Michigan State University (MSU) opens up its dining halls to the general public, allowing community members to experience our campus cuisine at an affordable price! Whether you're visiting the East Lansing area, in town for an event, or want to enjoy a meal with family, our all-you-care-to-eat dining halls are the ideal choice.
Learn more below and please contact us at 517-884-0660 or info@eatatstate.com with any questions.
PUBLIC DINING RATES
We accept debit/credit cards and various mobile payment options. Please note that all-you-care-to-eat locations are cashless to provide a contactless experience. Public pricing is listed below.
- Breakfast: $9 plus tax
- Lunch or Dinner: $13 plus tax
- Children (ages 2-9 years): $6.75 plus tax*
- Grab & Go for Holden and Holmes Dining Halls: à la carte
*Children under two years old eat free. To ensure that all guests enjoy their dining experience, adults bringing children are respectfully asked to closely supervise their young diners.
Retail locations like Sparty's mini-markets, Sparty's Market at 1855 Place, and Starbucks are also open to anyone! They accept cash, debit/credit cards, and various mobile payment options.
Public Dining Meal Tickets on Sale Now!
Are you searching for a last-minute gift idea?
Culinary Services is excited to offer Public Dining Meal Tickets for sale until Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024. Each ticket can be redeemed for one meal at any all-you-care-to-eat residential dining location or as a Combo-X-Change (CX) at Grab & Go and retail dining locations on campus.
Once your meal tickets are ready, you will receive an email confirmation for pick-up at the 1855 Place Welcome Desk at 550 S Harrison Road. Please note that payment must be made by check or money order (payable to Michigan State University) when picking up your tickets. Unfortunately, we cannot accept card or cash payments.
A minimum order of six (6) tickets is required, with each ticket priced at $13 plus six percent (6%) Michigan sales tax. Use our online Public Dining Meal Ticket Request Form to place an order.
GROUP DINING OPTIONS
If you are interested in group dining options, please contact University Conference Services at 517-353-9300 or conferences@rhs.msu.edu. Please note that you cannot bring outside food or beverages, including cakes/desserts, into our dining locations on campus.
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