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You can get cafeteria items, prescriptions, and optometry services without a membership, too, last time I checked. Just tell the greeter why you're there.
They changed in 2023 that you can no longer use the food court without an active membership.
It's location dependant
Source? I've never been asked for my card when grabbing a quick slice of pizza. If this is the new norm it's truly the end of an era.
Sadly, they made it so you can't pay for it without a membership anymore. It sucks...
https://www.countryliving.com/food-drinks/a45341957/costco-food-court-prices-guide/
https://www.cnet.com/culture/little-known-costco-secret-what-you-can-buy-without-a-membership/
End of an era. Very disappointed to hear the news. The Costco food court got me through some rougher times. I'm sad to hear that it's gone.
You can always get someone to swipe for you, just say hey i left my card at home can you swipe your membership so i can get a pizza? I guarantee someone will help you out. I always do this for people when I can