Visiting Mary Lou’s Milk Bottle in Spokane, WA 🥛

Simba 🐾 and I stopped by the iconic Mary Lou’s Milk Bottle in Spokane, Washington—a giant milk bottle–shaped diner that’s become a beloved piece of roadside Americana. Built in the 1930s, this quirky landmark is one of the most photographed attractions in Spokane, and it’s easy to see why! With its vintage charm and nostalgic design, it feels like stepping back in time.

While we didn’t go inside this time, we had a great time exploring the exterior, snapping photos, and soaking in the retro vibes of this one-of-a-kind spot.

📍 Highlights from Our Visit

🥛 One of Spokane’s most unique landmarks
🍼 Giant milk bottle–shaped diner straight out of the 1930s
🛣️ A classic piece of vintage roadside Americana
📸 Perfect for photos, history buffs, and quirky stop lovers
🐕 Dog-friendly strolls around the neighborhood with Simba

A Piece of Roadside History

Mary Lou’s Milk Bottle was part of a small chain of milk bottle–shaped restaurants built to promote dairy in the early 20th century. Today, it stands as a nostalgic reminder of the golden age of novelty architecture—when businesses would shape buildings like teapots, hot dogs, or in this case, milk bottles, to grab attention and lure travelers inside.

It’s not just a diner; it’s a slice of Americana, symbolizing an era when road trips were booming and roadside attractions flourished across the U.S.

Why Stop at Mary Lou’s Milk Bottle?

Quirky photo op: Its giant milk bottle shape is hard to miss and fun to capture.
Historic charm: Dating back nearly a century, it’s a living piece of Spokane history.
Perfect pit stop: Easy to find and worth a quick visit on any Spokane road trip.
Dog-friendly strolls: While Simba couldn’t go inside, he loved exploring the neighborhood streets.

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Come along as Simba and I visit the giant milk bottle diner in Spokane! We’ll take you around the exterior, share a bit of its history, and of course—get those must-have photo ops.

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