milk bar

noun

1. a simple restaurant, often with an open front, or a counter or booth where milk drinks, sandwiches, etc., are sold.

milk bar

noun

1. a snack bar at which milk drinks and light refreshments are served
2. (in Australia) a shop selling, in addition to milk, basic provisions and other items

Word History and Origins

Origin of milk bar¹

First recorded in 1930–35