Costco's New Apple Pie Sundae Creates Buzz Among Shoppers

Costco is enticing shoppers with a new seasonal dessert: the Vanilla Apple Pie Sundae. Priced at $2.99, this fall-inspired treat combines vanilla soft serve with apple pie filling and crunchy pieces of cinnamon-adorned pie crust.

The sundae is drawing attention from Costco fans, with many sharing their opinions on social media. One user on the r/Costco forum described the sundae as "delicious," highlighting the pleasant combination of "room temperature warm mixed with ice cream" and the inclusion of pie crust pieces.

This user also offered a detailed review, stating, "I think it’s slightly less sweet than the other regular sundaes. The crunch from the pie crust adds a nice mouthfeel and the apple compote is definitely higher quality than I expected." They further ranked it as the "best one so far" among Costco's dessert offerings.

However, not all reviews were overwhelmingly positive. One shopper found the apple flavor to be "incredibly weak with barely any cinnamon," deeming the overall experience "just ok."

Another customer reported, "Had it today and it was delicious! Big chunks of pie crust and lots of yummy apple chunks." A food reviewer on Instagram compared the sundae to a popular "pumpkin pie sundae hack," noting that the apple edition provides a similar shortcut to enjoying apple pie à la mode. This reviewer praised the apple pie filling for tasting "a little better and almost thicker than a normal canned one would," and also appreciated the crust pieces.

The Vanilla Apple Pie Sundae is part of Costco's history of offering popular and affordable food court items. The retailer recently faced discussion when its churro returned with a different shape and a price increase from $1 to $1.49. Meanwhile, Costco continues its expansion, with plans to open 33 new warehouses in fiscal year 2027, a move that follows a $6.4 billion investment in capital projects in fiscal year 2026, which concluded with 939 warehouses worldwide.