April is keeping r/Costco busy. Between a brand new deli wrap sparking the usual “is this one actually good?” debate, a checkout overhaul rolling out in warehouses right now, and a couple of produce finds that have people doing a double-take in the aisles, there’s plenty to talk about this month. Here’s what members have been posting, debating, and losing their minds over.
The New Thai Chicken Wrap: Another Deli Debate Begins
Costco has a new prepared deli wrap, and if the early reaction is any indication, members are ready to have strong opinions about it. The Kirkland Signature Thai Chicken Wrap just landed in deli cases at $6.99 per pound, and the sizing-up has already begun.
If you’ve spent any time on r/Costco, you know that Costco’s deli wraps have a complicated history. The Tandoori Chicken Wrap from 2024 was famously divisive – Reddit called the chicken “mushy” and the flavor “overpriced mediocrity,” though a loyal group of fans pushed back. The Caesar Chicken Wrap from early 2026 fared much better, earning real praise for its generous rotisserie chicken portions. So where does the Thai wrap land? That’s what members are trying to figure out right now. Costco Insider flagged it this week as one to watch, and the conversation is just getting started. If you grab one, drop a comment and let us know – the jury is still very much out.
Quail Eggs. At Costco. Yes, Really.
If you haven’t spotted the Manchester Farms Quail Eggs in your warehouse yet, you might do a double-take when you do. Costco is now carrying a 36-count pack in the produce section, and the r/Costco reaction has been exactly what you’d expect: a lot of “wait, seriously?” energy.
“Total surprise to see quail eggs at Costco,” wrote one member who spotted them recently – and that pretty much captures the general vibe. These smaller eggs are popular in appetizers, specialty salads, and Japanese-style dishes, and members who know them are excited. Members who have never thought about quail eggs before are now suddenly very curious. That’s the sweet spot for a Costco find. For what it’s worth, the consensus on how to eat them seems to be poached on top of a salad, though a few adventurous members are going sunny side up. Available now in the produce section while supplies last.
Checkout is Getting a Major Overhaul – and There Are Two Versions
Costco is rolling out two separate checkout upgrades right now, and members have a lot of feelings about both.
The first is already happening at warehouses across the country. Costco employees are walking checkout lines with handheld scanners, pre-scanning everything in your cart while you wait. By the time you reach the front, you just scan your membership card and tap to pay – no unloading, no conveyor belt. Average transaction time is reportedly around 8 seconds. CEO Ron Vachris confirmed the rollout to all U.S. warehouses on the company’s most recent earnings call. Most members are on board. As one Redditor pointed out, even if you don’t want to use any new technology yourself, shorter lines because other people are using it is still a win.
The second is Scan & Go – a feature that lets you scan items with the Costco app as you shop, pay through the app, and show a QR code at the exit. Think of how Sam’s Club already operates, and you’ve got the picture. This one is still in testing at around 27 locations, but it’s generating buzz and a fair amount of skepticism. When one Reddit commenter learned that the system is being built entirely by Costco’s own tech team, the response was brief: “We are doomed.” That’s a reference to Costco’s app, which has historically not been anyone’s idea of smooth software. That said, early results from test stores are apparently encouraging – more than half of members at pilot locations have already downloaded the updated app to try it. Sam’s Club has had their version running cleanly for years, so the bar is set. Costco is working to catch up.
Onions That Don’t Make You Cry Are Now a Thing at Costco
This one sounds like a bit, but it is completely real. Costco is now carrying tearless onions – a variety that has been developed through traditional crossbreeding over many years (no genetic modification involved) to dramatically reduce the sulfur compounds that cause the whole crying-while-chopping experience. Members who have tried them report that the tearless claim actually holds up, which is either a miracle of produce science or proof that we’ve been suffering unnecessarily for decades depending on how you look at it. The flavor tends to be mild and slightly sweet, making them a solid all-purpose cooking onion. Expect these to start showing up in a lot of “life-changing Costco finds” posts as the spring and summer cooking season kicks in.
Kirkland Tonkotsu Ramen Broth Is Getting 10/10 Reviews – But Good Luck Finding It
This one has West Coast members feeling very smug right now. The new Kirkland Signature Tonkotsu Pork Ramen Broth – a four-pack of 32-ounce cartons priced around $15.79 in stores – has been generating some of the most enthusiastic Reddit reactions we’ve seen for a Costco pantry item in a while.
The original Reddit post that kicked everything off gave it a perfect 10 out of 10, calling out the rich pork and chicken fat content, ginger-forward flavor, and noticeable aromatics as highlights. The comments piled on fast – one member said they were drinking it straight out of the carton. Another noted it’s a bit thinner than restaurant-style tonkotsu but excellent for a boxed broth, and suggested picking up quality fresh ramen noodles separately to really make it sing. Warning: Many members do report the sodium content is very high.
The catch: in-store sightings are currently limited to parts of Northern California and Oregon. East Coast members are not handling this calmly. “If this shows up on the East Coast, I’m buying the whole pallet” is a sentiment that has earned a lot of sympathy in the comments. The good news is it’s available online nationwide through Costco.com – item number 1978580 – so you don’t have to wait and hope your warehouse picks it up. If you’re a ramen fan at all, this one is worth tracking down.
What are you seeing at your local Costco this month? Drop a comment below – we love hearing what’s showing up in your warehouse! 👇👇👇