Dining Options

Michigan State University’s award-winning Culinary Services team provides residents with dining excellence seven days a week. With nine residential dining halls, each neighborhood offers made-to-order, fresh and healthy options, so you are sure to eat well while working on campus.

Private Dining

Choose from a variety of dining room options, some equipped with multimedia facilities at Brody Square and The Gallery at Snyder/Phillips.

Our Culinary Services team at MSU caters to all dietary requirements, offering options such as vegetarian, vegan, kosher, and halal. Please be aware that outside food or beverages, including cakes/desserts, are not permitted in our on-campus dining locations.

Eat in the Dining Halls

By pre-purchasing your meals in blocks of 10, you'll enjoy a discounted rate of only $9 per meal, with the added convenience of having all meals loaded onto your MSU ID. With this setup, you have the flexibility to dine at any of the open on-campus dining halls. For hours and menus, please visit eatatstate.com.

Residential Dining Hall Meal Rates:

You can purchase your meal at the door of any residential dining hall.

  • Breakfast: $9 plus tax
  • Lunch/dinner: $13 plus tax
  • Children, ages 2-9: $6.75 plus tax
    • Children under two years eat free  
  • Grab & Go rate for Holden Dining Hall and Holmes Dining Hall: a la carte

No matter what you crave, our culinary team is here to serve you!