The Best Costco Coffee, According to Superfans

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Costco Coffee

With third-wave coffee joints aplenty, it's hard to find a solid, straightforward cup of coffee these days. Making it at home is one affordable alternative, especially for shoppers who buy in bulk from a discounter like Costco. If you find yourself overwhelmed, consider this list of the best Costco coffee beans, according to superfans on Reddit. Not already a Costco member? You can apply here.


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Pete's Coffee Major Dickinson's Blend
Costco

Peet's Major Dickinson's Blend Coffee

  • Price: $19 (2 pounds) from Costco
  • Blend: 100% Arabica
  • Origin(s): Americas, Indo-Pacific
  • Roast level: Dark

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The Major Dickinson's dark roast coffee — from leading coffee industry chain Peet’s — is one of the best blends from Costco. Despite the roaster’s status as a chain, Peet’s is a far cry from Dunkin’ Donuts ... or even Starbucks coffee. "I make a delicious cold brew with this specific blend!" one Redditor shared. Sadly, this favorite coffee may be limited to Costco shoppers on the West Coast.

Costco Ethiopian Coffee
Costco

Single-Origin Kirkland Signature Coffee

  • Price: $20 (2 pounds) from Costco.com
  • Blend: 100% Arabica
  • Origin(s): Ethiopia'a Jimma region
  • Roast level: Light roast

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Costco sells a variety of high-quality coffee beans (pre-ground and whole bean) at different price points, including the Kirkland Signature House Blend, French roast, and Colombian Supremo varieties. However, the wholesaler's organic single-origin beans come highly recommended on r/Costco. One reviewer on Costco.com writes that while Costco's organic whole bean coffee can't compare to specialty roasters' offerings, it's "a step in the right direction."

Mayorga Coffee
Costco

Mayorga Café Cubano Roast Organic Coffee

  • Price: $40 (2 pounds) from Costco.com
  • Blend: 100% Arabica
  • Origin(s): Honduras, Peru, and/or Nicaragua
  • Roast level: Dark roast

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Harvested in Central and South America, these dark roast beans brew a full-bodied, “strong” cup of Joe. While this original blend isn’t available on Costco.com, other commenters said they prefer Mayorga's light and medium roasts. Note that ground coffee beans aren’t available.

Jose's Coffee
Amazon

Jose's Colombia Supremo Gourmet Coffee

  • Price: $21 (3 pounds) from Instacart
  • Blend: 100% Arabica
  • Origin(s): Colombia
  • Roast level: Medium

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At just over $7 per pound, Jose's coffee beans are an incredible value — and they also receive high marks from Redditors. One commenter said they've been a loyal Jose's fan for years.

San Francisco Bay Coffee Organic Rainforest Blend
Costco

San Francisco Bay Coffee - Organic Rainforest Blend

  • Price: $40 (3.5 pounds) from Costco.com
  • Blend: 100% Arabica
  • Origin(s): Central America
  • Roast level: Medium dark

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This Central American blend should appeal to coffee drinkers who enjoy strong, dark roasts, according to one superfan. The roaster's Fog Chaser blend is also fan-approved, but Redditors say it may be difficult to find in stores.

Ruta Maya Coffee Beans
Costco

Ruta Maya Coffee

  • Price: $45 (5 pounds) from Costco.com
  • Blend: 100% Arabica
  • Origin(s): Chiapas, Mexico
  • Roast level: Medium roast

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While in-store availability is limited, shop at Costco online to find a 5-pound bag of these organic beans. Coffee drinkers can appreciate that these shade-grown beans are farmed in partnership with indigenous Mayans in the highlands of Mexico. One Redditor says they’ll drink this blend until they “die or the company changes/stops their medium roast.”

Pinon Coffee Beans
Amazon

Piñon Coffee

  • Price: Varies
  • Blend: 100% Arabica
  • Origin(s): Central and South America
  • Roast level: Medium


It might be hard to get your hands on a bag of these high-altitude arabica beans. They’re only available in-store at select locations. But as New Mexico’s largest coffee roaster, it’s worth trying Piñon if it’s available. Amazon also sells Piñon coffee.


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