If you run out of milk for your morning coffee, you probably want to get some fresh milk ASAP. You live close to a 7 Eleven store, but does 7 Eleven sell milk?
Yes, 7 Eleven stores sell milk. Depending on the 7 Eleven store it may also sell some milk alternatives such as almond milk, oat milk, coconut milk, and soy milk. 7 Eleven also sells their own cheese products.
Keep reading to learn more about milk in 7 Eleven stores, how to store it, and how long you can keep milk.
Does 7 Eleven Sell Milk?
In 1927, a little storefront popped up to sell milk, cheese, and eggs to local customers in Dallas, Texas. This little place was the first 7 Eleven (though originally, the name was different).
So, you see, milk has always been a product people could buy from 7 Eleven. This has not changed.
Do All 7 Eleven Stores Sell Milk?
Yes, you can find milk in all 7 Eleven stores – unless they have sold all the milk they have in stock. If you find the milk shelf empty, ask a staff member when they will receive fresh stock or if they have any out in the back of the refrigerated area.
The milk you find in 7 Eleven stores comes in different sizes: one gallon, half a gallon, and a quart. In most 7 Eleven stores, you can also find flavored milk. Milk found at each 7 Eleven will likely be local milk to your area.
Where Do I Find Milk In 7 Eleven?
Milk is kept in a refrigerator, which is close to other dairy products like cheese and butter. The layout can differ from store to store.
Ask a staff member for assistance if you have problems finding milk in your local 7 Eleven. They may have sold out all milk for the day.
Does 7 Eleven Sell Dairy-Free Milk?
Yes, you can find dairy alternatives in most 7 Eleven stores. 7 Eleven sells almond milk, soy milk, and sometimes also oat milk and coconut milk. Remember that the selection will be more limited than in a grocery store.
Can I Buy Milk Online?
Yes, you can get milk online, and in many cases delivered on the same day. You can order 7 Eleven milk online as well. I know Uber eats offers me 7 Eleven orders often. When placing a food order Uber Eats suggests to me to add to your order and 7 Eleven is a regular offer.
If you have an Amazon Fresh membership, you can find fresh milk on Amazon as well (often delivered within 2 hours).
Some examples are:
A bottle of 128 fl oz from 365 by Whole Foods Market will last a while and is enriched with vitamin D.
Prefer milk that comes from grass-fed cows? Then you can buy Organic Valley’s Grassmilk.
If you are lactose intolerant, Amazon’s brand Happy Belly sells lactose-free milk. Beware: lactose-free is not the same as vegan!
Related Milk Questions
How Long Can I Keep Milk?
Milk always has a use-by date printed on the bottle. As long as the milk is stored in the fridge, you can potentially keep it a few days longer, but you should always smell it before you use it.
Milk that is no longer good can easily be recognized by an unpleasant smell. If in doubt, throw it out.
What Is The Best Way To Store Milk After Purchase?
Fresh milk bought from the refrigerated area of a 7 Eleven store always needs to be stored in a refrigerator.
If you buy a carton of long-life milk, canned milk, you can store it in a cupboard as long as you do not open it. Once it is opened, it also needs to go into the fridge.
Final Thoughts
Milk is a product you should always be able to find in a 7 Eleven store. You can also order it online and get it delivered on the same day if you use a service like Instacart.
7 Eleven also stocks some dairy alternatives that are good for baking and cooking. Some non-dairy kinds of milk (the best are barista editions) are excellent in hot drinks, so why not experiment a little?
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