Costco replaces Pepsi with Coca-Cola
Costco has officially phased out Pepsi products from its food courts for the first time in 12 years, rolling out Coca-Cola fountains at all 630 warehouse locations by this fall.
The decision, confirmed in January by CEO Ron Vachris, marks a dramatic shift in the longstanding beverage partnership at its renowned in-store eateries [8].
Rollout and confirmed locations
Early adopters at warehouses in Lakewood (CA), Cherry Hill (NJ) and Springfield (VA) have already spotted the new Coke dispensers. Reddit users from California, Idaho, Illinois, Virginia, Tennessee, New Jersey, Minnesota and Florida reported the switch, indicating that the full national conversion is well underway.
Member reactions: from outrage to approval
Initially, social media users dubbed the move “the worst decision” in Costco history, lamenting the loss of their beloved Pepsi, Mountain Dew and Diet variants.
Yet sentiment has quickly shifted. One Redditor declared, “I LOVE Coke, won’t drink Pepsi so I’m happy about this,” while another added, “About time! I hate Pepsi and not even had Mt Dew.”
Impact on food court experience
Beyond the soda swap, Costco’s food courts recently altered their service flow by discontinuing order-number calls. Shoppers now form an impromptu queue, which some find chaotic and slow.
One customer described standing around until someone spotted a “no calls” sign, leading to a sluggish single-file line.
Costco’s classic food court menu remains unchanged
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Hot Dog with Soda | $1.50 |
| Pepperoni or Cheese Pizza Slice | $1.99 |
| Rotisserie Chicken | $6.99 |
| Caesar Salad | $6.99 |
| Turkey and Swiss Sandwich | $6.99 |
| Double Chocolate Cookie | $2.49 |
Despite beverage and service tweaks, fan-favorite menu staples hold steady, ensuring Costco’s food courts remain an unbeatable value proposition.
What’s next for Costco food courts?
With Coca-Cola now flowing through every fountain and service protocols evolving, Costco continues to refine its in-warehouse dining.
Members can expect the full Coke rollout to complete by fall, and operational tweaks designed to balance speed with convenience.
Shoppers and industry watchers alike will be keeping a close eye on further enhancements to this retail giant’s beloved food court.
