If you thought a trip to Costco was already a workout, wait until you see the latest addition to the food court.
Costco Canada just pulled the curtain back on their big “mystery reveal,” and it isn’t the Chicken Bake or the return of the Turkey Provolone like everyone was manifesting. Instead, we’ve got the Caramel Brownie Sundae—and let’s just say, the reactions are a bit of a mixed bag.
The Stats: Bigger, Sweeter, and $1 More
The first thing you’ll notice is the price tag. At $4.49, this sundae is a full dollar more expensive than the classic berry or chocolate fudge options. But you are definitely getting “more” for that extra loonie.
This thing is a absolute unit. While the standard sundaes usually hover around the 600-calorie mark, this new caramel version is clocking in at a massive 850 – 860 calories. It’s basically a vanilla soft-serve base loaded with salted caramel sauce and a generous pile of brownie chunks.
Why the Mixed Emotions?
If you scroll through the comments on Costco’s Instagram reveal post, you’ll see the disappointment is palpable for some.
The “Savoury” Crew: A huge chunk of fans were crossing their fingers for the Chicken Bake (the U.S. staple we’re all jealous of).
The Caffeine Seekers: Others were practically begging for a proper iced coffee or a root beer float.
The “Yes Please” Group: On the flip side, if you have a massive sweet tooth, this is basically the ultimate reward after battling the Saturday afternoon crowds. It’s rich, it’s salty-sweet, and it’s arguably big enough to share with the whole family (or not, no judgment here).
The Final Verdict
If you’re a fan of deals, don’t forget about Swe-dish Thursdays over at IKEA. If you’re an IKEA Family member, you can get 50% off select main dishes (like those legendary meatballs) after 11:00 AM. It’s hard to beat a full meal for about $4.50 when the Costco sundae is now the same price!
What’s your take? Are you sprinting to the kiosk to try this 800-calorie beast, or are you sticking to the $1.50 hot dog and saving your appetite for half-price IKEA meatballs?
