The Dairy Shoppe Heavy Glass Milk Bottle 64 Oz Jug (2 Quart) with Extra Lid

Absolutely LOVE these! Each bottle holds 64 oz and seem to be of good quality with very thick glass that I suspect will be very durable. Initially, I was a little nervous about handling them since they're glass, but the ribbing/texture on the finger indention/grip area really helps it to feel very secure in your hands when pouring or carrying to the counter. The lid is leakproof, which was an absolute must as I got these for homemade chocolate milk which often settles and requires vigorous shaking. It's important to note that the lid that others have mentioned difficulty with is not a screw on, but a pop off. Once you figure it out it's not hard at all. I've found the best way to remove it is to turn the bottle with the short side closest to you, twist the lid so the tab is facing you, and then with your hands/fingers clasped around the neck/shoulders of the bottle, use your thumbs to push up and away from you. This ensures you don't tip over the bottle. It's not been a problem for us at all this way! One unexpected bonus is that the milk is SO refreshingly cold in these — the way milk should be! I appreciate the cute vintage design as well as the more modular shape since it doesn't waste any space in my refrigerator door shelf. I only wish I had purchased more!!! Lastly, I had read reviews on other similar bottles (but not quite *exactly* the same) that had mentioned them spontaneously exploding in the refrigerator. Yikes. This item did *not* have any reviews that mentioned that, so that is ultimately why I chose this one. Should I experience that, I will update accordingly. But I seriously hope not because like I said, I really do love these. They are a great, non-toxic, functional item in my family's kitchen.

Ok. I’ve been waiting to write the review on these bottles for a little while because I wanted to be sure my review was going to be accurate and really, truly, reflective of the bottles and the experience they’ve provided us thus far. The "bad" news first: Other reviewers here mentioned that the bottles they ordered showed up broken, and their negative reviews reflected this unfortunate experience. Interestingly enough, my first order of bottles arrived with a broken bottle as well. When exploring the packaging it’s not terribly surprising. While each bottle IS wrapped in bubble wrap, it’s a pretty thin layer and the bottles are all packaged pretty tightly together in the box. However!…the package comes with a card included inside that provides VERY clear directions on how to follow up on this IF you encounter a broken bottle. Ok, then. So, I followed the directions. Easy peasy. In moments I was through to an Amazon support person and relayed to them the exact language to use as suggested on the card. Within moments, the support person had placed a replacement order for me, free of charge. To be clear about this, the card included in the package also states that you are not to try returning any of the bottles if even one is broken because there’s no safe way to return them. After carefully cleaning up and disposing of the broken bottle, I cleaned the others. All good. About 4 or 5 days later, my new package of bottles arrived. This time, none were broken. I have to say that this was actually a very positive experience. I ended up with 7 bottles and all the accompanying caps for the price of 4, and the company made it extremely easy to accomplish this. It does make you wonder why they don’t choose to update their packaging to be more protective. The lids: Another reviewer reported negative experiences with the lids, both the pour spout and the standard snap-on caps. I suspect that the company may have changed the material of the pour spouts. We’ve found them to be extremely easy to use and have not had any difficulty getting them on or off. My children love the pour spouts, as they make it easier for them to control their pouring. I think the material is also more flexible and less likely to crack compared to those seen in another/previous review. The snap-on lids appear to be equally easy to use. They’ve been completely leak proof in my experience thus far and we’ve had no problem getting them on or off with one hand. We’re very satisfied with all the lids. The bottles: None of the above would matter if the bottles weren’t worth while. I’m happy to say…I think they’re fantastic. We previously used 1/2 gal mason jars for milk we get from a local farm. While those jars worked well enough, their round contour made it really difficult to handle for my kids, and often for me as well if my hands weren’t dry. The shape and contour of these bottles is great. The slightly squared profile is already a help, however, the ribbed indented handle areas on the sides works perfectly. Even with damp hands, the grip feels secure. Add to it the handy carrying loop/handle at the top and you’re provided with all the handling ease needed. Speaking of those plastic handles around the neck of the bottle: they feel very durable and I’ve not once been concerned about holding a full bottle of milk using just that handle. I don’t plan on swinging it around my head, but for normal usage, they work great so far. The glass of the bottles feels thick and durable and I feel that, with proper care, they’re going to last us a very long time. Nice construction. Finally, I’ve found that these bottles appear to keep our milk fresh FAR longer than experienced in the previously used mason jars. This is clearly a result of the smaller mouth opening and, I suspect, also of the nice snap-on lids that provide a nice airtight seal. This was one of the best purchases I’ve made from Amazon in years. I wish I’d have bought these bottles years ago, and I could not possibly recommend them more.

I’m using these retro-style glass bottles to contain and carry water around the house or back and forth to the office. Co-workers like the look and comment, 'Oh, we used to get milk delivered in similar bottles, decades ago!' Whatever... Great for adults; little people might find it difficult to pick them up with just one hand, but they are certainly easier with two hands than hoisting a half-gallon or full-gallon paper or plastic version. Small kids may need big people help with opening the lids until they get the hang of popping them off. The primary reason I like these bottles is because the glass is safer than perishable plastic products which create more recycle clutter. The lids on the glass bottles really don't leak, even when laid on their sides and transported back and forth to work. I love how they snap on and easily snap off; cool design. The set of four comes with a neeto snap-on/off pour spout too. I always use a cup and never drink directly from the bottle and so far, I've only used these bottles for water. I've raised the bottle to my lips a couple of times as the thick glass rim is inviting on these bottles but I like having fresh, clean water and want to keep any potential sources of bacteria out of them. If I did store fresh juices, the bottles would be easy enough to clean. They have a wide enough opening that a bottle brush could easily be used. I just use one drop of dish soap and warm water, shake, rinse and repeat with the other bottles. Of course thick glass bottles are heavier than plastic bottles, but this means they aren't as easy to tip over and they aren't likely to break unless you really bash them or drop them on concrete. I've banged them around quite a bit and still no broken bottles. I like the squared design that means bottles aren't rolling around in my vehicle, in the fridge or over a table when set or stored on their sides. With cold water in them, they basically replace an ice-pack in my lunch box, keeping other lunch items cool and fresh for an hour or two. This probably won't work as well when the hot summer months come. Definitely keeps things cold enough for the commute in to work. Overall, very satisfied with these nifty glass bottles. Glad I purchased. Good value!

Keeps milk really cold

muy resistentes y de buena calidad

I'm loving the extra pour spout. Milk flows out so smoothly and it's really easy to control. I also have the Cornucopia brand of bottles (which I prefer) but unfortunately the lids and pour spout are not interchangeable :/ - so be warned. Good bottles never the less.

I needed something more compact and this is a good product but not what I wanted

Strong bottles, lids don’t leak and great pouring lid that comes with the bottles. My children can pour milk really easily without spilling. Great quality! *update - I recently dropped one on the floor boards and it didn’t break or chip!