"Coffee lovers and Costco fans, rejoice! If you're looking for a great substitute for your favorite Starbucks coffee roast, as it seems like Costco's Kirkland Signature coffee is no longer produced by Starbucks, you can now get a dupe of the coffee giant's Pike Place Medium Roast at your local warehouse for an even cheaper price. According to aficionados across the internet, Costco's House Blend Whole Bean Coffee in Medium Roast tastes nearly identical."
"One Reddit user mentioned, "I was surprised to find it was a TRUE medium roast flavor." Similar to the flavor profile of Pike Place Medium Roast, Costco's House Blend Whole Bean Coffee in Medium Roast is nutty and smooth. At $7.75 per pound compared to around $12.00 per pound of Starbucks, it's also a much better deal. If that doesn't convince you, it has over 4 stars on Costco's website with shining reviews: "Good for everyday. Excellent balance of boldness and flavor." But you'll have to be the judge of that."
Costco's Kirkland House Blend Whole Bean Medium Roast is presented as a close match to Starbucks Pike Place Medium Roast, featuring balanced cocoa and praline notes and a nutty, smooth true medium roast. The Kirkland product retails for about $7.75 per pound versus around $12.00 per pound for Starbucks Pike Place and has over four-star customer ratings on Costco's website. Buying whole beans and grinding them before brewing provides greater control and yields a fresher cup. Grind choice depends on brewing method and personal preference. Espresso is a brewing method, not a bean type, and whole beans can be used for both brewed coffee and espresso.
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