The Costco Bakery Guide 2026: The Best New Kirkland Bakery Finds, What Each One Costs Per Serving, and Where Custom Cake Ordering Stands Before the Holidays
The Costco bakery guide 2026 is a good one to have this time of year, because the bakery is where Costco does some of its most visible rotating and seasonal work. Today is October 22, 2026, and
Thanksgiving and the holiday season are close. This guide covers the bakery items that news coverage has highlighted this year, what each costs per serving, what Costco's own executives have said about bakery growth, and where custom cake ordering stands.
Bakery stock rotates and varies by warehouse, so treat every item below as "reported," and check your own warehouse.
What Costco Says About Its Bakery
On Costco's fiscal 2026 fourth-quarter earnings call, the CFO said bakery growth reflects "adding new and indulgent items at great value for our members," and that in-house pastries grew by more than 100 percent in the quarter. Those are Costco's words about its own results. They explain why the bakery keeps getting new items.
The 2026 Bakery Finds, With Cost Per Serving
These items come from food-site roundups of Costco's 2026 bakery finds. Prices are as reported and may differ by location. The per-serving figures are our own arithmetic, so you can compare value.
Kirkland Signature Strawberry Cream Pie, $18.99. A seasonal item just under 4 pounds that serves 16, with a graham cracker crust, a thin layer of strawberry jam, a light strawberry cream cheese filling, and whipped cream on top. That works out to about $1.19 per slice. Availability dates and regions were not stated.
Kirkland Signature Twice Baked Cinnamon Filled Croissants, $11.34. A 6-count pack released in July. That is about $1.89 per croissant.
Mini Beignets Filled with Chocolate Hazelnut, $9.99. A 22-count pack. The coverage says it was a bakery staple in the UK, tested in a few U.S. stores in 2025, and rolled out nationwide in January. That is about $0.45 per beignet.
Kirkland Signature Buttermilk Biscuits, $6.99. A 10-count pack, about $0.70 per biscuit. One report noted a sighting in Texas, so availability may be regional.
Kirkland Signature Cherry Almond Coffee Cake, $11.99. Released in August. Size was not stated.
Kirkland Signature Cherry Berry Sourdough Bread with Pecans, $9.99. A 28.2-ounce loaf that appeared in August.
Kirkland Signature Blueberry Sourdough Bread, $8.99. No release date or size was given.
Costco rotates bakery items, and availability varies by location, so a reported item may not be on your warehouse shelf today.
Is a Big Pie Really a Deal?
Cost per serving is the easiest way to judge a bakery item. A 16-serving pie at $18.99 is about $1.19 a slice, which is hard to match at a restaurant or a grocery bakery. The catch is the same as every Costco bulk buy: it only saves money if you will actually eat or serve it.
A pie that feeds 16 is a great holiday-table or party item and a poor choice for a household of two, unless you plan to freeze slices or share.
Feeding a crowd: The pie and the beignets are the best per-serving values on this list.
Weekday breakfast: Biscuits and croissants freeze well in portions.
Gifting: A coffee cake or a loaf of sourdough makes an easy host gift.
Freezing guidance varies by product, so check the package for storage instructions.
Custom Cakes and Deli Trays: The App Update
Costco has historically taken custom cake orders on paper forms at the warehouse. Reports on a move to app ordering are mixed in timing. One news report says Costco plans to let members order custom cakes and deli trays through its app and website, with sheet cakes and customizable cakes, choosing size, shape, flavor, design, and inscription. That report said Costco had not given a date for a full rollout across all locations, citing an expected end-of-2026 timeline for the feature in the app. If the process mirrors the current paper system, orders should be ready in about 24 to 48 hours, though that is an assumption, not a Costco statement. The CEO said he was "very excited about what we have coming in the app."
Because other coverage suggests ordering may already be live in some places, check the Costco app or ask at your bakery counter before you plan around it. If you need a cake for a specific date, order early, and confirm the pickup time and any rules for your warehouse.
Holiday Bakery Planning
Decide how many people you are feeding. That tells you whether you need a pie, a cake, or a pack of smaller items.
Buy early for specialty items. Seasonal bakery items can sell out, and rotation is part of the model.
Check dates. Look at the sell-by date on the package and plan when you will serve or freeze.
Consider custom orders for big events. Ask your bakery counter for the process and lead time.
Check the coupon book. The current book runs October 19 through November 15, 2026, and Costco sometimes includes bakery and dessert items.
Be flexible. If the item you want is gone, a close substitute may be on the shelf.
Common Bakery Mistakes
Buying a pie for 16 when only four people are coming, and not freezing the rest.
Assuming a news story means your warehouse has the item.
Waiting until the day before a party to order a custom cake.
Skipping the sell-by date.
Forgetting that bakery items rotate, so a favorite may not come back.
Not comparing the price per serving with the grocery store bakery.
Why a Costco Bakery Guide 2026 Helps Before the Holidays
The bakery is where Costco shows off value and novelty at the same time, and executives have pointed to it as a growth driver. For members, that means more choices and more rotation. A little planning, knowing your headcount, checking dates, and comparing price per serving, keeps the holiday table full and the budget intact.
Quick Cheat Sheet
Best per-serving value? Mini beignets (about $0.45 each) and the strawberry cream pie (about $1.19 a slice).
Biggest crowd-pleaser? The pie, which serves 16.
Custom cakes? App ordering is reported as coming. Ask your warehouse, and order early.
Is it always in stock? No. Bakery items rotate and vary by location.
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This article is general information. Prices, availability, and ordering options vary by warehouse and change over time, and many details come from news coverage rather than Costco. We are not affiliated with Costco Wholesale.
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