Costco’s cheese selection is large and very well-curated. Look past the value packs, and you’ll find aged wheels, creamy imports, and award-winning blocks hiding in plain sight. The ten cheeses on this list? We didn’t pick them randomly. Each brings something unique, and a few might just surprise you.
Sartori BellaVitano Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet-soaked rinds aren’t just for looks. Sartori’s BellaVitano draws fruity notes into a creamy interior with a mild flavor arc and then turns bold. It is Wisconsin-made and globally awarded, making it a standout in both taste and backstory.
Beehive Cheese Barely Buzzed
Espresso on cheese? It works when Beehive’s signature blend is rubbed into the rind. Handcrafted in Utah, this cheddar-style cheese is aged for about six months and strikes a balance between creamy and bold. The coffee-lavender crust adds depth without stealing the spotlight. Caffeine lovers should definitely pick this up.
Kirkland Signature Parmigiano Reggiano
Italy doesn’t hand out DOP labels lightly. This 24-month Parmigiano Reggiano earns its credentials in the Parma region under strict guidelines that date back over 800 years. Its granular texture and umami-packed flavor make it the ideal finisher on a charcuterie board.
Cypress Grove Humboldt Fog
Humboldt Fog is more than a name. It refers to the marine layer that rolls over Northern California, where this cheese is handmade. First released in 1992, it was the first American goat cheese to rival European imports. That edible ash line? Totally natural.
Kirkland Signature Isigny Sainte-Mere Brie
Creamy doesn’t begin to describe it. This French brie softens at room temperature and turns into a rich spread that’s perfect for crackers. Produced in Normandy, its double cream content brings both heft and delicacy. Set it out on your board and watch it vanish before your eyes.
Kerrygold Dubliner Irish Cheese
Backed by Ireland’s verdant grasslands, Dubliner is produced using milk from cows that graze over 300 days a year. This gives the cheese a slightly grassy sweetness that cheddar lovers may not expect. It bridges classic and quirky without trying too hard.
Kirkland Signature Organic Feta
Salted and brined, this feta stays creamy rather than crumbly. It’s sourced from Greece using a mix of sheep and goat milk, which gives it a tang and rich texture. The best way to consume it is to crumble it next to olives or stack it with watermelon cubes.
Cabot Creamery Mad River Reserve Cheddar
Sharp cheddar fans, look no further. The Vermont Reserve Cheddar offers a bold, aged flavor without crossing into bitterness. It crumbles slightly but stays neat on a platter. Cabot’s co-op has been around since 1919, and this cheddar holds up to the legacy.
Emmi Roth Le Gruyere AOP
Gruyere from Switzerland’s Emmental Valley gets its signature flavor from copper vat cooking and cave aging. This AOP-certified wedge has micro-crystals that signal at least 150 days of maturation. Expect a roasted hazelnut note that develops as the wedge warms—not something you’ll find in plastic-packaged versions.
BelGioioso Fresh Mozzarella
Hand-formed in small batches, this mozzarella uses pasteurized milk and traditional curd-stretching techniques from Puglia. The result is a pillow-soft bite that’s moist but never watery. For a refreshing summer treat, add basil or cherry tomatoes on skewers to balance the flavor.
St. Andre Triple Creme Brie
Often called the “heavenly cheese,” St. Andre delivers outrageous richness. This French triple creme brie is 75% butterfat—yes, really—making each bite luxuriously soft and buttery. It melts at room temperature into a spreadable dream, perfect with fruit preserves or warm baguette slices.
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