We all love a good Kirkland deal, big portions, decent quality, and that “I got it at Costco” flex. But let’s be real: not everything with the Kirkland label is a home run.
Here are 15 Kirkland products that just don’t live up to the hype, no matter how shiny the price tag looks.
15. Kirkland Signature Mayonnaise
It’s fine… but that’s about it. The texture is a bit off, and you’ll be stuck with a tub the size of your head.
14. Kirkland Signature Green Tea
People say it’s a dupe for the fancy stuff, but it’s more like drinking slightly grassy hot water. There are better-tasting teas out there that don’t come in industrial quantities.
13. Kirkland Signature Shampoo and Conditioner
It gets compared to salon brands, but most folks end up going back to their usual after a few frizzy washes. It’s not bad, just not the miracle some make it out to be.
12. Kirkland Signature Facial Tissue
Soft? Not really. Strong? Kind of. It’s the middle-of-the-road option that makes you wish you had grabbed the name brand instead.
11. Kirkland Signature Tortilla Chips
They’re massive bags filled with… okay, chips. Nothing wrong with them, but they’re bland and break easily — not exactly salsa-friendly.
10. Kirkland Signature Jelly Beans
They’re colorful, sugary, and come in a bucket, but flavor-wise, they’re more weird than wonderful. Go Jelly Belly or go home.
9. Kirkland Signature Sport Drink
Trying to be Gatorade, but landing closer to “melted popsicle water.” If you’re into hydration with a side of disappointment, this is it.
8. Kirkland Signature Coffee
Kirkland Signature coffee, especially the House Blend, is considered high quality and is roasted by Starbucks. While taste is subjective, many consumers find it comparable to premium brands and a good value.
7. Kirkland Signature Dog Food
Kirkland Signature dog food is widely regarded as a high-quality, budget-friendly option, often outperforming other brands in nutritional value and ingredient quality.
6. Kirkland Signature Honey
It’s super affordable and super bland. If you’re into real-deal, local honey with depth of flavor, this one’s just not buzzing.
5. Kirkland Signature Vodka (Blue Label)
Everyone compares it to Grey Goose, but side-by-side, the differences show up fast. It’s a decent mixer, but sipping it straight? Meh.
4. Kirkland Signature Canned Chicken
The texture is mushy, the flavor is flat, and it smells… intense. It’s great in theory, questionable in practice.
3. Kirkland Signature Almond Butter
Runny, oily, and somehow always needs 10 minutes of stirring. You’re better off spending a little more for a jar that doesn’t feel like a workout.
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2. Kirkland Signature Protein Bars
They look like a good deal, but taste like punishment. Chalky, chewy, and weirdly sticky, they’re more endurance test than a snack.
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1. Kirkland Signature Laundry Detergent
Sure, it’s cheap and comes in a jug the size of a toddler, but it just doesn’t clean as well as the big-name brands. You’ll save money upfront, but might end up rewashing your clothes.
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