The treat is layered with vanilla ice cream, pie crust crumbles, and apple topping. It is served to customers in a standard plastic cup for easy consumption in the store.
Timeline
August 2026: Costco added buttermilk biscuits to its bakery section.
October 2026: The company added the Kirkland Signature Lemon Cream Caramelized Croissant to its bakery.
October 19, 2026: The apple pie sundae is reported as available on the menu.
Culture Shift
This release follows a pattern of menu diversification that began with the expansion of the bakery section earlier in 2026. These additions indicate a shift toward high-frequency, affordable food items that drive customer foot traffic.
Shoppers can now add the $2.99 sundae to their next store visit as an affordable snack. The item is designed for immediate consumption, providing a quick dessert option during your shopping trip.
The takeaway
This new menu item offers customers a budget-friendly dessert option while they shop. It marks another step in the warehouse retailer's efforts to keep its food court menu fresh for members.
Further reading
Explore more sweet treats and bakery updates in our United States Desserts section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Skeptic Society Magazine.
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