Reddit users have raised the alarm about Krispy Kreme donuts now being sold at Costcos worldwide. A photo posted by u/sporty_science on Tuesday shows a display table filled with long boxes of Krispy Kreme Original Glazed donuts.
Commenting on the development, u/sporty_science wrote, “Big uh-oh. Krispy Kreme dozens at Costco? Lord help me.”Another user,u/EOP821, added humorously, “Our Krispy Kreme who art in Costco,” to which u/Bokonon45 responded, “Hallowed be thy glaze.”
However, the revelation that each Costco dozen actually contains 15 donuts instead of the usual 12 prompted mixed reactions. “It’s 15 donuts, not 12 donuts,” clarified u/Hancock02. “To be henceforth known as a Costco dozen,” quipped u/Solnse.
While some users expressed excitement over the opportunity to purchase Krispy Kreme donuts in bulk, others were skeptical about the value.Many Reddit users pointed out that the price varied by location, with reports of discounted prices in Southern California, Tennessee, Canada, and Iceland. However, concerns about freshness and taste were prevalent. “They’re room-temperature glazed donuts. You have to warm them up to make them taste decent,” remarked u/chzncna, preferring the freshness of local grocery store options.
Despite differing opinions, the availability of Krispy Kreme at Costco sparked discussions on social media, with users sharing tips on how to enhance the donuts’ taste through warming techniques like microwaving or air frying.
This isn’t the first time Krispy Kreme donuts have appeared at Costco this year, as evidenced by earlier TikToks in January and April. The current rollout seems to be more widespread, drawing attention and anticipation from Reddit users.
As users debated the pros and cons, speculation about potential culinary experiments involving Costco products mixed with Krispy Kreme donuts began to emerge. The intersection of consumer culture and social media was evident, with users already envisioning creative mash-ups and posts generating attention online.
Costco has not yet responded to inquiries regarding which locations are carrying Krispy Kreme donuts.