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13 Costco Kirkland Coffees That Are Better (And Cheaper) Than a Coffee Shop's

Get your caffeine kick with these cost-effective whole beans, coffee grounds, and K-Cups from Costco.

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Updated Jan. 27, 2025
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There’s nothing like a warm (or iced) cup of joe in the morning. While a daily coffee habit can get pricey, replacing your coffee shop trips with a Costco haul is a great way to save.

In addition to many other Costco membership perks, the big-box store offers excellent deals on coffee, from decaffeinated options to espresso. Whether you prefer whole beans, K-Cup pods, or grounds, coffee lovers should buy everything at Costco to save big.

Editor’s note: Prices and availability are subject to change and may vary by location.

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Kirkland Signature House Blend

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Price: $13.99

While some coffee beans cost upwards of $20 per lb, you can buy a 2-lb bag of Costco’s Kirkland Signature House Blend for just $13.99. It’s a smooth medium roast that’s sure to please the coffee drinkers in your household.

“These are excellent beans, full of rich flavor,” one reviewer says. “I was pleasantly surprised — they're much better, in my honest opinion than higher-priced beans elsewhere.”

Kirkland Signature Breakfast Blend K-Cup Pods

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Price: $29.99 (on sale from $35.99)

If you own a pod-based Keurig machine, Costco sells a variety of Kirkland Signature K-Cups just for you. You can buy the light roast Breakfast Blend at just $0.27 per pod, which is 10 cents less than the cheapest pods sold by Keurig.

Plus, you can enjoy the delicious scent of toasted walnuts and brown sugar while it brews.

Kirkland Signature Colombian Supremo

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Price: $15.49

Kirkland Signature’s Colombian Supremo is slightly pricier than its house blend but still reasonably priced at just $7 per lb.

The whole bean, medium roast coffee comes in a 3-lb bag.

“When we grind these beans and make this coffee, we have received the most compliments of any coffee we have ever served,” one review says.

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Kirkland Signature Medium Roast Ground Coffee

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Price: $14.99

If you’re new to Costco’s coffee or coffee, this medium roast is a good place to start. It comes preground in a 40-oz bag for $14.99, which breaks down to $6.60 per lb.

If you want an example to compare it to, Peet’s Big Bang Medium Roast Ground Coffee is priced at $13.76 per lb at Target.

Kirkland Signature Summit Roast K-Cup Pods

summit roast k cup pods

Price: $31.99 (on sale from $37.99)

These medium roast K-Cup pods are nutty and fruity with notes of dark chocolate.

If that doesn’t sound delicious enough, reviewers praise the quality and smoothness of this coffee. “Honestly, this is some of the best coffee I've ever had,” one reviewer says.

Kirkland Signature French Roast

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Price: $13.99

Kirkland Signature’s 2.5-lb of French Roast Whole Bean Coffee is a crowd-favorite not just because of its flavor but also because of its price. At just $5.20 per lb, it even beats the Sam’s Club Member's Mark French Roast Whole Bean Coffee, which totals $6.39 per lb.

While it’s a little more under-the-radar than other Kirkland beans, with just over 300 five-star reviews, French Roast has some loyal fans.

“I have been buying another well-known French Roast brand from Costco for many years — until I discovered the Kirkland brand,” one reviewer says. “It has a strong, rich flavor that my husband and I now prefer.”

Kirkland Signature Espresso Blend

kirkland signature espresso blend

Price: $13.99

If you’re partial to lattes, cappuccinos, mochas, or Americanos, opt for the Kirkland Signature Espresso Blend. You will have to grind the beans yourself to enjoy this rich dark roast, which is priced at just $5.48 per lb.

For reference, a bag of Starbucks Espresso Roast whole beans sold at Sam’s Club breaks down to $7.52 per lb.

Kirkland Signature 100% Colombian Coffee

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Price: $14.99

If you prefer pre-ground coffee, then this can of 100% Colombian coffee is the way to go. It’s just $5.66 per lb compared to the $6.56 per pound you would pay for Folgers 100% Medium Roast Ground Colombian Coffee.

And with a whopping 6,700 five-star reviews, it’s easy to understand why customers call it a “superb value,” “always delicious,” and “the best coffee ever.”

Kirkland Signature Pacific Bold K-Cup Pods

pacific bold k cup pods

Price: $29.99 (on sale from $35.99)

Coffee pods are generally more expensive than whole beans or grounds, but you can’t beat Costco’s price.

The dark-roasted Pacific Bold is smoky with notes of chocolate. With more than 2,700 five-star reviews on Costco’s website, the bold flavor of these pods lives up to its name. “Unlike many brands that offer a ‘bold,’ this brand actually delivers the very best ‘bold,’ and it is consistently an excellent cup,” one review says.

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Kirkland Signature Organic Sumatra Whole Bean Coffee

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Price: $49.99

If you want a high-end coffee option, pick up a two-pack of the Organic Sumatra Whole Bean Coffee.

It’s a little pricier than other whole bean options from Kirkland Signature, but still reasonable at $12.50 per pound. With notes of red wine, spices, leather, tobacco, and chocolate, these beans are definitely for a coffee drinker with a more complex palate.

Kirkland Signature USDA Organic Whole Bean Blend

organic whole bean blend

Price: $39.99

Are organic beans your top priority? Brew a cup of Kirkland Signature’s Organic Whole Bean Blend coffee. Going organic will cost you a bit more — these beans are $10 per pound.

However, that’s considerably cheaper than comparable organic coffee beans sold by Costco, like Mayorga Café Organic Cubano Roast, which is $11.25 per lb.

(Pro tip: You can grind whole coffee beans in-store if you don’t have a coffee grinder at home.)

Kirkland Signature Decaffeinated Coffee

kirkland signature decaffeinated coffee

Price: $19.99

Whether it’s late in the day or you’re trying to kick caffeine, this decaffeinated dark roast ground coffee is just as delicious as its caffeinated counterpart.

It’s not hard to see why this product has more than 3,000 five-star ratings with reviews like this: “I appreciate its rich flavor and smooth finish, which offer exceptional quality at a reasonable price.”

Kirkland Signature Coffee Organic House Decaf K-Cup Pods

organic house decaf k cup pods

Price: $31.99 (on sale from $37.99)

Decaffeinated coffee isn’t just for drip coffee makers, thanks to these organic, decaf K-Cup pods. They’re slightly more expensive than Kirkland Signature’s caffeinated pods (by $2), but they’re just as delicious.

And when compared to Starbucks Decaf House Blend K-Cups, they’re almost 30 cents less per pod.

Bottom Line

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It can be hard to kick a daily coffee shop habit, but it’s a little easier when you have a Costco membership. Shopping at Costco will help you save money on groceries, and kick that habit for good, thanks to their plentiful coffee options.

Whether breaking down prices per oz, per lb, or per cup, you can get your caffeine kick from whole beans to preground coffee for less when you shop at Costco.

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