A Costco run usually means two things: grabbing an oversized rotisserie chicken and lunch is coming from the food court. Why? Because the value and quality at the beloved Costco food court cannot be matched. And when they drop a new dessert that’s getting serious internet buzz, I'm hitting the food court before the produce section.If you’ve found yourself scrolling TikTok and drooling over the latest viral Costco food court drop—the Caramel Brownie Sundae—you're not alone. How can you go wrong with vanilla soft-serve ice cream swirled with salted caramel sauce and packed with brownie chunks? And all of that sweet goodness for the bargain price of $2.99.
And the timing couldn’t be better. As holiday stress ramps up, Costco’s new sundae is the kind of low-effort joy we all need. It’s the perfect way to pause before diving back into grocery runs, cooking marathons or gift lists. Once you've grabbed your 5 dozen eggs, 36 rolls of paper towels and 40-pack of seltzer, set yourself up for a few minutes of caramel-drizzled calm before heading back out into real life.
But as we all know, viral doesn't always equal amazing. To find out for myself if this treat was worth the buzz, I took my family to Costco to give it a try. We started with a few slices of pizza, hot dogs and a chicken bake, then my son and I ran back to the counter to grab the Salted Caramel Brownie Sundae. I’ll walk you through exactly what’s in it, what I thought and whether it’s worth making a detour.Related: The 12 Best Things to Buy at the Costco Bakery, According to a Superfan?? SIGN UP to get delicious recipes, handy kitchen hacks & more in our daily Parade Eats newsletter. ??
What Is the Viral Costco Caramel Brownie Sundae?
This particular sundae goes big, like most things at the fan-favorite warehouse store. Salted caramel sauce and brownie chunks are added to the iconic 10-ounce clear plastic cup and then the sauce is swirled up the sides. You choose vanilla, chocolate or swirl soft-serve and then even more caramel sauce and brownie bits are added to the top.
At just $2.99 (Dairy Queen could never!), the sundae is only about 50 cents more than the food court's classic ice cream cup. I feel lucky to have found it in my closest Costco warehouse in Teterboro, NJ. From what I've seen, the sundae is available at many U.S. Costco locations, but it's not guaranteed everywhere.
The night I was there was also a big night for the sundae. When we got to the food court, there were two employees ringing bells and walking around with signage to alert shoppers not to miss the new treat.
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The Costco employees were hyping up this new menu item.My Honest Thoughts About the New Costco Sundae
I have to admit, I wasn't expecting much from the caramel sauce. I’m not usually a huge caramel lover, but this Costco syrup surprised me. The salted caramel sauce had that perfect balance of charred sugar and salt, giving it depth instead of straight up sweetness. It played beautifully against the classic vanilla soft serve, which was as creamy and satisfying as ever. We went with the original version, just like it’s pictured on the menu, but I'm a major chocolate lover, so I might try chocolate or swirl over vanilla the next time we go.
The brownie pieces were pretty standard ice cream topping brownies: chewy, a little fudgy and definitely from a toppings bin rather than the bakery case. Would I have loved a fresh, homemade brownie chunk? Of course. Did it still totally work? Absolutely. Between the rich caramel, cool vanilla and those chocolatey bites, it hit all the right notes for a satisfying dessert. The generous portion, which was enough for our family of four to have a few scoops each, is definitely a bargain.
My five-year-old son summed it up best: “Two thumbs up! I want to eat this every time I come to Costco!” Meanwhile, my 2½-year-old daughter chimed in between bites: “I like the small chocolate cookies!” (Translation: brownies. And yes, she wanted more immediately.)
Final verdict: If you spot it on the menu and you’re in sweet-mode, grab it. It satisfies without being overly complicated, it hits that sweet-and-salted vibe hard, doesn't break the bank and is the perfect size to share. As we enter the busiest weeks of the year, it's also a reminder to take a minute to treat yourself in the middle of the madness.
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