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Comparable Schools' Campus Dining Grades:
Quick StatsFreshman Meal Plan Requirement
Yes
Off-Campus Places to Use Meal PlanAverage Meal Plan Cost
$1,488–$1,870
Other Options
- Totally Takeout, a fast food option (of cafeteria food) for students on the go.
College Prowler Take
Campus dining is convenient, but the quality of food lacks consistency. Many cafeterias prepare a variety of different choices, everyday. Dorm food might not be top-notch, but the University really does try hard. On special dinner days the cooks step it up a bit, and the food takes a small leap toward divinity. Some cafeterias serve better food than others, and a large majority of students will agree that either the Gallery at Snyder-Phillips or Shaw Hall cafeteria food is far superior to other dormitories. The “meal on the go” option, called Totally Takeout, is a convenient way for busy students to stock up on soups, sandwiches, and snacks for their dorm rooms. Students now have the option of getting takeout from the Gallery, as well. The cafeteria is not that bad as long as students’ expectations aren’t high. The food isn’t going to be home-style cooking, but students with meal plans generally eat better than off-campus students who are living off of fast food and ramen noodles. Cafeteria food is an acquired taste. It’s not great on the first encounter, but once students learn to lower their tastebuds’ standards, most agree it’s not that bad. Find time to make a trip to the Gallery for a good meal.
Students Speak Out
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MSURJ says: Communication and Journalism  |
The food isn't bad. It's typical...
The food isn't bad. It's typical cafe food, but not disgusting. The best dining halls are the Gallery or Shaw Hall. Brody has a pasta bar every night, which is nice if you want a change. Cafe food makes you appreciate home cooked meals or even eating out much more.
Campus Dining: March 18, 2009
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For food, I either eat in Landon,...
For food, I either eat in Landon, just across from the music building, or in Abbott in the evening and for breakfast. The thing I like about Landon is that you can get deli stuff made for you everyday. And when I go there, the place is dead so I zip right through. Dining hall food is fine; I don’t see why people say bad things about it. You just have to realize that it’s mass produced. |
MSUBJ says: Agriculture and Related Science  |
The food is awesome. I'm not a...
The food is awesome. I'm not a picky eater, but our cafes definitely have many healthy and varied options aside from the mainstream fries and burgers, so I'm happy with it.
Campus Dining: March 06, 2009
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On-campus food varies by the...
On-campus food varies by the residence hall, and menus are constantly changing. The Brody complex now features a pasta bar and specialty grill in addition to the regular menu. The International Center food court and the Union food court offer a selection from various fast food restaurants and coffee shops. |
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The dorm food gets a little old...
The dorm food gets a little old after a while, but what food doesn’t. You’ll have your favorite meals, though; taco night was always a big thing. There is also the International Center and the Union which both have fast food places such as Taco Bell, Wendy’s, and Subway. |
Dining Halls
Abbot on Grand Creation Station Dining Abbot has Abbot on Grand, the best pizza and sub shop north of the river. Abbot Hall Monday–Thursday 7 AM–10:30 AM, 11 AM–3 PM, 5 PM–7 PM; Friday 7 AM–10:30 AM, 11 AM–2 PM
Akers Café Pizza and grinders, made-to-order bistro menu, international fare, quick-service restaurant items, vegetarian, Central and South American cuisines, salad bar, and floats and malts. Akers Hall Monday–Thursday 11:30 AM–7 PM; Friday 11:30 AM–4 PM
Barista Café Coffee drinks and sweets. Case Hall’s south lobby Monday–Friday 7:30 AM–11:30 PM; Saturday–Sunday 3 PM–11:30 PM
Beaner’s Gourmet Coffee Coffee One Union Square, MSU Union Sunday 9 AM–12 AM, Monday–Saturday 7 AM–12 AM
Blimpie’s Subs One Union Square, MSU Union Monday–Thursday 9 AM–11 PM, Friday 9 AM–10 PM, Saturday 11 AM–10 PM, Sunday 11 AM–11 PM
Case Dining Hall Breakfast, made-to-order meals, and the pasta toss station, Scossa, which offers a unique pasta entrée daily at lunch and dinner. Case Hall, south zone Monday–Friday 7 AM–2 PM, 4 PM–8 PM; Saturday 8 AM–8 PM; Sunday 8 AM–3 PM
Cyber Café Coffees, sweets, sandwiches, and snacks. MSU Library Monday–Thursday 24 hours, Friday 12 AM–11 PM, Saturday 10 AM–8 PM, Sunday 10 AM–8 PM
East Dining Room Breakfast, grinders, fresh-baked pizza Brody Monday–Friday 7 AM–7 PM, Saturday 8 AM–8 PM, Sunday 8 AM–3 PM
Grill 155 Burgers, chicken One Union Square, MSU Union Sunday 11 AM–9 PM, Monday–Saturday 11 AM–8 PM
Holden Dining Hall Classic comforts, gourmet choices, grill, salad station Holden Hall Monday–Thursday 10:30 AM–8 PM, Friday 10:30 AM–4 PM
Holmes Dining Entrees, omelets-to-order, salads, sandwiches Holmes Hall Monday–Friday 7 AM–8 PM, Saturday 8 AM–8 PM, Sunday 8 AM–3 PM
Hubbard Café Salads, sandwiches, soups, smoothies Hubbard Hall Monday–Thursday 7 AM–2 PM, 5 PM–8 PM; Friday 7 AM–2 PM, 4 PM–8 PM; Saturday 8 AM–8 PM; Sunday 8 AM–3 PM
Lafayette Square Creation Station Dining Pastas, salads, and desserts. Brody Monday–Friday 11:30 AM–7 PM
LaVincita Pizza One Union Square, MSU Union Sunday–Thursday 11 AM–12 AM, Friday–Saturday 11 AM–11 PM
McDonel Sushi, wraps McDonel Hall Monday–Thursday 7 AM–10 AM, 11 AM–2 PM, 4 PM–7 PM; Friday 7 AM–10 AM, 11 AM–2 PM
North Dining Room/Creation Station Dining Variety of breakfast, lunch, and dinner options. Brody Monday–Thursday 4 PM–7 PM
Owen Graduate Center A la carte items Owen Hall Monday–Thursday 7 AM–10 PM, 11 AM–1 PM, 4:30 PM–7 PM; Friday 7 AM–10 AM, 11 AM–1 PM, 4:30 PM–7 PM; Saturday 8 AM–10 AM, 11 AM–1 PM, 4:30 PM–7 PM; Sunday 8 AM–10 AM, 11 AM–1 PM
Owen Grill Burgers, chicken, fries. Owen Hall Sunday–Thursday 11 AM–11 PM, Friday–Saturday 11 AM–9 PM
Panda Express Chinese Crossroads Food Court, International Center Monday–Thursday 11 AM–9 PM, Friday 10 AM–6 PM, Saturday 11 AM–5 PM, Sunday 12 PM–9 PM
Phillips All-you-can-eat buffet Phillips Hall Monday–Thursday 7 AM–10 AM, 10:30 AM–2 PM, 4 PM–7 PM; Friday 7 AM–10 AM, 10:30 AM–2 PM, 4 PM–8 PM; Saturday 8 AM–8 PM; Sunday 8 AM–2 PM
Shaw Made-to-order omelets, specialty salads, made-to-order deli Shaw Hall Monday–Thursday 7 AM–2 PM, 4 PM–7 PM
Sparty’s Café Coffee and sandwiches. Biomedical & Physical Sciences Building, Clinical Center, Communications Arts & Sciences Building, Detroit College of Law, Engineering Building, Plant & Soil Sciences Building, and Veterinary Clinic Monday–Friday 9 AM–8 PM, Saturdays and Sundays 12 PM–5 PM
Sparty’s Coffeehouse Coffeehouse Crossroads Food Court, International Center Monday–Thursday 7 AM–8 PM, Friday 7 AM–6 PM, Saturday 11 AM–5 PM, Sunday 12 PM–7 PM
Sparty’s Convenience Stores Snacks, soda, candy. Brody, Case, Holden, Holmes, Hubbard, McDonel, Wilson, Wonders, and Shaw Parking Ramp. Monday–Friday 9 AM–8 PM, Saturday–Sunday 12 PM–5 PM
Subway Subs Crossroads Food Court, International Center Monday–Thursday 7 AM–9 PM, Friday 7 AM–6 PM, Saturday 11 AM–5 PM, Sunday 12 PM–9 PM
The Heritage Café Home cooking. MSU Union Monday–Friday 11 AM–2 PM
Totally Takeout Provides hot meals two times per day—such as pizza, salads, soups, desserts, subs, fries, and dogs—at times when you may not be able to get into the dining halls. McDonel Monday–Thursday 7 AM–9 PM, Friday 7 AM–2 PM
Totally Takeout Provides hot meals two times per day—such as pizza, salads, soups, desserts, subs, fries, and dogs—at times when you may not be able to get into the dining halls. Brody Monday–Thursday 7 AM–9 PM, Friday 7 AM–4 PM
Totally Takeout Provides hot meals two times per day—such as pizza, salads, soups, desserts, subs, fries, and dogs—at times when you may not be able to get into the dining halls. Wilson Monday–Friday 11 AM–9 PM
Totally Takeout Provides hot meals two times per day—such as pizza, salads, soups, desserts, subs, fries, and dogs—at times when you may not be able to get into the dining halls. Locations: Landon, Mason, Shaw Monday–Thursday 9 AM–9 PM, Friday 9 AM–4 PM
Villa Pizza Pizza Crossroads Food Court, International Center Sunday–Thursday 10 AM–9 PM, Friday 10 AM–6 PM, Saturday 11 AM–5 PM
Wilson Dining Hall Entrees, panini-style sandwiches. Wilson Hall Monday–Friday 7 AM–2 PM, 4 PM–7 PM; Saturday 8 AM–8 PM; Sunday 8 AM–3 PM
Wonders Dining Hall Made-to-order subs, specialty vegetarian. Wonders Hall Monday–Thursday 7 AM–7 PM, Friday 7 AM–2 PM
Woody’s Oasis Burgers, deli, salads, sandwiches, wraps Crossroads Food Court, International Center Monday–Thursday 10 AM–9 PM, Friday 10 AM–6 PM, Saturday 11 AM–5 PM, Sunday 12 PM–9 PM
Yakeley Dining Hall Under the Hood offers unique contemporary favorites and traditional fare. Yakeley Hall Monday–Friday 7 AM–2 PM, 4 PM–7 PM; Saturday 8 AM–7 PM; Sunday 8 AM–3 PM
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