Broguiere’s Farm Fresh Dairy

This is the absolute best eggnog that I have ever had. I drive there every year to get my fix. Please don’t change a thing.

I have not used the dairy in person. It’s quite a drive to Montebello and back. That said, I adore their eggnog at holiday time. It’s THE BEST I have ever had– even better than my mom’s. I do dress it up and find that this is thicker than most eggnogs, it has a distinct spicy taste (spicy like has cinnamon, nutmeg etc; not that it is spicy-​hot). It’s not inexpensive but a little goes a long way. It mixes well with tequila, rum, and whiskey. I would suggest a specific type of Irish Whiskey too (Teelings either the step up from first level of this brand or the top of the line.- exquiste blend.)
I bought my bottles from Gelsons but it’s also carried at Pavilions and Ralphs in LA County.

Great chocolate milk. Super smooth, just right, chocolatee flavor. We drive a ways just to pick some up for the grandkids. They drink it after sport practice.
My mom introduced Broguiere’s to me many years ago. She liked the glass bottles, just like way back in the day.

5 stars for regular milk and chocolate milk.
the milk and chocolate were creamy and rich.
the prices were right.
but it was far from my place. wish they have locations closer to my place,

RIP Huell Howser
Chocolate milk is like a melted chocolate bar in a bottle. Yummm

This place is a classic! We purchase the following on a regular basis:
Low-​fat milk: Creamy and fresh! Because I frequent this place at least once a week, I always buy the glass bottle and bring it back as a deposit for the next. I highly recommend you take the glass bottle route if you plan on visiting often.
Chocolate milk: By far the best chocolate milk money can buy. It’s very creamy and thick, so oftentimes I find myself diluting it with the regular milk.
Eggs: I purchase 20 at a time and these eggs are HUGE. Sometimes, I’ll find two yolks in one egg! The yolks all have that rich and deep yellow color– a huge difference from the muted ones you find at your local grocery store. Highly recommend!
Seasonal purchase:
Eggnog: AMAZING. Their eggnog is unmatched– and sometimes it comes in cute Christmas themed bottles. Definitely a nice touch.
The parking situation can be a little tricky. They have two lanes going in opposite directions in the shape of a horseshoe. Although it allows for an easy pick up and escape, the only issue is that some people tend to block the entire lane. If this person happens to be slower in choosing what he/​she wants, it can take awhile to get in and out (minus one star). Otherwise, this place is practically perfect for all your dairy needs!

Yes, their products are expensive.
It’s still the best eggnog and chocolate milk. If you haven’t tried either, you really owe it to yourself.
Milk isn’t the best, so don’t hang your hat on that.
Freaking eggnog and chocolate milk, people, just DO IT!

Ok lets break this review up into Product, Service, and Location.
Product:
I’ve only ever had the Chocolate Milk and Egg Nog, but boy those two things have me going back. I never liked Egg Nog but I gave Broguiere’s a try a couple of years ago and fell in love this the stuff; many other of my friends and coworkers have had the same love at first taste with this egg nog. If you’re not a fan I ask that you just give it a try with an open mind and let the spices and sweetness of this magical offspring of Chicken and Cow sweep you off your feet. The Chocolate milk in one word, INCREDIBLE. Most products come in a glass bottle a la 50’s style. They are nice collectors pieces for the holidays but if you wash and return them you get a discount on your next bottle, very environmentally friendly.
Service:
Service here is quick, even with the holiday traffic and word getting around about this place, I’ve never had to wait longer than a couple of minutes. «A couple of minutes for MILK!?!» you may ask, well it’s worth it and its nothing a couple of rounds of your favorite game on your phone can’t fix. I’ve seen that they added a card scanner, but i can’t tell you if they are accepting cards now because I’ve never used it. Just take cash with you to be safe.
Location:
This place is a little bit land locked from the freeways but it’s relatively close to busy streets. There is only street parking (plenty of it), but on slower days you can use the drive through and never have to get out of your car. I’m not going to fault them for staying in the same location forever.
All in all i cannot add more than what hasn’t been said already about Broguiere’s. But if you want the ultimately testament of how good this place is, I’m lactose intolerant and still suffer the pain of milk because it’s that good.
tl;dr This place is freaking awesome, and that’s coming from someone who is lactose intolerant ¹⁰⁄₁₀ would do again.

I love this place. It’s tiny and has limited hours but it’s family run and has a lot of heart. Their chocolate milk is out of this world, and their egg nog is beyond decadent. TIP: Park on the street and walk up. Oh yeah, and it’s cash only.

My cousin swore by this stuff… I decided to drink some of that Chocolate Milk and almost went to the hospital or was it because I drank soda before the milk… I digress… The chocolate milk was so creamy and very rich… ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS
May have to make a pit stop in for other delights
Great job

The Nog is the best in the States!!!
Also the chocolate milk is so good that I am happy I that I don’t live that close to this spot… or else I would buy it all!!! :)

Someone said its the CRACK of Egg Nogs, YEP!
We had to hide this from the non foodie Nog drinkers, this was for the FANS!
Hey holiday calories dont count, Right? HAHA

Dear Broguiere’s Farm Fresh Dairy,
«I don’t like it… I love it, love it, love it, uh oh…»
And lucky for you, my family easily consumes 4 gallons of milk each week. Good thing I live relatively nearby.
the MILK
— it tastes like it does a body good
the CHOCOLATE MILK
— my husband’s just had to have it, but SHHHH… don’t tell him I snuck quite a few gulps straight from the glass bottle (it’s so easy to do when they’re not plastic jugs)
the EGGNOG
— I’ve been converted from an eggnog hater to a devout follower
TIPS
— your first purchase of anything in a glass bottle (orange juice included) is pricey, but you can return it rinsed for a refund or for a significant discount on your next purchase
— plastic jugs are available too
— cash or check only — no ATM
— check out their other goods: half & half, cream, cottage cheese, sour cream, butter, yogurt, & eggs
— cardboard crates are $ 1.50. Nice & sturdy for carrying those extra, unexpected purchases.
Sincerely,
Your newest raving fan.
PS — Sorry it took me so long to visit. I’m still figuring out this whole parent thing. Our toddlers definitely approve of your milk!
Review #434
Unilocal challenge 115

Have you ever wondered how to get the freshest products? We all know that the local drive-​up Dairy Mart is long gone, with the development of housing tracts over former pastures and farms. However, there is one hold out that although there is no farm, has the freshest milk in the Los Angeles area, aside from owning your own cow.
The Broguiere’s Drive-​up Dairy Store in Montebello is known for the eggnog around now, which is probably the best you can find in glass. During December, there are lines of patrons and cars ready to purchase gallons of the savory drink. During the off-​season, chocolate milk is the next best thing, as far as taste and quality. The sweetness of flavored whole milk will bring back memories of your childhood, or delight those children at home. I’m tempted to bring both to work, but worried those on a diet will kill me for spoiling their plans, oh well!
I myself drink the half-​gallon non-​fat milk, which is delicious as is, and probably good for me in the long run. I know every Body needs milk, but you really need to look at the sponsors. Decide for yourself or live it up with the sweetness of eggnog or chocolate this holiday season. As an FYI, they only take cash, so be prepared to pay a little extra for the deposits on glass, but realize their prices are about 30−40% lower than at local stores, and has a longer shelf-​life because it comes in fresh. Lastly, if you enjoy your eggs, they sell flats of eggs, which are about the same price as a dozen in stores. Their eggs are also farm fresh, so you can’t go wrong buying a flat, and sharing some with family or friends, if necessary.

I just realized what time of year it is and my thoughts quickly catapulted me to this dairy… I just called and they are selling their egg nog. Hooray!
The first time I experienced the nog from this dairy my dad remembers as a child growing up in East Los (the business was born in 1920), it was as a gift from a dear friend. I had NEVER enjoyed ANY egg nog I had ever tried before, so, truthfully, I’d planned to let my dad try it (he loves egg nog) and then pour it down the drain as a plan B. However, my friend, who knows I’m crazy picky about everything, told me to give it a try and that I wouldn’t be disappointed. The glass bottle, cute cow face that adorns it, and my friend’s stamp of approval made me try it. My dad received none of that bottle to try!
It’s been about three years since that first pivotal encounter, and I’ve driven all the way here at least twice each holiday season to share its goodness with loved ones… and my thighs. The eggnog is SO rich, SO decadent! I want to bathe in this luxurious liquid! I go through withdrawals and fits when its season ends. I also lose a couple of pounds after its departure.
They have an awesome recycle policy that entails customers bringing in clean bottles without caps and receiving either a credit towards that day’s purchase or $ 1.25 per bottle. I’ve never left with the cash option.
The chocolate milk is good but I prefer an excessive amount of chocolate in my milk so the egg nog is the winner for me!

Local dairy! The milk is so fresh! We always get the chocolate milk, and if you are an eggnog fan, its good here too!
Bring back the containers when picking up your new batch! Or keep it as a souvenir!

Some time ago, I saw their milk in a grocery store. It was in a glass bottle. Curious, I believe I picked up a bottle of Strawberry milk. It was great, and thick and creamy and delicious. After consuming it, I looked to the back of the bottle, and saw where they were, and then looked it up on Unilocal.It seems that this place has been here for quite some time bottling & selling milk in their iconic glass jars.
I pulled up to their driveway, unsure of the process. There are two options here: Drive up their driveway under the awning, and order milk, and then drive out of their driveway. People pull in behind you, and the driveway fills and empties as customers arrive and leave. I highly suggest option B, which is to park along the sidewalk on the opposite side of the street. There are signs that say it’s cool. My first attempt, I pulled up their driveway, and asked about buying milk. That’s when I discovered that it’s cash or check only folks. Since I never carry cash, I asked where the nearest ATM was. The guy very helpfully told me about a gas station with an ATM nearby. I waited for the cars in front of me to move, and I took off to get some cash.
Side Note: At the Nearby AARCO gas station just down the street, the fee for cashback at the register is 35 cents, while the CHASE ATM Fee is two dollars.
I then excitedly returned to the dairy. Where I parked my ride on the opposite side of the street, I took some photos and then walked over to buy some glass-​bottle milk. Twenty dollar bill in hand, I looked up at the price signs. I settled upon a ½ gallon of nonfat, a ½ gallon of chocolate milk, and a ½ gallon of OJ. Oooh… and a lil chocolate milk for now. The guy said my total was 20.95. Dangit! Somewhat confused, I held up my $ 20, explaining that was all I had. They explained that the price was due to a $ 2 deposit on the glass containers.
Then the coolest thing happened. Three of the employees standing around me reached for their wallets, and all offered to cover the last dollar of my purchase. I graciously thanked them, and told them of my adventure to get here. I took my cardboard box filled with glass bottled milk, thanked them again, and walked over to my car.
It’s been just a few days, and to be honest, I practically weep for the fact that I’ve been drinking milk from plastic jugs my whole life. Glass bottled milk is just as a wondrous thing as it sounds. The chocolate milk was very delicious, thick and creamy. The OJ was great, and the nonfat milk was just as good. I will most definitely return again when they’ve got their Egg Nog, as I’ve heard it’s practically ambrosial.
It’s a great place to visit, staffed with some great guys. Thanks alot everybody, you’ve got another loyal customer.
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You sell bottled milk with chocolate
My son wants it all the time and every day
On a scale from one to ten, you’re a hundred
He just can’t get enough, just can’t stay away
Broguiere’s chocolate milk got my son potty trained
When we transitioned out of diapers he did not complain
As long as he got some choco milk when he went in the toilet
The creamy choc’late milk, oh boy he does enjoy it
You don’t have to worry
You’ve got me…
I love it too, yes I must admit it
I sneak a glass or two and eat some cookies with it
And I don’t care what other people think
I’m not too old for your chocolate milk to drink
Smooth and dreamy!
I love the way you make me feel… I love it! I love it!
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I don’t want to be a player no more…
Alta dena and Jerseymaid’s going out my door
Broguiere’s got me sure of what I’m lookin’ for
I don’t want to be a player no more…
Alta dena and Jerseymaid’s going out my door
Broguiere’s got me sure of what I’m lookin’ for
I love the way you make me feel… I love it! I love it!
I love the way you make me feel… I

Known for their Cream Chocolate Milk.
Pretty creamy. Pretty delicious. Chocolately. Yum.

I stumbled upon this brand through Whole Foods and quickly got hooked. The chocolate milk is like melted chocolate ice cream. Rich, smooth, and semi sweet. This fantastic chocolate milk is worth the exorbitant cost and the bottle deposit. That is right, they charge you $ 1.50 to borrow their bottle.
I love that this place is located close to the Rio Hondo Bike Path. This is the perfect place for a pit stop on a long bike ride.