2 min read- Costco’s $1.50 hot dog combo now includes a new option: bottled water instead of fountain soda.
- The hot dog itself is not changing, and the iconic $1.50 price remains the same.
- The new combo comes with a 16.9-ounce bottle of Kirkland Signature water.
I know just how sacred the Costco hot dog is, so before anyone yells at me… I have never had one. Please, no attacking. While I don’t have a Costco membership, even I know the $1.50 hot dog combo is one of those untouchable American institutions. And for the first time in decades, it’s getting a little unexpected shake-up.
No, Costco is not messing with the hot dog itself. The quarter-pound all-beef staple is still the same, and the price is still holding strong at $1.50, which honestly feels more miraculous with each passing year. What is changing, however, is the drink situation. Alongside the classic hot dog-and-soda pairing, Costco is now offering a version of the combo that comes with a 16.9-ounce bottle of Kirkland Signature water instead.
That may sound minor, but the combo has been essentially the same since the mid-’80s, and for plenty of Costco loyalists, the whole point is not just the price, but the ritual of it all: the dog, the drink, the absurdly good value.
Still, the new choice of bottled water isn’t that outlandish. Not everyone wants to drag a refillable soda cup around the warehouse, and a resealable bottle is undeniably easier if you are still mid-shop and not ready to sit down for lunch. It’s also a more appealing choice for anyone trying to keep the sugar count down while still participating in the Costco hot dog tradition.
So yes, everyone can unclench. The good news is that the hot dog is staying put and so is the $1.50 price tag. Costco fans just have one more way to order the combo now, which, for a deal this iconic, still feels like a pretty big Costco moment.