It's not what you'd expect.
Costco shoppers may love the warehouse grocery chain for its budget-friendly name-brand products, in-house bakery, and ready-to-eat meals, but real fans know the true highlight of the big-box store is the Costco food court. In addition to massive slices of pizza, sweet treats that rival any high-end creamery, and plenty of specialties and sandwiches, there's one item in particular that the store's food court is known for: the hot dog.
The quarter-pound all-beef frank is beloved for its 'perfect' hot dog-to-bun ratio, and each one comes with your choice of toppings, from classic ketchup and mustard to relish or chopped onions. Beyond the dog itself, the Costco hot dog is iconic for its combo price tag, which includes a 20-ounce refillable fountain soda and has been $1.50 since 1985. While the CFO has sworn that the incredible price would never change, Costco recently brought out a new hot dog combo.
Costco Food Court Now Has a Hot Dog and Water Combo
One eagle-eyed Costco food court patron recently spotted a new change to the hot dog combo, and it's not what you'd expect. In addition to the standard hot dog and soda combo that fans know and love, the Costco food court is officially offering a hot dog and water combo. Now, customers can opt for a 16.9-ounce bottle of Kirkland Signature water along with the beef frank, complete with all the fixings.
The change may seem silly, given that you could easily get water from the fountain, but it's no secret that tap water and bottled water don't taste the same. Plus, a screw-top water bottle may be a better option for shoppers hydrating on the go as they roam the warehouse aisles.
Ultimately, the Costco hot dog combo is staying relatively the same—and, arguably most important, so is its signature $1.50 price tag. If anything, the new addition is a better option for consumers who may not like a fizzy beverage, opt for water over soda, prefer Pepsi products over Coca-Cola, or refuse to make the switch with the grocery chain. Personally, I'm more than happy with more options as long as my hot dog is still on the menu—no harm, no foul.
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