Costco Members Say This Kirkland Signature Item Is One Of Its Best Breakfast Items Of 2026

Costco might be best known for its fan-favorite rotisserie chicken and never-changing $1.50 hot dog deal, but the big box store's bakery can't go unmentioned, considering it churns out so many desserts customers say are worth buying. Gigantic pumpkin pies, big muffins, and crispy croissants make up just a few of Costco's most popular bakery items. But if you're looking for something sweet and apple-flavored to enjoy for breakfast, you can't go wrong with Kirkland Signature caramel apple strudel bites.

One package of the bites comes with 12 buttery, flaky pastry knots stuffed with a decadent caramel apple filling and covered with crystal sugar to give the treats a sweet crunch. You can pick up a box for about $9, and considering what fans have said about the pastries, they're worth every penny.

Users on Reddit have discussed their love for the pastries. One poster wrote, "They're actually amazing. Buy them with caution. Hide in a closet and consume them all [for] yourself." Another commenter added, "I polished mine off the other day, and I've been nonstop thinking about when I can make it back to Costco for more." One customer simply said, "These are hands down the best." Many customers reported eating multiple bites in one sitting or going back to the store to purchase more boxes — actions that are a testament to the treats' deliciousness.

You can certainly enjoy the bites straight out of the box for a breakfast on-the-go, but you could also create a cafe-style breakfast at home by serving them with a piping-hot cup of coffee or, to maximize your apple-flavor indulgence, hot apple cider. A few Redditors recommended heating the pastries in the air fryer or microwave, which makes them feel as though they've just been pulled fresh from the oven, even though they're store-bought. The bites would also work nicely with some fresh fruit, yogurt, or as a sweet side on a plate of eggs and bacon.

Some taste-testers noted the bites aren't super sweet, which can be a pro or con depending on what you're looking for, and that the pastries lacked much filling. If you find the latter to be the case and desire more, you could slather the bites in some apple butter to give them a flavorful boost. To enhance the sweetness, top them with some cinnamon and sugar or a little honey. A butter pat or two would also give the bites a rich, slightly salty touch.

Since the bites come fresh from the bakery, they won't last long on your counter before they become stale. In order to safely store these baked goods on your counter and make them last a little longer, you can pop them into an air-tight container (as opposed to leaving them in the plastic they come in). You can also freeze them, which Reddit users have reported success with. Freezing will prevent any bites from going to waste, which is especially helpful if you're a single or small household.