One Of The Best Seasonal Desserts At Costco Right Now Is Not In The Bakery

When fall rolls around, there is only one place that eager Costco shoppers want to be: right in the middle of the wholesaler's famous bakery section. Costco is known for its seasonal drops but perhaps no time of year gets quite as much action as autumn. People fight tooth and nail to get their hands on the legendary pumpkin pie, while the apple and pecan versions have almost just as many fans. But one of the best seasonal desserts available at Costco right now isn't even in the bakery — it's actually in the food court.

A Tasting Table expert rounded up the best items to buy at Costco in November 2026 and the Apple Pie Sundae from the food court was one of the top sweet treats on the list. Made with layers of vanilla soft serve, cinnamon-laden apple filling, and crushed-up pieces of pie crust, the ice cream treat has won over the hearts of customers all over the country.

In typical Costco fashion, it's also incredibly affordable: only $2.99 for a huge, 12-ounce cup. Everyone loves a new Costco item, especially if it's at the food court, and the Apple Pie Sundae has some stellar reviews online already. So, there was no questioning whether it deserved a place on our list, even if it meant the traditional pies had to be put to the wayside. 

We've long been impressed by Costco's sundae selection. One of our testers enjoyed the Strawberry Shortcake Sundae released this past summer and the Caramel Brownie Sundae, which debuted the year prior, was also dubbed a solid sweet treat. Costco's soft serve is creamy and flavorful without being overpowering, and the sundae toppings are also typically pretty good. The Apple Pie Sundae, however, has really been hyped up.

On Facebook, one reviewer called it "out of this world," before adding, "Don't pass this up at the food court... Costco's food court is 10 out of 10 always, but this is the best thing they've ever had on the menu." People have compared it to an apple pie à la mode, praising the buttery, crunchy crust and the sweet apples. A particular highlight seems to be the crumbly pie crust bits. A Facebook user wrote, "I love how big the crust pieces are so they don't get lost or soggy in all the ice cream!" This was also echoed by a YouTuber, who said, "If you love apple pie, you're going to love this... It has a nice texture to it and it's not too mushy." 

If you're not in the mood for something cold and are really fighting the urge to hit the bakery, Costco's pecan pie is a fan favorite, and the wholesaler's apple pie was even dubbed the better fall Costco pie when compared to pumpkin. You could even buy some ice cream and create your own sundae at home. 'Tis the season, after all.