The Latest Costco Food Court Hack Is Actually the Best Way to Order Its Pizza, According to Redditors

There’s no denying it—we’re always eager to learn new Costco food court hacks to upgrade menu items and instantly make them more interesting, flavorful or enjoyable. And, since the pizza at Costco’s food court often receives complaints for being too soft and not crisp enough, anytime there’s a tip or recommendation for boosting quality, taste and texture, we’re all ears. 

There are a few ways to improve Costco’s food court pizza, but we just learned you can order it “well-done,” for a perfectly crisp crust.

"Order it 'well done.' They put it through the oven one more time and it's fantastic. Been doing this for years!" a Costco member and Reddit user suggested.

The extra time gives pizza a darker and crispier crust without overdoing it, and it’s possible to request whole pizzas “well-done,” as long as the store isn’t too busy.    

How to Order Costco’s Pizza “Well-done”

To pull this hack off, try it when the store is less busy, ideally during non-peak hours. You’ll then have a greater chance of approval, as sometimes employees may refuse if it's too busy and and there isn't available space in the oven to extend the cooking time. 

All you have to do is order your pizza and ask for it "well done" or "extra crispy.” A Reddit user and Costco member wrote, “Just ask for extra crispy. They will tell you the crust and some cheese will have burn spots. They will either push it back in at the end, or pull it back on the belts starting side.”

It’s a super easy hack to fix a soggy, soft pizza crust, and as long as you ask Costco’s staff members nicely, and are reasonable with your request, it really shouldn’t be a problem. If you can't get them to give your pie a few extra minutes in the oven and you are taking it home anyway, simple rewarm the pizza in your oven. You'll be able to cook it to your desired doneness and it will be hot and fresh when you are ready to eat. A win-win!