We compared Costco's legendary hot dog to Sam's Club's - and the winner is undeniable
We know by now that Costco's food court is something to behold. Cheap, reliable, and delicious food is the cornerstone of its legendary status.
The hot dog is perhaps the most celebrated item on the menu — even more than the pizza. There are two main pillars of its popularity: price, and taste.
It's a darn cheap dog. For $1.50, you get a fountain soda and this enormous hot dog — it could very well be the best deal on the whole menu. The price hasn't changed since the chain began serving them in 1985.
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The hot dog is very flavorful — it has a slightly smokiness to it, similar to kielbasa. It's shockingly hearty, and the quality belies its bargain price. With some mustard, ketchup, and relish on top — Costco has all three out, as well as onions — it's the perfect textural melange. Plus, the bun is surprisingly resilient in the face of several condiments.
Over at Sam's Club, the hot dog costs the same and it comes with a drink just like its competitor.
The size is only slightly smaller than Costco's, but the bun is a much more pedestrian affair.
And the dog itself is bland and a tad on the rubbery side. It doesn't have the same indescribable depth of Costco's Kirkland dog. And ketchup and mustard (no relish in sight at this particular Sam's Club) do little to save it.
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