Any great party has to have great food. And, if you ask any club member what the best food at Costco is, most people answer with their favorite in-house food court offerings.

While the most affordable item on Costco's food court menu is the beloved hot dog combo -- which includes a hot dog and a drink for just $1.50 -- it might not be the most economical if you're ...

Is the Costco food court becoming a members-only club? Or will only some locations bar the public from buying a cheap slice of pizza or $1.50 hot dog and soda combo without proof of membership?