I Spent 2 Hours In Costco Canada & Ranked All Of The Free Food Samples From Worst To Best

7. Pelmen Perogies

I'm a freak for pierogies, but these ones didn't really do the job for me.

The sample was about half of a pierogi and it just didn't have a lot of the familiar flavours that I was used to.

It didn't have the rich, heartiness you'd expect with pierogies.

While it wasn't bad, I would find myself reaching for a classic bag of Cheemo pierogies before these ones.

Score: 1/5

6. That's It Mini Fruit Bars

This was by no means bad — these bars could easily find a place in your pantry — but it's not something I'd see myself reaching for.

The sample portion size was fair, about half of a bar, and it had a really mellow natural sweetness which would probably be good for kids.

However, as an adult, I don't really see the need to eat things like this anymore. Sorry!

Score: 2/5

5. Normandy Blend Steamed Veggies

How can I put steamed veggies above things made out of fruit or dough?

But honestly, I was pleasantly surprised by the warm steamed veggie selection I was given. The carrots, cauliflower, and broccoli all worked well together and had a subtle sweetness.

Honestly, I could see myself getting a bag of these for an easy serving of vegetables.

But also, it's just steamed veggies, it's not breaking any barriers.

Score: 2.5/5

4. Chicken Wonton

It's not often that meat's on the menu in a free sample, so this was a welcome surprise on that front alone — albeit it was only a half wonton.

I was pleasantly surprised by how good it tasted for a frozen wonton. It had that rich, comforting taste that you expect with such a dish.

You can only go so far with a frozen wonton, but I would definitely recommend grabbing a sample if you come across one.

Score: 3/5

3. Bueno Chocolate bar

This is one of the better chocolate bars out there, so I was delighted to get the chance to sample it for free.

While the sample was on the small side, I believe it was about one-third of a full chocolate bar, it still reminded me how good Buenos are. It made me think "I should buy more of these things."

But, while good, it was quite rich and would only be a special occasion treat for me personally.

Score: 3.5/5

2. Pesto

One thing that I was really pleasantly surprised by was this pesto and bread sample.

If I had fewer scruples, I would have swung by a few times and hit this one over and over again - it was that good.

It came with a small piece of bread covered in a generous dollop of some green basil pesto.

Unfortunately, it did really punch you in the face with salt, which relegated it to a mere second place.

Score: 4/5

1. Hi-Chew

If you know, you know.

This is one of the God-tier candies you can buy.

Created as a Japanese replacement for chewing gum, this chewy, sweet and fruity candy is a blessing from the gods whenever you can get it.

So, imagine how happy I was to get the chance to eat a Hi-Chew in the middle of a Costco for free. Plus, they gave me my own individually wrapped piece.

It was exhilarating.

Score: 6/5