Costco Has Started Quietly Rolling Out This Big Bakery Change, and Shoppers Are Not Happy
Costco muffins have long been a favorite for shoppers looking for a hearty breakfast treat. The bakery keeps a wide variety of flavors stocked, like almond poppy, double chocolate chip, blueberry, and more. But if you’ve taken a bite out of one recently and noticed that your go-to morning pastry tastes a bit different, you’re not the only one.
A Reddit thread has been gaining traction over the past few weeks after a user pointed out that Costco’s muffins taste different. The discussion suggests that the warehouse store may have changed the recipe for this popular breakfast pastry.
One Reddit user expressed frustration with Costco’s new muffins, pointing out that they now taste similar to the ones sold at Walmart. Others quickly chimed in. One commenter said, “I agree. The new muffins are smaller and taste worse than the old ones. Bring back the original!” Another user mentioned that they spoke about the muffins with a Costco baker, who said, “The new ones use better ingredients.”
This new revelation comes just weeks after Reddit users noticed that Costco has been shrinking the size of some of its muffins. In the past, the warehouse retailer sold packs with six large muffins, but now they’re selling packs of eight — only the muffins are noticeably smaller, and people are having a hard time overlooking the difference.
Some users don’t think the change is a big deal. One person commented, “Unpopular opinion: The old ones were too big,” while another said, “I tried the new blueberry muffins, now called ‘blueberry + cream,’ and I like them. They’re pretty tasty.”
So, whether you’re buying into the hype about Costco’s muffin changes or not, thankfully the store still has plenty of other breakfast pastries to try if you decide that it’s time to just try something new. In fact, chefs we’ve talked to have even named Costco’s croissants their top pick among store-bought options. Plus, the brand offers a variety of delicious, flaky danishes that would make a great morning treat.
This post originally appeared on The Kitchn. See it there: Costco Has Started Quietly Rolling Out This Big Bakery Change, and Shoppers Are Not Happy