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Dining Suggestions for Take Your Child to Work Day
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On Campus Dining Hall Options
Go to www.eatatstate.msu.edu for today’s menu options.
*Options vary according to different times and days*
NOTE: all Dining Halls are cash free and only accept debit/credit cards or Spartan Cash.
East Neighborhood
Akers: The Edge– 908 Akers Rd, East Lansing, MI 48825
- Slices: Features savory pizza with house-made dough, Italian sauce, specialty toppings, and aromatic seasonings.
- Soup- Daily soup options
- Sprinkles: Delectable treats like gooey cookies and sweet desserts.
- Tandoori: Large tandoor ovens deliver the true flavor of Indian cuisine and international flare, with selections of chicken, lamb, steak and vegetables daily.
- Tandoori Cold Salads
- The Grille- Enjoy your favorite grilled food items.
- The Pit: Authentic BBQ and home-style southern cooking, including smoked meats and vegetable entrées with distinctive flavor as well as breakfast options through mid-afternoon.
- The Pit Cold Salads
Holmes Hall Dining– 919 E Shaw Ln, East Lansing, MI 48825
- Pizza, stir fry, soup, vegan/vegetarian options, entrees of chef choosing
- Grab and Go
Rivertrail Neighborhood
Shaw Hall: The Vista– 591 N Shaw Ln, East Lansing, MI 48825
- Breadbox: Hearth-baked pizzas, hearty pasta, deli-style sandwiches, soup, and a full salad bar – plus full breakfasts to jump-start your day.
- Desserts: cookies, cupcakes, fudge (vary during different times)
- Garden: Salad (vary during different times)
- Soup- Daily soup options
- Street: Mexican food (vary during different times)
- Wok: Chinese cuisine (vary during different times)
Owen: Thrive– 735 E Shaw Ln, East Lansing, MI 48825
- Chicken Tenders, BBQ meals
- Soup- Daily soup options
- The Grid: Mexican food
- The Hub: Serving a variety of options throughout the week, including chicken tenders, loaded tater tots, tacos, entrée salads and fries.
North Neighborhood
Landon: Heritage Commons– 632 W Circle Dr East Lansing, MI 48825
- Global Flavors Cold
- Grains & Greens: Fresh fruits, yogurt parfaits, scratch-made soups and MSU Bakers’ breads, as well as assorted salads and wholesome grains.
- Grains & Greens Feature
- Landon Bistro: A variety of homestyle entrées featuring roasted meats, delicious pastas, classic casseroles, fresh seafood, produce and much more.
- Sizzle: Collection of flavors ranging from classic breakfast options to contemporary scratch-made entrées and sandwiches from around the globe.
- Soup- Daily soup options
Snyder Phillips: The Gallery– Snyder-Phillips Hall, East Lansing, MI 48824
- Bliss: Features a full range of hand-crafted desserts, including pastries, cookies, pies and cakes
- Brimstone: Grilled sandwiches including burgers, chicken and many other classics plus golden French fries.
- Ciao!: Warm, classic pizza slices and unique pies made with gourmet toppings. Our South Pointe at Case location also offers a chef’s choice wrap of the day.
- Garden: salad (vary during different times)
- Latitudes: Omelets, toasty waffles and other breakfast fare in the morning; international entrées and sides for dinner and lunch, allowing you to explore a variety of cultures.
- New Traditions: Hearty casseroles, meat entrées and side dishes that offer a modern twist on home-style favorites.
- Soup: (vary during different times)
- The Berg: Specialty entrée salads with an array of textures and flavors prepared just for you as well as a self-serve station offering a mixture of greens, toppings and dressings.
South Neighborhood
Case: South Pointe– 842 Chestnut Rd. East Lansing, MI 48825
- Bliss: Features a full range of hand-crafted desserts, including pastries, cookies, pies and cakes
- Brimstone: Grilled sandwiches including burgers, chicken and many other classics plus golden French fries.
- Ciao!: Warm, classic pizza slices and unique pies made with gourmet toppings. Our South Pointe at Case location also offers a chef’s choice wrap of the day.
- GLP: Daily offerings include an array of flavors. This includes breakfast options, contemporary scratch-made global entrées, and side selections focused on regional, local and hyper-local sourcing.
- MiBowl: Offers pasta bakes during lunch and Halal hot grain bowls during dinner.
- S2: Hand-rolled sushi and a variety of crisp greens with an assortment of accompaniments to help build your perfect salad.
- Soup: (vary during different times)
- Veg Out: Daily offerings include plant-forward vegan and vegetarian entrees and sides as well as hummus, tabbouleh , and more!
Holden Hall Dining– 234 Wilson Rd. East Lansing, MI 48825
- Chicken, vegan/vegetarian meals, Asian/Middle East/South America cuisine, Latin inspired entrees, salad, soups
- Grab and Go
Brody Neighborhood
Brody Square– 241 W Brody Rd. East Lansing, MI 48825
- Brimstone: Grilled sandwiches including burgers, chicken and many other classics plus golden French fries.
- Cayenne’s: Southwestern fare prepared to your liking such as made-to-order burritos on homemade tortillas and nacho toppings over warm, freshly made chips.
- Ciao!: Warm, classic pizza slices and unique pies made with gourmet toppings. Our South Pointe at Case location also offers a chef’s choice wrap of the day.
- Homestyle: Comfort foods that’ll make you warm up to college and feel right at home. Features contemporary entrées, carved meats and fresh rotisserie chicken.
- Pangea: Featuring Pan-Asian favorites, like shrimp, pork, chicken and beef options as well as rice, noodles, vegetables and a variety of sauces
- Soup- Daily soup options
- Veg Out: Daily offerings include plant-forward vegan and vegetarian entrees and sides as well as hummus, tabbouleh and more!
Off Campus Dining Suggestions
Restaurants on Grand River between Abbot Rd. and Hagadorn Rd.
Jersey Mikes Subs: 551 E Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823
- Sub sandwiches
Blaze Pizza: 437 E Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823
- Thin crust Pizza, salad, cookies
Noodles & Company: 101 E. Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823
- Pasta, soups, bread, potstickers, salad, desert
- Kids meal (10 and under): entre, two sides, and a drink
Charlie Kang’s Restaurant: 127 E Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823
- Authentic Chinese & Korean
Pita Pit: 219 E Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823
- Pita sandwiches
Potbelly Sandwich Shop: 233 E Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823
- Sandwiches, soups, mac & cheese, sweets
Raising Cane’s: 301 E Grand River Ave East Lansing, MI 48823
- Chicken Fingers, Fries, Toast, and drinks
Sushi Ya: 529 E Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823
- Chinese
Panda Express: 439 E Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823
- Chinese
No Thai: 403 E Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823
- Stir fry
The Peanut Barrel: 521 E Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823
- Sandwiches, salads, hot dog, burgers, chicken sandwiches
Chipotle: 539 E Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823
- Burritos, burrito bowl, tacos, salad
- Kids menu: taco and quesadilla
Subway: Crossroads Food Court, International Center, N Shaw Ln, East Lansing, MI 48824
- Subs and drinks
Cottage Inn Pizza: 615 E Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823
- Pizza, lasagna, bread sticks, wings, shakes,
salads, sub sandwiches, gluten free options
Five Guys: 623 E Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823
- Burger, fries
Jimmy Johns: 643 E Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823
- Sandwiches, chips, cookies
Taco Bell: 601 E Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823
- Tacos, quesadillas
Georgio’s Pizza: 918 E Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823
- Pizza, drinks and breadsticks
Yum Yum Bento: 1017 E Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823
- Thai and chinese
Domino’s Pizza: 105 E Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823
- Pizza, pasta, breadsticks, drinks
McDonald’s: 1024 E Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823
- Burger, fries, drinks
Subway– Crossroads Food Court, International Center, N Shaw Ln, East Lansing, MI 48824
- Subs and drinks
Bowl Express: 1139 E Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823
- Korean
Conrad’s: 1219 E Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823
- Burger, wraps and salad
Grand Traverse Pie Company: 1403 E Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823
- sweet & savory pies
Sultan’s Restaurant: 1381 E Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823
- Middle eastern
Toaste: 1385 E Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823
- Salad, sandwiches, drinks