We tried a Costco hot dog for the first time. Here's how it compares with the other food court staples on the menu.

Costco, a beloved warehouse store, is known for its popular food court and even more popular $1.50 hot dog deal (this costs £1.50, or $1.80, in the UK). The hot dog and soda combo has stayed the same price since it first arrived in Costco's food courts in 1985.

One of the largest retailers in the world, Costco has around 29 locations in the UK. Despite this, our visit to the membership-only store in South Croydon was our first.

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We dined in the food court and indulged in most of the items on the menu.

After wandering around the massive warehouse, we had built up an appetite for Costco's food, conveniently located beyond the tills. The smell of freshly baked pizzas made waiting in line feel even longer.

We were surprised at how cheap the food was, especially the £1.50 hot dog, which came with a refillable drink.

There was also an offer for a "Family Bundle," which included an 18-inch pizza, garlic bread, and a two-liter bottle of Pepsi for £12.99.

First up, we tucked into a slice of the pepperoni pizza, which cost £1.85. It was quite greasy but this didn't put us off eating it. Overall, we rated it 8/10.

There was also the option to buy an 18-inch takeaway pizza for £8.95 with either pepperoni, BBQ chicken, and five cheese as toppings.

We then took a bite of the chicken bake, a breaded log filled with chicken, cheese, bacon, and a Caesar dressing. It cost £3.25.

Despite the chicken bake's large fanbase, we were not impressed. Not only did it look unappetizing to us, but it also left a strange aftertaste and was difficult to eat because it was long and floppy. We gave it 3/10.

We also tried the double fillet chicken sandwich. A burger filled with two pieces of breaded chicken, cheese, lettuce, and tomato. It cost £3.95.

The sandwich ended up pretty high on our list. Covered in BBQ sauce and mayonnaise, it was very flavorsome. We rated it 7/10, despite the size making it difficult to eat.

The hot dog was the winner for us. What struck us at first was the price. Soaring inflation has triggered Costco to hike the price of some of its food court staples. However, a representative for the retailer previously confirmed to Insider that it had no intention of raising the price of the £1.50 deal.

The bun-to-dog ratio was unbeatable. There was also the right amount of ketchup and mustard, making it the most moreish hot dog we've ever eaten. The only downside was that the bun got slightly soggy. We rated it 9/10.

With mains over, we turned to desserts. The £1.70 strawberry ice cream sundae was refreshing but unbelievably sweet with sauce and white chocolate flakes on top. The portion was also humongous, so we gave it 5/10.

Lastly, from the food court's drinks selection, we tried the mango smoothie. It was delicious, cold, and refreshing, we gave it 8/10. A perfect after-meal snack or side to wash down your meal.

Costco's food court is enduringly popular with its members, partly due to the company's commitment to low food prices. The hot dog and soda combo meal have remained at £1.50 in the UK since 1993.

Overall, it was Costco's hot dog that stole the show. The sausage and bun were a match made in heaven, and the very reasonable price made it taste that bit nicer.