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Freshman Meal Plan Required? Yes
All campus residents are required to purchase a meal plan.
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Anyone used to gourmet meals should be forewarned: you are in Montana now, so get used to a lot of meat and potatoes. The amazing thing about the cafeterias at MSU is the creativity the workers have in making new dishes out of these two ingredients. There are three dining halls (usually referred to as “food service” by students) on campus, and none are very good. Your two choices when eating at University Food Service are to either eat things that taste good but carry loads of fat and sugar (Freshman 15, anyone?), or eat as healthy as possible but hardly be able to choke down the food. Many students do not find either option terribly appealing. The dining halls all have mediocre salad bars and an all-you-can-eat cafeteria, which usually contain a variety of very bland foods. Vegetarians should also be warned that they will be eating a lot of bagels and quesadillas, as the vegetarian options offered are often worse than the rest of the fare.

For catching a good meal on campus, many students choose Avogadro’s Number, a decent wrap restaurant known for its interesting combinations of food, located in the student union. A first-year student’s best bet is to choose the five-day meal plan rather than the week-long meal plan. This way, they save money on room and board and can go out for delicious meals around town on the weekends.

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Campus Dining at Montana State University

SkiAK907

'16

Mechanical Engineering

3.8
B+

Pretty Decent Food

The food at MSU is normally cooked on the day its given out. There are three main dining halls and they all have their own personality. The largest is Miller, where most of the mass food is made but still decently good. Harrison is across campus from Miller and also is about the same if not better than Miller. The best dining hall is Hannon because it is smaller and much easier for the cooks with less of a crowd.

Jan 22, 2012

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Campus Dining at Montana State University

aematt12

'14

Political Science and Government

3.8
B+

Variety

Overall, The food here is great. I love the different options, but I do wish there were more healthy options to eat. In general some of the better campus food i have eaten.

Oct 04, 2011

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Campus Dining at Montana State University

surfking6789

'13

Studio Arts

2.3
C

MSU Eats

The dining options on msu kinda suck. dining halls are open only until 7. we're not a bunch of senior citizens. i dont even start getting hungry until 7:30 or 8. and if you have a late class youre screwed. plus the meal options are mediocre at best. the food is decent if you like what theyre serving.

Apr 27, 2011

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Did You Know?

Several times a semester, the dining halls host theme dinners, such as international night and Chinese New Year.

Miller Dining Hall has an omelet bar.

A few years ago, the Miller Dining Hall got a pizza oven and now offers restaurant-caliber pizza to students each day.

Dining Halls & Campus RestaurantsWhat's This?

Avogadro’s Number
Location: SUB
Food: Wraps and sandwiches
Hours: Monday–Thursday 10 a.m.–9 p.m., Friday–Saturday 10 a.m.–6:30 p.m., Sunday 12:30 p.m.–9 p.m.

Bobcat Grill
Location: SUB Bobcat Court
Food: Burgers and fries
Hours: Monday–Thursday 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Friday 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Brewed Awakening
Location: Renne Library
Food: Coffee stand
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., Friday 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Sunday 1:30 p.m.–11 p.m.

Freshens
Location: SUB
Food: Frozen yogurt
Hours: Monday–Friday 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

The Habit Restaurant
Location: Atkinson Quadrangle
Food: A finer dining experience with salads, soups, and gourmet sandwiches
Hours: Monday–Friday 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Hannon Dining Hall
Location: Hannon Hall
Food: Buffet with salad bar
Hours: Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–7 p.m.

Harrison Dining Hall
Location: Johnstone Complex
Food: Buffet
Hours: Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–7 p.m., Saturday–Sunday 8 a.m.–7 p.m.

Hedge Hog C-Store
Location: North Hedges
Food: Convenience store
Hours: Monday–Thursday 10 a.m.–12 a.m., Friday 10 a.m.–10 p.m., Saturday–Sunday 11 a.m.–12 a.m.

Miller Dining Hall
Location: Hedges complex
Food: Buffet with salad bar
Hours: Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–7:30 p.m., Saturday–Sunday 8 a.m.–7 p.m.

Molecular Grind
Location: Molecular Bioscience Building
Food: Coffee, beverages, snacks
Hours: Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

SRO Espresso
Location: SUB, across from MSU Bookstore
Food: Coffee, beverages, snacks
Hours: Monday–Friday 7:30 a.m.–6 p.m.

The Sweet Shop
Location: SUB
Food: Everything sugary, candy, cookies, pop
Hours: Monday–Thursday 9:30 a.m.–11 p.m., Friday–Saturday 9:30 a.m.–10 p.m., Sunday 12:30 p.m.–11 p.m.

Tomassito’s
Location: SUB Bobcat Court
Food: Italian
Hours: Monday–Friday 10:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

The Union Market
Location: SUB
Food: Cafeteria-style soup and salad, Fat Cat Bakery, Mexican food, and Chinese food
Hours: Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–2 p.m.

Zorba's Greek Café
Location: SUB lower level, Bobcat Court
Food: All that is Greek - gyros, falafels, and baklava
Hours: Moonday-Friday 10:30-3:00

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