Costco says churros are coming back to its food courts for a limited time, after the chain removed them in 2024. The confirmation came in an Instagram post on Friday, September 18, following a teaser video two days earlier.
That timing is why shoppers are looking for answers now. Gabe Hauari updated the story to note that Costco had confirmed the return, and the company’s message was clear enough to stir interest but still left the practical questions open. The churros were last sold for $1.49 before they disappeared, so fans have been waiting to see whether the return means the same price or something higher.
Costco has not announced a price yet, and it says the launch date can vary by location. That means the return is real, but it will not arrive all at once. Some food courts may serve churros sooner than others, and the company has only said they should be coming soon.
The gap between a confirmed return and an actual tray at the counter is what makes this announcement feel unfinished. Costco has been changing up its food court menu in 2026, including a hot dog and bottled water combo earlier this year for $1.50 and a new chicken tenders meal in July for $6.99 a basket. It also brought back a limited-time Caramel Churro Sundae in April, which gave fans a hint that the chain was leaning back toward sweeter items without restoring the original churro itself.
For now, the answer is simple: Costco Churro is back, but not everywhere, not at the same time, and not with a posted price yet. The next thing readers need to watch is which locations get it first, because that is what will decide whether the comeback is a real return for shoppers or just another teaser on a feed.
